E39 import questions.
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Forum Name: BMW 5 Series
Forum Discription: This forum will deal with any issues on the BMW 5 Series (E12, E28, E34, E39, E60 & E61)
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Printed Date: 22-May-2024 at 02:34
Topic: E39 import questions.
Posted By: 328i
Subject: E39 import questions.
Date Posted: 08-November-2006 at 20:16
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Evenin all, Been after an E39 540 sport with a manual gearbox for ages & have finally found one. Done some research into the car & am concerned about a few things. It isn't known to BMW GB, I have varified all the service history with a main dealer but they cannot confirm its a sport as it doesn't show up on their system, likewise with BMW GB. Basically it looks like being an import. The wheels are different than usual Sports & it has Sat Nav but no TV option? Thought they were one & the same? Car is on an 02 Plate & although out of the two year warranty an import gets would the paint/rust guarantee be valid & if so how long is it? Has anyone encountered any problems with buying import cars? Its a right hand drive & appears to be the same spec as a normal sport but can't get a spec print as its not on the system. Appreciate any help/advice with this, Cheers Dean. ------------- 2001 540i Sport, Silver, Black Leather |
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Posted By: IamSpartacus
Date Posted: 08-November-2006 at 20:37
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------------- The world is a tragedy to those who feel, but a comedy to those who think. |
Posted By: 328i
Date Posted: 09-November-2006 at 20:35
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I either can't see what you've replied or its a blank post? ------------- 2001 540i Sport, Silver, Black Leather |
Posted By: Peter Fenwick
Date Posted: 10-November-2006 at 09:05
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I would be very worried about a car that didn't show up on BMW GB's system. Does it say it's an import on the V5? I'm not saying there is anything wrong with it but the not knowing would concern me. You could try contacting the previous owner to get more info. Oh and I think Derek must have been drinking! Celebrating his promotion to moderator ------------- Entering an age of Austerity and now driving a Focus Diesel. |
Posted By: fingerman
Date Posted: 13-November-2006 at 22:06
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Is there anywhere else to check apart from BMW GB ? i.e. BMW Munich - Not sure if you can contact them directly - should be ale to ??? I would be very dubious about this one  ------------- Current: E34 1996 525tds 113-125k Previous: 9xE34s, 5xE30s, 2xE39s, 1xE32, 1xE36.... phew! My Ebay bits: http://search.ebay.co.uk/_W0QQsassZseany69ukQQhtZ-1 |
Posted By: Andrew Rolland
Date Posted: 16-November-2006 at 08:06
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Try punching the last seven digits of the chassis number, two letters and five numbers into http://www.realoem.com/bmw/select.do - this web site and see what it tells you the model is. Andrew ------------- Be exclusive and drive a Petrol 5 Series! Current '13 62 F10 535i MSport Auto Previous '04 04 E60 545i SE Auto '03 53 E60 545i SE Auto (Stolen) '98 S E39 523i SE Auto |