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"jkm7680" (jkm7680) 07/25/2015 at 20:02 • Filed to: None

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Tell me what you know. I am fascinated with these.

Fookin' Prawns > jkm7680 07/25/2015 at 20:13

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I know one of my buddies it trying to sell his in western WA.

Trunk Impaired 318 > jkm7680 07/25/2015 at 20:15

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They were really underrated until the stance community got their hands on them

Clown Shoe Pilot > jkm7680 07/25/2015 at 20:31

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Don’t get the 528e, it’s a gutless wonder. If you’re ever shopping for one, get a 535i.

Also. this was when BMW was switching over their paint process. The clear coat was crap.

pip bip - choose Corrour > jkm7680 07/25/2015 at 20:54

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buy the M5 version.

jkm7680 > pip bip - choose Corrour 07/25/2015 at 20:55

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no money.

jkm7680 > Trunk Impaired 318 07/25/2015 at 20:56

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Damn them!

pip bip - choose Corrour > jkm7680 07/25/2015 at 20:59

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minor detail.

gmctavish needs more space > jkm7680 07/25/2015 at 21:13

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Alright, pre-1985 is early model, post 1985 is late model. I would only look for ones with the M30 if you’re in North America, so 533i if you want an early (lighter) or 535i if you want late. I also highly recommend it with a manual transmission, an M30 with a 5 speed is one of the best things in life, which is why I’m buying an E24 with that combination this week. The 3.2 in the 533 is higher compression, has a lighter flywheel, and a higher top speed. The 3.4 in the 535 is torquier, happier with lower grade gas than the 3.2, but less top end power. Bilstein sport shocks, and stock springs with a coup and s half cut out is a good budget setup, and their shock towers like to rust, along with the rockers, and fenders. Sport recaros are more desirable but the comfort seats are seriously comfortable while still having good bolstering. The G260/265 gearbox is bulletproof, and if you like longer throws like me, is basically perfect. The diffs are also bulletproof, I’ve heard of people running in the neighborhood of 400tq through them no problem. Also you can turbo m30s mildly on stock internals. All in all, if you don’t mind the gas guzzling nature of a motor that originated in the 60s, they’re a perfect combination of comfort, speed, style, and practicality if you find a good one.

Tl; dr, they cool, buy one

jkm7680 > gmctavish needs more space 07/25/2015 at 21:17

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Awesome, thanks for the advice!

Just two questions.

1. Do you think that being collectible is probable?

2. Did they come with a built in car phone at all?

Chances are, the only things I’d want to do are fog lights and that’s about it.

gmctavish needs more space > jkm7680 07/25/2015 at 21:46

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The M5 is already quite collectible, so I could see the lesser models becoming more valuable as well. A well sorted 535is or M535i is already getting up there in value.

I think some did? I'm not sure, but I think it was an option for any BMW once they started offering them. I've personally only seen them in 6, 7, and 8 series though

jkm7680 > gmctavish needs more space 07/25/2015 at 22:10

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I’d love to grab one and adapt it to work with bluetooth for my Iphone.

EL_ULY > jkm7680 07/26/2015 at 02:26

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It was my first car. 1986 535i built in May just like me. I know every fucking bolt on this car lol :]

jkm7680 > EL_ULY 07/26/2015 at 09:19

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Haha, how’d you like it?

EL_ULY > jkm7680 07/26/2015 at 13:53

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Every type of thing that could go bad did, but it was part of the charm

jkm7680 > EL_ULY 07/26/2015 at 13:56

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That sounds fun.