View Full Version : Sarafil, would you mind running a couple of VINs for me?
Josh (PA)
06-04-2005, 10:38 PM
If/when you have time. This will be the first time I'm doing a private party sale, so I'm trying to be extra careful. I started looking at 540 wagons this weekend. We went and drove one, and it is intriguiging. We're not in love with the white exterior, but it has most of the options we want (including nav, but missing heated seats and sun shades). It was a 2001, and the price seems negotiable and very fair.
The VIN for this car is: WBADR63461GN91630
I found two others that look interesting, but are a little further away, so if you don't mind I'd like some history and options info on them before I make the trek out to look at them.
WBADR6348YGN91333
WBADR634X1GN91906
Thanks in advance, and if you're too busy or can't run them for any reason, I understand.
Josh
SARAFIL
06-05-2005, 10:17 AM
If/when you have time. This will be the first time I'm doing a private party sale, so I'm trying to be extra careful. I started looking at 540 wagons this weekend. We went and drove one, and it is intriguiging. We're not in love with the white exterior, but it has most of the options we want (including nav, but missing heated seats and sun shades). It was a 2001, and the price seems negotiable and very fair.
The VIN for this car is: WBADR63461GN91630
I found two others that look interesting, but are a little further away, so if you don't mind I'd like some history and options info on them before I make the trek out to look at them.
WBADR6348YGN91333
WBADR634X1GN91906
Thanks in advance, and if you're too busy or can't run them for any reason, I understand.
Josh
Not a problem, I can help you out with these.
The system is currently down for some maintenance this morning and will be down again later this afternoon. If I can't get to it at some point today when it is working, I'll look them up tomorrow.
SARAFIL
06-05-2005, 12:56 PM
Car#1:
Vehicle Information
VIN: WBADR63461 GN91630
Model Code: 0169 DR63
Model Desc: 540iAT
Engineering Series: E39
Motor Type: M62
Color Code: 300 (Alpine White)
Trim Code: N6SN (Sand Leather)
Production Date: 2000/11
Retail Dealer: 69000
Retail Date: 12/16/2000
Wholesale Dealer: 69000
Wholesale Date: 12/08/2000
NEW VEHICLE WARRANTY
Expiration Date: 12/16/2004
Expiration Miles: 50,000
Comments:
FULL MAINTENANCE 0050000
Expiration Date: 12/16/2004
Expiration Miles: 50,000
Vehicle Options
Code Description
0677 premium hi-fi system
0270 SPORT PACKAGE
0769 100% OPTIONS
0971 5 SERIES MATS
0609 navigation system
Repair History
RO # Claim Repair Date Entry Date Mileage Dealer Service Code Location
45676 77756 08/26/2004 08/28/2004 45,008 16856 34117777MP
61610077MP
61611177MP
6525001500
85990092MP 01
30877 69185 11/18/2003 11/26/2003 32,239 16856 5116051300 01
29762 68409 10/29/2003 11/01/2003 30,978 16856 85990092MP 01
26380 66314 08/19/2003 08/26/2003 27,817 16856 61610077MP
6313051200
6321061200 01
20862 63124 04/30/2003 05/09/2003 22,249 16856 5116336500 01
19761 42351 04/09/2003 04/15/2003 20,899 16856 6321061200 01
164657 40180 10/22/2002 10/28/2002 15,721 65775 6121001200
85990089MP 01
