So Cal E28 ///M5, not so cheap

Well what do you know, another E28 M5. This time on the other extreme of the spectrum.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/E28-M5-Amazing-Original-So-Cal-Car-/161606805210?_trksid=p2054897.l4275

This one actually is nice. The owner is on mye28.com and clearly did a great job at building/preserving this car. I am not a huge fan of the tupperware M-tech but to each their own.

The owner stated on mye28 that his reserve is at 20k.

http://www.mye28.com/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=131570

Enjoy some selected shots from his ad.

Cheap E28 ///M5 in South Florida

Cheap is a relative term these days, especially with how oil/gas fluctuates. But there has been a recent trend of E28 M5 prices increasing, and having the snowball effect of the E30 M3. Some say it's all fake, and those cars never actually sell but I would be hard pressed to find a cheap E28 M5 these for under 4k!

Here is one for $6k.

BMW M5 1988 
All original Great collector car 

Call for infoJaySerious buyers only

http://miami.craigslist.org/brw/cto/4896882433.html

It would be nice if there were more pictures, but seems like there is a lot of place for leverage. Just look at that paint. No mention of mileage either.

On the contrary, in the same state

http://miami.craigslist.org/mdc/cto/4880735780.html

It has been for sale for a while though.

I will let you be the judge of this market. All I know, I bought mine just on time!

For good measures:

1988 E28 BMW ///M5 in Florida

I have noticed a steady climb in prices of the E28 M5s. It's almost getting the E30 M3 effect. That makes me really excited, primarily because I have one and I have invested a lot in it :grin.

Do they sell for the asking prices? I don't know, but let's assume they do.

I consider myself to be very on par with the pricing of these and I scavenge the Craigslist nationwide frequently.

This is what I found. VIN: WBSDC9302J2791446

I have a 1988 BMW M5 for sale. 
170k milesOriginal wheelsNew a/cNew clutchRuns great and was my everyday car until recently. 
This is a very rare car.

http://orlando.craigslist.org/cto/4704079345.html

BARN FIND alert in the UK 1992 E34 M5

Since we are on the topic of E34s from yesterday, here is something real cool. I wish it was on this side of the pond.

We never have barn finds this cool :sadpanda.

1992 E34 M5, orignally silver, resprayed avus blue when it was nearly new - yes really, the owner was desperate for an M5 so took a silver one straight to the body shop and had it fully painted - it takes ome finding to see it wasn't blue from the factory, when an avus blue one was available he p/x'd this one back in - this was the time of the crazy 90's! So its a project car or a resto project. Its at that point where it needs fully stripping and blasted/repaired/painted, making good and usingor stripping for bits - your choice!! it is the last of the handbuilt M5's so will be a future classic. Its a local Norfolk car all its life, has done 208k miles and then sat in a barn for many years. We pulled it out earlier this year, fully serviced the engine, fired it up and then dyno'd it to see where it was at - it is a superb engine and right on the money power wise for an S38-B36. The gearbox is not happy - the boot is full of a spare one! the rear suspension is hydraulic linked to the pas system - the pipes to the rear have gone so keeping pas fluid in has meant the lines are crimped off - again if its a resto its not a problem, if you were to do a rolling resto then a set of conventional springs for the rear would be needed, rust on sills etc. Still has the original star thrower alloys and all the M5 bits are still in it - stripping it to use the engine leaves a lot of desirable bits to keep other M5's on the go. Will need to be trailered away.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1992-BMW-M5-BLUE/321564887765?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140122125356%26meid%3D4aba9745e7234a138fa82eeb0f08e9c4%26pid%3D100005%26prg%3D20140122125356%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D181563878046&rt=nc

1990 E34 Zinnoberrot 535i

• Great combo red on black
• Mighty M30B35 powerplant and overall great condition. 

I am not going to comment on the price but here it is - a 1990 E34 535i in Zinno in Tejas. You can count on low rust.

