# 2001 BMW 540i w/ M Sport Package **URL:** \ **Category:** Classifieds\ **Created:** [September 7, 2011, 11:04am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2001-bmw-540i-w-m-sport-package/216280 "2011-09-07T11:04:45Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![tpgsr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/tpgsr/32/7374_2.png) [@tpgsr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/tpgsr)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2011, 11:04am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2001-bmw-540i-w-m-sport-package/216280/1 "2011-09-07T11:04:45Z")
**Year:** 2001 **Make:** Bayerische Motoren Werke **Model:** E39 540i **Price:** $10,000 **Mileage:** 100,800 (75K on the new motor) **Location:** Buffalo NY **Color:** Black **Transmission:** 6 Speed **Drivetrain:** Rear Wheel Drive **Contact:** You can PM me or Text/Call: 716 five 4 ate 0 sex 1 zero I have a 2001 BMW 540i with the M Sport package that I am being pressured to part with. Options that this includes are: Heated Seats Power Moon Roof All automatic windows Dual power seats / Steering wheel with memory ///M Seats, steering wheel and shifter 17” ///M Wheels (not sure what style #). I just replaced all 5 tires on the vehicle in July (full sized spare). New Battery in February. Interior is great. There is no rips or tears and only minimal wear on the leather. Basically the drivers seat has rub wear on the bolster. Dash is not cracked and is in perfect condition and the carpets are great. One of the mats is missing the velcro backing. This car has been great aside from a few issues that I have aired out on the board. Reference: [http://www.nyspeed.com/showthread.php?215252-BMW-Guys-Need-Help-Misfire](http://www.nyspeed.com/showthread.php?215252-BMW-Guys-Need-Help-Misfire) Based on that thread I got several new parts: **New Plugs** **New Coils/ Boots** **New CCV Valve (and all attached hoses)** Low and behold this failed to fix the issue and after giving them a write up and a video from Jason at Black Forest they agreed to take his recommendation and replace the motor. **New (used) Motor.** **New Clutch & Flywheel** We ordered a comparable motor, upon inspection it was no good. He finally caved in and got me a motor with about 73K on the clock. I have added about 2K since having it installed. This motor has been nothing but strong and reliable. I have had ZERO motor issues since the swap. Here is the thread for the motor swap: [http://www.nyspeed.com/showthread.php?218882-WWYD-V.-Blown-Motor](http://www.nyspeed.com/showthread.php?218882-WWYD-V.-Blown-Motor) They did crack my radiator tank in the motor replacement process; I will have it replaced before selling so this is a non issue. I have checked the level every other day so the car has not been overheated at all due to this. **Current Known Issues:** Brake wear sensor is on. I will be replacing the brakes before selling unless someone buys it in the next 5-10 days and asks me not to. There is one missing button and a couple of loose buttons on the hvac controls. This is a common issue and the buttons are readily available online. Both sides of the car have a line of dings in the door. It almost looks like someone shot a bb gun at it or something. It is not a horrible thing but it could use a good smoothing. The dash has the common dead pixel syndrome. It is not as bad as most and the mid is good, but there are dead spots and it is hard to read. I found no justification to spend $250 on a fix that is only guaranteed for 1 year. The rear sunshade tabs are broken. The motor still works so all that needs to be replaced is two little plastic tabs on the control arms. I didn’t care enough to deal with it and I can’t imagine that you will either. Rip it out and call it weight reduction. That is as much information as I can come up with. Ask any questions you like and I will do my best to answer. I love this car, but sadly it is not practical for me at the moment. I do have one offer, but it is contingent so I am posting this but I will not under cut him or play price is right with a $1 more bid. You can PM me or Text/Call: 716 five 4 ate 0 sex 1 zero On to Some Pictures (I am in my office and will try and get more later today or tomorrow when I have more time): ![http://www.nyspeed.com/tpgsr/front.jpg](http://www.nyspeed.com/tpgsr/front.jpg) ![http://www.nyspeed.com/tpgsr/Dside.jpg](http://www.nyspeed.com/tpgsr/Dside.jpg) ![http://www.nyspeed.com/tpgsr/pside.jpg](http://www.nyspeed.com/tpgsr/pside.jpg) ![http://www.nyspeed.com/tpgsr/rear.jpg](http://www.nyspeed.com/tpgsr/rear.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![Norb\_O](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/norb_o/32/5189_2.png) [@Norb\_O](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Norb_O)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2011, 11:21am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2001-bmw-540i-w-m-sport-package/216280/2 "2011-09-07T11:21:41Z")
heh, ironic that we both put our cars up for sale the same day… really hope that mine sells fast so that I can pick this up. ---
