2001 330ci Sport 5MT, 2003 540iT MSport - M5 Project, 2003 540iT Msport 6MT Instagram: NorcalBrandon
No, I haven't done anything other than keep up with maintenance and drive it.
I was in San Carlos from 1965-2006, know all of the BA well...Jerry Schulba, @Schulbas in Belmont did most of my repairs on my Beemers early on...had some wish never would have sold...always have liked wagons was an easy fit...mine is undertaking some time fixing the problems when I can, list seems to get longer not shorter...IM a fan of few made dont give a s&&% what others think...I know better...because of being a 2003 keeps me from doing anything stupid...they are fun cars and from watching many auctions lately looks like others are thinking the same thing...wont be long until it will be very difficult finding unabused 540iTs in any year, 2600ish total produced from 1999-2003 is not many to begin with...makes the 2003 more appealing to those knowing clean ones are rare...
Last edited by SCRSUVS; 05-22-2018 at 02:36 AM.
Well GN92639 is now owned by me here in Auburn, AL. So stoked on this one. The car is virtually stock besides 6speed swap, short throw shifter, and Dinan Stage 1 engine software. Drives better than most of the other e39s that I have driven that were basically new when it comes to there suspension. The car is amazing and extremely tight. Feels like a 80-100k well maintained car.
Some pictures of the car which has 241k miles. A little wear and tear but nothing major. Drove it home 1000k miles without incident. The car is built to cruise at high speed. Needs a sunroof cassette, heater control unit(broken buttons), rebuilt pixelated stereo head unit, and recoating and sealing of the valve covers. Not to mention a few small things like every e39.
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2001 330ci Sport 5MT, 2003 540iT MSport - M5 Project, 2003 540iT Msport 6MT Instagram: NorcalBrandon
Have purchased and awaiting for GN92623 to ship. When new it was leased by actress Jennifer Garner in Beverly Hills Ca (So Cal). After lease a gentleman in Va purchased it and now it’s coming to Nor Cal. That’s quite a detour but happily welcoming this back to Cali
The sellers was an obvious enthusiast doing on schedule and preventative maintenance which I will follow as well and getting a full stack of records. It has 97k on the odo.
Now, it’s time for me to sell my ‘02 525iT - Stahlblau with Sport upgrades and only 80k miles. If anyone is looking for a well sorted and updated Touring just PM me.
Please let me know what other info you need. I feel lucky to have one of these now
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Brandon wanted me to let you guys and gals know my M Sport Touring is for sale.
You can view the listing here
1999 528iT Sport- 2/1999 Alpine White/Sandbeige
2003 X5 3.0i Stahlgrau/Gray
2001 330Ci Topazblau/Black
1984 318i Balticblau/Black
1995 525i Hellrot/Beige (brother's)
2007 335i/6 Titansilber/Black (brother's)
2004 X3 2.5i Titansilber/Gray M54B30 swapped (dad's) (Sold)
2006 330i Alpine White/Black (Sold)
...and some Volvos and other stuff
Hope I'm not too late to the party (I'll gather the info for this thread). I've had it since 2010 when I picked it up from Temecula California and imported it to Vancouver.
It's lurking behind the 2003 540i M-Sport I picked up in 2013:
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2003 540it M-Sport Sterling Grey/Black | 2003 540i M-Sport Sterling Grey/Black
GN92528 sold on Bring a Trailer 9/13/18 $15,805. Not too bad for original chain guides and 111K.
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/20...40i-touring-3/
1999 528iT Sport- 2/1999 Alpine White/Sandbeige
2003 X5 3.0i Stahlgrau/Gray
2001 330Ci Topazblau/Black
1984 318i Balticblau/Black
1995 525i Hellrot/Beige (brother's)
2007 335i/6 Titansilber/Black (brother's)
2004 X3 2.5i Titansilber/Gray M54B30 swapped (dad's) (Sold)
2006 330i Alpine White/Black (Sold)
...and some Volvos and other stuff
Current:
Alpine White E46 325i Touring S54 6MT
Titanium Silver E39 540i Touring M-Sport S62 6MT
Past:
Alpine White E46 330i ZHP Sedan S54 6MT
Interlagos Blue E85 Z4 M Roadster 6MT
Le Mans Blue E92 M3 6MT
Japan Red E46 325i Touring S54 6MT
Estoril Blue Individual E46 M3 Coupe 6MT
Cosmos Black E36 M3 Coupe S54 6MT
Alpine White E92 M3 6MT
Alpine White E90 M3 6MT
Laguna Seca Blue E46 M3 Coupe 6MT
Jet Black E36 325is S52 5MT
Lagoon Green E36 325is 5MT
GN92656
Titanium Silver / Black
128K miles ... 100% Stock
Purchased on August 2018. First registered in Santa Monica CA. The second owner moved to Phoenix AZ and held on to through 2015. I purchased it from the fourth owner who lived in Gilbert AZ.
