MattA 162 Report post Posted January 25, 2007 Hi All, Well been off the boards for age's, like the new look. Am in the market for an E39 540 anyone have one or got advice on things I should be looking for? Any advice appreciated. cheers Matt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
martyyn 2 Report post Posted January 25, 2007 Do a search of the forums mate, plenty of e39 talk to be found. Also this will help. http://www.bimmersport.co.nz/forums/index.php?showtopic=7327 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nath 129 Report post Posted January 25, 2007 well cosmetically, run your hand under the front lip, 90% of them are all broken and bent and twisted on the underside, if that matters. If its an import and claims to be services etc, check the oil and air filter, the oil is usually black on the imported ones due to lak of servicing.... If it has a TV, the radio cant be re- programmed to NZ stations without getting new radio parts which are expenseve... Make sure the front shocks are OK, for a not- so old car these can die prematurely. Just usual crap like air con works, all elecs work etc, and try get one with uncollapsed drivers seat upholstery. There a whole lot of other things im sure, but tose are most common Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greenday-rulz21 4 Report post Posted January 25, 2007 Hi All, Well been off the boards for age's, like the new look. Am in the market for an E39 540 anyone have one or got advice on things I should be looking for? Any advice appreciated. cheers Matt The good thing is that they've dropped in price soo much over the last year or so, so you can pick up a good 540, highly optioned - e.g. tv, sunroof, telephone etc, for a great price. Theres actually quite a lot around so its best just to have a drive around one saturday morning and look at all the car yards. Once piece of advice, definitly get one with a sunroof. My dad has a 540 schnitzer lowered, bodykit, looks fantastic and its the best car he has ever owned. Sticks to the road around corners, great power and luxury, you won't be dissapointed. I always thought that the E39 shape was a bit plain for my liking but, but i just love his 540, looks low and mean. Good luck with finding one Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted January 25, 2007 Hi All, Well been off the boards for age's, like the new look. Am in the market for an E39 540 anyone have one or got advice on things I should be looking for? Any advice appreciated. cheers Matt When you do find one....DON'T buy it till you get it checked out by a professional who specialises in BMW. If in doubt, get y'r local BMW agents to do the pre-purchase. And be there when its done...if you can. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SKT174 1 Report post Posted January 25, 2007 Definitely get BMW dealer to do a pre purchase inspection. It's worth it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted January 26, 2007 the 540 is better value for money at the Moment than any other e39....Jochen is your man if you buy one and need tv /radio/sat nav...if you buy one see if you can get the sports seats too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RvT 9 Report post Posted January 27, 2007 Just about to put mine on the market. I imported it ex England 3 years ago and about to buy either a 545 or an M5. Gets looks of looks Highly speced except no TV. Ron Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted January 27, 2007 manual? leather? Sport seats? int colour? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RvT 9 Report post Posted January 27, 2007 manual? leather? Sport seats? int colour? Where do I start Mustard/Sand / Black leather interior Auto 86k miles M steering wheel with cruz etc Electric heated memory seats BMW business stereo + CD pack + 10 speakers 6 airbags Sunroof Bluetooth - (may come out) Schnitzer 18" with brand new Toyo T1 tyres - biggest you can get for it Euro Plate White lens on indicators Auto rain sensor wipers I wanted a special 540 with the interior sand colour and good looking. 3 years ago, the choices were very limited in NZ so I found one in UK and bought it on a business trip there. Drove it in Europe & Germany for a couple of weeks then shipped in a container to NZ. I have no idea on asking price as I haven't studied the market. Interested what other think it should sell for ??? Ron Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MattA 162 Report post Posted January 29, 2007 Hi All, Thanks for the bit's N peices, good article thanks Martyyn. All going well will have one by end of the week provided report comes back clean. Ron if this one's not the go would be keen to talk to you about your's dependent on price? cheers Matt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MattA 162 Report post Posted February 9, 2007 Hi All, new toy picked up today will post up some pics next week, cheers Matt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RvT 9 Report post Posted February 9, 2007 Hi All, new toy picked up today will post up some pics next week, cheers Matt Hi Matt Good choice on car What was the buy price, year & mileage ? What do you think mine should sell for? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BMW POWER 2 Report post Posted February 9, 2007 the oil is usually black on the imported ones due to lak of servicing.... Nathan the last time I looked, oil was black anyway? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
will 169 Report post Posted February 9, 2007 Nathan the last time I looked, oil was black anyway?Emma, you'd better go change that black old oil in your new broom for some fresh good clean clear oil.. be a good girl now... Will Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BMW POWER 2 Report post Posted February 10, 2007 Lololol Will I put some nice purple stuff in before. Castrol seems to like being gay Hahaha Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
