How much did you originally pay for your E39?

[ViolinARC]

OK, I ran a search and didn't see anything along these lines so please feel free to share your experience.

After TONS of research and looking at the M5 and 540's, I finally decided on the "lesser" of the two (if you can really call the 540 a "lesser" ride). The guy, who had the one I wanted, was asking $14500 and I scored my 2000 540iA Sport with 94k on the clock (in August 2007), for $13700. I walked out the door paying a total of $15k including taxes and licensing. So far I've put about $1500 into maintenance (complete inspection, aux water pump/heater valve, valve cover seals, plugs, e-brake, instrument cluster) and she runs great! No shake&bake and more power than you can shake a stick at with spare power to go. After the initial expense, I've had zero real problems with her and I just rolled 100k last week. I've said it before and I'll say it again...I LOVE my 540iA!

[gurba202]

I've purchased my E39 540 back in 2002. It had 9,000 miles and bought it for $41,500.

Since then, put a ton of money into it and now just rolled the 92,000 mile mark. It runs as strong as ever.
For 3 years it was my daily driver and really loved it. I dont get to drive as much as before, as I have two other cars. I might put it up for sale, i dont know...

[Nero530i]

Bought my 530i new for 52k out the door. Lets just say it isn't stock anymore.

[ViolinARC]

Bought my 530i new for 52k out the door. Lets just say it isn't stock anymore.

I'm working on it...

[chiefwej]

I bought mine in October 2005 when it was two years old, in mint condition w/ about 15k miles on it for just under $38k. Original sticker price was $60,000+.

[jamesdc4]

I purchased mine in January of 2007 with 93k miles for just over $10k. It already had a sport suspension and M5 rims.

[Orxan4ik]

1 owner, FL car, '97 540iA loaded non-sport, 67.5K miles for $12.5K

[530 Sport]

I paid $24K with 36K miles on it. This was a couple of years ago. Now it has 62K on it. It sure is a fun family car.

[toez540]

i paid $32k almost 3yrs ago wit 30k miles..01 sport, 6speed, white on black, with navigation. the car was stock and i believe this color combo with these options is impossible to find

[quacktoduck]

34k 30kmiles in 03

[Brewtech]

13K with 60k miles about 2 years ago for my 2000 528i Sport I would've paid more..

[Van1]

$13k, 98k mi, Jan '07.

[Petes540i6]

$10.3k in August 06 @ 98K

[1999E46]

'97 540iA paid $12k, purchased in 2005 w/ 99k miles from orig ownr.

$5k spent in tires, repl. water pump, hoses, t-stat, MAF, plugs, rear diff fluid, brake fluid, steering fluid, front fog lights, re-upholstered seat backs & battery. Still on orig. tranny fluid - shifts like new.

Very clean. Interior in great shape. No issues.

[thetinpusher]

Purchased 02 E39 530I (sport, premium packages, 5 speed manual) in 04 for $25k with 36k on the clock.

[indy525]

$21,500 5 months ago 525iA with 18.5K on the clock.

[Alpina540i]

1999 540 Sport Auto 8/07 12,500 with 128,000

[amancuso]

1999 540iA purchased for $16,800 with 48,500 miles on it. No real problems at... regular maintenance done including trans-fluid change with no surprises.

[VLee]

Dec. '06, 86k miles, $19k

[jase007]

528iT Sport / Premium / 5 speed manual - May '07, ~150K miles < $7K

[Anthony530i]

oct 07- -2001 530i --16k miles -- 18,000

[smooth6]

had 22k miles on the odometer - just hit 65k miles this week. I've since spent a few $ on it:

2000 Orient Blue Metallic 5401/6;

Performance Mods: Dinan Stage 5 Performance Pkg. (Stage 5 Software, TB, CF-CAI, AirFlow Meter, Intake Manifold),

Suspension: Stage 3 Suspension (Koni Adj. Shocks, Dinan Springs, Front/Rear Sway Bars, Camber Plates), Dinan Upper Strut Brace,

Exhaust: Dinan M5 Left Side Muffler, SS Magna-Flow High Flow Cats, SS Magna-Flow Resonator, Custom SS Piping,

Wheels: OEM M5 Staggered Set.

Brakes: Front - Stoptech BBK (14" X-Drilled Rotors, Red Four Piston Calipers) Rear - Zimmerman X-Drilled Rotors, Red OEM Calipers, Axxis Deluxe Brake Pads,

Differential: OEM 3.15 with Quaife ATB

Exterior Mods: M-Technic Rear Valence, M5 Front Bumper and Rear Spoiler,
Lights: AE front and Celis rear conversions,

Interior: AC Schnitzer Pedals,Shift Knob and E-Brake Handle //M Dead Pedal,Rogue SSK w/WSSR, Euro Arm Rest/Console

[98bimmer]

1998 BMW 528ia 99000 miles on the clock paid $10000 cash. I think I got an excellent deal. I bought it last January.

[Earthman03]

Hmmm, did I get a good deal?

See signature; the car was $8600 with 137k and had full books and records from the only original owner.

I bought it April of this year.

[BKphoto]

2 years ago, with 98,000...$10,400