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Thread: Attention 2003 540iT MSport Owners.... Trying to start a Registry!

  1. #226
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    Hello from Canada. Just FYI, there is a very low number of 2002 540iT M sport sold in Canada in addition to 2003 model year.

    Example for sale vehicle below.

    http://vancouver.canadianlisted.com/...0_3745686.html

    note article : mentions M aerodynamics pkg.

    http://www.autos.ca/car-test-drives/...-540i-touring/

    Build your own with m sport pkg price:

    http://www.carfind.ca/en/newcars/per...04MUCDA&lng=en

    Does your 184 E39 540it M sport include Canadian sales?

    We also got a 540i Sedan M sport from 2001-2003 and a 530i M sport sedan for 2003 only.

    I am a E39 Touring M sport owner from Canada. Nice to meet you all!
    Last edited by Prostrho; 02-01-2017 at 02:11 AM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Prostrho View Post
    Hello from Canada. Just FYI, there is a very low number of 2002 540iT M sport sold in Canada in addition to 2003 model year.

    Example for sale vehicle below.

    http://vancouver.canadianlisted.com/...0_3745686.html

    note article : mentions M aerodynamics pkg.

    http://www.autos.ca/car-test-drives/...-540i-touring/

    Build your own with m sport pkg price:

    http://www.carfind.ca/en/newcars/per...04MUCDA&lng=en

    Does your 184 E39 540it M sport include Canadian sales?

    We also got a 540i Sedan M sport from 2001-2003 and a 530i M sport sedan for 2003 only.

    I am a E39 Touring M sport owner from Canada. Nice to meet you all!
    The True Msport cars that came with the M Aero Package are only 2003. Sedan and Touring. That 184 cars includes the Canadian and press cars coming to North America. In this thread that is what we are discussing and documenting. Not sedans or inline-6 cars.
    2001 330ci Sport 5MT, 2003 540iT MSport - M5 Project, 2003 540iT Msport 6MT Instagram: NorcalBrandon

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    Quote Originally Posted by 707BimmerBum View Post
    The True Msport cars that came with the M Aero Package are only 2003. Sedan and Touring. That 184 cars includes the Canadian and press cars coming to North America. In this thread that is what we are discussing and documenting. Not sedans or inline-6 cars.
    Please refer to thread below.

    http://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/sh...ghlight=Canada

    note the first 9 cars are Canadian or Pre-series cars.

    There were 2002 model year real 540iT M sport with the aerodynamics pkg in Canada.

    You can run these chassis number thru realoem to verify.

    GN91958 Individual Carbon Black Black Canada
    GN91959 Individual Carbon Black Gray Canada
    GN92105 Titanium Silver Black Canada
    GN92111 Topaz Blue Beige Canada
    GN92237 Slate Green Gray Pre Series
    GN92266 Sterling Grey Black Canada
    GN92267 Sterling Grey Beige Pre Series
    GN92320 Sterling Grey Black Pre Series
    GN92323 Black II Black Canada

    Canada has special option packages that USA never got. 2002 540iT Msport is one of them.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Prostrho View Post
    Please refer to thread below.

    http://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/sh...ghlight=Canada

    note the first 9 cars are Canadian or Pre-series cars.

    There were 2002 model year real 540iT M sport with the aerodynamics pkg in Canada.

    You can run these chassis number thru realoem to verify.

    GN91958 Individual Carbon Black Black Canada
    GN91959 Individual Carbon Black Gray Canada
    GN92105 Titanium Silver Black Canada
    GN92111 Topaz Blue Beige Canada
    GN92237 Slate Green Gray Pre Series
    GN92266 Sterling Grey Black Canada
    GN92267 Sterling Grey Beige Pre Series
    GN92320 Sterling Grey Black Pre Series
    GN92323 Black II Black Canada

    Canada has special option packages that USA never got. 2002 540iT Msport is one of them.
    This is a good point. This goes for any car, really. These numbers we have in this thread are for the 2003 model year, which is the commonly known as the only model year for the M Sport. You have to account for any pre-production or Canadian models, and possible early models as seen 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

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    just bought GN92562 yesterday. should be here next week. thanks @tol1k for all the help.
    Last edited by member george; 12-23-2017 at 09:01 PM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by member george View Post
    just bought WBADR63453GN92562 yesterday. should be here next week. thanks @tol1k for all the help.
    Congrats on picking one up! Based on the vin, looks like you settled for a silver one? What's the story on it? We're expecting pictures once you have it and get it cleaned up!

