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BMW 540i E39
2003

Touring
V8
"The car"

We've posted a few stories. Of course there's always more to tell, so come back again, we might even get around to posting more!



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We got "the car" home

I've always had a thing for station wagons. I'd been searching online for a good deal for either BMW 540i E39, Mercedes, or Acura sports wagon. After about a month and a couple of failed trips, I saw "the one".

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Learning about engine software

Until now I'd always done my own diagnostics. The BMW 540 kicked me into a new arena. "Eh?" I thought, "how hard could it be? I could always transfer lessons to the Honda, right?"

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Hands-on stuff

I finally got to use some of my muscle-memory skills! Changed out the back lift-gate shocks, and finally got to make some changes to the engine.

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