04-08-2006, 09:46 AM | #1 |
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Thoughts on this 540i?
http://www.roadfly.com/bmw/classifie..._YEAR&dir=DESC
I received more pics from the seller and the car looks very clean. I am going to call and feel him out today. If that pans out, Emission will go check the car out for me. His father-in-law is on his second E39 540i 6-sp. and absolutely loves it.
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My only concern from looking at that ad is that those rims were on E39 530s not 540s. And then he doesn't give a VIN with which you can confirm what it is. As he doesn't list any "mods" and presents the car as original (if not in so many words), it makes me a bit suspicious.
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I was also concerned about the rear fascia but it appears that changed on the '03s. So the one pictured would be correct for an '02 from what I've gathered thus far. I would rather find an '03 in all honesty, and there are quite a few nice specimens on autotrader at the moment. Do you know if metallic trim was an option on these or will I be stuck with wood?
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I have a call in to my go-to guy at our dealer to see what he can turn up. I'm starting to get a little excited, actually.
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Since you two seem so in love with the wheels and fascia, I thought I'd search google images for a 2003 540i.
Looks pretty cool, but check to make sure it has this decal from this 540i website. http://www.cardomain.com/ride/257557/3 |
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