Hi, everyone.

I'm looking to add a third car to the stable (along with my 911 Turbo and the wife's MDX). It will be an occasional commuter or a car my wife will jump into when she doesn't want to take the big truck. I've been scouring Craigslist for 3 weeks and I'm finding a lot of over-enthusiastic sellers.

First and foremost, I'd like a car that has been extremely well maintained, with well documented records. I'd also like the car to be in good-to-great condition, both exterior and interior. No big dash cracks, cracked wood, ripped seats, sagging headliners, bumpers that need replacing now, peeling paint, etc.

Candidates include:
- E39 528i/540i
- E34 540i (with Alusil block) or 525i
- I'd also consider a nice E36 4-door

I strongly prefer an automatic. High miles is ok as long as the car has been looked after. Ready to buy right away. Thanks.

Frank
Menlo Park, CA

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Hello,
I have a 2000 E39 540 for sale. It is a six speed manual though, you said you'd prefer an auto. Manual gets far better mileage 24-25 on the highway, and is trouble free.
I have all the service records for my car including the original sales reciepts from 2000. I am the 2nd owner, and have had it for nearly 3 years.
It has 105,500 miles on it, but I was looking for more around 10,500 for the car, which is reasonable consider book value is about 14,000.
Please email me if your interested in seeing photo's paquinbrad@hotmail.com. I work in Menlo Park and would be glad to meet you for a test drive.

Resurrected from the depths of falling E39 price hell

Hi Hanfrac,

This one seems to fit the bill on what you were looking for. Wrong coast, but it meets your specs.

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1007813

I have an e34, You can take a look at my post, it DOES have one tear in the drivers side seat, so im not sure if it will completely disinterest you..its an auto, and I do ALL of my maintenance and have a lot of knowledge of/about e34's and will be glad to answer any questions.

its your bottomline of 4k, and im in the bay area. heres the post.

Thanks.

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1024400