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E28 535i with 3.9 Stroker and Euro goodies
The E28 holds a special place in my heart. My dad owned an alpine white 528e with navy interior back in the mid-eighties. He sold it to my grandfather when I was about 12-13 years old. My grandfather put it up for sale a few years later but I was unable to jump at the deal. I still regret not making that Bimmer my first car.
As I was hunting for what could have been my baby, I came across this 1985 535i on Craigslist. Now this is how you do an E28 folks! The Burgundrot paint looks amazing in the sun and there a few subtle aero tweaks that give it some flair. The M30B34 has been worked over by the boys over at Metric Mechanic to 3.9 liters.
Here’s a full list of upgrades:
3.9 liter Metric Mechanic stroker motor
MM trans
MM limited slip diff.
MM exhaust
Fancy 3 disk limited slip diff
Dinan sway bars
Dinan sport springs
Bilstein dampers
Kmac camber plates
Kmac adjustable trailing arm bushings
Front strut brace with adjustable tension
BBS RS Wheels in fantastic shape (16×7 et11)
Alpine head unit with trunk mounted cd changer
JL audio and infinity speakers
Sway bar mounts, steering box mount, and pedal bracket have been reinforced
Euro bumpers
Hartge replica front air dam
Euro turn signals (will install fogs before new owner receives car)
Upgraded thicker radiator (something from an e32 745 I think)
US bumper mounting holes were properly filled with sheet metal and a thin coat of filler
New windshield with new lock strip
Miller mass airflow conversion with WAR chip
M5 diff mount
750i thrust arm bushings
New cat
1985 BMW 535i 3.9L Stroker
The owner admits that there are some flaws; most seem to be interior related. The important thing is that the motor was done by professionals (with nearly $20K in receipts) and the owner is a true enthusiast (tech for a BMW repair shop). $8,500 gets you a unique Euro E28 sleeper and the envy of many 5-series fanatics, including myself.
-Ben
1988 BMW E28 M5 with 12k for Sale
That’s right, twelve thousand miles. I will take a second and let you wrap your head around that. I have to think this car is one of the lowest mile and best preserved examples in existence. Just take a look at these pictures and try to find a serious flaw.
From the seller -
“This is truly the rarest of rare finds in the vintage BMW marketplace. A 100% original E28 M5 with only 12,700 original miles(this is not a misprint, its 12 thousand seven hundred). This car is undoubtedly one of the best of the best of vintage M5′s and without question one of the lowest mileage in existence anywhere in the world. Extensive research indicates only 1 car exists with lower mileage and that one recently sold to another collector last year.
With the exception of only the tires, everything on this car is 100% original and absolutely perfect. It has been collector owned since new and meticulously maintained by professional Motorsport specialists.The original paint still shines like new and is completely free of dings, scratches, and any imperfections whatsoever (with the exception of a miniscule door ding just below the drivers door handle which is not even visible in the photos and difficult to find in person). This car is truly the most flawless example of this highly collectible and increasingly rare edition of BMW’s legendary Motorsport performance sedan. The photos do not do this car justice as it looks even better in person. The interior is 100% original right down to the floor mats. And the pristine condition of the leather and carpeting certainly reflects the extremely limited use this vehicle has seen over the past two decades.
Everything in the vehicle operates as it did on the showroom floor when it was purchased new in 1988 including the lights in the visor mirrors, the power seats, heated seats, and even the power headrests. The air conditioning is all original, leak free, and considerably colder than the systems found in new BMW’s.
As incredible as this car looks, its performance and mechanical condition is even more extraordinary. It is truly like driving a brand new one out of the BMW dealers lot. With its minimal and pampered use since new, this true time capsule provides the same level of world class acceleration and handling that made BMW’s Motorsport cars legendary in the sports car market in the late 80′s.
I purchased this car last year to add to my private collection from another vintage sports car collector from New England. My plan was to keep this car long term but a few months ago I purchased some new property and am building a new home there and have decided to down size my collection. I will also be listing a few other cars from my long-time collection over the next few weeks.
