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Thread: First E39!

  1. #1
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    First E39!

    First of all, thanks to everyone who has helped me with the various questions I've had. On Saturday, I flew from Minneapolis to Chicago to pick up a 2002 540it. It has 219,000 miles but it's been very well maintained. New driveshaft, brakes, valve guides recently that I know of. The cooling system looks relatively new. I have a lot of the service records and am waiting to get some more from the PO so I can put together a history.

    I have a list of fix's to work through but it's winter here in MN so most will probably wait until spring / summer.
    Tailgate struts, pixel fix etc. Anyways, I wanted to share some pictures and say thanks to everyone so far! Hopefully as I get to know more I can start to contribute some answers instead of just questions!

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    Looks good - congrats

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    Get those winter mats installed today!
    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

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    nice looking car....
    winter mats...and snow tires.....
    "two wrongs don't make a right...only three lefts do...."
    '79 Euro 635csi - gone and regretting it...
    '89 gsxr-750 - former traffic knife
    '97 528i sedan - holding on strong...(just sold after 16 years of ownership - sad day)
    '03 Euro 525it - something about a famous dolphin.....

    '06 Mercury Grand Marquis (don't ask....it gets the job done....)
    '84 Specialized Allez - full Campagnolo Super Record
    '99-ish Cannondale CAAD4
    "Stinky" - Kona Stinky Five
    '86 528e
    2008 E70 X5 3.0


  5. #5
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    Very nice score,congrats. Like the euro tails,


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    Welcome!

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    Euro tail light have been moved to "not available to USA" needs a euro serial number to ship here. Just tried to get them from three sources. Next year I will order them from a euro supplier.
    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

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    Quote Originally Posted by StephenVA View Post
    ...needs a euro serial number to ship here.....
    pm'd you the last 7 of my vin....
    "two wrongs don't make a right...only three lefts do...."
    '79 Euro 635csi - gone and regretting it...
    '89 gsxr-750 - former traffic knife
    '97 528i sedan - holding on strong...(just sold after 16 years of ownership - sad day)
    '03 Euro 525it - something about a famous dolphin.....

    '06 Mercury Grand Marquis (don't ask....it gets the job done....)
    '84 Specialized Allez - full Campagnolo Super Record
    '99-ish Cannondale CAAD4
    "Stinky" - Kona Stinky Five
    '86 528e
    2008 E70 X5 3.0


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    Quote Originally Posted by StephenVA View Post
    Euro tail light have been moved to "not available to USA" needs a euro serial number to ship here. Just tried to get them from three sources. Next year I will order them from a euro supplier.
    Have you tried Schmiedmann? They've shipped all sorts of Euro-only stuff to the US.
    1995 525i 5-speed - Thread

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    Quote Originally Posted by StephenVA View Post
    Euro tail light have been moved to "not available to USA" needs a euro serial number to ship here. Just tried to get them from three sources. Next year I will order them from a euro supplier.
    I purchased mine off eBay with out any problems. Nice quality just takes a bit to get shipping wise.
    Set for sale on M5 forum.

    http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/par...il-lights.html


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    Nice purchase! I saw that one on cl for a while. Did it come with the e38 sport seats also?

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  12. #12
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    Quote Originally Posted by aharbaugh9 View Post
    Nice purchase! I saw that one on cl for a while. Did it come with the e38 sport seats also?

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    That's the one. He bought e38 seats because the driver seat had seat twist. I don't know much about the e38 sport seats. But the leather on these are pretty trashed so I'll probably just fix the seat twist in the stock seats.

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    Quote Originally Posted by StephenVA View Post
    Get those winter mats installed today!
    Which mats do recommend?

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    I have a set for each of two seasons here on the east coast. You are in the frozen waste land of eternal snow and ice followed/proceeded by three weeks of summer
    Recommendations:
    Fall/Winter/Summer: Option 1: BMW rubber mats
    Rubber Floor Mat set Front: PN: 82550151196
    Rubber Floor Mat set Rear: PN: 82550151197
    Rubber Floor Mat Trunk:
    Two levels: Weather Tech on top and the carpeted mat underneath (Sound deadening)
    E39 Wagon Carpeted Trunk Protector - Lloyd Mats
    PART#: C 3098650
    BRAND: Lloyd Mats
    Rubber/Protection Mat on Top
    WeatherTech Cargo Liner - Black
    BRAND: WeatherTech


    Summer Floor Mats:
    BMW Carpeted: 82111469759 Carpeted Floor Mats - Anthracite/Black
    Complete set of four with Bed Bath and Beyond Tub mats in matching colors
    (too anal? then use the winter mats year-round)
    Sources:
    any BMW parts seller, Recommendations: FCPEuro.com, www.bavauto.com, weathertech.com, www.ecstuning.com

    Option Two on Floor mats
    Weather Tech front and rear especially if you have multiple drivers and under 16 year old passengers as dirt comes with them automatically.
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    Last edited by StephenVA; 07-31-2018 at 02:10 PM.
    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

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