1998 Bmw 540i Sports 6 Spd Manual ..a Poor Man's M5 on 2040-cars
Redondo Beach, California, United States
Body Type:Sedan
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:4.6 l v8
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Model: 5-Series
Year: 1998
Warranty: no warranty
Trim: leather black on black
Options: Sunroof, Leather Seats, CD Player
Drive Type: 6 speed standard transmission 2 wd
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Side Airbags
Mileage: 175,500
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Sub Model: 540i
Exterior Color: Black
Interior Color: Black
Number of Doors: 4
Number of Cylinders: 8
Now needs a bit of mechanical work.. the 180000 mile major service has triggered the service light and sometimes causes rough idle.. as well as the sun roof and passenger power window need repair the rest is good.. ..interior is very good for this year.. no cracks or tears on any seat leather is very good.. carpet , interior all very good .. a few small scrapes and dents around the car.. nothing serious.. This is a very powerful and fast car ..pull onto a freeway and just pick your merge point and drive to it .. cruises very quietly 6 speed manual makes it fun to drive.. this version of the 540 is the sport version.. basically a poor mans M5 ... . As I have driven this car I have added niceties like a UUG short shifter to make gear changes quicker and simpler , Zimmerman rotors and ceramic disc brakes mean you stop fast and your wheels stay clean .. front and rear control arm bushings keep it running straight .. replaced the air conditioner compressor to keep me cool , all oil changes have been synthetic,, tires always matched in sets to make life easy for the drive train .. all in all a well loved car ..
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