NPorCP: '88 528e

"Logansteno: Bought a VW?" (logansteno) 04/24/2014 at 18:47 • Filed to: NPorCP

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$1500 for a pretty clean '88 BMW.

Guy admits there's a few problems with it, but nothing that isn't fixable. The seats looks pretty bad, but some decent seat covers would be okay until I could find some replacements. I feel like this is a really good price for this car, but what do you guys think?

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vorspringing > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 04/24/2014 at 18:52

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I'd want a good look at the rust in the trunk - could be nothing serious, could be rust from the shock towers showing through.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > vorspringing 04/24/2014 at 18:57

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That would definitely be something I'd pay close attention to. Hopefully it's just some minor surface rust.

jkm7680 > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 04/24/2014 at 19:06

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NP, Lots of potential, and clean straight looking body.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > jkm7680 04/24/2014 at 19:07

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Dammit, why do things like this have to pop up all the sudden. I had my heart set on getting a F-Body, then this shows up at this price and is so clean. Screw the muscle car, I need an old German in my life.

jkm7680 > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 04/24/2014 at 19:08

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It's meant for you.

You need this, Remember?

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > jkm7680 04/24/2014 at 19:10

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Goddammit, I'll be contacting this guy tomorrow.

Merkin Muffley > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 04/24/2014 at 19:13

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I feel like you could get one in better shape with a lot fewer unknowns for not a whole lot more money. The whole "I have no idea how many miles are on this car" thing is a massive red flag. If he has been daily driving it for four years, he has a fairly good idea of how many miles are on it.

jkm7680 > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 04/24/2014 at 19:13

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Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Merkin Muffley 04/24/2014 at 19:15

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These are just so hard to find this clean and rust-free in around where I live. Most are trashed by the 5th owner or rusted to almost nothing.

Merkin Muffley > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 04/24/2014 at 19:20

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what's your budget? I have shit else to do for the next half hour, I'm happy to have a peek 'round the internet.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Merkin Muffley 04/24/2014 at 19:21

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I'd like to keep it around 2K, but could go up to 3K.

Merkin Muffley > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 04/24/2014 at 19:22

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specifically 5 series, or just old BMW?

offroadkarter > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 04/24/2014 at 19:29

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Agh this car needs euro bumpers!

Merkin Muffley > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 04/24/2014 at 19:32

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It looks like the bargain bmws in your neck of the woods are 7 series models.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Merkin Muffley 04/24/2014 at 19:36

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Yeah, and most of them need work if I remember correctly.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > offroadkarter 04/24/2014 at 19:36

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That would be one of the first things done to it.

Christoph > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 04/24/2014 at 20:50

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she's a peach. lachsilber paint wears very well and panels look really clean (i have an e30 in that color) coolant sensor fix is just to unplug it and clean the grime off. all the other problems are common and easily fixed for an e28. check for rust as others have said. but buy it if you can. its a steal. not a scam.......i mean.... he has the bentley.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Christoph 04/24/2014 at 20:51

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I read Bentley Guide and freaked the hell out. I'm gonna contact the guy tomorrow about it for sure.

Christoph > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 04/24/2014 at 20:58

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you gotta buy it. i'd buy it.

Clown Shoe Pilot > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 04/25/2014 at 08:43

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As far as e28s go, the 528e isn't the one to have. My mom had one. It was the car I learned to drive in. I liked it, but if I was buying an e28 today, I'd skip the 528e and look for a 535i.