Well boys and girls, I've decided to divorce my E39, and move on to a newer 5. I'm asking $14,000 OR BEST OFFER. It's got 109,000 mi. Here are the specs:

M-Sport Package
Heated power front sport seats
M Sport steering wheel
Sport suspension
Shawdowline trim
Automatic transmission w/Steptronic
Style #66 M staggered wheels
Premium Hi-Fi with DSP sound system, 6-disc changer
Rain-sensing wipers
Power Moonroof
Xenon auto-leveling headlights Over the past year, here are the upgrades and repairs that I've done, totaling over $5,000:

Replaced alternator and battery (04/25/07)
Replaced front wheel bushings (03/22/07) (it got rid of the shimmy!!)
Replaced rear main seal (06/20/06)
Replaced water pump, thermostat, BMW coolant (04/13/07)
Replaced valve cover gaskets (03/22/07)
Replaced drive shaft and drive shaft support (03/22/07)
Replaced windshield (OEM) (05/07/07)
Replaced spark plugs
Upgraded to 2001-style taillights
Upgraded to clear corner headlights
Replaced wipers
Upgraded to M5 replica front grill
K&N filter
Mobile 1 oil changes All items have been done at a local BMW specialist shop. I have all of the receipts. The title is clean, and, to my knowledge, the car has not been in any accidents. The VIN is WBADN634XYGM64935. I have the Carfax report that I can send to you.

There are some items to note regarding the condition of the car. All 4 rims have some rash. I guess it's what you can expect from a 7 year old car with that many miles. The paint is in decent shape. I've kept it washed, waxed and polished with high-quality wash and wax, and I've kept the paint touched up. The interior is in great shape. I've kept the leather and dash conditioned, and everything functions except for the cupholders, that is if you want to call them cupholders. The car has always lacked OEM mats and I have only one key. The tint probably needs to be replaced if it bugs you, because it's starting to peel off in areas on the back 2 side windows.

Please contact me via the listings if interested.

http://raleigh.craigslist.org/car/344606702.html (http://raleigh.craigslist.org/car/344606702.html)

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=224055725 (http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=224055725)

Dang, we've been looking at 540i's last week, one was in Raleigh! A little late, we bought one in Wilmington on Friday.

Great looking car, nice price too, it should go fairly quick. Can you tip me off on what BMW specialist shop you've been using and have you been happy with them? Thanks!

Sure...Peak Automotive in Apex. Those guys are AWESOME.

Can you tell me how much it cost you for the Alternator and Labor? mine just went out and I've been hunting for one since. I have a 2002 540iA with 113K. Seems like the right amount if miles for this EXPENSIVE thing to go out. just a matter of time.

Thanks a lot. NICE CAR. I want to trade mine for yours.

Alternator+battery+labor was $1071.42

Just buy my car, and save yourself the hassle :)

Dang, we've been looking at 540i's last week, one was in Raleigh! A little late, we bought one in Wilmington on Friday.

Great looking car, nice price too, it should go fairly quick. Can you tip me off on what BMW specialist shop you've been using and have you been happy with them? Thanks!

ShadeTree Garage (http://www.stgbmwservice.com/) is another great place to go. A little more low-key than your typical shop, but very excellent folks and service.

Imaginis- You say you have been bringing your car to Peak Automotive?

What is your name?

The name is Ethan F.

Got any interior pics?

I do now, just took some yesterday evening. Here is the link to my new craigslist posting:

http://raleigh.craigslist.org/car/373253373.html

Interested. May come take a look when Im at VIR in a couple weeks.

awesome...just let me know. bmw_m_sport@hotmail.com

that does look nice, and priced well considering all the recent maintenance you've put into her.

Ok, i'm bringing her down to $14,000. I pick up the 545 this Friday, so the 540 has GOT TO GO!!