mossline 15 Report post Posted December 7, 2017 (edited) Hi guys, im putting the feelers out to see if there might be any interest in my E39 540i Motorsport. I bought it from a guy in Christchurch who loved and cared for it to the enth degree and spent thousands keeping it in top nick over the years he had it. I bought it from him with 99k on the clock January 2017. It now has 116k. The PPI from Christchurch BMW came back as the best example of an E39 they had seen in years. Ive recently spent 9k on new guides, chains, vanos gears with upgraded Besian Seals, oil pump etc etc (full parts list on request) all done at Winger BMW here in Wellington. Car will come with a 2 year Autosure Mechanical warranty. The car is beautiful, powerful and immaculate apart from a couple of scuffs under the front bumper. Its an M-sport but was ordered with non M-sport bumpers from BMW Japan (not sure why). Everything is stock, no modifications and everything works. The reason for selling is that i could well be taking a job in the states and would need to offload this fairly quickly. I should know in the next 2 months. If it doesn't get the price i want It'll be coming stateside with me so no low ballers. Ideally looking for 8-9k NZD Edited December 7, 2017 by mossline 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3570 Report post Posted December 7, 2017 Nice E39 you got there. Below is the build sheet 1998 build with goodies like sports seats, msport suspension, msport steering wheel. In my opinion, this is a factory non msport car but with the few msport options ticked when originally ordered rather than a msport with standard bumpers. Easiest giveaway imo is all msport has the option code for "anthracite interior" which translates to black/dark grey headlining/pillar fabric as opposed to the light grey. Nevertheless, looks like a very well sorted car especially with all that work done to it it must drive like new! Vehicle information VINWBADN62060GF10332 Type CodeDN62 E SeriesE39 () Series5 TypeLIM Model540I (EUR) SteeringRL Doors4 EngineM62/TU Displacement4.40 Power210 DriveHECK TransmissionAUT ColourTITANSILBER METALLIC (354) UpholsterySTANDARDLEDER/SCHWARZ (N6SW) Prod. Date1998-10-22 Vehicle options L807ANATIONAL VERSION JAPAN S202ASteptronic S204AShorter final drive ratio S210ADynamic stability control S216AHYDRO STEERING-SERVOTRONIC S261ASide airbags for rear passengers S299ABMW LA wheels with mixed tires S339AShadow-Line S354AGreen windscreen, green shade band S401ALift-up-and-slide-back sunroof, electric S415ASun-blind, rear S423AFloor mats, velours S428AWarning triangle and first aid kit S431AInterior mirror with automatic-dip S438AFine wood trim S441ASmoker package S459ASeat adjuster, electric, with memory S473AArmrest front S481ASports seat S494ASeat heating driver/passenger S500AHeadlight wipe/wash/Intensive cleaning S520AFog lights S534AAutomatic air conditioning S540ACruise control S548AKilometer-calibrated speedometer S555AOn-board computer V with remote control S602AOn-board monitor with TV S676AHiFi speaker system S694AProvisions for BMW 6 CD changer S704AM Sports suspension S710AM sports steering wheel, multifunction S785AWhite direction indicator lights S818ABattery master switch S823AHot-climate version S845AAcoustic belt warning S853ALanguage version English S875AInfrared remote control S925ADummy-SALAPA Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C-130 Hercules 571 Report post Posted December 7, 2017 What is ‘S925ADummy-SALAPA’? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjm 3258 Report post Posted December 7, 2017 4 hours ago, C-130 Hercules said: What is ‘S925ADummy-SALAPA’? Probably means no translation was available from the original source. S925A is a 'Dispatch Protection Package' - I suspect this is something (perhaps the white film you sometimes see on new cars on a transporter?) that was applied to the car in order to protect on it's journey from the manufacturing plant to it's destination, which would normally be the first place of registration. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BreakMyWindow 1874 Report post Posted December 7, 2017 I think also if it’s true m-tech the chassis id will be wbs.... compared to wba..... ??? Could be wrong? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herbmiester 923 Report post Posted December 8, 2017 Nice car, any more photos? Not sure it would be that easy to get into the US. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gabe79 410 Report post Posted December 9, 2017 33 minutes ago, Herbmiester said: Nice car, any more photos? Not sure it would be that easy to get into the US. If he’s American and going home, it isn’t too hard to import. If hes he’s a kiwi going temporarily, it isn’t too hard to import either, but he rules are very strict and the car has to leave with him at the other end too. Cost-wise, this is not a good car to do this with, in my opinion. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eliongater 718 Report post Posted December 9, 2017 On 12/8/2017 at 6:50 AM, BreakMyWindow said: I think also if it’s true m-tech the chassis id will be wbs.... compared to wba..... ??? Could be wrong? No, only M3s etc are WBS, I think even the e12 M535i is WBA. I too don’t see the economics of exporting it to the states. It’d be cheaper to buy one over there plus the steering wheel would be on the right place. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonesrp 63 Report post Posted December 26, 2017 Cheers Chris, could I ask about the engine work bearing in mind that Jeff Gray ChCh gave it a clean bill of health when you bought it ? That`s a big bill for preventative maintenance or did the chain guides and Vanos suddenly go on it ?? Regards, Ray Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mossline 15 Report post Posted January 22, 2018 Hi Ray, yeah they just went. I was surprised too. The guides broke and they replaced the whole lot. Ive got the parts list for what they changed. Whilst they were doing it I got rebuilt vanos gears with the upgraded seals brought in from the states. Figured that whilst the engine was pulled apart to that extent that they should be done too to save on labour costs further down the line. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
