1987 BMW 535is Turbo (Charlotte)

Did you really think I am just going to post once a month from now on? Wrong!

So here is she again. I wanted to buy this car last year and it managed to slip under my fingers because I was stuck with my E23 and cash tied up in it. But just like folks says - things happen for a reason. I wouldn't have been able to buy my E39 M5, if I purchased that last fall.

The person that build the car is a mye28.com resident. Below is his build thread.

http://www.mye28.com/viewtopic.php?t=85063&highlight=turbo

And then the owner after that:

http://www.mye28.com/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=120757&p=1197588&hilit=535is+turbo#p1197588

Turbaaahhhhhhh psh. Yeah magic words. And it was cheap for $2800 with euro goodies and Megasquirt, and a Snail.

Well fast forward a year down the road. The price is at $6k from the new owner. Maybe he has some black magic added to it, but I fail to see why is it twice as expensive. Those chromed out Style 37 don't cut the price increase. Maybe that's why he didn't post it on mye28 for sale forum. Anyways here is the car.

All I can say, I wish I could buy it. Maybe next time. The two links above will give you plenty of research material and buying power.

1987 BMW 535is. Has Turbonetics T4 turbo with a custom 3 inch exhaust. 5 speed with short shifter. Less than 9,000 miles on engine and turbo setup. Megasquirt ECU with USB connection. Interior is 8.5/10. Exterior is nor bad but could use some work. European bumpers and lights. I also have tons of documentation and receipts including the original window sticker. Very fast. I don't driven it enough to keep it and I need extra cash to fuel my motorcycle addiction. Make me an offer. Cash only. No trades.

http://s1022.photobucket.com/user/Captain_Slappy/library/1987%20BMW%20535is%20Turbo

http://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/4650693658.html

1985 BMW M635CSi for $9435

Radio silence... one, two, three, four. We are back on air.

And what a comeback of a post. I present you a 1985 all original M88 powered E24. I don't think it gets any better than that. Yes you can probably already spot the rust and fading paint here and there. It has potential and it can be turned into a beauty.

Most people are terrified of the M88 engine due to the hefty price when it comes to parts but let me tell you that the returns are worth it. The investment in such a vehicle are returnable. I know it from personal experience and my US spec E28 M5.

The seller of the vehicle is the owner of VSR, so that should give you a little more confidence when making your decision.

From Wiki:

BMW Motorsport introduced M 635 CSi in Europe at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 1983. It is essentially an E24 powered by the powerplant of the BMW M1 - the M88 (286 PS (210 kW; 282 hp)). Most of the cars were equipped with special metric 415 mm diameter wheels requiring Michelin TRX tires. A catalyzed, lower compression ratio version of the car with the S38 engine (260 PS (190 kW; 260 hp)) was introduced in the U.S. in 1987. All M6 cars came standard with a 25% rear limited slip differential. U.S. models included additional comforts that were usually optional on models sold in Europe such as Nappa leather power seats and a dedicated rear A/C unit with a center beverage chiller. Car and Driver tested a U.S. M6 in July 1987 and achieved a 0-60 time of 6.1 seconds, better than the BMW published 6.4 and 6.8 second times for the European and U.S. versions respectively. 4,088 M 635CSi cars were built between 1983 and 1988 with 1,767 U.S. M6 built.^[5]

Here is another nice video comparison between the U.S. M6 and the M635csi. It gives you all the info you need.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=auGn7_ioSO8

1985 BMW M635CSi
10/84 production 113K miles Diamondschwartz with Black Leather Getrag 280 5 speed M88/3 3.5 liter 282 HP 24 valve twin cam engine3.73 Limited Slip Differential 
BMW BBS 17" style 5 Alloy wheels with new Michelin Pilot Sport Cup tires Very original car, no history of accidents or repainting, but weathered on the exterior. Clearcoat is dry and underneath this car is SOLID . . no rust on floors, or front corners behind wheels. No rust at rear lights or license plate lights. Minor rust starting at jack points. Hella H1 H4 headlights replace the poor original Euro lights. No tears in leather, no split seams, dashboard is uncracked and soft vinyl as new! Carpeting is clean without stains. Recent battery replacement. Original European only "bundle of snakes" exhaust headers. This car needs some mechanical maintenance after not having been used for the past several years. Primarily brake and suspension parts that are still original as built in 1984! Exhaust is intact and does not leak.Engine runs very well and sounds like new. Recently replaced radiator. 

