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2000 Bmw 540i Sport Wagon 4-door 4.4l on 2040-cars
Year:2000
Mileage:166539
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Location:
Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States
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Package Sport Package
Interior Adjustable Steering Wheel, Air Conditioning, AM/FM Cassette, Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror, CD Player, Center Arm Rest, Center Console, Climate Control, Coolant Temp. Gauge, Courtesy Lights, Cruise Control, Cup Holders, Digital Clock, Floor Mats, Front Bucket Seats, Inside Hood Release, Interval Wipers, Keyless Entry, Leather Steering Wheel, Leather Upholstery, Map Light, Memory Seats, Passenger Climate Control, Power Door Locks, Power Drivers Seat, Power Mirrors, Power Passenger Seat, Power Steering, Power Windows, Rear Defroster, Rear seat fold-down armrest, Sport Steering Wheel, Steering Wheel Controls, Tachometer, Telescoping Steering, Tilt Steering Column, Trip Odometer, Vanity Mirrors, Wood Trim Exterior Dual Power Mirrors, Fog Lamps, Luggage Rack, Moonroof, Power Glass Sunroof Safety 3 Point Rear Seat Belts, 4 Wheel Disc Brakes, Anti-Lock Brakes, Anti-Skid Control, Drivers Side Airbag, Head Protection System (airbags), Passenger Side Airbags, Power Brakes, Side Airbags, Third Brake Light Drive Train Steptronic 5 Speed Automatic Trans, Rear Wheel Drive with Traction Control Up for sale is my well-loved 2000 540i Sport Touring. I am selling because I have acquired a car I have lusted after for a long time (a 1988 BMW M6) so something has to go to make room in the garage. This BMW 540I Sport Touring is not your mother's station wagon! It is fitted with the Sport package, which includes an aero body kit, blackout trim, sport suspension settings and 17" staggered wheels. It is a lot like an e39 M5 wagon would be equipped, if such a thing existed. I bought this car in May of 2004 as a lease return and have loved and trusted it for ten great years. It is the single most versatile car I have ever owned. It goes like stink, cossets like a 750iL, hauls everything from five skiers with luggage to estate sale furniture all the while getting about 20 miles per gallon. The engine starts right up, without smoke and idles smoothly. At idle the engine is near silent, but a gentle push on the throttle produces a low moan and a brisk getaway. A harder push on the pedal shoves you back into the seat while the engine makes a slightly angry V8 roar. It sounds a lot like a Corvette from about a block away. Unlike most luxury cars, this one always lets you know what the engine is doing, yet the sound is so rich it is never irritating. The transmission is a 5 speed adaptive Steptronic, an automatic with a manual shift option. Shifts are smooth but audible. The manual mode works well, particularly on hilly, winding roads like we have around here. The interior is all leather and is very comfortable, showing some wear on the driver’s seat bolsters as shown in the photos. Everything works on the car except there are some pixels in the dash readouts, like those for the outside temperature, that are dim but still readable. Recent repairs include new power steering hoses and coolant hoses. Suspension bushings were all renewed within the last 10,000 miles. I wasn't worried about the mileage at 98,000 when I bought it and I'm wouldn't be worried now. The repairs have been nominal as I have serviced the car regularly and attended to any needed repairs throughout my ownership. Sport suspension with low profile performance tires is all part of the Sport package. The wheels are great looking style 32 alloys of staggered 8” width in front and 9” width in back. Current tires are 235/45 X 17 Bridgestone Blizzaks bought last October with lots of tread still left. On the road, the ride is firm yet supple. The car feels carved from a single block of hard rubber, without a single rattle. It corners very well with minimal roll. There is never a shortage of power. I will go on record here that I prefer this car to my 2002 X5, which has the same engine, but is considerably bulkier without any more useable space. Yes, the X5 handles well for an SUV, but the 540i Touring offers even better handling in a tidier package. It actually feels much smaller than the X5. So why am I keeping the X5? It is set up with the towing package that I use from time to time to haul a recalcitrant Lotus Elan or Seven. Plus it has four wheel drive and my wife likes the higher seating position, but I will really miss this very versatile and fun to drive Touring. I cannot think of another car that will provide this much competence, capacity and convenience for anywhere near this asking price. What other car can carry as much, go as quickly, look as stylish and provide such comfort for under ten grand? Please feel free to have your mechanic inspect this car or I can refer you to the independent BMW shop that has taken care of it for me. They will be happy to tell you all about it. |
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