BMW e39 525iM Touring

[Butler ///M]

Good Day All

I am new to posting threads on the Fanatics forum, i previously owned a few BMW's but didn't post or update. i have used the forum previously (very helpful technical details) but haven't been very active in terms of posting or replying. I am hoping that will change.

I recently acquired a 2003 e39 525iM Touring, the vehicle was in cape town and i actually bought it blind (there's a crazy story behind it).

The car was originally bought in Nelspruit from the then SJW Motors, and has since made a full circle to Cape Town and back to Nelspruit.

The Car has been in one family since new. it has a few minor issues (usually associated with an e39 and some), but overall I am really pleased with the condition

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[KPM3_30]

What a stunning car! Many miles of smiles, this car still has A LOT of life left.. :bravo:

Welcome.. Interested in that "crazy story" :tiptoe:

 

[Straight six]

:bravo::bravo:

Looks to be in great Nick....

Congratz!!!!

 

[zabbo]

Congratulations!!:bravo:

 

[Nobz330i]

I love the color, congrats

 

[Butler ///M]

What a stunning car! Many miles of smiles, this car still has A LOT of life left.. :bravo:

Welcome.. Interested in that "crazy story" :tiptoe:

It is in pretty good condition, I am fortunate to have found it. the drive is absolutely superb, the suspension feels great, there's no squeaks or rattles, and compared to the previous e39 525i touring i had, this one is like new. the interior is in fantastic condition. the spare wheel has never been used, original from the factory. All the tools are in place and original. i need to take out more pics, which i will upload.

"crazy story" indeed. i found the car online on gumtree at 4 am on a Sunday morning (i couldn't sleep). so i decided to contact the owner, as i couldn't believe my eyes. He sounded quite convincing at the outset, that he was the owner of the vehicle etc. when i asked him questions about the car, some of them he was able to answer and some he wasnt, which raised "red flags" for me. Eventually he said that i need to pay for the car if i wanted it and he will keep it for me. When i asked for the registration certificate, he wasnt able to provide it to me, which then made me "do a handbrake turn", all this while, emotions were running high and i wanted to secure the vehicle. my skeptical instinct kicked in and i didnt pay. On the Monday i headed down to the traffic department and did a few inquiries, lo and behold, this chap was not the owner of the car. i had managed to get the details of the registered owner and was able to contact her. She was in utter shock and bewildered at what i had told her about this chap and the "story" he had told me. He wanted to sell me a car that wasn't in his name and he actually signed an agreement. I did further investigations and found out that this guy was involved in some insurance scam. Anyways after all that, i asked the lady if she would sell me the vehicle and after a week of discussions and negotiations i was able to secure the car from it's rightful owner. she gave me guarantees about the vehicle and i didn't see it at all. True to her word it was all i expected and more!!!

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:bravo::bravo:

Looks to be in great Nick....

Congratz!!!!

:smilebounce::ty:

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I love the color, congrats

it does need a good detail, which it should be on track for after the 8th June
Hopefully it will be restored to it's former glory:thumbs:

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i want to do some changes on it...

comments welcome or if you know someone with the parts that would be better :smilebounce:

AC Schnitzer 18inch type 2 wheels or e39 m5 wheels
brushed aluminium interior trim (from m5)
e39 m5 mirrors
black grills
front carbon fiber lip / splitter

 

[rodga]

Congrats!
this is my twin, I have the exact same car, same colour/spec/etc right down to the CA plates lol
Only mine has 100k km's more on the clock lol
I also swopped the style 66 for the style 65 m5 wheel

 

[UpNcOmiNg!]

raise:

I freaking LOVE Tourings! :inlove:

What an incredible story dude! Haha that is absolutely insane!

Glad it's gone to a good home and I look forward to waaaaay more pics! raise:

 

[ChefDJ]

Ohhhh that's gorgeous :inlove:

 

[chrisv]

Wow scamsters out there... Glad it has a good home

 

[Ralf*]

I recently acquired a 2003 e39 525iM Touring, the vehicle was in cape town and i actually bought it blind (there's a crazy story behind it).

JUST under 90 000km for a 2003 model
WOW WOW WOW WOW

the condition of the vehicle in the other photos and those low KM, I would "predict" that there is a good 100 000 to 150 000 km worth of trouble free enjoyment there

jealous !!

 

[Riaad]

Some really good finds on the forum lately raise:

 

[VictorMike]

WOW!

 

[RAArmstrong]

Stunning low mileage find!

Makes me miss my E39 all over again :blueCry:

 

[Butler ///M]

Congrats!
this is my twin, I have the exact same car, same colour/spec/etc right down to the CA plates lol
Only mine has 100k km's more on the clock lol
I also swopped the style 66 for the style 65 m5 wheel

That's awesome:thumbs: would like to see a few pics...
i am looking high and low for a set... i missed one that sold for about R6000.00

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raise:

I freaking LOVE Tourings! :inlove:

What an incredible story dude! Haha that is absolutely insane!

Glad it's gone to a good home and I look forward to waaaaay more pics! raise:

Exactly!!! i love them too and there's just something special about an e39 m-sport touring...

you can imagine how i was feeling when the cookie crumbled in the way it did!!!

i need to give her a good clean, the lady who previously owned it had dogs, so the roof lining has a bit of dog hair on it ...

Definitely More pics to follow... :smilebounce:

 

[rodga]

Congrats!
this is my twin, I have the exact same car, same colour/spec/etc right down to the CA plates lol
Only mine has 100k km's more on the clock lol
I also swopped the style 66 for the style 65 m5 wheel

That's awesome:thumbs: would like to see a few pics...
i am looking high and low for a set... i missed one that sold for about R6000.00

Will see if I can take a few a bit later

 

[Butler ///M]

Ohhhh that's gorgeous :inlove:

:ty:

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Wow scamsters out there... Glad it has a good home

sad but true, have to be on your guard at all times :cartel:

 

[Dbn540i]

Welcome to the maifa :cartel:

What an incredible story:thumbs: How much did you pay for her?

 

[Butler ///M]

I recently acquired a 2003 e39 525iM Touring, the vehicle was in cape town and i actually bought it blind (there's a crazy story behind it).

JUST under 90 000km for a 2003 model
WOW WOW WOW WOW

the condition of the vehicle in the other photos and those low KM, I would "predict" that there is a good 100 000 to 150 000 km worth of trouble free enjoyment there

jealous !!

:ty: i doubt i will put that kind of mileage on it. for the moment it's tucked away for special occasions, i love the way the car looks and the stance. i will drive it once in a while, but definitely not as a regular driver.

 

[Dbn540i]

:ty: i doubt i will put that kind of mileage on it. for the moment it's tucked away for special occasions, i love the way the car looks and the stance. i will drive it once in a while, but definitely not as a regular driver.
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You will say that now. I also try and do the same.

I sometimes go to my garage to admire my car and before you know it, i am in it going for a drive :tiptoe:

The joys:smilebounce: