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CSVT1214

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Well, I sold the Lexus IS300 a couple months back to upgrade a little bit. The IS300 lacked power, trunk space and no optional fold down seats. I ended up grabbing this from the same dealer in PA I bought my IS300 from. Being a repeat customer in less than a year, they knocked $900 off the price tag without even asking for it.

I picked it up for $15k and couldn't be happier. :cool:

2003 BMW 540i M-Sport
4.4L V8 290 hp, 340 ft.lbs. torque
6 speed manual
Options:
Navigation
Digital Sound Processing (DSP) Audio Package
6-Disc CD Changer
Park Distance Control (PDC) Sensors
Comfort Seats
Cold Weather Package (Heated seats and headlight washers)
Split Fold Rear Seats

The M-Sport package was only offered in 2003. Included in the package are the following: M-Sport Aero Kit, M Suspension II, Black Roofliner, M Footrest, M-Sport Steering Wheel, M-Sport Door Sills, High Gloss Shadowline Trim, M-Sport Parallel Spoke Style 37 Forged Alloy Wheels, 235/40R18 Front and 265/35R18 Rear Performance Tires.

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beautiful car. looks like it would be fun to drive, and it sure doesnt lack trunk space.

BTW what do you do for a living?
 
Wow very nice. Sad to see an IS300 go but thats an upgrade for sure. I swear I remember my friends back seats folding down though because we'd slide all 4 of his autocross tires in through the trunk.
 
Wow very nice. Sad to see an IS300 go but thats an upgrade for sure. I swear I remember my friends back seats folding down though because we'd slide all 4 of his autocross tires in through the trunk.

Only the SportCross wagon offered the fold down seats. I hate the look of the wagon version though. It really was a fun and great looking car. I just wanted more interior space, and a little more power to the wheels. The 5 speed manual, LSD, and RWD combo was fun though. :drool:
 
lookin sweet

And why the eff did it take you so long to post pics??

I've been working like crazy and I barely get any time to clean it up and take some pictures. It seemed every weekend I was busy or the weather was crap.

As you can tell too, I haven't been posting as much. Work is stressing me out and I'm trying not to devote my whole life to cars. Selling off and junking spare parts here and there, cleaning up the garage, and just getting my crap together has been my priority lately. Winter is going to sneak up fast and I don't want to be scrambling to take care of things that need warm weather.
 
beautiful car. looks like it would be fun to drive, and it sure doesnt lack trunk space.

BTW what do you do for a living?

Thanks! The trunk is very big and combined with the fold down seats, I have no problem hauling large items. I hated having to pull out the SVT when I need the space. My sub box and rear strut tower bar were always in the way.

I work for a public school system as a Network Technician/Technology Specialist.
 
$15K is a deal, nice grab I love the mid 2000 M-sport 5 series BM's

congrats my friend :cool:
 
Great car. See you over at Bimmerforums.com and Bimmerfest.com.

I love my 540I. I will warn you that they can be tempermental. Has the cooling system overhaul been done yet?
 
Tony, I think you could probably read me like a book when I say: I'm fawking jealous! :laugh:
 
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