For those of you that don't know me, my name is Vik... after driving my CLS for 2 years...I've decided to move on...Not to something newer...but to something I've wanted for a really long time.

Anyways, I went to New York to go get it. Let me start off by saying a member on here "Shoofin" guy by the name of Eddie, helped me out a great deal and is a stand up guy. He was kind enough to come by and pick up all of us at the airport and take us to the dealer where we were to purchase the car. I really owe him one, and if any of you need to purchase a car, he is a great auto broker, I wouldn't hesitate to give him business in the future and look forward to doing so. Thanks again Eddie!

Ok now on with the pics...











And here's Eddie's car for kicks :




It's a 1999 BMW 540i, 1 owner, all services performed at the BMW dealership.

Yes yes, I know what you're thinking "holy shit he just bought an older BMW its going to cost him out the ass in repairs!" The ENTIRE cooling system has been changed, control arms changed, O2 sensors replaced, new brakes and rotors, and new tires...Hopefully it won't need too much more over the course of the year...and if it does, oh well, big whoop.

Oh btw sorry for the shitty blackberry pics...

I only plan on driving it for a year...so hopefully I'll enjoy it! It's been fun being on here guys, I'll be back to visit I'm sure.

 

Very nice! I've always like the 540i's.

Ed is a good guy... glad he took care of you.

Oh and don't worry, you will be back. Very few leave for good... plus, most people in Car Talk no longer own Acura's anyway!!

 

Super sweet pick up!!!! ... I love that specific year of 5 series cars...... I just went German too.. with a 99 R170....I still have my CL b/c its long paid for!

Enjoy!

 

Congrats.. Is it black? hard to tell in pics.

I am in same boat. Looking for e39 530 and 540, don't know what I will end up with. I was thinking to contact shoofin but I am not going to buy soon, gotta wait for at least couple of more months..

 

Very nice pickup.

 

Very nice! Good news on the control arms, cooling sys., and O2 sensor replacements, those are known problem areas.

 

Definitely do it! The ride is amazing...has me wondering why I didn't purchase a BMW before...oh and its Orient Blue Metallic

 

Yes they sure are! Thanks!

 

Beautiful!

 

That's a car silly!

 

Nice.

For my next car I might pick up an E39 M5 and supercharge it.

 

6MT?

Looks like the problem areas have been addressed. Enjoy the crazy V8 balls!!!

The sound of that engine is

Is it a true sport package or just the wheels?

Congrats!

 

 

Congrats! Enjoy the (fast) ride in good health.

 

i'm sure you'll enjoy it.

 

Congrats! That's a great looking car right there!

 

hah yes, so glad I won't (hopefully) have to deal with those problem areas that the previous owner already dealt with.

Yea, it is a true sport package, see the blacked out window trim?

Ohh sorry, its the 5AT tiptronic...hah still plenty of fun

 

Nice pick up. Didn't know the 540's didn't have the shadowline trim in '99. You should pick up the later model trim as your first mod. Seriously one of the best sounding engines ive heard.

 

It does have the shadowline trim otherwise it would have chrome lining around the windows... Or did you just type that incorrectly?

Mod bug has already bitten...'03 tailights on the way along with M5 lip spoiler. M5 bumper in a few months and thats all I'm doing...

 

Nice 540i! Shoofin is a great guy and has helped a few members in our community, glad to see he found you something.

 

Congrats, I have always wanted a 540i. By always, I mean even back in ~'97, before I could even drive

 

nice upgrade, congrats!

 

Nice. I've always liked the 5 series

 

Nice, E39's look great in black

 

Very nice! Always loved the 540i. Enjoy!!! <--- Only after you get home from the joy ride.

 

Before I scrolled down I thought you were the owner of the M3 he posted in his thread...

Congrats! Looks like a clean vehicle, enjoy it

 

Haha I WISH

 

Yea they do look great in black...thats the color I wanted, but this girl is dark blue

 

Very nice car!

 

Congrats!

 

Very nice....

Always wanted one, but maybe an 02 or 03, before the got Bangled.

 

Just curious, why didn't u look for an E39 M5? or did u know what u specifically wanted already.

 

Congrats man.

 

Congrats on the purchase.

E39>all other BMWs. But then again I'm biased

 

looks sharp. congrats!

 

I love the sport seats in those things....some of the most supportive seats in a sports sedan.

And such a nice headrest

Congrats man.

 

They are usually twice as much

 

hah thanks! what kind of e39 do you have?

 

and twice as much fun to maintain


haha but seriously, BMW's are all high maintenance cars, but the M5's are in a whole different league by themselves...

I bought a 540i knowing the issues to expect and people who buy M5's hopefully know what they're getting into maintenance wise...(amazing cars nonetheless)

 

thanks! I thought the CLS' seats were really comfortable but now I see what I was missing out on