2008 Bmw 535xi Base Sedan 4-door 3.0l - Low Miles on 2040-cars
Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, United States
Body Type:Sedan
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:3.0L 2979CC l6 GAS DOHC Turbocharged
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Private Seller
Make: BMW
Model: 535xi
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Trim: Base Sedan 4-Door
Options: Cold weather package, Premium package, Navigation, Ambient light package, Sunroof, 4-Wheel Drive, Leather Seats, CD Player
Drive Type: AWD
Safety Features: BMW's Advance Safety System, Coded Driveaway Protection, Adaptive Brake Lights, Tire Pressure Monitor, Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Side Airbags
Mileage: 34,823
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Exterior Color: Alpine White
Interior Color: Cream Beige Dakota Leather
Number of Cylinders: 6
Number of Doors: 4
I am selling my 2008 BMW 535xi. I am the second owner of this vehicle. I purchased this vehicle as a certified per-owned BMW from Bobby Rahal BMW of South Hills with 30490 miles. This car is very clean and has been garage kept. All service records are available and worked performed at Bobby Rahal BMW. The car had four new tires put on at purchase. Since Then, I have driven 4,333 miles on the tires. Per the i-Drive system the vehicle is due for an oil change in 3400 miles, front brake pads in 11,000 miles, and rear brake pads in 17,000.
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