SewickleyPorsche

Year: 2003
Make: BMW
Model: 5-Series
Mileage (numbers only please): 40600
Color: Alpine White
VIN: WBADN53403GF71983
Price (no $ sign please): $23900
Private or Dealer Listing: Dealer Listing
Location (Region): Midwestern
Body Style: Coupe
Transmission Type: Manual - 6 speed
2 or 4 Wheel Drive?: 2 Wheel Drive
Engine Type: Fuel Injection
Stereo System: AM-FM CD

I've finally decided to sell one of the best cars I've ever owned. It is a 2003 BMW E39 540i with a six speed manual transmission. It is Alpine White with Beige leather. From what I've read there were only 21 (out of 1265 2003 six speeds made for North America) in this color combo.

This is the second one I've owned and in my opinion one of the best driving cars ever made. It has only 40k miles and I'm the second owner. I purchased the car in October of 2013 with 11k miles. Since then it hasn't given me any problems.

The car has the upgraded factory radio with DSP and split fold rear seats. When I bought it it came with a front strut tower brace, cold air intake, rear lip spoiler and a rear exhaust. I have since replaced the rear muffler with a Dinan. It sounds great without being too loud or droning. Other upgrades include a short shifter from an E60 M-Sport, E39 M5 rear swaybar, Mediabridge iPhone integration, and whiter angel eye bulbs. The shifter makes a big difference but I have the original. I also have the original swaybar. The iPod/iPhone integration charges my phone and allows for steering wheel control of songs. It also provides for Bluetooth although the microphone isn't great for hands free calling. It replaced the CD changer but I have it and it's included. The swaybar helped to reduce the normal understeer.

When I bought it the first thing I did was have the front end clear bra applied. The car is very clean. There are a few chips but nothing major. There are no signs of previous accidents and no paintwork. The side mirrors don't show any signs of delamination.

The interior is very clean and the seats have never been redyed. There is some wear on the drivers seat but nothing terrible or out of the ordinary. Both the instrument cluster and the radio displays have a couple lines of LED's out but the odometer is perfect. No cracks in the wood trim. I have the original floor mats (which I've never even cleaned). From day one I've had Weathertech mats in place.

I've always properly maintained the car. Recently I replaced the passenger occupancy mat to cure an airbag light and it has a fresh oil change. Before you buy it I will be replacing the valve cover gaskets due to slight seepage. I'll also be replacing the serpentine belt due to a few cracks. I replaced the battery when I bought it due to age. It always starts strong. All oil changes have always been done and I've never had to add oil between them.

The front tires are new with less than 1k miles and the rears are about half. The wheels are original and very clean. The right front has a slight bit of rash which you can see in the pictures. They aren't perfect but darned close.

I have the original keys and books.

If you've been looking for a 540i/6 this may be the cleanest, lowest mileage example you'll ever find. While it pains me to sell I simply don't have the room and another ride is calling me.

I'm happy to answer any questions about the car. The car is located in the Pittsburgh PA area.

golfnutintib

pics are worth a thousand words - cheers

SewickleyPorsche

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SewickleyPorsche

Before I get blown up with messages, I know I messed up. The title was supposed to say "2003" not 2006.

porscheandy

A 2003 540 with an auto was the best all around car I have ever driven. Someone I know with a gt3 RS said the same thing. There can't be many of these left with low mileage. GLWS.

Andrew930

Literally, possibly the best all around BMW ever made.

As an owner of one, they are also the best built BMW's hands down.

A gem with only, 40k miles and ultra rare color combo. GLWS!

golfnutintib

the lost souls running bmw now should buy this car and drive it and ask, where did we go so wrong...

zirrah

+1... one of my favorite BMW's of all time.

cbracerx

Looks like a very nice example. I had the same thing but black/black. Loved it.

EddyRoy

The pictures make your offer much more attractive indeed! Are you ready to negotiate on the price?

hacker-pschorr

Title has been corrected.

THEDIGLER

even the sport kit love it last of the Real sedans I had a 2003 M5 and loved it

SewickleyPorsche

Thank you for correcting the title. My fat fingers sometimes get in the way.

SewickleyPorsche

Hello EddyRoy,

I'll listen to offers. Feel free to PM me.