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    Quote Originally Posted by member george View Post
    just bought WBADR63453GN92562 yesterday. should be here next week. thanks @tol1k for all the help.
    Congrats George! Welcome to the Touring community. I have added you to the Registry. How many miles? Any plans on modifying or are you keeping it stock?
    Last edited by 707BimmerBum; 03-16-2017 at 10:15 AM.

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    Spotted a 1 of 10 Black Sapphire/Black while I was working Legends of the Autobahn during Monterey Car Week. Had a nice chat with the owner of this car, Matt Carver, the shop foreman at Peter Pan BMW here is the SF Bay Area. His car was absolutely spotless. GN92576 definitely deserved to be in the concours event!

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    2001 330ci Sport 5MT, 2003 540iT MSport - M5 Project, 2003 540iT Msport 6MT Instagram: NorcalBrandon

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    Bought # GN92353 from speed7....

    TKU...
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    I picked up GN92450 from ‘mtmnet’ and it’s now in the Seattle area.


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    I have GN92580, bought back in July. Sapphire on grey, 6spd manual.
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    GN92404, Sterling on Black originally, but now with black Nappa interior from an M5 including dash, center console (with matching leather euro armrest/storage bin), front sport seats, alcantara A and B-pillars, and front door panels. Would have done the rear door panels too but wanted to keep my sunshades.
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    GN92562. decided not to put it thru a buffalo winter.

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    Is this registry still active?

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    I saw WBADR63413GN92459 GN92459 today. I would consider this a project car (at least more project than I am willing to take on at this point). I didn't even bother making an offer. The car was warm when we got there, so I think at least one other person walked away from it today.

    https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/ctd...448175392.html

    Pros:
    ~It's a legit M-Sport Touring.
    ~From what I can tell, the mileage is accurate, which is incredibly low.

    Cons:
    ~There are a lot of issues not clearly listed or pictured in the CL post.
    ~At least portions of the car have been repainted, including both bumpers and the hood.
    ~The rest of the car has paint issues too. I don't know if it was sap, or something like that, that covered the top and hood, but it was cleaned off, but left visible marks, and then some sort of sealant was put over the entire car. It may, or may not, be correctable.
    ~There is at least one oil leak.
    ~The left valve cover is cracked and has been repaired with some sort of sealant.
    ~There is a lot of deferred maintenance, i.e. the drain plugs for the cabin filters is completely full of dirt and crap, the brakes need to be redone and the calipers show the car's time on the East Coast.
    ~There are rust bubbles starting to show on the edges of some of the trim.
    ~The pixels on the radio are done.
    ~The interior is not as nice as pictured.
    ~Rich, is pretty clueless, or just playing dumb. The listing indicates a clean car fax, but when I asked for it, he said his internet was down, but had no problem texting me back and forth. I asked what he knew about the history of the car, and he claimed it was one-owner, but in reality, there have been three.

    I had a different list member run the carfax for me, so if you're interested, let me know. I also have some of my own pictures detailing my claims above - also available for anyone interested.

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    I also saw that 540it. For one thing, the interior was super clean. Yes, the car had some issues which you pointed out, but none of them would have deterred me from buying it. The radio pixels, the cabin filters, oil leak and the valve cover are easy fixes and wouldn't break the bank. The dealer said he would replace the brake pads for free. I saw the car in the daylight and both bumpers appeared to have been repainted to a very good standard. As regards to the sap you mentioned, I don't think it was as I wiped over an area with my finger and some spit and it just disappeared. A good detailer and some paint correction would make that car look brand new. Tires had plenty of tread left and the wheels were basically perfect. All the other cosmetic issues were small (trim can be replaced). Rich gave me a copy of the carfax without hesitation. 11 years in CA with some service records (since '06) and I was okay with it. The thing drove like a champion with no issues whatsoever. Only one problem... when I came back the next day, the car was sold. Clearly someone got a great deal at the price Rich was asking. I'm still kicking myself...
    Last edited by Free Parking; 02-03-2018 at 11:12 PM.

