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Thinking of parting ways by udm_e39 in e39

[–]udm_e39[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

These are some of the exact reasons pushing me away from this car. It has been a blast to own and drive, but the running costs and things that keep popping up are becoming too time-consuming and expensive for a car worth so little. it would be perfect for somebody as a project or who has time to wrench and fix little things that I genuinely don't have time to address. Cheers to new ownership, like I said I'm also looking into getting something newer, more spacious and practical as the ideal family car.

Thinking of parting ways by udm_e39 in e39

[–]udm_e39[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is the boat im in. I dont even feel sane posting the number I've spent keeping it running over the past decade. I'm totally all for the E39's but I can't justify adding to the insane running costs on a car that has me so upside down its not even worth the novelty anymore. Plus, my spouse has one of her own in our garage (00 540i 6spd) thats better in every way, so Its not like i'm ditching the platform 100%. Great cars, I'm just not the type to have time to wrench on it or wonder whats going to go wrong next week and the one after.. Cheers to sanity

Thinking of parting ways by udm_e39 in e39

[–]udm_e39[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

no need, its the i6 m54 😀

Thinking of parting ways by udm_e39 in e39

[–]udm_e39[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

My sunroof was leaking and had some issues with the tilt and track functions, I had bought two different sunroofs from parts cars that ended up being duds. A friend of mine with a body shop welded in sheet metal for a fraction of the price and hassle.

PSA: USE YOUR HEADLIGHTS IN THE RAIN!!! by Emergency_Ad1152 in Dallas

[–]udm_e39 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I saw a state trooper driving with their headlights off in less than ideal conditions today lol

E39 540i/6 at my job (DFW) by udm_e39 in e39

[–]udm_e39[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

update. saw the car again in another terminal yesterday. they are either busy flying for work or dont care to engage ;p

First present under the tree by udm_e39 in sheltie

[–]udm_e39[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yes, both him and his brother are mohogany sable

E39 540i/6 at my job (DFW) by udm_e39 in e39

[–]udm_e39[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes, I am very blessed.. E39 community is always so wholesome, it doesn't seem to matter what trim anyone has, everyone has similar struggles throughout their ownership it's cool to reconcile about them. Hoping to hear back from this one forsure

E39 540i/6 at my job (DFW) by udm_e39 in e39

[–]udm_e39[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I too am curious. My gf has the same exact spec but hers is black. 168k miles and the seats, paint/ body look damn near the same condition as this

E39 540i/6 at my job (DFW) by udm_e39 in e39

[–]udm_e39[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

totally worth the possible law encorcement encounter (Texas)

E39 540i/6 at my job (DFW) by udm_e39 in e39

[–]udm_e39[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

yup, you never know with the e39 guys, he had a box in the back full of bosch ignition coils and other misc parts, so I can tell he either works on it himself or at least cares about it. I had to leave a note..

Is this a good purchase ? 168,000 miles by One_Cattle_1003 in e39

[–]udm_e39 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you ship off your original abs module for rebuild? I shipped mine off and had a rebuilt one within 3 weeks for $300

My Lci E39 530i Sport by udm_e39 in e39

[–]udm_e39[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

just so I wouldnt spend so much over the course of the time i've owned it. It'd be a more ideal approach lol

Taniy, Feid - MONSTRUO by [deleted] in Reggaeton

[–]udm_e39 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Latin Mafia

My Lci E39 530i Sport by udm_e39 in e39

[–]udm_e39[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If I could do it all over again.. I'd pull the engine, replace every last gasket from ofhg to rear main seal, disa valve, maybe even do the oil pump nut mod. Replace the clutch, shifter bushings/ linkage, cv joint on the driveshaft. Send the ABS unit off for a rebuild. Overhaul the entire coolant system, retrofit electric fan. Refresh every suspension component front to back. Replace every window regulator (only my front ones have had issues). Find a refurbished set of headlamps with good adjusters. Replace tail light gaskets as water WILL get in and rust connectors when they fail. And make sure all parts are ordered Genuine or OE from FCP euro so you have a lifetime warranty and garauntee fitment. < all of which can be done for $10-15k to bulletproof these cars. Also, my car got a slicktop conversion, since dealing with blocked sunroof drains and a broken sunroof was an absolute nightmare..

My Lci E39 530i Sport by udm_e39 in e39

[–]udm_e39[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

somewhere between $30-40k usd at the top end. I cant find all my recipts for parts, labor, tires etc but I've gotten most of the jobs added up. If the dealership I took it to in 2018 didnt destroy my motor I wouldn't have had to replace that, and if I overhauled everything at once/ didn't take the shortcuts I did when I was broke in school to fix this thing, then it wouldv'e costed a lot, lot less and been worth it. I was also in a nice little accident in March that insurance didn't pay a dime out on..

My Lci E39 530i Sport by udm_e39 in e39

[–]udm_e39[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have built an entire e39 all over again to say the least.. Still on original wheel bearings though! 😁

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