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2003 BMW 525i Sport Sedan 2.5L Very Good Cond. 99k miles, 5k upgrades NO RESERVE

Condition: Used
Make: BMW
Model: 5-Series
SubModel: 525i
Type: Sedan Sport
Trim: Base Sedan 4-Door
Year: 2003
Mileage: 100,618
VIN: WBADT43443G026785
Color: Metallic Silver
Engine size: 2.5L 2494CC 152Cu. In. l6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
Number of cylinders: 6
Power options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats, Power Sunroof
Fuel: Gasoline - Only 93 Octane has been used
Transmission: Automatic w/ shift option
Drive type: RWD
Interior color: Gray
Safety options: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag
Options: CD Player, Leather Seats, Sunroof, 6 CD Multi Changer located in Dash - not trunk
Vehicle Title: Clear
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2003 BMW 5-Series 525i Description

Condition of vehicle space – space the condition of this vehicle can be considered extremely good for its 13 year old age. The exterior of the car is in very good condition with only a couple of paint chips . The front bumper on the passenger side is slightly scuffed, which is noted in the pictures. The size of the paint scuff on the bumper is about the size of a quarter. I would attempt the repair myself but don't want it looking worse. The interior of the car is in extremely good condition. The leather has a few very minor marks which is attributed to age of car. there are no tears in the leather. The windows are tinted, the back seat area looks great. The front drivers seat shows very slight signs of normal wear for a 13-year-old car. All records from any previous owners come with the car.
Features – the car comes with all known upgrades that a 2003 model BMW comes with. I initially thought this was a regular 525i, but since learned this is a sport model with improved suspension, the transmission which is automatic or shift model. Car is equipped with power windows, power locks, alarm, on board computer with no notable issues with the car. Please see notes regarding ABS light which came on despite nothing being wrong with the brakes (fixed, and the thermometer which likes to be stuck at 40 degrees (working on fixing). Car also equipped with headlight washers which I personally never use and the car comes with full BMW tool kit in trunk.
History - I am the third owner of this vehicle, and I have only had it for six months. The previous owner, who is also a friend of mine only drove the car once, literally. He bought the car from a dealer in Chicago and drove the car from Chicago to Dallas area German import repair shop. He took the car to the shop to have upgrades and part replacement and was going to give the car to his girlfriend, but never did. From 2010 to 2016 another friend of mine who owns the same foreign import repair shop drove the car 8 miles a day round-trip to work and back. The previous owner before that was a 40-year old woman in Illinois who turned the car in to a dealer to purchase another. I understand she drove the car short distance to and from work which accounts for the relatively low mileage. They appear to of taken an extremely good care of the car. This car has not been involved in any accidents. The right front fender was replaced due to minor damage when a pole fell on it at a repair shop last year. Had I not been told about the right front center being replaced, I would not of noticed it. There is a small gap in the plastic at the botttom of the headlight, near the scuff on the bumper. I don't know how this happened but it is extremely minor (see pictures). The car has been garage kept at the shop for the past five years, and has only been without a garage space for the last two months. While spray washing the car I noticed a leak in the back door stripping which allowed a rear floor mat to get a little damp. The stripping has been repaired. I was told the car was garage kept in Illinois and assume this is true since the paint and the car in general is in such nice condition inside and out.
Shipping and payment - deposit is required within 48 hours of the close of the auction. Buyer then has three days to pick up the vehicle or have the vehicle shipped. See below offer for one way airfare to pick up car. A total of five days (or about one week) from close of auction until purchase is complete. Buyeris of course welcome to pick up the car upon close of auction. Inspection of the vehicle by outside mechanic is welcome. If you live anywhere near North Texas you are welcome to test drive the car at your convenience. Please contact me if you have a mechanic, or the mechanic needs directions on how to find the car.I am willing to do whatever is necessary if buyer wishes to have the car shipped anywhere in the continental United States. Buyer will assume all payment responsibility as it relates to shipping the car. As the seller, I am happy to take the car anywhere D/FW metroplex for shipping.
***NOTE - IF THE BUYER WHO WINS THE AUCTION WANTS TO PICK UP THE CAR AND DRIVE IT HOME, I WILL PROVIDE A ONE-WAY TICKET (LIKELY ON AMERICAN AIRLINES) FOR THE BUYER TO TRAVEL FROM ANYWHERE IN THE CONTINENTAL U.S. TO DALLAS (DFW AIRPORT). I WILL PICK BUYER UP FROM AIRPORT IF NEEDED. IT IS UP TO BUYER TO DETERMINE IF HE/SHE LIVES CLOSE ENOUGH TO AN AIRPORT WITH SERVICE TO DFW ON AMERICAN AIRLINES. PLEASE E-MAIL ME WITH ANY QUESTIONS, OR IF YOU NEED HELP LOCATING THE CLOSEST AIRPORT WITH SERVICE TO DFW.
**THIS IS FOR A ONE-WAY TICKET ONLY - I HAVE ACTUALLY HAD ANOTHER PERSON (ON ANOTHER AUCTION) SCAM ME FOR A ROUND TRIP TICKET UNDER THE GUISE OF PURCHASING A CAR, WHEN THEY WERE ONLY TRYING TO OBTAIN A TICKET FORT OTHER REASONS. IF YOU DECIDE YOU DON'T WANT THE CAR UPON SEEING IT FOR THE FIRST TIME (ALTHOUGH I CAN'T UNDERSTAND WHY - THE DESCRIPTION IS AS ACCURATE AS IT GETS, ANY COSTS FOR A RETURN AIRLINE TRIP WILL BE UP TO YOU.
THERE WILL BE NO CONSIDERATION, FINANCIALLY OR OTHERWISE, IF BUYER DECIDES NOT TO USE THE ONE-WAY AIRLINE TICKET OFFER - MEANING THERE WILL NOT BE A DISCOUNT OR MONETARY CREDIT IF BUYER WANTS CAR SHIPPED TO DESTINATION WITHOUT USING THE ONE-WAY TICKET.

