2008 535xiT 6M

JST · 10-15-2013, 03:53 PM

2008 535xiT 6 speed, 42,500 miles
Deep Green over Natural Brown

Very rare 6 speed manual 5 series station wagon (E61) with twin turbo, 3.0L inline 6 cylinder (N54). CPO warranty through March 31, 2014; Sport Package (incl. shadowline trim, multi-contour seats, and sport steering wheel), Premium Package, Navigation with Real Time Traffic Information, BMW Assist w/ Bluetooth, SIRIUS radio, adaptive light control, Park Distance Control, BMW aftermarket iPod adapter. Two sets of floor mats and all storage accessories. Recent service includes: New water pump (2013); New sunroof seal (2011); New high pressure fuel pump (2010); Tires new in 2011 at 24,000 miles. HPFP warranty through 2018; turbo wastegate warranty through 2016.

Asking Price
$29,000

VIN WBAPT73568CW98126

PM me here or email me at shua at comcast dot net. Not in a huge hurry to sell, but it's listed on BMWCCA so I might as well put it up here, too.

kognito · 10-15-2013, 05:16 PM

Hmmm, wonder what airfare is from Seattle . . . .

equ · 10-15-2013, 05:52 PM

Very interesting indeed, as it catches me at a time of transition... Does it have heated seats? What tires are on it? Does it have a spare?

JST · 10-15-2013, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by equ

Very interesting indeed, as it catches me at a time of transition... Does it have heated seats? What tires are on it? Does it have a spare?

No heated seats. It was originally a California car. E61s with manual transmissions were nearly all built-to-order, so they almost invariably have weird configuration issues.

It has Eagle RS-As, which aren't great tires but they aren't terrible for what the car is. The wheels are 17", so tire choices are plentiful and fairly cheap. It has a spare and no run-flats.

I haven't *entirely* decided to sell the E61 over the Golf (there was a big thread about that at one point), so if you want a Golf R instead, let me know...

equ · 10-15-2013, 07:39 PM

Lovely color combo and the end of an era in terms of possible bmw spec, but I'm going to pass. Thanks!

BTW, which car does Mrs. JST want to keep? Assuming you're going to drive the Tesla. Is she really that indifferent to Golf R vs. e61?

JST · 10-15-2013, 07:42 PM

She likes driving the Golf more, but thinks the wagon is more practical. I can't really disagree.

wdc330i · 10-15-2013, 08:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JST

She likes driving the Golf more, but thinks the wagon is more practical. I can't really disagree.

I have to chime in with the suggestion that the e91 splits that difference.

LMC over at the Fest has a manual e91 for sale.

*Plaz* · 11-01-2013, 04:56 PM

This car really makes me wish my wife was willing to learn and live with a manual transmission. Our E46 touring is definitely getting long in the tooth, and I'd love this.

Just not going to happen though.

JST · 11-01-2013, 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Plaz

This car really makes me wish my wife was willing to learn and live with a manual transmission. Our E46 touring is definitely getting long in the tooth, and I'd love this.

Just not going to happen though.

Come on, Plaz. You can do it. I think at some point my wife told herself that lots of people in the world dumber than she is are able to drive a manual, so why couldn't she?

And the death's door MINI is the perfect car to learn on.

TD · 11-01-2013, 05:11 PM

Actually, damn good point about learning on the Mini. Not many folks have that kind of option. (I remember a college girlfriend totally frying the clutch on my E30. I swear I smelled it for weeks.)

10-15-2013, 03:53 PM	#1
JST 195 Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 24,611	2008 535xiT 6M 2008 535xiT 6 speed, 42,500 miles Deep Green over Natural Brown Very rare 6 speed manual 5 series station wagon (E61) with twin turbo, 3.0L inline 6 cylinder (N54). CPO warranty through March 31, 2014; Sport Package (incl. shadowline trim, multi-contour seats, and sport steering wheel), Premium Package, Navigation with Real Time Traffic Information, BMW Assist w/ Bluetooth, SIRIUS radio, adaptive light control, Park Distance Control, BMW aftermarket iPod adapter. Two sets of floor mats and all storage accessories. Recent service includes: New water pump (2013); New sunroof seal (2011); New high pressure fuel pump (2010); Tires new in 2011 at 24,000 miles. HPFP warranty through 2018; turbo wastegate warranty through 2016. Asking Price $29,000 VIN WBAPT73568CW98126 PM me here or email me at shua at comcast dot net. Not in a huge hurry to sell, but it's listed on BMWCCA so I might as well put it up here, too. Attached Thumbnails

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kognito older fart than ZBB Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: On the road again Posts: 8,900	Hmmm, wonder what airfare is from Seattle . . . . __________________ 2017 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE 2020 Fusion Titanium

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Plaz ••••••• Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: '11 1M Location: Churzee Posts: 17,741	This car really makes me wish my wife was willing to learn and live with a manual transmission. Our E46 touring is definitely getting long in the tooth, and I'd love this. Just not going to happen though. __________________ 2011 1M

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equ Alphanumeric Join Date: Aug 2005 Carmudgeonly Ride: 981S, 340i Posts: 9,584	Very interesting indeed, as it catches me at a time of transition... Does it have heated seats? What tires are on it? Does it have a spare?

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equ Alphanumeric Join Date: Aug 2005 Carmudgeonly Ride: 981S, 340i Posts: 9,584	Lovely color combo and the end of an era in terms of possible bmw spec, but I'm going to pass. Thanks! BTW, which car does Mrs. JST want to keep? Assuming you're going to drive the Tesla. Is she really that indifferent to Golf R vs. e61?

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JST 195 Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 24,611	She likes driving the Golf more, but thinks the wagon is more practical. I can't really disagree.

11-01-2013, 05:11 PM	#10
TD Founder emeritus Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Maryland Posts: 21,007	Actually, damn good point about learning on the Mini. Not many folks have that kind of option. (I remember a college girlfriend totally frying the clutch on my E30. I swear I smelled it for weeks.)