1999 Bmw E39 528i on 2040-cars
Springfield Gardens, New York, United States
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:2.8L 2793CC l6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Private Seller
Transmission:Automatic
Make: BMW
Warranty: None
Model: 528i
Trim: Base Sedan 4-Door
Options: Sunroof, Leather Seats, CD Player
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Side Airbags
Drive Type: RWD
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Mileage: 102,100
Exterior Color: Anthracite Gray
Disability Equipped: No
Interior Color: Black
Number of Cylinders: 6
Number of Doors: 4
Preface:
Thanks for taking the time to check out my Ad. Selling this car is by far the hardest decision I've ever had to make but I need to make space and rather see the car in good hands than undriven and stored for a long period of time. What you're looking at is a car that has been meticulously maintained not only mechanically but exterior wise and in all other aspects. As with a 14 year old car there will be some imperfections but most are minor and do not affect the car's ability to perform. Unlike most BMW e39's for sale, this car has had extensive maintenance performed during the 10+ years of ownership, using nothing but the best parts (OEM Genuine BMW) and the most competent BMW techs. A list of the cost of parts excluding labor costs will be provided upon request. It is very important to know that an older BMW will cost a lot of money if not meticulously maintained in a timely and efficient manner. As with many e39s that are for sale on craigslist this is the case and it reflects on the price and condition of the cars. The price of this car accurately reflects a variety of factors including the KBB + a small percentage of the value of the amount of modifications and maintenance that have been completed thus far. 2 Owner car
Overview:
This car has a 2.8 Liter I6 motor with double vanos technology. The torque is readily available thanks to a new vanos unit with upgraded rubber seals and basic maintenance items. The transmission had been replaced 3 years ago due to a faulty component (BMW had known transmission issues for the 4 speed GM and 5 speed ZF). All OEM parts and fluids have been replaced as well as a new transmission unit. The car has about 102,000 miles on the clock and will not increase as it is not being driven. Oil changes occur every 5000 miles or 6 months using nothing but Lubro Moly 5w-30 synthetic BMW oil. This car burns no oil whatsoever so topping off is totally unnecessary. When driven, nothing but 93 grade gas from satisfactory gas stations is used. Of the few selected are Mobil's 93 octane, Sunoco's 93 octane, Shell's V-power 93 octane and in rare occasions, BP's Ultimate 93 octane. Factory equipped is the sport package which comes with the M steering wheel, sport seats, sports suspension and a thicker front sway bar. I have replaced the sport suspension with racing coilovers and added high grade aluminum spacers giving the car a more aggressive stance and stiffer, sportier ride. In addition the sway bar bushings have been replaced with polyurethane to resist deformation and give stiffer handling. Above all, the entire suspension has been replaced with genuine BMW parts (except for the coilovers). These include the thrust arms, lower control arms, front sway bar links, front sway bar bushings, tie rods, rear upper control arms, rear lower control arms, rear ball joints and bushings, rear sway bar bushings , rear sway bar links and coilovers (as mentioned earlier). This car has upgraded HID fog lights with slim ballasts outputting 35Ws with a 6000K color and factory equipped xenon headlights with an upgraded housing and 6000K D2S bulbs.
Basic Info:
This car has been pampered all of its life, never being involved in accidents, theft and recovery or any other undesirable situation. It has been used as a weekend car for most of its life and recently driven daily short trips about 4 miles total for a day. When parked it is by it-self in private and secure facility patrolled by security guards. If the weather is undesirable in any way (including but not limited to rain of any sort, snow of any kind, windiness, pollen or any weather form which may has the ability to cause danger) the car is stored away either in a garage or under four layers of protective fabric. Since this is not my only vehicle I can afford to leave this car undriven during bad weather for unspecified amounts of time. During the winter the plates are returned, the car stored away and covered tightly and the battery kept on a trickle charge until the spring time after the majority of the rain has passed. This process begins in late October to late April. In addition, the car is started at least once a week during the cold months to prevent leaking gaskets and frozen parts. During any storm or dangerous condition, the car is removed from the garage a week before and stored in an above ground, enclosed and secured parking garage until a week after, and removed only on a day when it is sunny or slightly overcast.
Exterior:
The exterior of the car is in amazing shape having only a few scratches on the front and rear bumpers, three small dents on the hood and a scrape on the passenger rear quarter panel from an unknown driver. This car is personally hand washed at least four times a week during summer and twice during fall, with a sealant applied directly after the wash and a wax applied after the sealant cured (in 8 hours). This car has a deep, rich gloss that makes the paint appear as if it were wet thanks in part to my washing and waxing procedures and the way it is stored. Before and after each drive, every single day, the car is wiped down with a spray detailer and microfiber cloth to remove any dust, pollen (when applicable), road grime and dirt, ect. The wheels and tires are cleaned in the same fashion. According to my personal journal, the car has been washed and waxed approximately 224 times since Jan of 2010. The wheels are painted white and can be powder coated white if the buyer wishes or refinished to a high-gloss polished lip and OEM silver center ( if full asking price is met). The rear tires are showing signs of wear but can last another year or so. I will replace with new if I get my full asking price. There is 35% tint of all 5 windows that compliments the car perfectly, that is, light enough for cops to ignore and dark enough to retain occupancy privacy.