The car includes the original owners manuals, BMW glove box flashlight, and original BMW tools in trunk. This is a true investment grade collectible and arguable one of the top 3 vintage E28′s in existence today.”
I won’t bore you with all the reasons why this car is so special. What is interesting is that the car sits at $29k with a few days to go. There is no reserve so this car is going to have a lucky new owner. If you are in the market for an E28 the selling price of this car will give you an idea of the price range would be at it’s most extreme.
I am beginning to think that no reserve eBay auctions have become the true barometer for determining value on a car. While many still use the values associated with KBB, those numbers are arbitrary. These auctions define what a car actually sold for, a much better determination of value. /End rant.
In terms of this E28, if you have been waiting for the perfect E28 M5 this is the car for you.
~Aaron.
Low-mile E28 M5 for sale
The early M cars are the purest of the line, and it’s great to find them in original, unmolested, and unabused condition. There isn’t a whole lot of info on the listing about this M5, but the pictures and mileage point to a very clean, very original example. The interior and exterior look practically new, the only aspect reflecting its 22 years of age being the engine, but that’s more of a nice reminder that there was time when engines weren’t hidden by anonymous sheets of black plastic. You just don’t find the early M-cars with 50k miles very often, and it’s especially tempting when it’s an M5 with the robust S38 powerplant.
Priced just under $17k, it’s not a cheap car, but I really think it’s a good value. I like that it sits on the original wheels and as I mentioned, is extremely clean top to bottom. Not only a good buy for the growing historical value, this is a car that could be a ton of fun through another 150k miles.
-NR
High mileage 1988 BMW M5 Dinan E28
Sometimes we find cars we posted before return to the blog much later for sale by a different owner. Sometimes we don’t remember this. So that said I don’t think we have seen this particular M5 before, but we have seen a number of black E28s move through this blog.
This one has 214,000 miles, but only 25,000 on an engine rebuild and 1,000 on a valve job. The engine rebuild also saw the car see some go fast additions including, a lightweight flywheel and 3″ exhaust. The car also has a Dinan chip and Dinan Stage 3 suspension. 17″ rims and Euro headlights complete the nice look.
There are a few bits that need to be found, replaced, and fixed, but nothing that would prevent instant enjoyment from the purchase.
The car is sitting at $5,655 with bids and reserve not met.
Seller description:
There were only supposed to be 500 handbuilt BMW M5′s but BMW ended up making about 1270 total cars due to demand. This is car # 126 of the first 500. E28 chassis M5′s are the last of the handbuilt M/// cars.
It has 214k on the odo but only about 25k on the engine since a full rebuild by Fall Line Motorsports in the Chicago Illinois area. A good rebuild on these engines will run upwards of $10,000, which is why you never see them rebuilt. Timing chain and guides replaced, a lightweight flywheel was used in place of the stock unit for faster revs, a Fahey crankshaft hub was used for greater strength. SCCA style exhaust was custom built with high flow cat, 3″ mandrell bent pipe and stock M5 muffler.
http://www.fall-linemotorsports.com/Valve adjustment just done 1k ago.
The head work was done by Chuck Stickley from CSS Motorsports http://www.cssmotorsports.com/
Chuck builds BMW engines and races professionally in SCCA competitions. The headwork alone ran $3,500 and is fully ported and matched with a full angle job. A Dinan exhaust cam gear was used in place of the factory peice for better torque response.The car was also converted at Fall Line to a Split Second Mass Airflow system with both ARM1 & ARC 2 systems replacing the stock airflow meter. There is also a custom aluminum air filter cover included that was fabricated to shield the filter from engine temps. It is easily removable and secures with a Dzus fastener. More info here regarding the Split Second conversion:
http://www.splitsec.com/spike/bmwm5s/spikem5.htmlThis system allows for manual overide of air and fuel levels and is easily adjusted to account for intended driving conditions.
