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1999 Bmw 540 Is 4 Door Sedan With 6 Speed Manual Trans on 2040-cars

Year:1999 Mileage:150000 Color: Silver /
 Black
Location:

Mount Prospect, Illinois, United States

Mount Prospect, Illinois, United States
Transmission:Manual
Body Type:Sedan
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:v8
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: WBADN5337XGC92172 Year: 1999
Number of Cylinders: 8
Make: BMW
Model: 5-Series
Trim: is
Options: Sunroof, Cassette Player, Leather Seats
Drive Type: RWD
Safety Features: Driver Airbag
Mileage: 150,000
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Sub Model: Sport
Exterior Color: Silver
Interior Color: Black
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Condition: UsedA vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections.Seller Notes:"Car is not running, has hail damage. Being sold for parts or project only."

1999 BMW 540 is - 6 Speed Manual sedan.  Very rare car with Sport Package.  

Silver with black leather interior.

Car has 150,000 miles and isn't currently running.  We had a bunch of work done last year and have invoices for everything.  Car has hail damage on the outside (looks like golf balls were tossed at it), but still looks amazing for its age.

This would be a great project car, or parts or for someone who is learning to work on foreign motors.

Buyer would need to remove by towing from Westmont, IL  where it sits.  We just decided that after over 3k of work last year, we didn't want to invest any more this year as we have several other running vehicles.

Below is a list of standard features fro Edmunds website.  This car is loaded with all the bells and whistles that 1999 allowed.

Thanks and good luck bidding!


Standard Features (all listed from Edmunds website)

  • Bucket Seats
  • Center Console
  • Fog Lights
  • Power Heated Mirrors
  • Keyless Entry System
  • Lighted Entry System
  • Power Brakes
  • Power Moonroof
  • Rear Window Defroster
  • Tinted Glass
  • 16 Inch Wheels
  • Automatic Climate Control (2 Zone) - Driver and Passenger
  • Power Driver Seat w/Memory
  • Power Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel
  • 4.4L V8 DOHC 32V FI Engine
  • Regular Unleaded Fuel Required
  • 5-Speed Automatic Transmission
  • Tachometer
  • Trip Computer
  • Alloy Wheels
  • Stability Control
  • Traction Control
  • 4-Wheel ABS
  • Driver and Passenger Front Airbags
  • Front Head Airbags
  • Front Side Airbags
  • Anti-Theft Alarm System
  • Leather Seating
  • Power Front Passenger Seat
  • Steering Wheel Audio Controls
  • Cruise Control
  • Power Steering
  • Remote Trunk Release
  • Leather Steering Wheel Trim
  • Air Conditioning
  • Intermittent Windshield Wipers
  • Power Windows
  • Power Door Locks
  • Auto-Dim Rear View Mirror
  • AM/FM/Cassette Audio System


Specifications

Exterior

  • Width: 70.9 in.
  • Height: 56.5 in.
  • Length: 188.0 in.
  • Curb weight: 3748 lbs.
  • Wheel base: 111.4 in.

Interior

  • Front head room: 38.7 in.
  • Rear head room: 37.8 in.
  • Rear leg room: 34.2 in.
  • Rear shoulder room: 55.9 in.

Performance

  • Base engine type: gas
  • Horsepower: 282 hp @ 5400 rpm
  • Torque: 324 ft-lbs. @ 3600 rpm
  • Turning circle: 37.1 ft.

Fuel

  • Fuel type: gas
  • Fuel type: regular unleaded
  • Fuel tank capacity: 18.5 gal.
  • Range in miles (cty/hwy): 296.0/407.0 mi.
  • EPA mileage est. (cty/hwy): 16/22 mpg
 

What's New for 1999

New 528i and 540i sport wagons debut, all 5 Series models achieve low emission vehicle (LEV) status, and consumers will find extensive new standard and optional equipment on the cars.

Review

BMWs are famous for the suppleness of their ride and the responsiveness of their steering; "firmness without harshness" is the phrase most often bandied about our offices when discussing these cars' uncanny ability to stay connected to the road while communicating almost telepathically with the driver. The 5-Series is no exception. Available in two flavors, 528i or 540i, drivers can choose a sedan bodystyle or new sport wagon. 528i models are powered by a 2.8-liter inline engine that provides excellent midrange torque and makes 193 horsepower, up from 190 last year. The 528i comes standard with a five-speed manual transmission and is also available with a sophisticated four-speed automatic. Equipped with BMW's Adaptive Transmission Control, the four-speed tracks the driver's driving style and road conditions, allowing the shift timing to adjust accordingly. This year, both cars receive car and key memory as standard equipment, Dynamic Stability Control (DCSIII) as an option, and a revised Sports Package option, which offers 17-inch alloy wheels, high performance tires, a sport suspension, M-sport steering wheel and shadowline blackout exterior trim.

Under the hoods of the 540i sedans and sport wagons sit 4.4-liter, 32-valve V8s that offer zero-to-sixty times in the low sixes, make 282 horsepower and can be mated to five-speed Steptronic automatic transmissions. The 540i sedan continues to be available with a five-speed automatic or a six-speed manual transmission while the new 540i sport wagon comes with the Steptronic tranny standard. Other standard equipment includes rear self-leveling suspension, car and key memory, roof rails, retractable luggage net and Dynamic Stability Control. All 540s get new radial style alloy wheels and high performance tires for 1999, as well as new option packages to choose from. If you love to drive, opt for the six-speed manual 540i and prepare yourself for an invigorating ride. The suspension is pleasantly firm on this lively model, but the transmission is hard to operate smoothly.

As one would expect in a top-end, luxury/sport vehicle, equipment levels are first rate. Safety equipment includes four-wheel antilock disc brakes, traction control, nine-mph bumpers, dual airbags, side-impact airbags, optional rear passenger side-impact airbags, three-point seatbelts at all seating positions, impact sensors that unlock the doors and activate the hazard lights in the event of a serious accident, remote keyless entry, two-step unlocking, coded drive-away protection, and a vehicle security system. To list all of the 5-Series' luxury features would take more space than we have; a few of the more noticeable ones are automatic climate controls, power moonroof, 200-watt stereo, 10-way power front seats with power headrests, heated outside mirrors, heated steering wheel, and a right-hand outside mirror that tilts down when the car is in reverse to help drivers see curbs when parallel parking.

Yes indeed, the 5-Series is a wonderful car. Given all of the inquiries we receive about it, you apparently think so, too. If you can afford to buy one, we recommend that you do. Sure, there are other great cars out there in this price range; we just think that this one's the best.

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