Interior:
The inside of the car is in very good condition, showing wear in only a few small places. The steering wheel and driver's seat show wear as which could be expected in a car of this age, but will be repaired contingent on the deal made between myself and the buyer. The radio has been upgraded to an OEM BMW business radio and has a slight dark spot on the screen to the far right. Other than that there are no missing pixels of any sort anywhere else on the car. There are a few buttons missing from the center console which will be replaced upon an agreement between the buyer and myself.
Engine:
Mechanically the car outshines any other of its age. Over $8,000 has been invested in meaningful maintenance, to keep the buyer at ease. A list of the replaced parts will provided at the very bottom of this Ad. The motor is original and has not been replaced.
Summary:
All in all, there is MUCH more to this car than can be written here. For a more comprehensive explanation please contact me at 917 698 7779 or email me using the email provided with this Ad. Please put "Inquiry: 1999 BMW E39 528i" as your subject to the message or it will be blocked and marked as spam. I have many pictures to show and if serious I can arrange a personal viewing of the car. I am firm on my price and slightly negotiable having great knowledge of my car, the BMW e39 chassis and its place in the market. I am well vested in the NY BMW community and am known for my thoroughness. You will find a cheaper e39 but the cost will quickly add up when all the parts have to be replaced due to negligent owners. I am in absolutely no rush to sell and will not entertain insulting offers.I will however listen to offers that are equitable. Furthermore I reserve the right to terminate this Ad if I find a buyer or so please to do so.
Mileage: 102,000
Body Style: Sedan
Exterior Color: Anthracite Gray
Interior Color: Black
Engine: 2.8Liter I6 (M52tu)
Transmission: 4 Speed GM
Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Fuel Type: Gasoline
Doors: Four Door
VIN: Provided
1999 BMW 528i
Maintenance List Price Paid Excluding Labor
Transmission
Used 4 Speed Transmission $700.00
New Torque Converter $400.00
New Transmission Filter $30.00
Transmission Oil, Gasket and other Misc items $100.00
SubTotal $1,230.00
Engine
New OEM BMW Ignition Coils and Boots $210.00
New OEM BMW Spark Plugs (NGK) $60.00
New OEM Water Pump ( Metal Impeller) $78.95
New OEM BMW Upper Radiator Hose $20.29
New OEM BMW Lower Radiator Hose $33.09
New OEM BMW coolant overflow Hose $20.87
New OEM BMW Radiator $162.50
New OEM BMW Fan Shroud $56.75
New OEM Thermostat and Housing $100.00
Coolant Flush with OEM BMW fluid $75.00
New OEM BMW Expansion tank with cap $82.75
New OEM BMW Double Vanos unit with
Besian system seals $250.00
Custom Air Intake $100.00
New OEM BMW Bosch Pre-cat O2 sensors $157.24
New OEM BMW idler pulley $100.58
New OEM BMW tensioner $40.68
New OEM BMW Belts $57.21
New OEM BMW High pressure Power steering Hose $207.90
New OEM BMW Power steering hose $35.85
Power Steering fluid flush (with OEM BMW Fluid) $75.00
New OEM BMW Oil filter housing gasket $4.74
New OEM BMW valve cover gaskets and grommets $53.00
New OEM BMW Fuel filter $37.91
SubTotal $2,020.31
Suspension
New OEM BMW Upper control arms and bushings $317.24
New OEM BMW Lower control arms and bushings $373.20
New OEM BMW Front sway bar links $88.00
New Polyurathane "Powerflex"
Front sway bar bushings $53.99
New OEM BMW Tie Rods $176.34
New OEM BMW Rear upper control arms
and bushings $522.42
New OEM BMW Rear sway bar links $76.64
New Polyurathane "Powerflex"
Rear sway bar bushings $51.99
New OEM BMW strut mounts Front $97.10
New Adjustable Coilover suspension $600.00
SubTotal $2,356.92
Lighting
6000K 35W HID Fog Lights $50.00
Upgraded Clear "lense" Fog Light Housings $45.00
CCFL Angel eyes $70.00
"Stealth" Headlight housing $10.00
Xenon headlights with 6000K D2S bulbs $50.00
6000K LED License plate units
with error Canceling coding $25.00
Complete 6000K LED interior lights $100.00
SubTotal $350.00
Electrical
2 Year old Battery $97.00
SubTotal $97.00
Exterior
Complete 4 wheel alignment $79.00
New 15 mm ECS tuning Aluminum Spacers
Front and extended lugs $104.95
New 10 mm ECS tuning Aluminum Spacers
Rear and extended lugs $99.95
SubTotal $283.90
Misc
**Refinished BMW leather seats $300.00
Refinished BMW steering wheel $200.00 ** Will be done if full asking price is met
New BMW control panel buttons $79.00
Oil Change, LubroMoly 5w-30 Synthetic and Filter, ect $130.00
SubTotal $209.00 In current state
Total Maintenance Done: $7747.13
The Bad:
Trunk latch opens with key only
Windshield washer pump is out
Call 917 698 7779 for more info
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