Clean 540i 6spds around?

[speedminded]

I foresee a comfortable DD in the future but very few cars under $75k are appealing to me anymore and i barely want to spend 1/6th of that :tongue: ....so I'm thinking about an E39 to basically leave "stock". I'd love a 540iT cosmetically converted to an M but their prices still seem a lil high! Does the touring even come in a manual, I can't find one anywhere?!

This is my idea, it's either going to be silver or black '97-98...I don't really care if it's the greatest deal on earth, its still gotta be silver or black or won't even look at it. Then I'd prefer the interior black but i can compromise a little there. Exterior wise, if it's black it's going to be ALL black: later model headlights, black grill(s), M bumper, black tint, black wheels. Porsche 'Big Reds' are selling for around $500-750 p/set...i have an idea with that ;)

Photoshopped these pics pretty much like what i'm aiming for...

[The Yousef]

there's a dude named kevin that rolls around alpharetta with a 00 or 02 540i that is clean as fuck (most boltons and dinan stuff) that car sounds absolutely bloody amazing!

[Chuckster]

we got one at my job....but its an auto. I think it has the M5 wheels on it.

[speedminded]

If it's silver then thinking something like (darkened the wheels and grill)...

[HalfBaked]

Whatever happened to your 2002 project car?

[speedminded]

Whatever happened to your 2002 project car?it sold, i'm still going to do one (or something, 2002 and 240z are the two favorite) but not until the online magazine gets going so it will have a project car...

[speedminded]

err yeah, went a lil too far on this one... :tongue:

[dumpdaccord]

my cousin had a 6spd 4 a week n wrecked it(was in his subdivision going sideways:thinking: :lmfao: showoff). said it was the fastest car he ever owned...has a worked 328 n 4 other cars.

i wanna get one 2..maybe this time next year though.

g/l i see them everywher on the south side

[dumpdaccord]

also wouldnt get black...shows every imperfection...silver is better at hiding

[speedminded]

also wouldnt get black...shows every imperfection...silver is better at hidingyeah i knowww, silver is my favorite and black is a pain to take care but does look the best if its well kept up...takes alot of work but a really clean black car is sexy as hell.

[rollininstyle2004]

The E39 is simply one of the most beautiful cars made. Clean and simple. If you do happen to get a black one and do it ALL black exterior, PLEASE PLEASE do not do red brakes...get the Big Reds and powdercoat them black or something, just dont break up the all black with calipers. Just my opinion. Other then that sounds like a great car with what you are planning :)

[speedminded]

The E39 is simply one of the most beautiful cars made. Clean and simple. If you do happen to get a black one and do it ALL black exterior, PLEASE PLEASE do not do red brakes...get the Big Reds and powdercoat them black or something, just dont break up the all black with calipers. Just my opinion. Other then that sounds like a great car with what you are planning :)lolol, that's why i have black Porsche calipers on my car now, people are like have them coated RED, make them stand out...lolol, i think the white porsche logo with the big ass calipers do a good enough job of that ;)

[rollininstyle2004]

lolol, that's why i have black Porsche calipers on my car now, people are like have them coated RED, make them stand out...lolol, i think the white porsche logo with the big ass calipers do a good enough job of that ;)
Exactly, people tell me to get red when i do my BBK too, but if the calipers are large enough they will stand out enough even if they are the same color as the car :goodjob:

I hope you find a clean one, I cant wait to see it :yes:

[speedminded]

Exactly, people tell me to get red when i do my BBK too, but if the calipers are large enough they will stand out enough even if they are the same color as the car :goodjob:

I hope you find a clean one, I cant wait to see it :yes:I want a car i can baby a lil more, i'm not talkin just microfiber but a camera lens clothes on the paint kinda treatment...people know i'll do it too :tongue:

[IndianStig]

http://www.importatlanta.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=87805&stc=1
http://www.importatlanta.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=87806&stc=1
http://www.importatlanta.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=87807&stc=1

THAT CAR LOOKS GOOD AS HELL!