150958 31679 03/20/2002 03/27/2002 7,082 65775 6590011500 01
147087 29193 01/11/2002 01/14/2002 5,360 65775 6510017700
6590021400
85990087MP 01
Open Campaign Information
NO OPEN CAMPAIGNS
SARAFIL
06-05-2005, 01:01 PM
Car#2:
Vehicle Information
VIN: WBADR6348Y GN91333
Model Code: 0069 DR63
Model Desc: 540iAT
Engineering Series: E39
Motor Type: M62
Color Code: 317 (Orient Blue Metallic)
Trim Code: N6TT (Gray Leather)
Production Date: 2000/03
Retail Dealer: 86416
Retail Date: 07/20/2000
Wholesale Dealer: 86416
Wholesale Date: 05/16/2000
NEW VEHICLE WARRANTY
Expiration Date: 07/20/2004
Expiration Miles: 50,000
Comments:
FULL MAINTENANCE 0036000
Expiration Date: 07/20/2003
Expiration Miles: 36,000
Vehicle Options
Code Description
0270 SPORT PACKAGE
0769 100% OPTIONS
0494 heated front seats
0205 automatic transmission
0971 5 SERIES MATS
Repair History
RO # Claim Repair Date Entry Date Mileage Dealer Service Code Location
122607 43160 05/20/2003 05/22/2003 46,149 86416 1711014800 01
119702 41635 03/20/2003 04/01/2003 43,779 86416 1711075900
6162042100
6213151200 01
119092 41367 03/07/2003 03/21/2003 43,105 86416 1712233700
6411661800 01
112975 37922 10/16/2002 10/24/2002 37,875 86416 5116341300
5210021300
6577060200
7211012900 01
11388 37787 09/11/2002 10/21/2002 36,287 86416 85990091ER 01
111388 36984 09/11/2002 09/20/2002 36,287 86416 1153011500
1153129600
1178021500
5116341300
6313051200
6326051200
6510151500 01
108922 35486 07/16/2002 07/24/2002 32,325 86416 34217777MP 01
105090 33406 04/18/2002 05/01/2002 28,280 86416 34000077MP
5116331300
5116341300
6411271100
6411658600
85990092MP 01
97724 29239 10/01/2001 10/26/2001 20,724 86416 5116331300
5116341300
6411278000
6411661800 01
93641 26287 05/31/2001 06/04/2001 13,909 86416 10320105MP
85990089MP 01
Open Campaign Information
NO OPEN CAMPAIGNS
SARAFIL
06-05-2005, 01:03 PM
Car#3:
Vehicle Information
VIN: WBADR634X1 GN91906
Model Code: 0169 DR63
Model Desc: 540iAT
Engineering Series: E39
Motor Type: M62
Color Code: 668 (Jet Black)
Trim Code: N6SN (Sand Leather)
Production Date: 2001/05
Retail Dealer: 65775
Retail Date: 11/30/2001
Wholesale Dealer: 65775
Wholesale Date: 07/26/2001
NEW VEHICLE WARRANTY
Expiration Date: 02/28/2006
Expiration Miles: 55,000
Includes DEMO Extension Warranty
Comments:
FULL MAINTENANCE 0036000
Expiration Date: 11/30/2004
Expiration Miles: 36,000
Vehicle Options
Code Description
0356 Climate Comfort Laminated Glas
0677 premium hi-fi system
0769 100% OPTIONS
0971 5 SERIES MATS
Repair History
RO # Claim Repair Date Entry Date Mileage Dealer Service Code Location
425269 37315 03/07/2005 03/10/2005 44,666 65775 5116331300
5147013900
6211208600
6321061200
6411278000 01
168887 05101 02/13/2004 02/18/2004 31,059 15665 0065770100 01
05100 85990092MP
157860 47910 08/13/2003 08/19/2003 19,606 15665 1178029900
1214948700 01
156670 47151 07/24/2003 07/29/2003 18,491 15665 6411278000 01
151924 44624 05/05/2003 05/21/2003 14,808 15665 5116331300
85990089MP 01
150984 44084 04/18/2003 04/23/2003 13,877 15665 6313051200 01
142336 25802 10/17/2001 10/18/2001 2 65775 0064360100 01
Open Campaign Information
NO OPEN CAMPAIGNS
Josh (PA)
06-05-2005, 01:29 PM
Thanks MUCH for running these.
