'85-'87 E28 5-series wanted in Virginia

The Baron · Post by **The Baron** » Nov 27, 2007 9:15 AM

If any of you guys come across a nice example in VA, DC, MD, heck, even eastern PA......let me know, will ya?

You guys know your E28's, so your help would be greatly appreciated!

Post by **Shawn D.** » Nov 27, 2007 9:21 AM

Did you know the E28 ran 'til '88 in the US?

The Baron · Post by **The Baron** » Nov 27, 2007 9:30 AM

Shawn D. wrote:Did you know the E28 ran 'til '88 in the US?

Yeah.....and '88 would be fine as well.

I've just been looking at a lot of '87's, I guess.

The Baron · Post by **The Baron** » Dec 03, 2007 2:02 PM

Just wanted to renew this thread.

I'm still looking for "THE" car.

I've looked at quite a few in detail online, and one in-person.

Once again, here's basically what I'm looking for:

'84-'88 535i or 535iS
In VA, DC, MD, PA, NJ, NC......or almost ANYWHERE!

I would consider shipping it quite a ways if it were "THE" car.

Thanks again, guys.

Let me know if you have any leads.

Patrick McHugh · Post by **Patrick McHugh** » Dec 03, 2007 2:51 PM

What sort of shape/ condition are you looking for?

The Baron · Post by **The Baron** » Dec 03, 2007 2:54 PM

Patrick McHugh wrote:What sort of shape/ condition are you looking for?

Well, I'm not looking for a project car.

I'm looking for one in very good to excellent condition.

I prefer 5-speed.

100k-225k miles is my acceptable range.

Patrick McHugh · Post by **Patrick McHugh** » Dec 03, 2007 2:58 PM

Ah! i just realized you're the same guy who posted on the Richmond forum. Did you ever go look at that blue one? It looked decent.

The Baron · Post by **The Baron** » Dec 03, 2007 3:22 PM

Patrick McHugh wrote:Ah! i just realized you're the same guy who posted on the Richmond forum. Did you ever go look at that blue one? It looked decent.

Yeah.....went to see / drive it.

Nice car...good condition.

Still fitted with the the metrics ($$$ to replace).

It was an automatic (not a deal breaker for the right car)

And he wanted what I felt was a bit too much.

I'd love to make a purchase before Christmas!!!

wkohler · Post by **wkohler** » Dec 03, 2007 3:23 PM

The Baron wrote:
Patrick McHugh wrote:Ah! i just realized you're the same guy who posted on the Richmond forum. Did you ever go look at that blue one? It looked decent.
Yeah.....went to see / drive it.

Nice car...good condition.

Still fitted with the the metrics ($$$ to replace).

It was an automatic (not a deal breaker for the right car)

And he wanted what I felt was a bit too much.

I'd love to make a purchase before Christmas!!!

Metrics aren't a big deal to replace. Plus, it's cool to get the original wheels with a car. You can get wheels and tires for about $500, and the car will look better too.

The Baron · Post by **The Baron** » Dec 03, 2007 3:41 PM

wkohler wrote:
The Baron wrote:
Patrick McHugh wrote:Ah! i just realized you're the same guy who posted on the Richmond forum. Did you ever go look at that blue one? It looked decent.
Yeah.....went to see / drive it.

Nice car...good condition.

Still fitted with the the metrics ($$$ to replace).

It was an automatic (not a deal breaker for the right car)

And he wanted what I felt was a bit too much.

I'd love to make a purchase before Christmas!!!
Metrics aren't a big deal to replace. Plus, it's cool to get the original wheels with a car. You can get wheels and tires for about $500, and the car will look better too.

When you say you can get wheels and tires for $500, where might that be? Seems awfully inexpensive.

wkohler · Post by **wkohler** » Dec 03, 2007 3:44 PM

Wheels with tires come up on the board all the time. In fact, I have two sets myself I wouldn't mind selling. It's like they follow me home like an injured dog.

The Baron · Post by **The Baron** » Dec 03, 2007 3:53 PM

wkohler wrote:Wheels with tires come up on the board all the time. In fact, I have two sets myself I wouldn't mind selling. It's like they follow me home like an injured dog.

Any photos of these two sets?

wkohler · Post by **wkohler** » Dec 03, 2007 3:55 PM

I'll PM you a couple of pictures either late this evening or tomorrow.

skip535i · Post by **skip535i** » Dec 03, 2007 4:05 PM

Baron, I also have 2 sets of wheels I wouldn't mind selling...and I'll meet you halfway between richmond and Lynchburg if we can work something out

Skip

wkohler · Post by **wkohler** » Dec 03, 2007 4:06 PM

skip535i wrote:Baron, I also have 2 sets of wheels I wouldn't mind selling...and I'll meet you halfway between richmond and Lynchburg if we can work something out

Skip

Thanks, Skip.

The Baron · Post by **The Baron** » Dec 03, 2007 4:16 PM

skip535i wrote:Baron, I also have 2 sets of wheels I wouldn't mind selling...and I'll meet you halfway between richmond and Lynchburg if we can work something out

Skip

Good to know, Skip.

I'm still looking for the car, though.

I've crossed the one I looked at last week with the metrics off my list.

I REALLY prefer a 5-speed.

skip535i · Post by **skip535i** » Dec 03, 2007 5:16 PM

wkohler wrote:
skip535i wrote:Baron, I also have 2 sets of wheels I wouldn't mind selling...and I'll meet you halfway between richmond and Lynchburg if we can work something out

Skip
Thanks, Skip.

Dog eat dog world....

PM inbound

Patrick McHugh · Post by **Patrick McHugh** » Dec 03, 2007 6:50 PM

PM me, we have some much needed phone conversation to do.

