Detail Info for: BMW : 5-Series M-Sport 2003 BMW 540i MSport RARE!
Transaction Info
Sold On:
04/09/2014
Price:
$ 9750.00
Condition:
Mileage:
83250
Location:
Chatsworth, California, 91311
Seller Type:
Private Seller
Vehicle Specification
Year Make Model:
2003 BMW 540i
Submodel Body Type:
M-Sport Sedan
Engine:
4.4L 4398CC V8 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
Transmission:
Automatic
VIN:
WBADN63433GS57246
Vehicle Title:
Clear
Drive Train:
Fuel Type:
GAS
Standard Equipment:
Optional Equipment:
Vehicle Detail
This is a well-maintained 540i from 2003. It is the only year BMW came out with the M-Sport package, which had some bits here and there from it's big brother, the M5. But it is still an astounding motor with tons of pull -- 300hp and 325lbs./torque. Just over 83000 miles, black over black, sports seats with thigh support. Staggered 18" wheels/tires, Michelin Pilot Sport PS2s on style 37 M-Parallel wheels.An enthusiast has his own blog about the car, and this is part of what he wrote:There were 3,306 model year 2003 BMW 540s made for the entire world. Only 2,185 made it to the USA.Of the 2,185 540s that came to the USA, only a fraction were the sport model. 147 were Sterling Gray 6 speeds and 408 were Sterling Gray automatics. There were980 2003 Sterling Gray sports delivered worldwide. 48 went to Canada.Compare this to over 30,000 ordinary 520, 525, 530 etc. model BMWs made for 2003. 2,185 includes all 540s.Your 540 Sport is more exclusive than almost anything, and is really made by a premium marque. BMW is made by BMW. Many names that used to be great are today owned by and made of parts scavenged from generic brands.The Aston Martin 2006 Vantage V8 ($110,000) hopes to sell about 3,000 cars, each with less torque than a 540. Aston Martin is owned by Ford.The 540i Sport is for the privileged few. Bentley sold twice as many (5,000) twelve-cylinder, $171,000 Continental GTs in 2004 for comparison's sake. Bentley is owned by VW, just like Lamborghini and Bugatti today. You can pay over $1,250,000 for the Bugatti Veyron 16.4, and its dashboard is made of parts from my mom's Passat. Just look at the dashboard central LCD!His entire site is here: kenrockwell (dot) com/bmw/540.htm#intro if you want a whole bunch of reading. I've had the car for about six years, and have tons of service records to show it has been taken care of mechanically -- cooling system, valley pan. valve gaskets, injectors, etc.There are two issues with the body, it does have damage from a car park that I haven't taken care of yet. I'm being upfront about this, as I have included some photos that illustrate the areas. These were 5mph knocks in a car park, not major collisions. The title is clean and current.Some body flaws, but mechanically perfect! I have accounted for the damage in the price. Once you feel it go, you'll be in love!