Does anything jump out at you on the first two (the white one and orient one) in their maintenance/repair history codes?
and what does 0769 100% OPTIONS mean?
back in Austin I would often see a very well-kept 540iT in Alpine White and I always thought it looked fantastic!
SARAFIL
06-05-2005, 04:28 PM
Thanks MUCH for running these.
Does anything jump out at you on the first two (the white one and orient one) in their maintenance/repair history codes?
and what does 0769 100% OPTIONS mean?
"100% options" is a poorly named option code. Many people that don't know better take it to mean that their car is "loaded" (a.k.a. that is has every factory option, which they usually always DON'T)
What it DOES mean is that the car has all of the equipment necessary to make it a US-spec 540iAT. It has "100% options" in terms of what it should be standard on the US version of that model, but not 100% options in terms of all the available factory options.
Of the three cars, I think my preference would be 1, 3, 2. This is just going by the warranty history, though. The actual cars could tell very different stories. I really like the overall specs on the white one. I love white BMWs, and I think that they look especially good when they have the big wheels (which this one will have). I also like the Nav. It had the factory Full Maintenance extension to 50k, and it looks like they used it-- I see plenty of pit stops for scheduled maintenance items in the service file. The black one has the advantage of still being under warranty, which can be a huge asset. With about 9 months left on the warranty, you have plenty of time to fix all the bugs. Downsides are no Sport Package and no Nav. It also has a pretty decent warranty history. The Blue one has a few negatives-- it's older (the pre-'01 cars look outdated to me, ask others like TD and you might get different views), well out of warranty, and it has a very long (comparatively speaking) warranty history. Not necessarily a bad thing, but not exactly a good one either. It does have Sport and Heated Seats, though, which are both big in my book.
If the white one checks out, I'd go with that. It sounds like an awesome car if it is clean and everything checks out.
lemming
06-05-2005, 08:37 PM
white BMWs are neat looking, i completely agree!
Roadstergal
06-05-2005, 08:49 PM
Hey, can you run bike VINs?
I still haven't gotten anyone to look at the F650 in Cinci, and now I'm also casting an eye on one in Joisey. Don't ask me why PNWers charge so fecking much for bikes.
SARAFIL
06-05-2005, 10:01 PM
Hey, can you run bike VINs?
I still haven't gotten anyone to look at the F650 in Cinci, and now I'm also casting an eye on one in Joisey. Don't ask me why PNWers charge so fecking much for bikes.
No, we are currently only a BMW Car and SAV store, so I can only access those vehicles. I can't access Mini, BMW Motorcycles, or Rolls Royce.
Roadstergal
06-05-2005, 10:01 PM
Ach, well, thanks anyway. :)
SARAFIL
06-05-2005, 10:05 PM
Would I be evil for recommending something like this instead of a 540it?
http://photos.ebizautos.com/3920/654541_3.jpg
Roadstergal
06-05-2005, 10:07 PM
Yes. :P Doesn't it have less cargo room and worse mileage? And I haven't heard towing metioned as a need....
SARAFIL
06-05-2005, 10:16 PM
Yes. :P Doesn't it have less cargo room and worse mileage? And I haven't heard towing metioned as a need....
It has better looks (to me), minimal difference in fuel mileage, minimal difference in cargo capacity, more rear seat room (especially in terms of width), better foul-weather capability (a plus in the Northeast), and it has better safety ratings (the 5er was an IIHS best pick, but the X5 was "the safest vehicle [they] ever tested")
Did I mention that it'll have better resale value, and it'll be much easier to find one that meets his specs.
Roadstergal
06-05-2005, 10:21 PM
Well, if you consider 14/18 vs. 17/21 "minimal"... even so:
http://www.epa.gov/greenvehicles/E-BMW-540iSportWagon-03.htm
http://www.epa.gov/greenvehicles/E-BMW-X5-03.htm
:shock: Not terrific on either, but far worse on the X5 4.4.
