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Old 12-30-2009, 08:01 PM
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So I'm guessing you have no use for my 525i wagon as a trade? Boy that 540i6 would be nice! Good luck.
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Old 12-30-2009, 08:59 PM
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I had a E39 540 6 speed that I picked up in Munich. Awesome car. Sometimes the Porschephiles on this board who turn up their noses to BMW's don't know what they're missing.
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Old 12-31-2009, 12:17 AM
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Originally Posted by mb1
I had a E39 540 6 speed that I picked up in Munich. Awesome car. Sometimes the Porschephiles on this board who turn up their noses to BMW's don't know what they're missing.
Could not possibly agree more.
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Old 12-31-2009, 03:16 PM
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Old 12-31-2009, 03:33 PM
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Originally Posted by mb1
I had a E39 540 6 speed that I picked up in Munich. Awesome car. Sometimes the Porschephiles on this board who turn up their noses to BMW's don't know what they're missing.
How is the auto E39 540. I am not sure a 6 speed would make sense in LA traffic. Anything to look out for on these cars?
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Old 12-31-2009, 04:00 PM
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How is the auto E39 540. I am not sure a 6 speed would make sense in LA traffic. Anything to look out for on these cars?
The auto is like an auto. The 6 is smooth and connected. Even in traffic I loved mine - and if I was ever to move back to the LA area I would have a manual there too.

The main worry about these cars is the radiator/hose connection which can fracture - but this car has a replacement (better) radiator so this issue has been addressed apparently.
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Old 12-31-2009, 04:40 PM
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Originally Posted by p-cardriver
The main worry about these cars is the radiator/hose connection which can fracture - but this car has a replacement (better) radiator so this issue has been addressed apparently.
Water pumps too, but you should be fine as long as you stay on top of recommended service with the cooling system. I have almost 120K trouble-free miles on my E39 6spd sport.

To the OP: GLWS.
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Old 12-31-2009, 07:07 PM
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can you post pictures?
coming soon. Probably early part of next week.
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Old 12-31-2009, 07:10 PM
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Originally Posted by p-cardriver
The auto is like an auto. The 6 is smooth and connected. Even in traffic I loved mine - and if I was ever to move back to the LA area I would have a manual there too.

The main worry about these cars is the radiator/hose connection which can fracture - but this car has a replacement (better) radiator so this issue has been addressed apparently.
Knows the car better than I do! Only thing to ever go wrong in my four years of ownership.
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Old 12-31-2009, 07:11 PM
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Originally Posted by SY-997
Water pumps too, but you should be fine as long as you stay on top of recommended service with the cooling system. I have almost 120K trouble-free miles on my E39 6spd sport.

To the OP: GLWS.
Thank you sir.
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Old 12-31-2009, 07:44 PM
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Originally Posted by p-cardriver
Assuming for the moment you are being serious (or I'm being sucked in), yes the E39 is THE 5-series BMW, and the 540i/6 is the best of them (other than possibly the M5).
Am very serious. No nothing about BMWs. Ask me about Porsches, however!
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Old 12-31-2009, 10:37 PM
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Am very serious. No nothing about BMWs. Ask me about Porsches, however!
I hope the websites I attached helped Edgy.

Here is your opportunity to learn with one of the great sedans without an M badge!
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As promised some pictures of the 2002 540i-6
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Old 01-03-2010, 05:57 PM
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Nice looking E39. Good to see the pixels are still intact on your cluster.
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Nice looking E39. Good to see the pixels are still intact on your cluster.
They're probably new.

I have an 98 540i E39 auto that is my lazy car.
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