Anyone know this car ?...nevermind found a car!

WERKD · Post by **WERKD** » Nov 25, 2009 4:09 PM

or close enough to give an opinion ?

http://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/cto/1480622364.html

thanks

edit 11/30...found a car ! not an M, but very nice e28

thanks again!

alpinamotorsport · Post by **alpinamotorsport** » Nov 26, 2009 8:32 AM

I suspect this is a nice car and John is a good man. He was not comfortable with giving me his account information so the purchase never happened because I insisted on wire transfer to protect me.

gray635 · Post by **gray635** » Nov 26, 2009 9:45 AM

No PPI??? I'm sure the seller has absolutely nothing to hide!

That sort of attitude certainly instills plenty of confidence in prospective purchasers.

WERKD · Post by **WERKD** » Nov 26, 2009 9:47 AM

alpinamotorsport wrote:I tried to buy that car. Owner refused to allow me to pay be wire transfer. I was ok with that until he refused a pre purchase inspection. Be cautious with this one.

wtf ???? really...? what did he say ?

BMWgiant · Post by **BMWgiant** » Nov 26, 2009 10:00 AM

There's a bunch of Florida members that live in the Tampa area who I am sure would gladly check out an M5 for you.. I know I would if it were closer to my part of the state!

WERKD · Post by **WERKD** » Nov 26, 2009 10:47 AM

got 2 recommendations for the same shop, bt if this guy is opposed to the idea...

edlocke · Post by **edlocke** » Dec 19, 2009 9:32 AM

I'm looking into buying this car. I've been in touch with the owner several times, lots of pics sent, plus I've talked to the shop who did a pre-buy for someone else. They said it was a very nice driver. They mentioned it maybe needing a 1-2k in work but nothing big.
Here's what I'm afraid of regarding this car......the owner has NO RECORDS. He has the maintenance book for oil changes and services but NO MECHANICAL REPAIR RECORDS, not one. He has a retired BMW mechanic friend doing service on it presently.....I'm not digging that.

One of the biggest items every buy article says about these cars is the GET THE HISTORY of the car. Owner said the history wasn't a big deal to him.

edlocke · Post by **edlocke** » Dec 21, 2009 8:29 PM

Wednesday I will have a PPi done with a 3rd party shop. I'm requesting a leak-down and compression test. I'm happy with the way the car shows, but still would like to have the history of course which I guess is lost for ever?
Car checks out clean on CARFAX and the miles are true with all the yearly checks for emmisions. I plan on flying down maybe tomorrow and driving back home Wed if all checks out.

PS. It does have a draw which takes the battery down dead within 2 weeks if left without a charger on.

mooseheadm5 · Post by **mooseheadm5** » Dec 21, 2009 10:46 PM

You promise not to hack that turbo motor into it?

edlocke · Post by **edlocke** » Dec 22, 2009 5:38 AM

mooseheadm5 wrote:You promise not to hack that turbo motor into it?

Wow Moosehead.....that was cold.....

I still will be doing the turbo swap, I just need to find another nice car to put it in.......with NO RUST.

mooseheadm5 · Post by **mooseheadm5** » Dec 22, 2009 10:53 AM

Just trying to look out for one of the few nice E28 M5s left. Drop the turbo into any other E28. igotbank still has a rolling chassis for sale, I believe.

edlocke · Post by **edlocke** » Dec 23, 2009 2:27 PM

Here's the tale on the PPI:

1. Compression 14.5 to 15.5 Bar across all cylinders with matching arches.
2. "NO RUST, not even a speck on any of the body or chassis" mechanic exact words.
3. Original paint in excellent condition, no fading.
4. Driver seat has slight wear, no rips, passenger side head rest inop.
5. inside/outside is very very clean.
6. dent in fuel flap.
7. paint on front spoiler is missing in a few spots.
8. tires 90%
9. rear shocks converted with Billy's and springs.
10. AC has a very slight leak but blows ice cold.
11. power steering pump has a drop leak.
12. Trannie shift shaft seal has small leak.
13. needs muffler gasket, and rear of muffler rust is forming.
14. slight valve cover leak.
15. ignition wires will need replacing as it looks like squirrel or mouse has had lunch on #2 wire.
16. Mechanic said you could drive this car anywhere.
If you guys don't mind I'd like to install a set of Black Euro bumpers, euro lights, Eibach springs, and short shift.

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mooseheadm5 · Post by **mooseheadm5** » Dec 23, 2009 11:49 PM

Do eeet!

Mine is getting a similar treatment.

wkohler · Post by **wkohler** » Dec 24, 2009 1:45 AM

Go for it, Ed.

alpinamotorsport · Post by **alpinamotorsport** » Dec 24, 2009 11:17 PM

If you guys don't mind I'd like to install a set of Black Euro bumpers, euro lights, Eibach springs, and short shift.

Dont forget to change those knock-off E39 M5 rims to something more period appropriate. Looks like a nice score Ed. Keep us posted when you get her. I thought I had the deal closed on this one and ended up being $1500 short of getting the one Ron just sold. I must be losing my mojo.

edlocke · Post by **edlocke** » Dec 25, 2009 8:25 AM

alpinamotorsport wrote:
If you guys don't mind I'd like to install a set of Black Euro bumpers, euro lights, Eibach springs, and short shift.

Dont forget to change those knock-off E39 M5 rims to something more period appropriate. Looks like a nice score Ed. Keep us posted when you get her. I thought I had the deal closed on this one and ended up being $1500 short of getting the one Ron just sold. I must be losing my mojo.

Got that already handled....just had my 16" Alpina's repainted!!!

edlocke · Post by **edlocke** » Dec 26, 2009 2:49 PM

Just went thru Jacksonville, flew down this morning first fight. I was driving back at 1015am, I should be home around 930.
This is sooooo clean, drives like a new car super tight. I'm very pleased! Wow I finally got my M5!

MyE28.com

MyE28.com

Anyone know this car ?...nevermind found a car!

Anyone know this car ?...nevermind found a car!

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M5 in Tampa

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Hacking

PPI came off excellent

Re: PPI came off excellent

Re: PPI came off excellent

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