New touring owner here, thought I would say HI and share the saga. I'm a wagon guy and love the tourings!
I recently picked up a 03 Alpine on Black wagon with 119k on the clock. The car has it's issues I am slowly sorting though. Car was not abused, but it was not cared for either ;( I was not looking for a project and I probably would have walked away if not for the color combo. But what 12 yr old car is not a project?
Thus far catching up on maintenance items.
- Serpentine belt
- tensioners and pulleys
- Bosch alternator
- Oil filter housing gasket
- ride height sensor
- EHC control module
- Intake boot and elbow
- Low pressure PS lines
- Battery
- Fix seat twist
- Roundels
- Shadowline'd exterior trim (paint)
- Refinished headliner with alcantara/suede fabric <--pita!
- Right front bumper shield/liner
- Tailgate shocks
Drips and leaks - Pet peeve of mine.
I have what appear to be an oil pan or rear main seal oil leak. I've cleaned it a few times and fairly confident it is not the valve cover. Steering rack, current has torn boot and drips. Can't stand drips!!
My next project is a oil leak and suspension overhaul- control arms, motor mounts, subframe bushes, PS rack and HP lines, brakes, braided hoses and rotors. Valve cover, Oil pan/Rear main seal. Will be a long weekend!
Yeah, let's see this thing, and welcome!
1999 540iT: aFe Intake | M60 Intake | DUDMD Tune | Bavauto Springs | Bavsound Stage 1
2006 X5 3.0
What inteior trim is that? Looks like piano black or potentially the uber rare birch anthracite.
Jerry Daily Driver: 2002 (e39) 540i Touring; Weekenders: 2014 Mustang GT/CS; Harley Dyna Wide Glide.
Prior: 2012 (f10) 535i x-drive; 2006 (e60) 530xi 6mt; 1999 (e39) 528i 5mt; 1998 (e39) 528i 5mt.
Ah ok. If it's all black, it's just piano black trim. If it has silver subtle lines in it, then it's technical graphite.
RVAE34- It's more like a dark anthracite metallic. Hard to get a good picture of it due to the glare. Is there a way to determine the right name for it?
Jerry - Thanks! Lucky for me, wrenching is therapy.
Post the vin - im sure someone can look up a build sheet :-)
Current Collection:
1993 740iL - daily driver; 1994 740iL - project #1; 1994 740i - project #2
1991 Buick Roadmaster Estate Wagon - beast of burden & tool/parts hauler
Just plug in the VIN last 7 here to get as-built info: http://www.bmwarchive.org/vin/bmw-vin-decoder.html
Jerry Daily Driver: 2002 (e39) 540i Touring; Weekenders: 2014 Mustang GT/CS; Harley Dyna Wide Glide.
Prior: 2012 (f10) 535i x-drive; 2006 (e60) 530xi 6mt; 1999 (e39) 528i 5mt; 1998 (e39) 528i 5mt.
Nothing too exciting on this one. I dont see anything about trim. Wonder what the Individual option is?
Model description: 525I
Market: USA
Type: DS43
E-Code: E39 (2)
Chassis: touring
Steering: links
Doors: 5
Engine: M54 - 2,50l (141kW)
Drive: Heckantrieb
Transmission: automatisch
Body Color: Alpinweiss 3 (300)
Upholstery: Standardleder/schwarz (N6SW)
Production date: 09.10.2002
Assembled in: Dingolfing
Code Serienausstattung Standard Equipment
S202A
Steptronic Steptronic
S249A
Multifunktion für Lenkrad Multifunction f steering wheel
S302A
Alarmanlage Alarm system
S354A
Frontscheibe grün Grünkeil Green windscreen, green shade band
S441A
Raucherpaket Smoker package
S470A
Isofix-System Isofix-System
S473A
Armlehne vorne Armrest front
S520A
Nebelscheinwerfer Fog lights
S645A
BMW US Radio BMW US Radio
S676A
HiFi Lautsprechersystem HiFi speaker system
S845A
Akustische Gurtwarnung Acoustic belt warning
S850A
Zusätzl. Tankfüllung Export Additional Export tank filling
S853A
Sprachversion englisch Language version English
S876A
Funkfrequenz 315 MHz Radio frequency 315 MHz
S992A
Steuerung Kennzeichenbefestigung Control of number-plate attachment
Code Sonderausstattung Optional Equipment
S210A
Dynamische-Stabilitäts-Control Dynamic stability control
S220A
Niveauregulierung Self-levelling suspension
S232A
BMW LM Rad Radialspeiche 50 BMW light alloy wheel, radial spoke 50
S386A
Dachreling Roof railing
S403A
Glasdach elektrisch Glass roof, electrical
S459A
Sitzverstellung elektrisch mit Memory Seat adjuster, electric, with memory
S494A
Sitzheizung Fahrer/Beifahrer Seat heating driver/passenger
S534A
Klimaautomatik Automatic air conditioning
S609A
Navigationssystem Professional Navigation system Professional
S640A
Vorbereitung Telefoneinbau universal Preparation f tel.installation universal
S694A
Vorbereitung BMW 6 CD Wechsler Provisions for BMW 6 CD changer
S785A
Blinkleuchten weiss White direction indicator lights
S818A
Batteriehauptschalter Battery master switch
S915A
Entfall Aussenhautkonservierung Delete clear coat
S925A
Versandschutzpaket Transport protection package
S940A
Sonderwunsch Ausstattung special equipment BMW Individual
S941A
externe Nachrüstung
Code Information
S555A
Bordcomputer V mit Fernbedienung On-board computer V with remote control
Individualausstattung
---- Steuerung Individual
Hinweisschild BMW Individual
0940 Sonderwunschausstattung
E39/2 - S E R V I C E M O B I L - ZU
Looks nice! Any modification plans or are you just going to keep it nice and maintain?