[Frög]

damn i want one now.. lol

[The Youngn]

yeah i knowww, silver is my favorite and black is a pain to take care but does look the best if its well kept up...takes alot of work but a really clean black car is sexy as hell.
then compromise and find a grey one:yes: :goodjob:

i got some ccfl halos for that car if you find one or know someone who is looking

[Jdm94Coupe]

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=222183377&dealer_id=60126259&car_year=1997&marketZipError=false&search_type=used&num_records=25&keywordsfyc=&make=BMW&model=540I&transmission=&distance=100&address=30213&make2=&default_sort=priceDESC&advanced=&certified=&max_mileage=&max_price=&sort_type=priceDESC&min_price=&body_code=0&end_year=1999&keywordsrep=&color=&start_year=1996&drive=&search_lang=en&page_location=findacar%3A%3Aispsearchform&engine=&fuel=&doors=&style_flag=1&cardist=52

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=223661211&dealer_id=60305795&car_year=1999&marketZipError=false&search_type=used&num_records=25&keywordsfyc=&make=BMW&model=540I&transmission=&distance=100&address=30213&make2=&default_sort=priceDESC&advanced=&certified=&max_mileage=&max_price=&sort_type=priceDESC&min_price=&body_code=0&end_year=1999&keywordsrep=&color=&start_year=1996&drive=&search_lang=en&page_location=findacar%3A%3Aispsearchform&engine=&fuel=&doors=&style_flag=1&cardist=35

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=221529110&dealer_id=60043047&car_year=1999&marketZipError=false&search_type=used&num_records=25&keywordsfyc=&make=BMW&model=540I&transmission=&distance=100&address=30213&make2=&default_sort=priceDESC&advanced=&certified=&max_mileage=&max_price=&sort_type=priceDESC&min_price=&body_code=0&end_year=1999&keywordsrep=&color=&start_year=1996&drive=&search_lang=en&page_location=findacar%3A%3Aispsearchform&engine=&fuel=&doors=&style_flag=1&cardist=11

[OnURleft]

There's plenty around. Try to get 99+ as their motors were torquier and they didn't come with the awful looking chrome trim that the earlier 540's came with. I believe later 98's didn't have this trim as well. Otherwise you'll spend a few $ like I did to swap it out for the newer "shadow line trim". The best bang for the buck mod on a 6 speed would be the differential F.Y.I. Factory comes with 2.81 open, if you throw a 3.15 from a 99+ auto sport on their you'll run mid 13's in the 1/4 mile like I did..all day long. It turns it into a real beast, I suprised alot of people with that car with only a few bolt ons.

[Kevykev]

540's will always be a favorite of Mine Wagons are off the hook as well.

Do not do those eye lids shown on the black one and be sure to check the the Valve Cover Gasket on your potential purchase - easy check that could save you big $$$ since the labor on that simple job is rediculus due to the engine being placed further back wow this is a long run-on sentence thank you!

[DinanM3atl]

There are a good amount of manual 540iT wagons. Most will be M-Tech wagons and have front and rear M bumpers and have the M-Parallel Wheels. They are SWEET.

Keep searching. They are around ;)

[speedminded]

There are a good amount of manual 540iT wagons. Most will be M-Tech wagons and have front and rear M bumpers and have the M-Parallel Wheels. They are SWEET.

Keep searching. They are around ;)The wagons are still expensive!! I'd definitely rock one :yes:



Hrmm... http://atlanta.craigslist.org/car/379987940.html

http://images.craigslist.org/01011001020601031120070722c858954280f5971a4a001bb7 .jpg

[speedminded]

oh yeah, TUV certified kit using Porsche big reds :D

http://www.movit.de/htm/bmwm58.htm

http://www.movit.de/images/bmwm501.jpg

[VooDooXII]

Aren't wagons rare as hell? I remember reading once that some year...they sold more Z8s than they did 5-series wagons.

[speedminded]

Aren't wagons rare as hell? I remember reading once that some year...they sold more Z8s than they did 5-series wagons.540i sports wagon...like 261 in 2003 :eek: Then 3,639 540i sedans in US during the same time and 439 Z8's (264 being Alpina's)...yeah, i'd say the wagon is pretty rare :tongue:

[speedminded]

ahhh, finally got the spec sheets and trim sizes on all the Squires Turbo/STS systems....average power and torque increase is 40-70% at only 5 to 7psi (non-intercooled).

http://www.ststurbo.com/sts_data_sheets1

Trying to compare displacement and everything between the applications to determine what would work best on a 540i's M62 4.4L V8?! Intercool it and increase the power another 15-20% :yumyum: (guessimate from their numbers/dyno tests)

On paper it looks good anyways?! [I think] feasibly a 50-60% power increase could be made on a stock engine with 6 to 7psi...sure, i'd be happy with 450hp/500lb.-ft. torque :D BUT If the engine was mildly built maybe 10-12psi with 550-600hp? :dunno:

[speedminded]

Mmm...sexy. Could do use an OEM front bumper though.

[Kevykev]

I'm likin' that front though, It's like an M5 Plus bumper!

[Kalifornia087]

Damn that thing is beautiful...