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So.. it's with much regret I have to sell my 5er as I'm moving back to Australia, and.. well.. it can't come with me.

I purchased this as a stock 87 535is back in late 2004 to replace an 86 535i that had been wrecked earlier the same year.

The Mtech front and rear were the look I always wanted on a 5er, so I set about sourcing a used set, reconditioning them, getting them painted and installing!

I have receipts for all this, the MTech kit alone was $1500 used, and it was silver when I purchased it. Those who've done a euro conversion know there are issues with this. The holes along the front under the grille for the US bumper top skirt had to be welded shut and painted over. I had to fabricate mounts in the front for the euro bumpers, the studs inside the MTech were all broken and needed work, it was basically a bare MTech kit, the additional parts & brackets probably ran me at least another $800-900 just to get it on the car. (There's a set of euro bumpers underneath I had to buy, the tow hook covers alone were over $100 for the pair).

In addition, I purchased all the hardware under the MTech including the Euro MTech fiberglass front air deflector ($150 as I recall), mounts for the lights, the reinforcement bars for the rear, tow hook covers, fog light covers etc etc.. all brand new - basically every metal and plastic piece a factory MTech has underneath it, this car has (brake ducts included). And it's all only 6-7yrs old. I'd seen the bumpers under MTech kits rust before, so my metal bumpers were stripped and painted to try to prevent this.

At the same time, I had the kevlar authentic Hartge wing I purchased new, installed and painted. The antenna position on the US cars is farther back than the Euro cars, so you'll notice there's no antenna either, a patch was welded in place to close the hole, then entire panel was resprayed.

I had about 40% of the car repainted at this time as it had some room for improvement, it's a PERFECT paint match to the point that no one has ever been able to tell me which panels are resprayed without me telling them. I had the work done at a body shop that does a lot of BMW insurance work and they didn't disappoint.

There's also some custom paint on this car, you might notice red painted drip rails, red painted door handles, and custom red painted tail-light trim.

The door 3/4 trim and the trim around the front and rear windows are the actual M5 parts, not just the silver stuff painted black.

Maybe I'm biased, but this is a frickin amazing car. I just went to pick up lunch earlier today and ended up driving 20miles just because it was so much fun.

I've driven this car to 5erFest 05, 06, 07 (it's in the front row centre of the group photo all 3 years), Vintage 08, and 5erFest 11 (which is where all the photos posted are from).

1987 535is 191,000 miles.
WBADC7409H17156xx
Zinnoberrot (Cinnabar Red) exterior
Perlbeige Interior
Factory 3.25 LSD
Car has never been in an accident, all original panels intact (the US bumpers still had matching VIN stickers in them when they were removed).

Aftermarket stuff:
Suspension Techniques Springs
Suspension Techniques 25/19 sway bars
Bilstein Sport Shocks
Racing Dynamics Front Strut Brace
Tenzo Rally Sport seats (they're cloth, have great side support and they're comfy on long road trips, they're bolted to a power seat base so they retain their power fwd-back, and tilt features).
Alpine Stereo w/ 5CD changer (circa 1991, it lights up amber which matches the interior)
750iL bushings
MM Short shift
JimC chip (provided with the car, not installed)
Full Euro 535i non-cat exhaust system factory 50mm stainless downpipes -> resonator -> muffler.
BBS RK 17x8.5 et15 w/ Toyo Proxes 4 225/45/ZR17s