Dinan 10 Point car and has been “Badged” as such by Dinan Engineering.
Stage 3 suspension system: SLS delete, adjustable sway bars, Dinan springs and fixed negative camber plates front and rear set the camber at about -2 degrees. Rear struts are also Dinan Bilstein peices that are height adjustable.
Dinan exhaust cam gear.
Dinan ECU Chip. Car also comes with factory chip.
~Evan
Well-Traveled but Clean 1988 BMW 535is for sale
Before I take the big plunge to E28 M5dom, I could definitely see myself learning the ropes by enjoying a 535is for a while. With essentially the same styling and plenty of fun to be had from the venerable M30 3.5 inline-6, the “is” provides a nice middle ground between the normal 535i and the fantastic M5. 535is prices also trend much closer to the 535i than the M5, making it perhaps the best value of the bunch. Today we have a very clean but high-mileage example off eBay.
With a no-reserve starting price of $3,995, this 245k-mile 535is could be a great starter. The body is very straight, the interior is mostly great with some medium bits, and the paint and wheels look fantastic. There are enough little issues (trunk doesn’t stay open, broken cruise control, etc.) in addition to the high mileage to keep the price low, but it’s a lot of car. The M30 block is widely regarded as one of the more bulletproof engines out there, and this one seems to be running strong and well maintained, so that mileage is much less of an issue than it would be on most other cars (Benz and VW diesels excluded). If it stays around $5k, this could be a great way to enter the sporty E28 market without breaking the bank.
-NR
1988 BMW M5 with 79,000 miles
Here’s a clean example of a dying breed, the E28 BMW M5, sold only in 1988. These are among one of the rarest M models, with the BMW M1, E34 M5 Touring and E31 850CSi being the only models sold in lesser quantities.
1988 BMW M5 on eBay
The seller states:
I am selling my beautiful and rare E28 M5. This is the finest possible example, in my opinion, that you will find. Why? It’s not a garage queen that you’ll feel guilty driving, but it’s not a thrashed junker that won’t perform to your expectations. It is a very, very nicely kept and maintained example of a true sports sedan. Somewhere around 1200 of these cars were ever imported to the US (all with black paint and beige leather). Nobody knows how many are still roadworthy, but very few are in daily driving condition with less than 100K miles. If you are considering this car, you likely are familiar with its history and stats. Here’s a brief summary of stats and recent upgrades:
Engine: 3.5L inline 6-cylinder; 256hp stock; 0-60 6.5 secs
Transmission: Getrag 5-sp Manual
79,7xx miles
**Passed Oregon DEQ March 2010**
New OEM Exhaust system
New catalytic converter
New oxygen sensor
New OEM electric antenna assembly
New upper and lower control arms
New Sway bar link, tie rods, center link
New power steering pump
New Alternator
New fuel filter
New brake pads and rotors
Most all hoses replaced
New Bilstein shocks front and rear
I have all records and receipts for the above.
–BMW business CD player
–AC blows cold
–Driver and passenger seat heaters
–current wheels are the black ASA’s shown in the photos. The OEM wheels will be for sale separately once the car is sold.
The car has the flaws you’d expect for it’s age: minor dash cracks, paint blemishes, minor leather cracking. None of it will keep you from loving this car as much as I do.
While E28 M5s are rare, I’m thinking $13,500 might be a bit optimistic for an E28 M5, unless of course it had under 50,000 miles. These cars just don’t seem to have the lust after factor as much as the E30 M3s and E24 M6s have. I could be wrong, though. As real estate agents will tell you, there’s an a** for every seat.
-Paul
Beautiful E28 BMW M5 for Sale
Oh my. Yes, I’ve switched back to thinking E28 M5s are the best generation (though that blue E39 that flew by me yesterday was evil in the best way). As we’ve said before, there’s no replacement for the original of a German classic. This gorgeous one owner (!!!) example may be the best-looking E28 M5 I’ve seen with a recent respray and the awesome 17″ 15-spokes from an E39 540i.