GREAT RUNNING CAR IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. ALWAYS GARAGED KEPT ORIGINAL PAINT LOOKS LIKE NEW.

2003 BMW 525i SEDAN LUXURY CLASS, WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, 2.5L I6 EFI ENGINE, ONLY 99,500 MILES ON CAR (NOTE, MILEAGE WILL CHANGE VERY SLIGHTLY BUT WILL BE UNDER 100K WHEN CAR IS PURCHASED). EXTRA CLEAN IN EXCELLENT CONDITION WITH NO KNOWN MECHANICAL PROBLEMS. RUNS, AND DRIVES GREAT. FULLY LOADED WITH XENON LIGHT, LEATHER AND MUCH MORE.

MECHANICAL: THE CAR RUNS EXCELLENT, THE ENGINE RUNS STRONG AND QUIET, NO SHAKING OR LEAKING, RECENTLY TUNED UP WITH ALL FLUIDS CHANGED IN 3/2016. THE BRAKES ARE STRONG AND TIRES ARE GOOD AT ABOUT 60%, THE A/C WORKS PERFECT AND BLOWS AS COLD AS ICE.

EXTERIOR: METALLIC SILVER COLOR, ORIGINAL PAINT IN GOOD CONDITION AND IT IS VERY SHINY, BODY IS STRAIGHT WITH NO SCRATCHES OR DENTS, WITH NO RUST.

INTERIOR: GREY LEATHER SEATS IN VERY GOOD CONDITION WITH MILD SCUFFS, MAYBE 3 OR 4. NON-SMOKERS HAVE OWNED THIS CAR FROM THE BEGINNING. LEATHER IS IN VERY GOOD CONDITION WITH ONLY NORMALLY EXPECTED WEAR ON SEATS WITH NEARLY 100K MILES ON THEM.

ELECTRICAL: ALL ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS ARE WORKING PROPERLY, DASH BORD SCREEN. WINDOWS, MIRRORS, SUNROOF, XENON LIGHT AND TURN SIGNALS. THE ONLY EXCEPTION IS THE CAR THINKS IT IS 40 DEGREES OUTSIDE ALL THE TIME, AN ISSUE WHICH JUST STARTED ABOUT A MONTH AGO - ASIDE FROM NOT KNOWING THE EXACT TEMPERATURE, IT IS NOT A BIG DEAL. I WILL TRY TO FIX IT BEFORE CAR IS SOLD. ALSO, THE ABS LIGHT ON THE DASH IS ON BUT THERE IS NO PROBLEM AT ALL WITH THE BRAKES. I HAVE HAD MY MECHANIC LOOK AT THE ISSUE TWICE AND THERE IS NO PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES OR BRAKING SYSTEM, NOT SURE WHY THE LIGHT WANTS TO STAY ON. RADIO "PIXEL SCREEN" MALFUNCTIONED AND THE RADIO WAS REPAIRED AND FUNCTIONS NORMALLY.

THIS VEHICLE HAS A CLEAN TEXAS TITLE IN HAND, CAR WAS STATE INSPECTED AND REGISTERED ON MAY 18, 2016, SO NEW OWNER HAS ONE YEAR BEFORE REGISTRATION EXPIRES.

NO ACCIDENT HISTORY ON THE CARFAX SYSTEM! THE ONLY BODY WORK EVER KNOWN WAS THE RIGHT FRONT FENDER, PAINT MATCHES AND THERE IS NO WAY TO TELL

WE WOULD BE HAPPY TO FACILITATE THE DELIVERY OF THE VEHICLE TO YOUR PLACE OF YOUR CHOOSING IF BUYER DOESN'T WANT TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE FREE ONE-WAY AIRFARE OFFER FROM BUYERS LOCATION TO D/FW AIRPORT IN TEXAS.

