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Old 20-02-2008, 02:19 PM
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here i have for sale my baby,it`s a 99 s reg bmw 540


this is a beautiful looking car and is finished in a great colour combination,

STUNNING CALYPSO RED METALLIC,WITH FULL LIGHT GREY

MONTANA LEATHER TRIM and walnut burr dash and door card trims.The

specification is matched only by the performance,which is frankly nothing short of

phenomenal.For those of you that have not experienced it,acceleration on these is

truly breathtaking.It is one of the few cars that will actually gently ease you back in

your seat as it climbs to practically three figures,in fact nearly 100mph in not much

more than 11 seconds! The 4.4 litre really does give practically the SAME economy

as the smaller 3,3.5 and 4 litre variants,and yet the performance off the 4.4 is

frankly on a different planet TOTALLY to the others! That is simply why the 540

is in such demand!!

110,698 miles



The phenomenal spec also includes some loverly upgrades,like the XENON lights,

factory fitted ALPINA spoiler and 18" ALPINA alloy wheels,Electric rear blind and

rear side window blindsets,as well as a host of other refinements which include

dual zone climate control.Electric 3 position memory SPORTS seats,Glass

sunroof,Tinted windows,great in the summer as they help to keep the car cool.

Electric steering column,Folding mirrors,Rear Park Sensors,Built in phone (all

hands free using the steering wheel).Auto tinting rear view mirror,The multifunction steering

wheel (not only controls the phone,you can change the radio stations,volume,

turn the cruise control on/off)



There is a ZAVOLI LPG system fitted on the 17/6/05,It has

a 90 litre tank across ways in the boot,There is still plenty off room in the boot for

shopping etc.The car changes over to lpg at 41 degress (so you don`t have to do

anything).It still starts on petrol but once it hits that tempreture it goes onto lpg.

LPG being at 51p a litre around here it has better economy than my dads Citroen

Berlingo.I usally get around 310-350 miles from a tank off gass,all for about £47.



Full steptronic automatic gearbox.The adaptive tiptronic gearbox with sport and

manual mode is just fabulous to use,it alters the way the car changes gear in

the most subtle of ways to give the most comfortable,economic and safe ride.

For example,when travelling downhill,particularly if you just touch the brakes,

the gearbox will automatically change down a gear,it`s so slight and seamless

one does not even notice,but it does so,to provide more control.Also in a traffic

jam for example,where the car senses it is just moving forward slowly a foot or

so and stopping,it will automatically start to pull away in sacond gear,providing

a smoother start,and better economy.Obviously if one then accelerated hard it

would immediately engage first gear for a faster acceleration.





Specification is as follows



TWO OWNER AND me, DEMO FROM NEW



BMW SERVICE HISTORY,PART INDEPENDANT



FULL LEATHER TRIM

BMW UPGRADED COMFORT SEATS

XENON HEADLIGHTS

ALPINA SPOLIERS

ALPINA 18” MULTI SPOKE ALLOY WHEELS

ELECTRIC REAR BLIND

PARK SENSORS

GLASS SUNROOF

TINTED WINDOWS

TRACKER FITTED (cert to prove)

6 CD BUSINESS AUDIO SYSTEM

DSC DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL

HEADLIGHT POWER WASH SYSTEM

ELECTRIC FOLDING MIRRORS

FIRST AID KIT

AUTO TINTING REAR VIEW MIRROR

MULTI-FUNCTION STEERING WHEEL

DUAL ZONE AIR CON CLIMATE CONTROL (recently re-gassed)

ASC AUTO STABILITY CONTROL

FRONT FOGLIGHTS

CRUISE CONTROL

POWERSTEERING

MULTI AIRBAGS

FULL TOOLKIT AND GLOVE BOX TORCH

3 REAR HEADRESTS

PUDDLE LIGHTS FITTED INTO THE BOTTOM OFF THE DOORS

ILLUMINATED VANITY MIRRORS

ELECTRIC MIRRORS

HEATED MIRRORS

ELECTRIC WINDOWS FRONT AND REAR

STEPTRONIC GEARBOX WITH SPORTS MODE

REMOTE CENTRAL LOCKING ALARM

IMMOBLISER

WALNUT TRIM

FULL AMBIENT INTERIOR LIGHTING

LPG,DUAL FUEL SYSTEM FITTED (£2250)

STAKO 90 LITRE 4 BOLT HOLE LPG TANK

LPG CERTIFICATE

NEW HEAVY DUTY BATTERY ABOUT 6 MONTHS AGO

NEW FRONT STRUT TOP MOUNTS

ONLY EVER USED CASTROL SLX 0W 30 OIL,CHANGED EVERY 7000 MILES





as you can see it has been well looked after,in 20,000 miles i have owned it (3 years) it has never let me down or failed to start.

does NOT use any oil or water.rear tyres been on for about 3000 miles,1 front 1 for about 1000,other 1 has about 3 mm left and a BRAND NEW goodyear eagle f1 will be supplied with the car.



NOT SO GOOD POINTS.



the air con fans are missing.never bothered me really as the tinted windows keep it cool inside.

the auto sensoring rain sensor has stopped working although works fine in manual (normal) mode

the alpina alloys require a refurb,i have been quoted about £35 a rim to do.

alpina centre covers have a hole in to see the ultra seal tyre pressure valve caps.

there is a very slight crack to the front bumber under the nearside front indicator,about 15mm long.

slight pixelation on dash display, (only happened recently in this cold weather)











i have described the car as honestly as i can and i welcome any questions aout the car.



IT IS A TRUELY SUPER CAR IN EVERYWAY.



anyone under 5 feedback please email me your contact details before bidding or i WILL delete your bid.

i have sold a fare few cars on ebay now and never had a problem.

this has been my personal car for 3 years and i am having to sell it because of a partnershipbreak up,otherwise i wouldn`t entain selling it but my hand is being forced.


LASTLY



NO TEST PILOTS (this is a group 20 insurance car and if you aint insured,you are not driving!)



ANY INSPECTION WELCOME

THANKS FOR LOOKING

MY LOSS IS YOUR GAIN.
Old 20-02-2008, 02:41 PM
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Price?

£4700 I presume?
Old 20-02-2008, 02:50 PM
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sorry
i forgot to add that

yes mate £4700

thanks for pointing that out

dave
Old 20-02-2008, 04:37 PM
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Very nice car Good luck with the sale Dave
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Loving that for the money, an awesome car & a bargain for someone
Old 21-02-2008, 11:48 AM
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Hi mate, what's the mileage on this?

My old man is retiring soon and wants to get another motor (stops him pinching mine!).

Pm me if you'd prefer.

Cheers

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hi

god i suck at this

110,698 miles

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weekend bump
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Be tempted if was in the market for one.
Shitload of car for the money, and equivilant of 40mpg or so, can't beat it.
Good luck with it.
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thanks guys
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