The Official Bimmerforums 5er registry!

[Doro5thy67]

nery nice nick, VERY nice. feel free to throw up any pics that you have as well. I didn't know you had a '99, I figured it was newer.

out of curiosity, why the auto?
http://daxibeidelang.teasm.cn/Index.aspx

[mfan225]

1) Model Year:2003
2) Model Number 525iA
3) Design generation: E39
4) Color: Oxford green metallic with tan leather interior
5) Major options: DSP, Cold Weather Package, Sport Package, Sunshades, PDC, (mine is fully loaded with everything except for GPS and 6 disc cd changer)
6) Modifications: none
7) Use: DD
8) Awards or Accomplishments: the brakes and quick steering have saved me from a few Accidents, if you'd call that an achievement.
9) Ownership history: bought as a dealer driven car of 6 months in August of 2003.

no major issues except for having an alternator replaced in January, a very annoying fuel issue for about the first 6 months of ownership, and the FSU blowing
Out. Also I need a PDC sensor since mine got damaged in an accident a while back.

[tortoracer]

This is my first ever car, first ever bmw

1) Model Year, 1999
2) Model Number (528iT....), 528i
3) Design generation (E21, E34....), e39
4) Color (official, if known), black (not sure official)
5) Major options, fully loaded, 5 speed, dsp, business class
6) Modifications, none yet..soon cdv delete
7) Use: beater, track car, show car...., daily driver, soon a little of all 3
8) Awards or Accomplishments, its pimp
9) Ownership history, when did you buy it, etc.... purchased about 4 days ago, pictures finally..

my brothers day-after-purchase is the gto next to it; its a 6 speed ls2 with 400+ hp.

im so happy





sorry for bad pictures

[edhure]

Hi Fellas,I am new to the forum..
Here is my 00 540i Sports package,Premium Package with all the good toys.
i just go my new toy for like around 16 weeks ago and i am very happy with it!!















SOMO PICTURE OF THE INSIDE...

[97540DAD]

Hello, Just bought our first BMW. 97 540 black w/ black int. Its going to be my sons car after his millenia s was a totaled. It has 131k and needs alot of TLC. I would like to thank everyone here for posting so much info on their cars as ill be doing all maint and repairs,( i hope anyway).

[noodlesandsam]

1) Model Year - 1999 ( 12/98 prod )
2) Model Number - 540iT
3) Design generation e39
4) Color 668 / Jet Black
5) Major options - Sport, Load Floor, window shades, heated seats
6) Modifications Dinan CAI, MAF, TB, Engine & Trans Software, Exhaust, Strut Bar
7) Use: beater, track car - Daily Driver
8) Awards or Accomplishments
9) Ownership history - Got it on Jan 10 2012, with 197,200 miles on it. Wholesale from Olsen Cadillac in Woburn MA. Now with 197800.

[FLGatorM5]

1) 2000 (12/99 build)
2) M5
3) E39
4) Titanium Silver Metallic
5) OPTIONS: extended leather, cold weather package, sport seats. No PDC or sunshades.
6) MODS: Previous owner installed K40 laser diffuser and muffler delete.
7) USE: I'm monogamous.
8 )ACCOMPLISHMENTS: The only M5 to break down before the ink was dry on my registration.
9) OWNERSHIP: Bought 12/2010. Replaced plugs, coils, fuel filter, temp sensor, thermostat, fuel tank pump, bank 1and 2 intake CPS, a cup holder or three...oh, and the ENTIRE DSC unit.

...after discussing cars with a equally obsessed client..."You'll sell it within the year."

...mom: "Can you afford the maintenance?"

...mechanic: "You like it? Don't worry, you'll never out drive it. It's a great car...that'll be $1000 please."

[Spudman]

1) 1992 (11/91 build)
2) 525i, M50 w/manual tran
3) E34
4) Alpine White w/Parchment leather interior
5) Bavaria Radio & computer
6) No mods - all stock
7) My 'daily' driver (has 123k miles)

I'm the original owner. Bought in Germany and drove there for 2 years before being transferred back to the USA. All dealer serviced up to now but I'm leaning toward doing some of my own work as the car ages.

[94 530it]

1) 1994
2) 530 it
3) E34
4) islandenberg metallic
5) Major options
6) M60B40 swap, tranny & engine chip
7) everyday and BMW RUNS
8)
9) brought it from BMW OF GREENWICH with 99,000 miles 6 yrs. ago with full documentations, just hitting 140,000 mile now

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[BLJ]

Heres my 2002 BMW 540I M Sport Package. No buyers remorse here. Fully loaded, cold weather package, xenon lights, premium sound, exterior oriental blue with the peanut butter guts. 170,000 miles on her, two owner me being the second. No mods, daily driver.

[jrmcm]

I guess I never posted here, so...

1) 2008
2) 550i
3) E60
4) Alpine White
5) M sport, 6spd, most every option
6) RPI cat-back
7) daily driver
8) ...
9) bought it in December 2011 with 16K miles

[antil33t]

1) 1992
2) 525iA Touring
3) E34
4) Alpine White
5) Giant Sunroof, Leaded Fuel Option = (no emissions gear at all) Povertypack, Crappy blue cloth interior.
6) None modificationz. oh, it has no rear wiper. some dickhead removed it and disabled it. (I need an arm)
7) Use: Derping around.
8) Leaks oil and hatch hits you in the face if you try leave it open on flat ground

[Therdee]

1) 1995
2) 525i
3)e34
4) Black on Tan
5) 5speed
6) ------ ---- --- --- ---
7) DD.
8) 292,000 miles. and moving [lol]
9) Gift From Dad [when it is stock]

[cali528i]

1) Model Year:2000
2) Model Number 528i
3) Design generation: E39
4) Color: Silver with grey leather interior
5) Major options: Nothing special
6) Modifications: M Steering Wheel, M Front Bumper, 5% tint all around, Magnaflow Exhaust, Black Grill, (2)12' Subs w/1200 watt amp, and Angel Eye Light upgrade.
7) Use: Daily Driver
8) Awards or Accomplishments: Gets, head turns, finally..
9) Ownership history: bought from dealer less than 3 months ago and haven't been able to stop moding.

