Edit - SOLD! Thanks GRM!
Hey GRM!
You may know me as one of the two idiots who drove all of Route 66 in a newly-purchased, sight-unseen beater '77 Ford Maverick - https://grassrootsmotorsports.com/forum/build-projects-and-project-cars/a-77-maverick-does-route-66/104816/page1/
I swear, the video of that will come out one of these days. But right now I'm here to sell my old DD. I'd much rather see it go to an enthusiast, so willing to make more of a deal with a forum member!
See ad below: or at http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/cto/5429278422.html
Up for sale is my E39! It is a wagon with rear-wheel drive, a manual transmission, self-leveling suspension and the M-Sport package, which is a very rare combination of options. If you want the ultimate driver's wagon, this is the best one you could buy from the factory in 2002! Cost around $80k new. I also have a ton of extras for sale separately but can go with the car for the right price.
The engine is strong, it handles properly, and the interior is luxurious. Pick it up for cheap, fix a couple things, and you’ve got a great base for a custom build or an impressive ride as is.
I'm selling because I no longer need a wagon for work - I'm going back to a roadster! :)
Asking $3000 o.b.o., open to any and all offers! (shhh don't tell Craigslist, I've got it listed for slightly more over there)
Photos from when I purchased the car 3 years ago: http://luckysnafu.smugmug.com/Cars/e39/BMW-2002-e39-525iT/27222067_3dfVSB#!i=2287006197&k=2cKdr2s
Photos from my time with the car: http://imgur.com/a/iSSGm Happy to snap more pics upon request.
Contact me by email at rarehberg@gmail.com or by phone at (four8four) nine0four-nine127.
2002 BMW 525i Touring (E39)
- M-Sport Package
- 2.5-liter M52B25 Inline-6
- 5-speed Manual
- Rear-Wheel Drive
- Self-Leveling Suspension
- Cold Weather Package (heated seats)
- Titansilber paint, black leather interior
- 182,5xx miles and counting
Modifications:
- Mille Miglia Cello 16x8 w/Bridgestone Blizzak Winter Tires
- Mille Miglia Cello full-size spare
- E34 M5 Clutch
- UUC Motorwerks Performance Lightweight Flywheel
Recent Major Maintenance:
- Entire suspension rebuilt 4 years ago
- Clutch & flywheel 2 years ago
- New front bumper & passenger front fender (not due to accident) 2 years ago
- Brakes 1 year ago
- Entire cooling system rebuilt 6 months ago
Issues:
- Car was hit while parked and dented. You can see the damage to the passenger side front fender in the picture of the engine bay. This is very recent (annoyingly) so I haven’t gotten the chance to try to pop it out yet. It hasn’t affected drivability.
- Passenger rear air spring has a leak - it will deflate if left to sit, but reinflates when you start the car and the car drives fine. I’d replace it if I was keeping the car, it’s a $300 part and easy install.
- Service Engine Soon light comes on every once in a while - code P2096 - signifies a slight exhaust leak at the catalytic converter. Either goes away by itself or you can clear it with an OBDII scanner. Not worth fixing to me, but maybe to you if you want things to be perfect!
- Engine burns a little bit of oil due to worn valve guide seals - not worth fixing no matter how much of a perfectionist you are - just top off oil once a month or when car tells you to (if you are the trusting sort).
- Had to wait for cooling system rebuild parts, so the (recently rebuilt) brakes got rusty. They work fine but are a little uneven.
- One small spot of bubbling at the corner of the driver’s door. Pics in album above. Underside is rust free!
Separate:
- BMW OEM Roof Rack - $150
- Kayak Roof attachments - never used - $40
- DICE Audiovox Mediabridge USB/iPod/Bluetooth Audio integration system - $150
- 2x Mille Miglia MM11 18x8 w/ 235/40R-18 Sumitomo HTR A/S P01 Tires - less than 1 season on them - $250
- 2x Mille Miglia MM11 18x8 w/ 235/40R-18 Sumitomo HTR A/S P01 Tires - ruined by a pothole but theoretically wheels are repairable - $50
- Performance All Season Tires - old - $free.99
- OBDII Scanner - $20
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