Cons: 22 years old isn’t young, 132k miles isn’t zero, $15,800 isn’t cheap.
Pros: One owner, dealer-maintained, all service records. Tastefully updated with restraint. 1988 was an awesome year for BMWs. 132k miles isn’t that much. That new coat of black looks dead sexy, as do the wheels, and the interior and… Everything.
You could make an offer on the eBay listing, but it deserves full price. It’s gorgeous, and though it’s covered some miles, this is an exceptionally maintained M5. If you’re in the market for an E28 M5, buy this one. I’ll go to bed tonight wishing I could.
-NR
Garage Queen E28 For Sale
Found a very very nice 1988 E28 on eBay, this car with just over 116k on the ticker looks to be in original condition and well maintained.
From the seller’s ad:
“I will keep it short and to the point. This 1988 M5 is flawless. I have dealt with any and all issues , bringing this to show condition. If you are an enthusiast of the 1988 M5 , you know that these are not 10k cars , nor are they 25k cars. My price is very reasonable. I have all receipts dating back to new. This car has led a privileged life. You may call me with any serious questions. Please only call if this is the car that you have been looking for.”
As they say, brevity is wit. Seems as though the seller has a well cared for car and a realistic understanding of its worth. Anyone looking for a clean E28 has to consider this an appealing option. Bidding is at a little over $11k with four days to go, I think a reserve of $17k sounds reasonable. Only time will tell.
~Aaron.
2 E28s for the price of 1 on eBay
Hooniverse led me to this eBay ad, selling a 1984 533i with a Dinan turbo system. I love E28s with their could-only-come-from-the-80s styling. Whether it’s the best looking 5 series is a matter of personal preference, but the negative rake on the front and rear and the pronounced Hofmeister kink reek of good times with 80s junk bond money and listening to Genesis. I can’t quite wrap my head around the Dinan work on this one… 400 hp out of a 533i? Terrifying. The bonus here is that if you bump into something, it comes with a running parts car! I like the 535is a lot with its M5ish body kit, and free is a great price, even if it has an automatic.
The Dinan car looks to be in good condition inside and out, though the body kit from the 535is/M5 would make it much sexier without losing much of its sleeper status. The engine bay is amazingly clean, though 183k miles on a turbo engine, even the solid M30, is a lot. The 535is looks fine if a little rough, also having worked its way pretty far up the odometer.
This is not going to be a work-free purchase. That doesn’t mean it’s a bad one; if you’re prepared/experienced for some E28 maintenance, this could be an awesome find. I can’t help thinking the Dinan car would be better served if it were advertised by itself, as I spent more time confused by the weird 2-for-1 deal than in awe of a 400hp E28. Also weird, though cool, is the option to choose what wheels come on the cars (go for the BBSs!). Weirdness aside, they’re cool cars that could give someone a fun time, though they sit on eBay at $8,000 at time of writing with no bids and 2 days remaining.
-NR
1988 BMW M5 with Provenance for sale on eBay
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This is the first North American E28 M5. Let that sink in. The FIRST. #1. San Diego BMW dealer and racer Rug Cunningham took delivery in 1987 and put the original super sedan to good use soon after, racing in Mexico, Nevada, and some cross-country rallies. Apparently it’s been towed around a lot, accumulating what the seller estimates to be over 80k(!) of its 170k miles just rolling behind an RV. Cunningham’s transportation man bought it at Rug’s estate sale a few years back and is now selling it, full of history, documentation, and love.
The auction is just over $10k as I write this, reserve not met. A few nice upgrades (BBS RS 211s, a police scanner…), extensive paperwork, and a great history make this a tasty example of the first Bavarian uber-sedan. Mileage is scary at first, but if it has really only driven the estimated 85k miles under its own power, that number becomes less intimidating. I don’t know how high the seller expects the provenance to drive the price, but if it stays in the low teens, this is an awesome chance at some BMW M history.
- Nate
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