Before:

After:

[Indy01e38]

2001 530i
Topaz Blue Metallic

[Boostoff]

Matt
Stationed in Germany once more with the Army, came across a 540i Touring for a crazy low price.

1) Model Year:1999
2) Model Number 540iT
3) Design generation: E39
4) Color: Blue with Black Leather interior
5) Major options: Air ride rear suspension.
6) Modifications: M front bumper, KW lowering springs, BremboMAX front rotors w/ Axxis pads, MKIV Navi widescreen system w/ 6cd changer.
7) Use: Battle Wagon family autobahn hauler
8) Awards or Accomplishments: Seeing people go WTF... as I easily pull away from them on the A6
9) Ownership history: 2 days.

[Ley3198]

1) Model Year: 1991
2) Model Number: 525i Sedan
3) Design generation: E34
4) Color: Dont know official name, but its green with gold rims.
5) Major options: Nice sounding engine?
6) Modifications: None, but im sure that wont last.
7) Use: Everyday hangout car, also used to deliver pizza.
8) Awards or Accomplishments: None
9) Ownership history: Bought the car off "1st" time owner, when initially buying i was not aware of the paint cancer it had developed because the seller repainted the spots with spray paint, he was nice enough to leave the can in the car in case i needed it or something though. Currently at 168k and still going strong. Has seen better times for sure. Has been hit twice (other people hit me) but other than some light body damage, nothing too serious.

[tortoracer]

kinda neat picture, i already bio'd my car..

[Firefighter3244]

New 5 Owner here

1) 1999
2) 540I Sport 6 Speed
3) E39
4) Silver
5) Sport Package
6) Muffler Delete
7) Daily Driver
8) Not a show car...
9) Bought two weeks ago. June of 2012.

Pics

[myk101]

1) Model Year: 1989 - Prod. Date
2) Model Number: 525i Sedan Auto
3) Design generation: E34 (Euro)
4) Color: Diamant Schwartz Metallic
5) Major options: Rape methyl ester version (RME) - coz I don't have a clue what it means- if somebody know what it means please do tell. =)
6) Modifications: 17" Hamann Rims
7) Use: Daily driver
8) Awards or Accomplishments: None but for a 20 year old car to run this well its an accomplishment.
9) Ownership history: Bought the car from a used car sales owner. PO was a Doctor who also got a couple of cars; thus the very low mileage.

[trumtech]

1)Model Year: 2003
2) Model Number: 520i Sport Touring
3) Design generation: E39
4) Color: Black
5) Major options: Usual refinements
6) Modifications: no major ones yet
7) Use: Everyday commuter
8) Awards or Accomplishments: None
9) Ownership history: 2nd proud owner for about a year now

[Kewpa11]

1) Model Year: 1993
2) Model Number: 525i
3) Design generation: E34
4) Color: burgundy? Not sure of official color
5) Major options: On-board computer, 6-cd changer
6) Modifications: optima battery, k&n filer other then that completely stock
7) Use: DD makin in to show car
8) Awards or Accomplishments: N/A
9) Ownership history: bought it yesterday from the original owner

[Anthracite528i]

1) Model Year:2000
2) Model Number 528i
3) Design generation: E39
4) Color: Silver with grey leather interior
5) Major options: Nothing special
6) Modifications: M Steering Wheel, M Front Bumper, 5% tint all around, Magnaflow Exhaust, Black Grill, (2)12' Subs w/1200 watt amp, and Angel Eye Light upgrade.
7) Use: Daily Driver
8) Awards or Accomplishments: Gets, head turns, finally..
9) Ownership history: bought from dealer less than 3 months ago and haven't been able to stop moding.

How do your 2 12" sound through the metal dividing plate between the back seat and trunk? is it muffled at all or does it sound okay?

1) Model Year: 2000
2) Model Number: 528i Sedan Auto
3) Design Generation: E39
4) Color: Anthracite
5)Major options: Sport package, Business package, Cold weather package
6)Modifications: 21% Tint on side windows, 15% on rear, 5% strip on windshield. rear spoiler, sunroof wind/rain deflector. new tires (2nd pair already), bmw stem valve caps. HID/projectors coming soon.
7) Use: DD / tearing up the streets
8) Awards:
9) Ownership History: bought it from dealership. two previous owners: 1st owner was military and only had it for about a year or so. 2nd owner was an older lady who basically used it for her sunday drives

[Mels5406]

2000
540i/6
E39
Schwarz 2
Leather, 6 disk cd, sport
Short ram intake, ssk, black grilles, hella clear tails and side markers, cdv delete, 540i badge removed.
Daily driver
I picked it up off a lot in August
I can't post pics because I don't have enough posts.

[Aceeey]

1) Model Year: 1995
2) Model Number: 525iA
3) Design generation: E34
4) Color: Alpine Weiß
5) Major options:
6) Modifications: NEX Coilovers, M-Parallels
7) Use: Daily Driver
8) Awards or Accomplishments: This is the car I learned how to drive in, and the one I took to DMV to take my driving test.
9) Ownership history: January 2007-Present. I was 15, now I'm 21.


This is a few months after I bought my e34.


Cell phone pic


Another iPhone pic


Buddy adding to his portfolio


30 second exposure I think..