**Author:** ![tpgsr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/tpgsr/32/7374_2.png) [@tpgsr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/tpgsr)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2011, 11:32am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2001-bmw-540i-w-m-sport-package/216280/3 "2011-09-07T11:32:08Z")
I was “asked” to do it last week… I procrastinated. I really do love this car. ---
**Author:** ![Norb\_O](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/norb_o/32/5189_2.png) [@Norb\_O](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Norb_O)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2011, 11:37am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2001-bmw-540i-w-m-sport-package/216280/4 "2011-09-07T11:37:48Z")
haha. i feel your pain. my better half has been “asking” me to get something more comfy and quiet for about a year now. hope to work this out soon ---
**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2011, 11:39am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2001-bmw-540i-w-m-sport-package/216280/5 "2011-09-07T11:39:22Z")
What the hell… everyone is selling their cars! ---
**Author:** ![klug](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/klug/32/5222_2.png) [@klug](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/klug)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2011, 1:07pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2001-bmw-540i-w-m-sport-package/216280/6 "2011-09-07T13:07:43Z")
I love these! I almost bought one a few months back… GLWS ---
**Author:** ![djdstar](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/djdstar/32/7617_2.png) [@djdstar](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/djdstar)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2011, 1:18pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2001-bmw-540i-w-m-sport-package/216280/7 "2011-09-07T13:18:05Z")
fuuu im buyin one of these soon, glws ---
**Author:** ![tpgsr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/tpgsr/32/7374_2.png) [@tpgsr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/tpgsr)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2011, 5:25am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2001-bmw-540i-w-m-sport-package/216280/8 "2011-09-08T05:25:03Z")
> [@JayS](#): > > What the hell… everyone is selling their cars! I am getting an SUV for the winter, and hopefully something even more fun once summer rolls back through. > [@djdstar](#): > > fuuu im buyin one of these soon, glws So buy this one :gotme: It would be a great winter car while your M5 sleeps in a garage warm and dry. ---
**Author:** ![beat90tsi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/43a26b/32.png) [@beat90tsi](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/beat90tsi)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2011, 5:32am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2001-bmw-540i-w-m-sport-package/216280/9 "2011-09-08T05:32:01Z")
I had a 98, my dad currently has a 99, these things are a blast, and get 27+mpg on highway trips. You’ve got me thinking about getting another one! ---
**Author:** ![tpgsr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/tpgsr/32/7374_2.png) [@tpgsr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/tpgsr)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2011, 10:50am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2001-bmw-540i-w-m-sport-package/216280/10 "2011-09-08T10:50:11Z")
I got 26 MPG on my last trip to Syracuse. Average around 18-20 as I dont use it for much more than my daily commute from South Buffalo to Cheektowaga. [http://buffalo.craigslist.org/cto/2588430024.html](http://buffalo.craigslist.org/cto/2588430024.html) ---
**Author:** ![theblue](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/theblue/32/5074_2.png) [@theblue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/theblue)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2011, 11:00am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2001-bmw-540i-w-m-sport-package/216280/11 "2011-09-08T11:00:22Z")
this is not an M-sport. it would have M style bumpers and black trim IIRC ![http://www.kenrockwell.com/bmw/images/CIMG4715-rear.jpg](http://www.kenrockwell.com/bmw/images/CIMG4715-rear.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![tpgsr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/tpgsr/32/7374_2.png) [@tpgsr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/tpgsr)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2011, 11:10am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2001-bmw-540i-w-m-sport-package/216280/12 "2011-09-08T11:10:29Z")
It does have black trim… on black paint. I also doubt that someone would have gone so far as to change the wheels, steering wheel, shift knob, door trim, door sills, and suspension which are all indicative of the M Sport package. Also that car that you pictured has been modified as those are M5 wheels and the exhaust is visible. The exhaust leads me to believe that the bumper has been replaced as well. ---
