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

  1. #276
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    Quote Originally Posted by JoshS View Post
    It was my pleasure.

    I'm not comfortable sharing the name of someone else on the internet. But he & the car live in Los Angeles, and he's a journalist for a major media outlet down there.
    Not a problem. Completely understandable. Added to the registry anyways.

    Quote Originally Posted by blilrat View Post
    Cool thread! I've got GN92555 silver/gray in Raleigh NC.
    Added to the registry. Welcome to the thread! And thank you. Anything done to your Touring?
    2001 330ci Sport 5MT, 2003 540iT MSport - M5 Project, 2003 540iT Msport 6MT Instagram: NorcalBrandon

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    No, I haven't done anything other than keep up with maintenance and drive it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 707BimmerBum View Post
    So damn cool to hear! I am assuming the owner is not on the forums? Name and location? And again... thank you for compiling the data!!



    You were correct! The well is really deep at DINAN! Not too much culture shock.... Im from Northern California and I grew up hunting and fishing. I really like it out here. Just not a ton of Bimmer guys to kick it with like in the bay area.

    I am about 47-48 cars in my searches/travels. From time to time, check the bottom of the Registry Post for the latest update. Registered roughly 42 cars so far. I see these cars everywhere and sometimes I don't get time to talk to the owners. For example: Last summer, there was a slate green on gray car in Palo Alto, CA on the freeway. Im sure the lady was wondering why some guys in a white E34 M5 comes strolling up next to her taking pictures and giving her old wagon the thumbs up. I saw the Silver car that was for sale mentioned above at Golden Gate park in April last year, but I did not get to meet Rich, just his car. Used to pass KATEANDERNIE's 540iT everyday when I was commuting to Dinan everyday from Santa Rosa. Funny story, I tracked down her husband Ernie at the 4wheelsupply when I saw the car parked there, walked in the store and asked loudly "Hey, who has the 5 series wagon?" I will be heading up to PA to grab this Topaz car here soon, will stop by Passport and BS with the shop foreman there that has the twin to my Alpine car.

    I love talking to everyone about these cars. Most have no idea there were less than 350 ever made. Therefore there are some good deals to be had out there and some not so good deals. Some of these cars have been driven like every other 5-series e39.... into the ground. But it really is always cool to meet other Touring and BMW enthusiasts that have these rare cars. We are a unique breed that is for sure.
    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...
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    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

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

    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

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    Quote Originally Posted by dvnchrstphr View Post
    Brandon wanted me to let you guys and gals know my M Sport Touring is for sale.

    You can view the listing here
    Very nice! GLWS!
    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

  8. #283
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    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:

    2013-05-23 20.04.06.jpg
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    2003 540it M-Sport Sterling Grey/Black | 2003 540i M-Sport Sterling Grey/Black

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    Quote Originally Posted by dvnchrstphr View Post
    Brandon wanted me to let you guys and gals know my M Sport Touring is for sale.

    You can view the listing here
    Maybe this car is coming to me...we’ll see

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    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/

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    Quote Originally Posted by sienayr View Post
    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/
    Chain guides were replaced in 2015. Clean car!
    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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    Quote Originally Posted by 707BimmerBum View Post

    GN92574 Silver/Black Owner: "JAX S38" - Riverside, CA (6 speed swap)(For Sale)
    This one is now owned by me!
    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

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    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)
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    Quote Originally Posted by RickyBobby26 View Post
    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)
    Nice pick up on that Touring! Looks really clean. Love that it's all stock. Not many left stock.

    I'll add you into the registry.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Kaiv View Post
    This one is now owned by me!
    Sweet! Been waiting for someone to grab that car.

    I'll update the registry.
    2001 330ci Sport 5MT, 2003 540iT MSport - M5 Project, 2003 540iT Msport 6MT Instagram: NorcalBrandon

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    Quote Originally Posted by smoulton0204 View Post
    Maybe this car is coming to me...we’ll see
    Did you get it? That's one clean car.
    2001 330ci Sport 5MT, 2003 540iT MSport - M5 Project, 2003 540iT Msport 6MT Instagram: NorcalBrandon

  16. #291
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    Quote Originally Posted by Haste View Post
    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:

    2013-05-23 20.04.06.jpg
    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

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    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.
    Last edited by 707BimmerBum; 10-18-2018 at 04:27 PM.
    2001 330ci Sport 5MT, 2003 540iT MSport - M5 Project, 2003 540iT Msport 6MT Instagram: NorcalBrandon

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    I almost bought this one. You decided to go for it before I did. I’ve never owned a silver car and wasn’t sure I’d like it

    Quote Originally Posted by RickyBobby26 View Post
    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)

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    Recently acquired, GN92477, Ti.Silver ext. Blk. Grey int. No modes.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Fortis View Post
    Recently acquired, GN92477, Ti.Silver ext. Blk. Grey int. No modes.
    Ahh, the ebay car from NY. Looked like a nice one!
    I like the unicorns.
    '99 Z3 Coupe - Jet Black/Black (1-of-114)
    '99 M Coupe - Estoril Blue/Black (1-of-82)
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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.

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    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.

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    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

  25. #300
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    Quote Originally Posted by Redshift View Post
    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/
    I'm sure if it doesn't set a record, it'll come close. Well done and GLWS!
    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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