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11-02-2009, 02:07 PM
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Hello
Hello and apologies as I couldn't find the intro. Page. I'm Matt from MD. I currently drive an '01 integra but am working on getting my wifes aunts 98 or 99 not sure 5 series (M package) dark green wagon. Hope to learn alot from everyone untill that time comes (month or so).
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11-02-2009, 02:09 PM
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there's already a Matt from MD. I say g'day!
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11-02-2009, 02:13 PM
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No I'm not Chris's bro. And martin is my last name :-/
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11-02-2009, 03:17 PM
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welcome to the forum.and hello back to ya
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1987 BMW 325is / Newer paint / 5 speed / E36 M3 muffler
2000 BMW 528i / Sport & Premium package / Xenon headlight / Sport seats / 5 Speed Manual / Premium sound / DSC / 2003 Honda Element / EX 4WD / Sony Speakers / OEM Foglight / 06 Alloy rms / White side marker / 
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11-02-2009, 03:21 PM
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Oooh green touring! Sounds like fun. What trim level / engine?
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- Fast, reliable, cheap. You can only have two. - BMW: Just because you can afford to buy one, that doesn't mean you can afford to own one.
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#8
11-02-2009, 03:33 PM
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seriously!?!?!? that would make you the 2nd Matt Martin I know outside myself. And, for some strange reason everyone here calls me "Martin"
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#10
11-02-2009, 06:08 PM
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Last edited by IdesofMarch; 11-02-2009 at 06:09 PM.. Reason: Automerged Doublepost
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#11
11-02-2009, 08:50 PM
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Welcome, fellow Marylander.
Also check out the local chapter of the BMWCCA. It's really strong with a variety of events (socials, autocross, DIY's) http://www.nccbmwcca.org/ Last edited by Jackcat559; 11-02-2009 at 08:52 PM.. Reason: Automerged Doublepost
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#12
11-03-2009, 10:17 AM
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11-04-2009, 10:55 AM
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Well upon further looking into the car and discussing it with my wife. It is the 540i and manual (hard to find manual so I'm told) so if I'm not mistaken it is the V8? Or not necessarily untill I figure the year out?
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11-04-2009, 11:25 AM
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correct.
However, there is NO 6spd V8 wagon available in the US, unless it was retrofitted/custom.
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11-04-2009, 12:45 PM
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Thanks.
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11-10-2009, 01:01 PM
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Well, should be getting the wagon in 1-2 weeks. (pictures to come after detailing)
few more questions-  1. Leatherique (recommended?) 2. The headlights are bad (don't think wet-sanding bad) any recommendations on what to use to shine them up? 3. The trim under the headlights and the licence plate holder (rear) and kinda coming off (double-sided tape or something else you guys use) recommendations? Thanks in advance, Matt
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#17
11-10-2009, 01:40 PM
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search, the first two questions have been discussed in depth; but, i'll indulge:
1) Check the detailing forum - there will be far more concentrated information by people who know [for the most part] what they're doing/talking about. 2) I think wetsanding is still your best option, check to make sure the adjusters aren't broken, too. Both E39s I've owned (98 and 99 540) have come with foggy headlights and at least one assembly on each car had broken adjusters inside - both were OEM halogen, not HID. You might also look into DJauto lights from one of the various vendors, they're a pretty okay 2001+ Hella knock-off headlight assembly. 3) The trim under the headlights probably just popped out - you'll see how it fits if/when you remove the headlights. I'm not sure what you mean by rear license-plate holder is coming off? The holder i've seen is just two plastic inserts that get a bolt in them, perhaps you mean just the plate's vanity cover?
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11-10-2009, 01:45 PM
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Forgot to mention I was wrong it's an '01. Didn't realize there was a detaling area. Thanks
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11-10-2009, 02:08 PM
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 Caesar: The ides of March are come.  Soothsayer: Aye, Caesar, but not gone. Julius Caesar Act III, Sc. 1  Welcome! And I want pics of this 6-speed Touring! ASAP!
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11-10-2009, 02:12 PM
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Adjusters in those lights break, too; and, they're a bit harder to pull apart as they're glued and need to be baked/heated to soften the adhesive. Last edited by mattmartindrift; 11-10-2009 at 02:13 PM.. Reason: Automerged Doublepost
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11-23-2009, 12:49 PM
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So the date is set. I'm getting the car this thanksgiving weekend (finally after fighting about a fair price) here are the details.
2000 540iT w/88k miles M-sport (manual, don't think it's the 6 speed) paying 5,500 for it (what a freaking deal) is a dark green (oxford?) and picture s to come possibly this weekend. 
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#23
11-23-2009, 01:22 PM
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It cannot be manual and 540 wagon - plain and simple. It's probably Steptronic (automatic w/ manual shift option). If they insist is has a clutch pedal it's a 6 cylinder or it was custom swapped or custom ordered/imported.
Did you get a VIN?
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#24
11-29-2009, 11:09 AM
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well...i went up to my wife aunts house for thanksgiving and there sat the car...covered up..walked up to it uncovered the rear and to my eyes what did i see? a freaking 528i pretty mad that she lied to me about the car saying it was leaking and the windshield needed to be replaced. i told her to go f-- herself and went out and bought a 2007 Audi A3 2.0T instead. Wanted to say thanks all for you help in answering my questions and mattmartindrift there shall be only one matt martin now in this forum from MD. goobye all and thanks again.
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