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Thread: Any personal info on a 2003 BMW 540I M Sport ?

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    Default Any personal info on a 2003 BMW 540I M Sport ?

    I need to know how reliable are they and how many miles are they good for ...is it like a e34 250,000+miles

    one owner car w/ 96613 and immaculate...is there a way to decode the vin for proof?

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    the cooling system is a bit crappier then a e34, window regulators are worse, same oil separator issue on the back of the intake, ball joints and bushings are about the same but no built in death wobble, the maf will fail as will the abs module, so will the fuel pump. some are hermetically sealed and others leak fluids like its a design feature, it its a stick the clutch is crap and needs a single mass conversion and delay valve delete. if blower motor dies the dash needs to come out but its not horrible, but also most of the time its the easily replaceable power stage (regulator/resistor/speed control) if motor doesn't work ground the heatsink and if the regulator is bad the motor will kick into high. front struts don't seem to last long but the rears seem to last forever.
    ain't touched one in the almost 6 years ive changed to working at a buick/gmc dealer so my data may be incomplete
    all america wants is cold beer warm cat and a place to take a poop with a door on it

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    Thanks winfred, just found out it is a Slushbox...I am passing as i never really learned to drive an automatic

    Vehicle Information

    VIN WBADN63463GS56849
    Prod. Date 2003-04-10
    Service History !! CHECK HISTORY !!
    Type 540I (USA)
    Series E39 (5 Series)
    Body Type LIM
    Steering Left Hand Drive
    Engine M62TU
    Displacement 4.40
    Power 210kw / 286hp
    Drive HECK
    Transmission Automatic
    Colour SCHWARZ 2 (668)
    Upholstery STANDARDLEDERSCHWARZ (N6SW)
    Check mileage http://www.auto-records.com


    Editions And Packages
    P337A M Sports Package
    S705A M Sports Suspension II
    S710A M Leather Steering Wheel
    S715A M Aerodynamics Package
    S780A BMW LA Wheel M Parallel Spoke
    S785A White Direction Indicator Lights
    Comfort And Interior Equipment
    S403A Glass Roof Electrical
    S416A Roller Sun Vizor Rear Lateral
    S459A Seat Adjuster Electric With Memory
    S481A Sports Seat
    S494A Seat Heating Driverpassenger
    S431A Interior Mirror With Automaticdip
    S438A Fine Wood Trim
    S441A Smoker Package
    S470A IsofixSystem
    S473A Armrest Front


    Multimedia
    S609A Navigation System Professional
    S640A Preparation F Telinstallation Universal
    S694A Provisions For BMW 6 CD Changer
    S645A BMW US Radio
    S676A HiFi Speaker System
    Driver Assistance And Lightning
    S500A Headlight WipewashIntensive Cleaning
    S508A Park Distance Control PDC
    S521A Rain Sensor
    S522A Xenon Light
    S520A Fog Lights
    S534A Automatic Air Conditioning
    S555A Onboard Computer V With Remote Control


    Wheels And Drive
    S202A Steptronic
    S204A Drive Layout Export
    S210A Dynamic Stability Control
    S249A Multifunction F Steering Wheel
    Environment And Safety
    S319A Integrated Universal Remote Control
    S326A Deleted Rear Spoiler
    S818A Battery Master Switch
    S302A Alarm System
    S354A Green Windscreen Green Shade Band
    S845A Acoustic Belt Warning
    S850A ZUSAETZL TANKFUELLUNG EXPORT
    S853A Language Version English
    S876A Radio Frequency 315 MHz
    Individual Equipment
    S760A High Gloss Shadow Line
    S775A Headlining Anthracite
    Other Equipment
    S925A VERSANDSCHUTZPAKET
    S992A Control Of Numberplate Attachment
    - Code Description Interface Description EPC S415A SONNENSCHUTZROLLO FUER HECKSCHEIBE Sunblind Rear
    - S415A
    Available Upgrades
    - E39 BLACK GRILL

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    being a fan of a pump action automobile i understand, but thats not a horrible one, probably faster then the stick, if i was gonna buy a e39 id do a m5, its got enough power to make the stick fun, the 540 is kinda heavy and driveline is rubbery for 280hp, its not tossable. i was actively shopping e39 m5s a year or two ago after my m6 got totaled by a nozzle on a camery on a cell phone and they all seem to be in the rust belt or west coast, so ya gotta edge
    all america wants is cold beer warm cat and a place to take a poop with a door on it

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