1999 540iT: aFe Intake | M60 Intake | DUDMD Tune | Bavauto Springs | Bavsound Stage 1
2006 X5 3.0
Thanks Tutti57!
My plans are to get everything working properly from a maintenance/reliability standpoint first. I want to get all this stuff out of the way. I'm almost there, but things keep popping up. For example, I have SLS, but the system keeps draining the battery. I tried a new EHC control module an repaired the level sensors, but it drained the battery over the weekend. Frustrating, because I like the system, but I am not going to spend any more money on it and will most likely convert to springs.
Future plans include an entire suspension rebuild and coilovers. For my past "old BMW ownership" over the years I have found that the suspension refresh really makes a huge difference in ride quality and handling. I intend to do the entire underside of the car all at one time, control arms, brakes, rotors, braided lines, bushes, shocks and springs.
Very nice touring! I love alpine white E39s.
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
that's beautiful! i was searching for an alpine/black combo when i was looking to purchase but could never find one. good find!!!
That is a very beautiful looking Sport Wagon - Congratulations!
sort of confusing because "Sonderwunschausstattung" means special optional equipment. in which case i think its just "service mobile" maybe it was a BMW dealers service car? who knows? i don't see anything else in that build sheet that seems individual. "Hinweisschild" means sign or signal, i don't think they made individual turn signals or side markers. nice touring though!
Hey y'all! Here's an update of my car's progress, it's been a long summer of touring and wrenching! I finally feel like I've gotten ahead of the "to do" list.
Still a few things to tackle, I've gotten the major stuff out of the way before the winter cold sets in.
Completed Work history BMW 525iT WBADS43423GE10909
Purchased 4/15/15 Milage: 117453 miles
Removed tint
Installed Bosch alternator
Installed new: Serp Belt
AC Belt
AC Tensioner
Belt Tensioner/Idler pulley
Intake boot
Intake elbow
Refinish headliner - black suede
Oil filter housing gasket.
5/6/2015 117545
Power steering low pressure lines
PS Flush
New Battery 5yr warranty
5/7/2015
Repair seat twist in drivers seat
install color matched grip switch on tailgate
5/20/15
Rear Level sensor: 37146784697 97.68
Installed AUX input to stereo
6/8/2015
Emblem Front: 51148132375
Grommets x2: 51141807495
6/10/15
Painted wiper arms, kidney grills black
Install homelink garage door opener
6/19/15
Replaced drivers inner window seal
Replaced rear glass hatch struts
Driver door inner seal / "Front edge protection”
Replace Rear Roundel
Shadowlined window trim SEM Trim Black
Repaint all wipers SEM Trim Black
8/20/15
replaced Under carpet piece in trunk near battery
Replaced RR Bumper Shock
Cupholder delete trim panel
Replace change console
Replace Center armrest tray 51168215943
Replaced Armrest handle
Replaced lower left wheel wheel cover
9/6/15 Milage: 119743
Replace rear subframe bushing
Replace ALL rear control arms
Replace rear lower balljoints
Replace Oil pan gasket
Install re-man Steering rack
Replaced Power Steering high pressure line - pump to rack
Battery tie down bracket
Replace ALL front control arms and sway bar links
Replace upper strut bearing
Replace engine mounts
Install ST Coilovers
Replace front inner and outer tie rods
Oil filter and oil change
9/19/15 Milage 119976
Install Besian System double VANOS seal kit.
Replace Vanos gasket
Replace valve cover gasket w/ nut seals
Install Style 5 Wheels
So much jelly....very nice and congrats
Hi,
It seems this color and option list is typical but also unique in some ways. Curious, have you found out anything on?
Recently I found one, white on black like yours and just trying to get more detail on the last section (below)
Thanks!
Individual
Steuerung Individual
Hinweisschild BMW Individual
0940 Sonderwunschausstattung
E39/2 - S E R V I C E M O B I L - ZU
Last edited by dmo84556; 09-15-2017 at 10:29 AM.
Nice! Looks like we have the same individual packages. Question, does yours have the one button inside the cubby with the sliding door?
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