Racer Doc · Post by **Racer Doc** » Dec 03, 2007 7:04 PM

White with black leather
140k
All service up to date
10 years of service history
Runs perfectly
Minimal rust
5spd
Metrics but comes with Blizzacks with one season on Steel wheel (very neat)

$3500 firm
email me at odulakfamily@aol.com if you want pics, again price is firm...I rather keep it then sell for less

dedohdawgs · Post by **dedohdawgs** » Dec 04, 2007 6:46 PM

one in Philly... 5speed
diamondschwartz
three sets of wheels
new tune up
some minor needs...mechanical and cosmetic.
new bomb going in this weekend.
PM me and let me know.
Car is outside Philly

skip535i · Post by **skip535i** » Dec 04, 2007 11:23 PM

Two nice examples just popped up in VA...ebay

The Baron · Post by **The Baron** » Dec 04, 2007 11:27 PM

skip535i wrote:Two nice examples just popped up in VA...ebay

Links??

skip535i · Post by **skip535i** » Dec 04, 2007 11:31 PM

The Baron wrote:
skip535i wrote:Two nice examples just popped up in VA...ebay
Links??

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayI ... :IT&ih=007

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayI ... :IT&ih=010 -- This one is in Richmond...convenient??

The Baron · Post by **The Baron** » Dec 05, 2007 8:48 AM

skip535i wrote:
The Baron wrote:
skip535i wrote:Two nice examples just popped up in VA...ebay
Links??
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayI ... :IT&ih=007

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayI ... :IT&ih=010 -- This one is in Richmond...convenient??

Yeah......I saw both of those already.

Something fishy about the one in Richmond. He's had "more photos & info coming soon" for over three days now, and I've emailed him TWICE to ask him what's up. No response.

Something not legit there.

JUNGLISTluder · Post by **JUNGLISTluder** » Dec 06, 2007 12:20 PM

I have one of the nicest e28's you'll ever see for sale. Located in Northern Virginia.

http://www.mye28.com/viewtopic.php?t=37738

RoyW · Post by **RoyW** » Dec 06, 2007 3:21 PM

You may need to travel out a bit further to find the right car... don't limit yourself to a few states. Perhaps the whole east coast would offer more choices, etc., and certainly give you a better chance of finding want you are looking for... but, you never know you could get lucky locally. Good luck.

-RoyW

The Baron · Post by **The Baron** » Dec 06, 2007 3:45 PM

RoyW wrote:You may need to travel out a bit further to find the right car... don't limit yourself to a few states. Perhaps the whole east coast would offer more choices, etc., and certainly give you a better chance of finding want you are looking for... but, you never know you could get lucky locally. Good luck.

-RoyW

You're absolutely right.

And I have been looking nationwide over the past week.

COME ON, PEOPLE!

I have a wad of cash burning a hole in my pocket! If you have the right car, you have a sale!

wkohler · Post by **wkohler** » Dec 06, 2007 3:51 PM

The Baron wrote:
RoyW wrote:You may need to travel out a bit further to find the right car... don't limit yourself to a few states. Perhaps the whole east coast would offer more choices, etc., and certainly give you a better chance of finding want you are looking for... but, you never know you could get lucky locally. Good luck.

-RoyW
You're absolutely right.

And I have been looking nationwide over the past week.

COME ON, PEOPLE!

I have a wad of cash burning a hole in my pocket! If you have the right car, you have a sale!

I understand your frustration. I looked for 5-6 months before I found a suitable car. I had money ready to go. There were a couple I should have jumped on, but didn't. Lots of crappy cars came up for sale. The car I found was never advertised, rather I heard about it through a comment made by the owner at a get-together. Be patient and really consider the cars you look at. Good luck!

The Baron · Post by **The Baron** » Dec 06, 2007 4:16 PM

wkohler wrote:
The Baron wrote:
RoyW wrote:You may need to travel out a bit further to find the right car... don't limit yourself to a few states. Perhaps the whole east coast would offer more choices, etc., and certainly give you a better chance of finding want you are looking for... but, you never know you could get lucky locally. Good luck.

-RoyW
You're absolutely right.

And I have been looking nationwide over the past week.

COME ON, PEOPLE!

I have a wad of cash burning a hole in my pocket! If you have the right car, you have a sale!
I understand your frustration. I looked for 5-6 months before I found a suitable car. I had money ready to go. There were a couple I should have jumped on, but didn't. Lots of crappy cars came up for sale. The car I found was never advertised, rather I heard about it through a comment made by the owner at a get-together. Be patient and really consider the cars you look at. Good luck!

I'm trying to be as patient as possible, but my situation is a little different than most.

I sold my Dodge Ram a little while back, and I have been getting around on my Yamaha R1 motorcycle. Well, the cold weather has really made me kick my car search into high gear.

Much more of riding @ 45-65 mph speeds in 25-degree air, and I'm going to be a 225-pound popsicle.

I NEED YOU GUYS' HELP TO FIND MY CAR

I might die of hypothermia soon without it!

scbeamer803 · Post by **scbeamer803** » Dec 06, 2007 4:27 PM

hey, i may sell you mine if interested.
86 535i
5spd
around 220k
fresh head just put on
schrick 282
dinan chip
z3m shifter
m5 cat back
it's a nice car, runs great, but like all older cars needs work. the original seats were taken out and were replaced with some kinda recaro sport seat... not bmw. paint is in good condition, but does have it's fair share of dings; once again... common. to be perfect it would need dings fixed, dash, shift boot and seats. other than that it's great!!

oh, the front bumper was pulled off to shadow line and clean up the surrounds and will back on shortly. $3k firm

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'85-'87 E28 5-series wanted in Virginia

'85-'87 E28 5-series wanted in Virginia

1988 e28 in Northern NJ

maybe one here?