1985 535i Turbo- needs new motor. Lots of mods PRICE DROP

bran · Post by **bran** » Jan 14, 2008 2:03 AM

Well guys, the problem that started with DAS last year was never solved. They broke the oil cooler line and proceeded to run the car. I had a new oil pump installed after this but now we have found metal shavings in the oil. As the car gets warmer the oil pressure drops. So I've decided to let it go as a parts car. It also has 8:1 Ross forged pistons but I am unsure whether these are salvagable or not. It has 179,xxx miles. All of the suspension has been gone through and nearly everything has been replaced. The transmission shifts very smoothly. The car has no rust.

This 1985 535i will come with the following pieces:

Complete 745i turbo system with aftermarket piping. The turbo was rebuilt by Mellett about 1,000 miles ago.
Miller Wastegate
Full 3" exhaust
Spec Stage 3 clutch
3.73 lsd
Euro bumpers and headlights
Dinan Stage 2 suspension
850ci Brembo front brakes
E38 basketweaves with 300 mile old Fuzion 225/50/16 ZR tires.
Genuine Alpina front spoiler (not installed. needs repairs, prep & paint).
The interior is in excellent condition.

If I didn't live in an apartment I would just find another M30 and swap all the turbo parts over.

I am asking $3000 obo and will split the cost of shipping with the buyer.

Here are a few pictures

Please pm me with any questions you might have.
Thanks!

johnnye23 · Post by **johnnye23** » Jan 14, 2008 11:14 AM

Wow Bran what a shame . Wish you were closer we could swap out a motor and get you back on the road. Good luck with the sale .

runningpanda · Post by **runningpanda** » Jan 14, 2008 4:58 PM

I want to jump on the moon bounce!

InkaCola · Post by **InkaCola** » Jan 14, 2008 11:12 PM

runningpanda wrote:I want to jump on the moon bounce!

is this a euro 535i or did you perform the mods yourself?

is your car silver or bronzit? is it still driveable?

cdevine · Post by **cdevine** » Jan 15, 2008 2:18 AM

I'm sorry to hear that. Would you consider selling the turbo seperately?

Chris

bran · Post by **bran** » Jan 16, 2008 2:21 AM

It is a U.S. spec car with a euro conversion.

Chris, there is someone interested in the car minus the turbo parts. Would you be interested? Everything is in great shape and the turbo was recently rebuilt.

InkaCola · Post by **InkaCola** » Jan 16, 2008 3:45 PM

pm'd you sir.

mosportgreen66 · Post by **mosportgreen66** » Jan 16, 2008 4:30 PM

DAS auto shipping? My god, they have ruined more cars than I care to imagine. I can get you a list, you need to find a lawyer. Call the Better Business Bur. Seriously, its about time someone shut this company DOWN!

cdevine · Post by **cdevine** » Jan 16, 2008 4:51 PM

Bran,

I'm interested in only the turbo... PM me and let me know a price and we can go from there.

Will this come with the exhaust manifold, turbo with mounting bolts, wastegate, exhaust manifold studs, and the exahust and wastegate down tube.

m30power535 · Post by **m30power535** » Jan 29, 2008 11:44 PM

do you still have this car? i might be interested in buying it...

misha · Post by **misha** » Jan 30, 2008 1:45 AM

if cdevine only wants the turbo. I might beinterested in the custom piping and wastegate, etc. I will be doing a similar build soon so it would work out.

misha

bran · Post by **bran** » Jan 30, 2008 8:01 AM

m30power535 wrote:do you still have this car? i might be interested in buying it...

yes i still have the car. there are a couple people im talking with on the forum about it but no deals yet!

m30power535 · Post by **m30power535** » Jan 30, 2008 2:49 PM

hey man, how would i get in contact with you? my dad is a bmw tech and would like to talk to you about maybe buying the car...

bran · Post by **bran** » Jun 30, 2008 10:15 AM

Trying to sell my car again! I need to focus on school. PM me or email me at [email protected] if you have any questions. thanks!!

bmw4aaron · Post by **bmw4aaron** » Jun 30, 2008 10:59 AM

bran wrote:Trying to sell my car again! I need to focus on school. PM me or email me at [email protected] if you have any questions. thanks!!

