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This listing is for a 1997 540i BMW e39, v8, automatic with the "S" transmission feature
the car runs good the engine is strong, and so is the transmission
the vehicle has a salvage title due to theft recovery back in 2002

it was repaired and driven and registered in california DMV until 6/11.

it has been unregistered since driven on private property, occasionally turned on for good reasons

i dont want the car anymore, ive done a number of maintenance repairs that come customary to this model vehicle like:
valley pan gasket
vanos gasket service
valve cover gaskets
all of the cooling hoses
fan clutch
cooling system flush
replaced the radiator
transmission service flush
and probably more but thats all i can remember now.

factory rims and tires, the tires have ok tread but i would replace since tires crack over time, the rims are in good condition
the interior is ok, the leather has scuffs but no real tears except for small one on the driver seat back rest.
mostly everything on the vehicle works as it should

down to the details.

the back rear passenger window elevator is bad
the sunroof went bad a year ago, and i bought the whole replacement mechanism, its ready to install but i dont want to work on it anymore
so i will be included in the sale of the vehicle for the new owner to do, ( i will put it in the trunk)
the paint is custom white with gold pearl, looks really nice. but needs work. There is cosmetic damage to the front bumper cover and hood, (as you can
see in the pictures) and the trunk lid has hard scratches and plenty of paint nicks from placing thins on the trunk.
it will most likely need a new fuel pump, sometime in the near future, i replaced this one many times, BMW's dont like to be parked.
AC blows air but not cold.
The check engine light is on and the code says it needs the O2 sensor. dont remember what bank, but this will need to
be done before it gets smogged for california.

this vehicle is sold as is. with a low reserve
customer to pick up, or some sort of pick up service can be accommodated
the vehicle is in 92111 zip code in a business park.
i have no problem taking it to a shipping yard/service or such local location
as long as its not too far.

Thank you for looking.

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