**Author:** ![theblue](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/theblue/32/5074_2.png) [@theblue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/theblue)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2011, 1:23pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2001-bmw-540i-w-m-sport-package/216280/13 "2011-09-08T13:23:18Z")
edit, we are both right: > **[BMW 5 Series (E39)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BMW_5_Series_%28E39%29)** > > The BMW E39 is the fourth generation of BMW 5 Series, which was sold from 1995 to 2003. It was launched in the sedan body style, with the wagon/estate body style (marketed as "Touring") introduced in 1996. The E39 was replaced by the E60 in 2003, however E39 Touring models remained in production until December 2003. The proportion of chassis components using aluminium significantly increased for the E39, and it was the first 5 Series to use aluminium components in the front suspension. It was als... in 2000 the sport package got renamed m-sport. in 2003 the m-sport included a lot more cool stuff like the one I pictured (m-technic bumpers, m-wheels, etc) ---
**Author:** ![cougarspeed](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cougarspeed/32/7468_2.png) [@cougarspeed](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cougarspeed)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2011, 1:29pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2001-bmw-540i-w-m-sport-package/216280/14 "2011-09-08T13:29:47Z")
Mike I am not an expert so this could be wrong but have owned a few E39s(wish I still did) and it looks like you have the sport package which is different from the M-sport package. Anyhow this car rules and I LOVE E39s so much its siqqqqqqqqqqqqqq. ---
**Author:** ![tpgsr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/tpgsr/32/7374_2.png) [@tpgsr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/tpgsr)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2011, 1:36pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2001-bmw-540i-w-m-sport-package/216280/15 "2011-09-08T13:36:21Z")
> [@cougarspeed](#): > > Mike I am not an expert so this could be wrong but have owned a few E39s(wish I still did) and it looks like you have the sport package which is different from the M-sport package. > > Anyhow this car rules and I LOVE E39s so much its siqqqqqqqqqqqqqq. It is ok, I am sure that it is M Sport, see the post above yours. Silly BMW and switching out names and options for different years. I do wish that this was a 2003, I would not be getting rid of it. Well, yes I would. If it was a 2003 M5 I would not be getting rid of it. Drew, You know that you want this to cruise around in for winter. I am sure that you still have some fun parts laying around and can not resist. ---
**Author:** ![cougarspeed](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cougarspeed/32/7468_2.png) [@cougarspeed](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cougarspeed)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2011, 1:40pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2001-bmw-540i-w-m-sport-package/216280/16 "2011-09-08T13:40:06Z")
Yeah I should heave read that first. I knew it was a certain year they got the bumpers and such. I recently grabbed a 09 forester xt which pwns snow! This will be dope as hell for someone though. ---
**Author:** ![beat90tsi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/43a26b/32.png) [@beat90tsi](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/beat90tsi)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2011, 4:11pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2001-bmw-540i-w-m-sport-package/216280/17 "2011-09-08T16:11:42Z")
The 03s look very much like M5s, basically the wheels, exhaust and mirrors would give it away, the front bumper is very close, just different fog lights IIRC. ---
**Author:** ![djdstar](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/djdstar/32/7617_2.png) [@djdstar](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/djdstar)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2011, 2:42am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2001-bmw-540i-w-m-sport-package/216280/18 "2011-09-09T02:42:13Z")
> [@tpgsr](#): > > So buy this one :gotme: > It would be a great winter car while your M5 sleeps in a garage warm and dry. i know i know…it’s out of my budget right now otherwise i would ☹ car looks great, im looking at lesser nice examples for the winter. ---
**Author:** ![DR.PUCH](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/dr.puch/32/5237_2.png) [@DR.PUCH](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/DR.PUCH)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2011, 7:27pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2001-bmw-540i-w-m-sport-package/216280/19 "2011-09-09T19:27:29Z")
more pics ? ---
**Author:** ![Norb\_O](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/norb_o/32/5189_2.png) [@Norb\_O](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Norb_O)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2011, 7:23pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2001-bmw-540i-w-m-sport-package/216280/20 "2011-09-28T19:23:36Z")
sold to me… ![http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/s720x720/299673_10100200690646288_15723800_46666308_898549004_n.jpg](http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/s720x720/299673_10100200690646288_15723800_46666308_898549004_n.jpg) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2001-bmw-540i-w-m-sport-package/216280.md?page=2)