Great grounds for a turbo built and manual transmission. Here is a list of mods you should consider to make this a great looking car, based on my E34 experience. Pictures show for visual representation not the actual vehicle for sale - funny enough its from a for sale ad that covers all my bases.

• M5 front bumper (not M-Sport, since this a narrow grille car)

• M5 rear bumper (grab a license plate surround too).

• M5 skirts (easy to find since all '95 cars came with those) + door trims

• M-Sport mirrors (not so common but doable)

• Bosch Smileys (not Hella, the Bosch version is overall a better product) NOTE: this is my old E34, you can see the difference in the M5 and M-Sport bumpers.

• Clear Turn signals and Tails (really depends on the preference)

• Black front sport seats (maybe even go for a hurricane alcantara interior)

• Rear headrests (just to have for no reason)
• Euro trim, to remove the side markers. Makes the lines much cleaner. The M5 shown above has the trim.
• M5 shifter surround, once you do the manual transmission swap.Also on the above M5 pictures.
• Some steering wheel, MTech II.

• Call TCD http://turbochargingdynamics.com/
• Wheels left to preference - I would consider MK Motorsport MK1 or my all time favorite Rondel 58s. Also ACS Type II

MK Motorsport Mk1

Rondel 58s - this is my old HE53 540i/6

The Type II ACS wheels

Above recipe should provide one very stunning looking E34, and fast! And fun!

Selling my 1990 BMW 535I with 143k original miles. Only two owners on this car. It has a straight 6 cylinder engine. Everything works good (A/C, power steering, brakes, cruise control, power windows, power locks etc..). Tires have 85% life left in them. New battery. Black Leather interior with no rips in seats. Original radio and CD player and wheels. This is a rare original BMW with original red paint. Always garaged kept and adult owned. Starts right up. No smoke. Does not burn any oil. Clean title in hand. Never wrecked. This car in in very good condition for its age.

Located in Centerville, TX

http://houston.craigslist.org/cto/4727348753.html

E23 745i Turbo Executive

As an ex-E23 745i owner, who paid the same for his E23, I could say this is a smoking deal. This car looks real nice, apart from the exterior color. The buffalo leather looks to have retained its color very well. The engine looks clean. All little bits and piece are still on the car. Has a very nice set of wheels, maybe REMOTEC. Those alone could pay for the car, if true (I could be mistaken, won't be the first time).

The turbo could be found and replaced easily.

Go buy it!


https://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/ctd/4699702026.html



















*LAST CHANCE SALE PRICE =$1995*
1984 BMW 745i Factory Turbocharged e23

BMW Only Sold these Cars in Germany and South Africa
This is a Euro-Spec; Properly Imported to US
Vin# WBAFJ910808483584.

Text: (818)-516-2413
or Call: (818)-767-0445 (Mon-Fri 8am-3pm)
e23 745i : FIRST TURBO-CHARGED BMW BUILT TILL 2007!
Champagne & Interior: Water Buffalo Hide Leather (Brown/Tan & RARE)
745i: Special Ed, High-Performance 6-Cyl Turbocharged Sold in Europe from 1979-1986
BMW Proved that Turbocharged Motors have 1.4x Power vs. Naturally Aspirated
1984: Engine bump: 3.4 Liters (code M106). 6 psi Intake/260 HP/290 Lbs Torque
3.4L Turbocharged Motor = Power Equivalent of 4.5L Motor Non-Forced Induction
4-Speed Automatic Trans & Limited Slip LSD Differential
"Executive Trim Option" Heated+Power Seats, Water Buffalo Hide Interior, Burl Wood

CONDITION/INFO ON THIS 1984 745I:
-High Miles but Runs Strong. Turbocharger Frozen but Rebuildable
-Body Is Straight, Never Been in an Accident
-Interior is Descent, Complete, OEM

*Transactions Only Done in Person*
*Exceptionally Rare Car & All Original*
*Price is $1,995 Firm, Non-Negotiable*

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