I've driven an E39 528iT auto (track school) and an X5 4.4 (friend's tow vehicle), and would far rather have the former, if I had to choose.
Of course, I'm not buying it. But bringing up a few things to consider.
SARAFIL
06-05-2005, 10:25 PM
Well, if you consider 14/18 vs. 17/21 "minimal"... even so:
http://www.epa.gov/greenvehicles/E-BMW-540iSportWagon-03.htm
http://www.epa.gov/greenvehicles/E-BMW-X5-03.htm
:shock: Not terrific on either, but far worse on the X5 4.4.
I've driven an E39 528iT auto (track school) and an X5 4.4 (friend's tow vehicle), and would far rather have the former, if I had to choose.
Of course, I'm not buying it. But bringing up a few things to consider.
Ok, how about one with Valvetronic ('04 or '05) that gets 16/22...
What do you say about that one? ;)
Roadstergal
06-05-2005, 10:27 PM
Ja, if he gets the 3L auto...
SARAFIL
06-05-2005, 10:28 PM
Ja, if he gets the 3L auto...
Darlin', those numbers are for the '04 or '05 4.4L!! :flame:
http://www.students.uni-marburg.de/~Wisskir2/krazzz/owned%2520baby.jpg
SARAFIL
06-05-2005, 10:33 PM
http://www.students.uni-marburg.de/~Wisskir2/krazzz/owned%2520baby.jpg
:lol:
Roadstergal
06-05-2005, 10:33 PM
Ja, if he gets the 3L auto...
Darlin', those numbers are for the '04 or '05 4.4L!! :flame:
Check out the emissions scores. Only the 3.0 are even comparable to the 540 wagon. They still suck on the 4.4s.
I really care about the air we breathe - and for some reason, those with children who will be breathing it in the future seem to care about it much less. :dunno:
Roadstergal
06-05-2005, 10:38 PM
Shouldn't that be "pwned?" :rolleyes:
Y'all and your descendents will be the ones 'owned.'
Me too, of course.
Sometimes I wonder if that would be such a bad thing. Looking around - we really have made a royal mess of things. Sometimes I think that instead of pushing for conservation, I should do the opposite - push for dirtier vehicles, fewer restrictions; take away the requirements for cats, bring back leaded gas, bring toluene to the pumps. That would be a quick way to kill ourselves off, if done right - and maybe, in the long run, that wouldn't be such a bad thing. Sometimes I wonder if, in aggregate, we do more good than harm by being here. And sometimes, I don't wonder.
Josh (PA)
06-07-2005, 11:27 AM
You would be evil for recommending the x5, :flipoff: we drove one a couple of years back and hated it. The 540 has more room, is better looking (in my opinion), better gas mileage, better ride, a lower CoG and is more sporty (for the twins ;) ), and the x5's better resale value is actually a drawback for me (higher purchase price).
We've worked out what i think is a VERY good deal for the white wagon. As you saw, it's an '01 with Nav and 58,000 miles. Right now we're at $25,500 with snow tires on aluminum rims. The person I'm buying the car from is taking delivery of a new x5 in early July. We're trying to work with his dealer to take the 540 as a trade in (so he saves on sales tax) then immediately swing it to me for a couple of hundred more (I'll finance it through the dealer to make him happy). If this works I'll be picking it up for just under $25k, which is a fantastic price in my opinion. I'm having the car looked at by my mechanic next monday, so I'll know for sure that everything is OK before I buy it.
Now all I have to do is sell the M3...
Thanks again for your help with the VINs and such. :grouphug:
Wow great price. What a good find. I hope it all works out.
On the topic of the convertible, I was looking through the local auto trader and I swear this must be THE summer to sell these cars. There were no less the eight on them back to back on one page for sale. I do live in an area where they are quite abundant though. :P
vBulletin® v3.7.1, Copyright ©2000-2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.