$9435 

http://nh.craigslist.org/cto/4670584526.html

1981 E23 BMW 732i

Not much to say here. The ad speaks for itself, and the basics that could be said about E23s was covered in the post below.

Whats Grey Market Car - usually the term refers to used or new cars that were purchased overseas, in this case Europe, and then imported to the US and federalized one way or another. The federalization makes the car comply to DOT and emission regulations, sometimes for the price of the exterior of the car.

For BMW enthusiasts! Stunning Grey Market Ice Queen - 1981 BMW 732i purchased new in Germany and shipped over by original owners in the 90's. I am the third owner. I bought it from a friend of the original owners. Comes with original manual - in German. This is a truly beautiful car. It's super solid and was made with real metal! Very satisfying sound when you close the door. The color is "Sapphire Blue" - beautiful icy metallic blue. Really tiny turning radius and exceptional side mirrors. (I know that sounds odd, but once you use them, other cars mirrors seem vastly inferior) Cloth seats and wool floor mats in excellent condition. All controls are in German. The headlights have their own wiper blades. Body and interior are in great shape. Car runs well, but burns oil. The warning light for the windshield washer fluid and the parking brake are on most of the time even though there is not a problem with either. It has been kept inside all winter.You will probably not see another one of these on the road.$3800 or best offer

http://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/cto/4606115001.html

Truly beautiful car and priced accordingly. Enjoy!

1982 E23 BMW 745i Turbo $2750

Definitely one of my favorite powerplant/chassis combo - M102 in an E23. 252hp at 10psi from the Borg Warner K27 Snail. The turbo kick here is at higher RPM, compared to the later M106 (based on the M30B34) that has a turbo boost of 6psi. The power output is the same from both regardless of the fact that the M102 is based on the M30B32. That is the same engine that BMW NA pulled out of the 733i and put in the 533i for the US market, because the 528 eta was too slow for the vast american lands. Anyways back on topic.

This is an early shark nose 7er. A little bit more chrome than the later car. With a nice set of chrome mirrors and chrome all around the grilles like an E12. The front nose panel is different and so is the valance. How do I know, I used to a have a late E23 745i with an early nose "job".

The interior of the car doesn't have the buffalo hide which is part of the executive package on the later 745i. That shouldn't be a deal breaker. From the few pictures at very contemporary angles, the paint seems decent (possibly diamantschwarz).

Not going to comment a lot on the price, but with the below ad, there should be some space for negotiations.









CAUTION: ad is exhaustive to read and very descriptive.

Very rare factory turbo bmw for sale. Runs great , all original , leather, partial Trade welcome.

http://flagstaff.craigslist.org/cto/4593825123.html

Here is a frontal view of how the car looks, via wikipedia.

BMW S38B38 Euro E34 M5 Engine

After a long weekend, it's time for a fresh post. Here is a S38B38 out of a late E34 M5. This is definetely a unique powerplant considering that importing a B38 M5 in the US is still a little pricey due to the 25 year rule.

The first year we will be able to get one here without federalization will be in 2017, since the S38B38 was introduce in late '91 which by paper makes the car a 1992 model. A quick tip for you - all E34 M5 tourings were S38B38 starting 1992.

The engine comes with DME and engine harness. Any G280 transmission should work. This is a great upgrade for an E24 M635csi, E28 M5 or E34 M5. Of course you can always drop it in a regular chassis, it will just require more work.

For a 40k miles engine this might be a great deal considering the amount of work/$$$ required for refreshing your old tired S38B35 (speaking from personal experience).

If I recall correctly, this has been around for sale for a few months now.

BMW S38 B38 3.8L 335HP Euro E34 M5 Engine........................................................................
Specs........................................................................BMW E34 M5S38B38 3,795 cc (232 cu in) 250 kW (335 hp) @ 6900 rpm 400 N·m (295 lb·ft) @ 4750 rpm 94.6 mm (3.7 in) 90 mm (3.5 in) 1992--1996
This motor was bought 10 years ago while visiting Sweden. It was purchased from a Swedish BMW dismantler. The motor is a low mileage engine with around 40k miles and came right from a running E34 M5 euro. It was bought for a project, but was never used. The motor has not been installed in a vehicle since returning to the states. It is very clean on both the inside and outside. Come on down and have a look!
(INCLUDES THE DME & ENGINE... DOES NOT INCLUDE THE TRANSMISSION)
Please give me a call, and ask for Mike!

http://sandiego.craigslist.org/esd/pts/4641234239.html