RickyBobby26 - The Woodlands TX (North of Houston)
2001 330ci Sport 5MT, 2003 540iT MSport - M5 Project, 2003 540iT Msport 6MT Instagram: NorcalBrandon
Whats the Last 7 of your VIN? Any mod's? I'll add you into the registry.
That's a great pair of fraternal twins you have there. I had my Touring at Legends of the Autobahn in Monterey and ran into a my cars Fraternal Twin. Topaz Blue Msport sedan. I'll post the pictures and a the link to the Bimmerlife article.
2001 330ci Sport 5MT, 2003 540iT MSport - M5 Project, 2003 540iT Msport 6MT Instagram: NorcalBrandon
I had GN92639 out to Legends of the Autobahn and Festorics at the Rolex Motorsports Reunion in Monterey during carweek. The car got quite a bit of attention as well as some serious love online. An interview and member intro on YouTube by fellow Golden Gate Chapter CCA Member Mike G while we were in the CCA corral at the Motorsport Reunion.
Link:
https://youtu.be/MHi0muTX7hk
But the car also got some serious attention on the lawn at Legends of the Autobahn. It was quite a journey go have the car there but an absolute honor to make it through the trials and tribulations with the car a day before the show in Monterey. You can read about that in a Bimmerlife article posted earlier this week. Photography and Article written by Kyle van Hoften. Backstory, from late July and early August, this car and I drove close to 9,000 miles, including 7834 miles in 12 days. That included 3 cross country trips between Alabama and California, crossing through 17 different states in our travels.
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Link:
https://bimmerlife.com/2018/10/14/le...determination/
Fun fact: Since I bought the car May 19th, I have put about 14,800 miles, crossing through 25 different states. Currently at 255,165 miles.
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2001 330ci Sport 5MT, 2003 540iT MSport - M5 Project, 2003 540iT Msport 6MT Instagram: NorcalBrandon
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Current Garage Highlights
2003 525iT TiSilver
2002 M5 TiSilver
1998 528i KASCHMIRBEIGE METALLIC (301) (Goldie)
Former Garage Highlights
2005 X5 4.8is
2004 325iTs (2x)
1973 Pantera L
1971 Dodge Dart Swinger "Lite Package"
1970 Dodge Challenger T/A 340 Six Pack Alpine White
1970 Dodge Challenger T/A 340 Six Pack GoManGo Green
1969 Road Runner 383
1968 Barracuda Formula S 340 Sea Foam Green
Recently acquired, GN92477, Ti.Silver ext. Blk. Grey int. No modes.
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Correct. Previous owner actually worked rite down the block from me. Now my son will have my '01 525it, which has been very faithful for 240k.
Hello all!
I'm the newest owner of GN92599 Silver/Gray. I purchased and picked it up in June of 2017 from "conbobway" in Phoenix, AZ. This vehicle is now located once again back home in Los Angeles, California.
Sorry, everyone, but I'm ducking out of the registry. My car is up for sale on BaT as we speak with 48 hours to go. It may not be considered an M-sport after the changes I made but in any case, the next week or less will be my last of E39 ownership, at least for now.
Here's the link in case anyone wants to see. I'm hoping to make all of us M-sport owners very proud with a record-setting sales price on this beauty.
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/20...ng-conversion/
2003 Ferrari Red M3 3.5L wagon // 2011 Montego Blue tri-turbo 335d wagon
2012 Deep Sea Blue X5d // 2003 Orient Blue 330i wagon
In progress/For Sale: 2003 Alpine White M3/ZHP wagon // 2003 Japan Red M3/ZHP wagon
1999 528iT Sport- 2/1999 Alpine White/Sandbeige
2003 X5 3.0i Stahlgrau/Gray
2001 330Ci Topazblau/Black
1984 318i Balticblau/Black
1995 525i Hellrot/Beige (brother's)
2007 335i/6 Titansilber/Black (brother's)
2004 X3 2.5i Titansilber/Gray M54B30 swapped (dad's) (Sold)
2006 330i Alpine White/Black (Sold)
...and some Volvos and other stuff
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