We need a Craigslist, ebay for sale thread. Way to much cool stuff out their.
No affiliation,
http://annarbor.craigslist.org/cto/5344168072.html
http://cleveland.craigslist.org/cto/5337218053.html
http://limaohio.craigslist.org/cto/5320738282.html
The local section has a thread like this.
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Most wont see it but there is a huge red flag for a poorly fixed front end accident, thus the price is not worth it.
-what look to be dents on pass side.
-rear bumper out wack
-Front lights not identical (one closed turn signal, one open)
-Pre lci grills (poor hood alignment too)
-Not original bumper.
Tread with caution
But +1 we need a CL / deals thread.. It's a HOT topic on the E38 section.
Last edited by Dking078; 12-07-2015 at 08:36 PM.
2003 BMW 540i [Sterling Gray / Gray]
[Msport] [Mods from A-Z] [Two-Tone Interior]
Stuff For Sale :
All types of E39 OEM Used HVAC Buttons
Other E39 Parts, see my ebay! [Click]
I'd be interested if this thread produced good deals on performance, aesthetic mods, like group buys on headers, bumpers, wheels, etc.
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2003 BMW 540i [Sterling Gray / Gray]
[Msport] [Mods from A-Z] [Two-Tone Interior]
Stuff For Sale :
All types of E39 OEM Used HVAC Buttons
Other E39 Parts, see my ebay! [Click]
Tomatoe Tomato
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gmak: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly. A journey with my new-to-me 2000 540i
"Working on a BMW E39 is the best way to run out of time."
Towmater...
Trying to learn a little bit here....
What provides the clues that the bumper is not original? Good eyes if you can see a difference in the headlights. They look the same to me but I'm not a connoisseur.
Where do you look in the pictures to see that the hood is out of alignment?
Is the rear bumper out of whack because it looks like the LHS top is narrower than the RHS?
Thanks.
gmak: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly. A journey with my new-to-me 2000 540i
"Working on a BMW E39 is the best way to run out of time."
As far as the front bumper, It looks to fit okay, but the absence of the T bar is questionable. (More so since other front end bits are not 03 spec, let alone LCI spec -grills-).
The rear bumper is off alignment where it meets the fender.
There are actually 2 OEM types of US headlights, these are what we get normally. -enclosed style- turn signal
Majority of the time I see the closed style, every 03 540i came like this.
And this is another type, not sure what market exactly, but I very rarely see this style on cars, usually retrofitters. (Notice how the turn signal area is different in design -open-).
The car in the ad, has a mix match of both. Not a good sign.
For the hood, the key thing is to note how well it aligns with the very front most tip of the fender. It should be 100% flush. In the ad, the hood sits a bit too high.
It's usually due to the shop workers not moving the adjustment tabs that are on the front radiator support after a hood swap.
Last edited by Dking078; 12-08-2015 at 12:43 PM.
2003 BMW 540i [Sterling Gray / Gray]
[Msport] [Mods from A-Z] [Two-Tone Interior]
Stuff For Sale :
All types of E39 OEM Used HVAC Buttons
Other E39 Parts, see my ebay! [Click]
http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/5298401975.html
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http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/cto/5317087586.html
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http://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/cto/5337969085.html
I just bought a decent set of 18" staggered style 32 rims off CL last Friday, the seller bought from another seller who told him the wheels were off an e39, he bought for his m3 but offset does not fit, so when I showed up, the center bore of those wheels are not 74.1mm e39 wheels so I cannot put on my car, they must come off e38 7 series but since the seller only ask for $200 for the set, I bought them anyway, I can have them drilled to 74.1mm bore. My current wheels are also style 32 but they are 17" staggered and two front wheels are not in good shape.
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A lot of e39s on local CL but few in decent shape:
http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/cto/5359847679.html
http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/cto/5358869967.html
http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/cto/5358419263.html
http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/cto/5358389088.html
http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/cto/5358400099.html
http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/cto/5353740616.html
http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/cto/5325762411.html
http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/cto/5345466436.html
http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/cto/5327651292.html
http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/cto/5355240218.html
http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/cto/5355156121.html
http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/cto/5339370699.html
http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/cto/5349227822.html
http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/cto/5319836467.html
http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/cto/5343850285.html
http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/cto/5315242369.html
http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/cto/5315242369.html
Hideous M5:
http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/cto/5281057730.html
gmak: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly. A journey with my new-to-me 2000 540i
"Working on a BMW E39 is the best way to run out of time."
http://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/cto/5376609121.html
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https://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/pts/5321132741.html
Never seen this interior before.
gmak: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly. A journey with my new-to-me 2000 540i
"Working on a BMW E39 is the best way to run out of time."
I personally saw the one in Tampa which is very clean. The interior is actually a mint green color and the place wanted $900 for the whole interior.
E39 LSX SWAP PARTS FORSALE
One heck of a deal on Euro touring tails!!!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-E39-TOUR...BVlaVw&vxp=mtr
Last edited by RVAE34; 12-28-2015 at 12:10 PM.
It'll be interesting to see where the bidding winds up on this one:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-5-Series...m=181974890286
It's already too high so whoever wins, loses. I know of a 200k complete 03 540 M sport in silver with bad guides that could be bought for $2k right now here in town.
Last edited by RVAE34; 12-29-2015 at 01:48 PM.
I'm surprised its over $2K already with 5 days to go!
Big suprise there.......... 140K and needs Timing Chain Guides......... Who coulda guessed that?
Super Danny Labotomy to the rescue!!!!!!!!!
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http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hn...322295761.html
Anybody want to rice up their E39??
Last edited by Mach540; 12-29-2015 at 04:37 PM.
http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/ctd/5370903322.html
2003 530/5 @ 113k Black on Black Sport Package. ONE OWNER.
E39 WhatsApp Chat Gruppe
gmak: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly. A journey with my new-to-me 2000 540i
"Working on a BMW E39 is the best way to run out of time."
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