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    Hi all, GN92572 (black sapphire/grey) here. We need to thin the inventory a bit here in the garage, to raise $ and make room for a newer BMW. So we need to sell either our '00 540i or our '03 540iT... But can't seem to bare to part with either of them. So I'm asking for opinions!

    Here's the dilemma: The '00 sedan is totally clean, but has 247,000 miles. It has had all major work done to it, runs nicely but probably wouldn't sell for much more than a set of really nice tires :-(

    The Touring is "only" at 147,000 and we've done most of the usual non-engine stuff, but haven't had any vanos etc issues yet. So we know thats coming at some point. Plus the roof/hood paint has oxidized and needs redoing. Setting aside the engine work, we're looking at about $3,000 in paint work, which probably wouldn't add $3,000 to a sale price. Since its sort of a niche item, how well do you guys think the wagon will hold value? Is it worth painting and just holding on?

    TODAY: '00 540i Sedan, '03 540i Touring, '84 Jeep Scrambler w/trailer, '02 R1150GS w/DTC Sidecar, '07 R1200GSA. RIP: 1983 528e, 1992 740i, and a bunch of non-BMWs... TOMORROW: ???

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    Quote Originally Posted by kateandernie View Post
    Hi all, GN92572 (black sapphire/grey) here. We need to thin the inventory a bit here in the garage, to raise $ and make room for a newer BMW. So we need to sell either our '00 540i or our '03 540iT... But can't seem to bare to part with either of them. So I'm asking for opinions!

    Here's the dilemma: The '00 sedan is totally clean, but has 247,000 miles. It has had all major work done to it, runs nicely but probably wouldn't sell for much more than a set of really nice tires :-(

    The Touring is "only" at 147,000 and we've done most of the usual non-engine stuff, but haven't had any vanos etc issues yet. So we know thats coming at some point. Plus the roof/hood paint has oxidized and needs redoing. Setting aside the engine work, we're looking at about $3,000 in paint work, which probably wouldn't add $3,000 to a sale price. Since its sort of a niche item, how well do you guys think the wagon will hold value? Is it worth painting and just holding on?
    Sell the sedan keep the wagon, only 23 Blk / Saph made helps, sounds like you have all the major work still to do, TCGs, cooling system overhaul will be needed sooner or later. Do paint last if you keep it, having the work done wont be cheap, that will be an issue to an informed buyer and will effect actual sales price. If you decide to sell dont ask stupid prices when it will be needing major work. Its a fine line, if I had that car id keep and fix. Right price needing work should be easy to sell. There only 182, that can make a difference to right buyer. Bottom line its the better of the two if you decide to sell one of them...and the black even with paint issues is a nice problem to have...but better to keep it...
    Last edited by SCRSUVS; 02-11-2018 at 06:21 PM.

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    If anyone wants to buy a true M sport Ti silver on grey with 97k miles, immaculately maintained and originally owned by actress Jennifer Garner with the original title, let me know. I was going to buy it but we don't need the extra car right now. I have known the current owner for 4 years. The current owner bought it from JG in 05 with 10k miles.


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    Certainly keep the wagon. the value of true M techs, i believe, will only be going up and up.

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    It's not mine.

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    Asking price?

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    yeah,deets? 540, manual? cost?

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    I dunno why people care so much about the 03 M-Sport wagons... you can take a 2001-2002 540it with the sport package and swap the bumpers/headliner/door sills on for a fraction of the price. It's just an appearance package. But hey, if people are willing to pay for it, that ain't my problem, haha.
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