2002 E39 530i Sport
Discussion
I purchased this from a member over on bmw5 forum this past weekend. It's a 2002 E39 530i Sport Auto, titan metallic silver, 89k. Very well cared for and a decent spec. Also my second E39, replacing my 1999 528i SE Auto. Nav, full leather and all the Sport goodies. The last owner also fitted HID's. All it needs is the airbag light fixing as it intermittently comes on and a small patch of rust sorting out on the drivers side quarter panel (looking at circa £300 to fix) The cooling system is all original so that will be getting looked at. I would imagine I'd replace at least the water pump, viscous fan and radiator as a bit of pre-emptive maintenance. It's just had the inspection 1 and MOT from a BMW dealer so it's in great mechanical condition.
small patch of rust- pretty much the only rust on the car. Will be easily taken care of shortly.
No plans to modify it or anything else, although I might take out the bar at the front of the bumper like on the M5 as I prefer the look, not sure if this is possible though... it's early days but so far so good.
small patch of rust- pretty much the only rust on the car. Will be easily taken care of shortly.
No plans to modify it or anything else, although I might take out the bar at the front of the bumper like on the M5 as I prefer the look, not sure if this is possible though... it's early days but so far so good.
That was from when I bought it 5 or 6 years ago (can't remember which!).
Other than servicing and tyres, it hasn't needed much - a new hedgehog, a parking sensor here and there (it needs a rear one at the moment but it is one of the middle ones and I can't be faffed taking the whole bumper off to do it at the moment), a new battery and alternator. Think that's about it to be honest.
It's got a couple a minor battle scars now but I don't think it's any that that a couple of hundred quid at the paintshop won't sort out.
Got a bit of rust starting to show around the boot lock, so keep an eye out for that.
Liking the debadged look
Other than servicing and tyres, it hasn't needed much - a new hedgehog, a parking sensor here and there (it needs a rear one at the moment but it is one of the middle ones and I can't be faffed taking the whole bumper off to do it at the moment), a new battery and alternator. Think that's about it to be honest.
It's got a couple a minor battle scars now but I don't think it's any that that a couple of hundred quid at the paintshop won't sort out.
Got a bit of rust starting to show around the boot lock, so keep an eye out for that.
Liking the debadged look
Edited by pincher on Thursday 27th June 22:42
Edited by pincher on Thursday 27th June 22:43
HIGH FIVE!
I bought this one about 6 weeks ago. It is my 4th petrol E39 and second only to the M5.
2000MY Titan silver 530iA Sport
84k miles
2 owners
full history
spotless in and out
new rad and water pump done 5k miles ago
electric everything, all works
service 2 due in 8k miles
£2900.
Such a lot of car for the money.
I bought this one about 6 weeks ago. It is my 4th petrol E39 and second only to the M5.
2000MY Titan silver 530iA Sport
84k miles
2 owners
full history
spotless in and out
new rad and water pump done 5k miles ago
electric everything, all works
service 2 due in 8k miles
£2900.
Such a lot of car for the money.
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