On May-22-16 at 06:07:27 PDT, seller added the following information:
The following is a general description of upgrades and repairs, the following numbers are the parts cost, with the labor cost following. The owner of the Import shop who did the work also did considerable work which was never charged since he was using the car to get to work, and for weekend use. In short, for five plus years this car was owned by a friend who is a doctor but the owner of the auto shop drove and maintained the car, whch is why the car has been so well taken care of.
Description + Hours + Parts Costs + Labor Costs = Total Cost

Invoice dated June 1, 2010 - Mileage 77,500 - Intake
Car Towed (invoice DFW Wrecker) $210.00
Extensive Testing to locate source $403.68
of overheating and DME failure
(caused by aftermarket thermostat
supplied by customer)
Aftermarket Brake Rotors requested by customer $710.00
Aftermarket brake pads requested by customer $300.00
Calipers (2)

TOTAL FOR INVOICE DATED JUNE 1, 2010 $1623.68
Invoice Dated 12/27/2010 Mileage 81,072
1.0 BMW Oil and Filter $ 71.50
1.0 Repair Radiator Leak $585.96
6.0 Replace Engine Coils (Defective) $440.76
Front Right fender Liner $64.14
Left Under Body Panel $105.85
Right under Body Panel $105.85
Ambient temp sender $49.46
Harness $14.50
Replace Grill Left $35.67
Replace grill Right $35.67
R/R Thrust Arms $583.66
Replace Transmission gasket $197.94
Transmission Fluid per 1/2 liter $23,50 x 6 $81.00
TOTAL FOR INVOICE DATED 12/27/2010 $3097.61
Invoice dated 06/21/2011 - Mileage 84,572

4.0 - Replace Rack and Pinion - $360.00
1.0 - (Part) Rack and Pinion - $800.00
2.0 - Tie Rod Ends- $113.76
1.0 - Power Steerung Fluid - $15.00
1.0 - Alignment $90.00
8.0 Radiator REPLACE $449.89
Radiator Leaking
Expansion Tank
Coolant
BMW Oil Filter and Kit $22.00
Synthetic Oil
Check Brake Warning Indicator
R/R all four wheels $500.00
Mount and Balance tires
Replace front thrust arms
(under warranty)
TOTAL ALL LABOR AND PARTS $2219.30
Total for three invoices $6940.59

On Jun-03-16 at 10:41:01 PDT, seller added the following information:

GREAT RUNNING CAR IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. ALWAYS GARAGE KEPT, ORIGINAL PAINT LOOKS LIKE NEW.

EXTERIOR: METALLIC SILVER COLOR, ORIGINAL PAINT IN GOOD CONDITION AND IT IS VERY SHINY, BODY IS STRAIGHT WITH NO SCRATCHES OR DENTS, WITH NO RUST.

THIS VEHICLE HAS A CLEAN TEXAS TITLE IN HAND, CAR WAS STATE INSPECTED AND REGISTERED ON MAY 18, 2016, SO NEW OWNER HAS ONE YEAR BEFORE REGISTRATION EXPIRES.

NO ACCIDENT HISTORY ON THE CARFAX SYSTEM! THE ONLY BODY WORK EVER KNOWN WAS THE RIGHT FRONT FENDER, PAINT MATCHES AND THERE IS NO WAY TO TELL

On Jun-03-16 at 10:44:53 PDT, seller added the following information:

On Jun-05-16 at 02:53:54 PDT, seller added the following information:

NOTE - This car is being sold locally (Dallas) as well. There is no "buy it now" price listed, but if someone offers $4,500.00 for the car I will sell it at that time. From every 2003 525i I have compared it to that is very reasonable. I did not list any 2004 models since the body style changed to one which is unpopular with many people. There was not a single one where the price was lower than the $4500.00 I was offering. The closest was a 2003 525i with 132k miles for $5000.00. As a comparison, I have listed similar 2003 BMW 525i's found on eBay and Craigslist in similar condition with mileage and year of make on the car. I listed all of them regardless of a lower or higher price. I did not list cars being auctioned on eBay since the auction was not complete. I simply listed "buy it now" and/or "make offer" vehicles:
eBay - 2003 BMW 525i - Black (wagon model) 91,000 miles - $10,900 or best offer
eBay - 2003 BMW 525i - Black Sedan 132,146 miles - $5,000.00
eBay - 2003 BMW 525i - White Sedan, 135,000 miles - $6,500.00
eBay - 2003 BMW 525i - Bronze sedan, 95,197 miles - $14,795.00
Craigslist 2003 BMW 525i Black Sedan 94,000 miles - $8,000.00 Firm/ Not negotiable (Dallas)
eBay - 2002 BMW 525i - Black Sedan, 155,000 miles - $5,900.00
eBay - 2002 BMW 525i - Blue Sedan - 95,273 miles - $9,950.00
eBay - 2002 BMW 525i - Silver sedan 44,777 miles - $13,950.00
Craigslist 2001 BMW 525i Silver, 112,000 miles - $5750.00 (Fort worth)