Trade for my 77 530i?
http://www.mye28.com/viewtopic.php?t=49097

bran · Post by **bran** » Jul 02, 2008 7:51 PM

Nice car! I'm not interested in any trades at the moment, though. I am motivated to sell my car, I will help cover the cost of shipping for anyone interested. Thanks.

bran · Post by **bran** » Jul 06, 2008 10:37 PM

$3000 obo

Post by **Nebraska_e28** » Jul 11, 2008 9:08 AM

Sharp car, what are you using for engine management?

alijonny · Post by **alijonny** » Jul 11, 2008 9:34 AM

where in oklahoma are you located? how is the oil pressure when the engine is above idle? have you tried putting in anything thicker? thanks!

Soco · Post by **Soco** » Jul 11, 2008 2:57 PM

do you have a dyno sheet to post?

or, Its hella subjective, but whats the fastest car you beat (not because the other guy was a tool)

Rich Euro M5 · Post by **Rich Euro M5** » Jul 11, 2008 6:55 PM

Soco wrote:do you have a dyno sheet to post?

or, Its hella subjective, but whats the fastest car you beat (not because the other guy was a tool)

Reread the OP. The car was damaged by the shipping company and it's never really run correctly. I doubt the current owner has a dynosheet or has run the car extensively.

Rich

bran · Post by **bran** » Jul 11, 2008 7:17 PM

Yes, right now the car is putting down about 0hp.

The oil pressure will rise for a very short period of time and then drop back to 0. Nebraska, It was running on a 745i motronic. The car would be great for someone with an M30 sitting around. Just pull the motor, swap the turbo parts and put the new motor back in!! With a little tweaking, you'd be good to go.
I forgot to mention in the OP that the car does not have a head unit or amp.
Alijonny, I am in Norman, OK.

Thanks

alijonny · Post by **alijonny** » Jul 11, 2008 9:18 PM

well, if you get into the mood of parting the car, I take interest in the euro bumpers/ front valance/ turbo stuff. it's unfortunately too far for me to travel and tow it back home.

alijonny · Post by **alijonny** » Jul 13, 2008 11:12 PM

hold on here, did you state that you may split the cost of shipping? any idea on how much it would cost to have it shipped to a business in Hammond, IN 46324?

phivethreephive · Post by **phivethreephive** » Jul 13, 2008 11:16 PM

alijonny wrote:hold on here, did you state that you may split the cost of shipping? any idea on how much it would cost to have it shipped to a business in Hammond, IN 46324?

about $550 according to the DAS website. Of course that's to the DAS drop point and not to your door.

alijonny · Post by **alijonny** » Jul 14, 2008 1:34 AM

now, would it be smart to ship thru das again seeing as it has had bad luck with them?

alijonny · Post by **alijonny** » Jul 14, 2008 1:41 AM

wow screw that! just google das dropoff points and you will find all kinds of bad ju ju on them. holy cow, 336 negative complaints in 36 months to the BBB? no way. I would rather try to drive the car home...

disco stu · Post by **disco stu** » Jul 14, 2008 1:55 AM

http://www.liveleak.com/e/589_1207225674
DAS?

alijonny · Post by **alijonny** » Jul 14, 2008 10:42 AM

wow really? i cant believe someone with a porsche gt would be so cheap as to use wooden ramps to get the car on the trailer.

bran · Post by **bran** » Jul 14, 2008 11:38 AM

Alijonny, I would do $3200 including shipping to you in Indiana. Not using DAS

Thanks.

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1985 535i Turbo- needs new motor. Lots of mods PRICE DROP

1985 535i Turbo- needs new motor. Lots of mods PRICE DROP