2003 BMW 5-Series

Sedan

Manual

WBADN53463GF71583

Clear

This 2003 BMW 540i is optioned with a 6-speed manual transmission and the M-Sport equipment package, which included M-sport-specific bumpers, side-skirts, M-Sport suspension, and shadow-line trim. Finished in Black Sapphire Metallic, tasteful modifications to the car include Rondell 58 18" wheels, 35/50 window tint, KW coil overs (Street Comfort), stereo and speaker upgrades. Several M5-specific interior items have been added, including seats, leather dash, door cards, and a rear parcel shelf. Service records date back to the car's time when new and document several relevant maintenance items. More than $15K in engine maintenance and upgrades were performed to OEM specifications over the past year of ownership - including the replacement of gaskets for the valley pan, timing and valve covers, new VANOS solenoids, thrust arm bushings, control arms, motor and transmission mounts, front wheel bearings, sway bar end links, oil change, brake fluid flush, and a California smog inspection pass in September 2016. The car is sold with its original window sticker, a Carfax report, and clean California title.Detailed photos highlight noted blemishes, including a few paint chips, a small dent on the left quarter, and a partial tear in the weather stripping on the driver's door. The car rides on BMW-issued Rondell 58 18″ multi-spoke wheels that display some small scratches and clearcoat peeling as pictured. It has been enthusiast maintained and garaged throughout its life. Alterations to the black interior include the installation of several M5-specific components including door cards, black on red sport seats, leather dashboard with Technical graphite black wood trim, steering wheel, and an Alcantara-trimmed rear parcel shelf. Additional modifications include the conversion of interior lights to LED, E60 short shifter upgrade, CDV delete, OEM leather shift boot, a Pioneer Carplay Android compatible media unit with back up camera and bluetooth capability, and a complete stage 1 speaker upgrade from BavSound.Recent servicing to the 4.4-liter V8 includes a new timing cover, valve cover, and valley pan gaskets new VANOS solenoids, and oil change. Additional maintenance items performed over the course of the seller's ownership include new thrust arm bushings and control arms, motor and transmission mounts, power steering low pressure line replacement, DME replacement, front wheel bearings, sway bar end links, and brake fluid flush. In addition to all records by the seller, a history file dating back to the car when new is included in the sale.The car is being sold with more than $15K in major maintenance items and upgrades all taken care of over the last year alone. Bid with confidence - 14+ years on eBay with 100% feedback. Any questions, feel free to ask! Happy bidding!On Nov-17-17 at 15:17:02 PST, seller added the following information: Update: Car has passed smog check today and will be sold with the certificate; will be ready to register with a clean CA title for the winner of the auction. Please let me know if any questions - happy bidding!