1995 BMW 540i
$3900 cash only please (KBB is $5990 for fair condition)
105K miles
Rare 6-speed manual transmission
Averages 22 mpg
4.0 liter V8 282hp-290 lb-ft torque!
Interior is very good, black leather with walnut panels. Heated seats.
10 speaker stereo with 10 CD changer.
Extra set of wheels and tires included, Continental Ecotec with 50% life.
The bad:
Passenger’s window does not roll down and electric lock malfunctions.
“Trans Program” Error comes up on the display. Does not seem to cause any problems.
Traction control does not work anymore, disconnected.
Black exterior is in rough condition. Some rust and small dents. Paint is faded.
Many new parts, the car is in excellent running condition.
This car was neglected by the previous owner, I have repaired and replaced many mechanical pieces over the last year.
Very sporty, comfortable car.
12 months ago:
Suspension:
New brake pads, rotors front and rear
Shocks (Monroe) front and rear
Tie rods, control arms, and steering linkage
F&R Sway bar links and brackets
Rear control links
Steering box adjusted
4 Michelin Pilot Exalto performance tires
(15k miles)
Engine:
Water pump
Accessory belts
Coolant hoses
Valley pan gasket
6 months ago:
Rebuilt alternator
Power steering hose
Front sway bar
Valve cover gaskets
Intake Manifold gaskets
Spark plugs (Bosch Platinum)
Oxygen Sensor
Oil seperator valve (PCV system)
Throttle body gasket
Muffler replaced with straight pipes, nice sporty sounds!
Last edited by jim313; 04-21-2009 at 04:54 PM.
Clunked! $4500
What did you buy?
"The gas pedal wouldn't go to the floor if it weren't meant to be there"