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<blockquote data-quote="TheFazz" data-source="post: 1749" data-attributes="member: 34"><p>Bimmer sifoos all.I am looking for a E39, either a 2.3 or 2.5 double vanos.I had a look and test drove one today in KL. According to the guy, the car is UK-spec, 525i SE (2.5l).Noticed a plate stating the car is a Sept 01 model. 6 Airbags (prefer 8), cassette player (not CD!). About 28k miles on the clock.Checked out the VIN, and got the following info... Chassis number&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; --------Vehicle code&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; DT42Series&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; E39Model&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; 525iBody type&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; saloonCatalog model&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; ECEProduction date&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; 2001 / 08Engine&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; M54Transmission&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; AutomaticSteering&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; RightCatalyzer&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; YESAdditional Information for Vehicle code DT42Production&nbsp; &nbsp; FROM : 2000/08/01&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; TO : 2003/05/31Engine&nbsp; &nbsp; M54Engine Oil&nbsp; &nbsp; 6.50 LiterTransmission&nbsp; &nbsp; AutomaticTransmission Model&nbsp; &nbsp; A5S 325ZTransmission Oil&nbsp; &nbsp; 9.40 LiterRear Axle Oil&nbsp; &nbsp; 1.00 LiterCoolant(w/o Air Conditioner)&nbsp; &nbsp; 0.00 LiterCoolant(with Air Conditioner)&nbsp; &nbsp; 10.50 LiterBrake fluid&nbsp; &nbsp; 1.00 LiterRemarks :Final drive (rear axel),Automatic transmission: lifetime oil filingWhat would be a good price for this machine? What to look for? What can you expect from a UK spec 525i SE?</p></blockquote><p></p>

[QUOTE="TheFazz, post: 1749, member: 34"] Bimmer sifoos all.I am looking for a E39, either a 2.3 or 2.5 double vanos.I had a look and test drove one today in KL. According to the guy, the car is UK-spec, 525i SE (2.5l).Noticed a plate stating the car is a Sept 01 model. 6 Airbags (prefer 8), cassette player (not CD!). About 28k miles on the clock.Checked out the VIN, and got the following info... Chassis number --------Vehicle code DT42Series E39Model 525iBody type saloonCatalog model ECEProduction date 2001 / 08Engine M54Transmission AutomaticSteering RightCatalyzer YESAdditional Information for Vehicle code DT42Production FROM : 2000/08/01 TO : 2003/05/31Engine M54Engine Oil 6.50 LiterTransmission AutomaticTransmission Model A5S 325ZTransmission Oil 9.40 LiterRear Axle Oil 1.00 LiterCoolant(w/o Air Conditioner) 0.00 LiterCoolant(with Air Conditioner) 10.50 LiterBrake fluid 1.00 LiterRemarks :Final drive (rear axel),Automatic transmission: lifetime oil filingWhat would be a good price for this machine? What to look for? What can you expect from a UK spec 525i SE? [/QUOTE]

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