Stuff I've replaced:
New AC Expansion Valve (Aug 11)
New In-Tank Fuel Pump (Jul 11)
New Fuel Filter (Jul 11)
New AC Compressor (Jul 11)
New AC Condenser (Jul 11)
[At this point the car became a garage queen]
New Fuel Filler line (Aug 09)
New Thermostat (Jul 09)
New Water Pump (Jul 09)
New Heater Valve (Jul 09)
New Centre Support Bearing (Jul 09)
New AC Evaporator (Jul 09)
New AC Expansion Valve (Jul 09)
New Rt Rear Strut Bushing (Apr 09)
New Subframe Bushings again (Mar 09)
New Toyo Proxes 4 225/45/ZR17, roadforce balanced (Mar 09)
New Subframe Bushings (Apr 08)
New Upper and Lower Control Arms w/ 750iL bushings (Mar 08)
Rebuilt Beyer Driveshaft (Oct 08)
New Flex Disc (Oct 08)
New Drivers Door Window Guide/Seal (Jun 08)
New Drivers Side Pass. Door Window Guide/Seal (Jun 08)
New Fuse Box Relays (all of them) (Jun 08)
Used AFM (Jun 08)
Used Idle Control Valve (Jun 08)
New Exhaust Hangers (all of them) (Apr 08)
New Euro Muffler (Apr 08)
New Euro Resonator (Apr 08)
New Euro Stainless Downpipes (Apr 08)
New Distributor Cap (Apr 08)
New Ignition Rotor (Apr 08)
New Coolant Hoses (all of them) (Apr 08)
New Coolant Expansion Tank (Apr 08)
New Motor Mounts (Nov 07)
New Transmission Mounts (Nov 07)
New Coolant Temp Sensor (Oct 07)
New Coolant Temp Sender (Oct 07)
New Diff Mount (Oct 07)
New Fuses - (all of them) (Oct 07)
New Evaporator Temp Sensor (May 07)
New Evaporator Temp Regulator (May 07)
New Fuel Filter (May 07)
New Sway Links Front and Rear (Apr 07)
New Suspension Techniques 25/19 Sway Bars (Apr 07)
New Trailing Arm Mount Bushings (Dogbones) (Apr 07)
New Rear Pass. Door Window Guide/Seal (Apr 07)
New Coolant Level Sensor (Feb 07)
New Interior AC Switch (Jan 07)
New Trunk Seal (Jan 07)
New Odometer Gears (Nov 06) - And I wrote the mye28 guide ;D
New Centre Support Bearing (Oct 06)
New O2 Sensor (Oct 06)
New Alternator (Aug 06)
New Battery Cables (Jul 06)
New ST Springs (Jun 06)
New Bilstein Sport Shocks (Jun 06)
New OEM Foglights (Jun 06)
Window Tint (May 06)
New Front Roundel (May 06)
New Fuse Box Cover (May 06)
New Interior Console Bulbs (All of them) (May 06)
Dealer Inspection II @ 153,222 (Apr 06)
New Toyo Proxes 4 225/45/ZR17s (Feb 06)
BBS RK Wheels (Feb 06)
New Shadowline Front Windscreen Moulding (Dec 05)
New Shadowline Rear Windscreen Moulding (Dec 05)
New Fuel Lines (All of them) (Oct 05)
New Tie Rods (May 05)
New Tail Light Gaskets (May 05)
New Door Side 3/4 Moulding Shadowline (Apr 05)
New Paint (About 40% of vehicle) (Apr 05)
New MTech Brake Ducts Installed (Apr 05)
Used Window Regulators (Pass Side both) (Feb 05)
New Shifter Linkages (Nov/Dec 04)
New Entire Air Intake Filter Housing/Air Box (Oct 04) [Wow, I really bought that?]
New Air Intake Filter Housing Bracket (Oct 04)
14th October 2004 Purchased Vehicle.
These are just what I've done during my ownership. I have rather comprehensive records to at least 1990.

Problem areas:
Slight clearcoat peel in one place on the corner of the C pillar (I'd probably have to show you to notice).
The brake light warning on the check control is almost always lit up. The lights work, I just never bothered to fix it.
There's a knock sound in the rear right when you drive hard over a bump, the wise folks say it's probably an upper strut mount.
Slight creak from the steering sometimes near full lock - the hydraulic system leaks the tiniest amount, I've topped it up maybe 4 times the entire time I've owned it.
Slight oil drip.
There's a crack in the dash, however there's also a dash mat installed so you won't see it
Honestly, I think that's about it.

Free Parts Included:
New Under-Hood Heat Vent sealing
New Trunk Seal
New Valve Cover Gasket
4 Replacement Exhaust Gaskets (fit between the two exhaust sections on the Euro setup, they're not always reusable when you put it back together)
MTech side skirts, already painted red (at the same time I had the other paint done), complete with brand new installation hardware - I just fell in love with the look without so much I never installed them.

I love this car, and I really want it to go home with someone that'll take good care of her.

Wheel and Tire setup is included.

http://gallery.me.com/azure9/100016

I can be emailed at red535 at mac dot com
Phone 727 six nine eight - three three nine nine

This is such a nice car! Sorry to see you leaving man.

Kyle in NO wrote:This is such a nice car! Sorry to see you leaving man.

Thanks Kyle, although on the up side I've been window shopping for 5ers in Oz already!

Love that car. Best of luck. Hopefully you stick around!

Glen's car is one of my favorites and I have followed it a number of times in our Florida group activities.Ii think it's quite a deal at the asking. GLWS and Best of Luck on the new endeavor, Tim

I may have to look into this further.

Wow. This is THE E28 I want. Wish I were closer. I would seriously consider selling my E30 for this car.

GLWS! Shouldn't be hard, it's a steal at this price!

Glen contacted me a few weeks ago because I like this car sooo much that I always told him to let me know when he was selling it.

Unfortunetly as with many things in life the timing is not right for me at this time. I have two BMW's that I am re-doing at this time.

Glen is a great guy and has done a wonderful job with this car. Who ever buy's this car is going to get a really nice E28.

GlWS and travel safe. Keep in touch.

Zieg

I've spent a few thousand miles around this car, and saw it again yesterday It looks and runs wonderful. It is a GREAT deal for the price. Anyone would be proud to own this car.

Bump for full parts history added. Way more stuff than I remember....

I had the pleasure of see Glen's car at 5erfest and it's an outstanding example. That's a hell of a lot of car for his asking price.

Glen, GLWS and all the best with your move back down under.

Mark

I personally saw this car at V@V 2008 and it is gorgeous!!

I've never really cared much for the e28 in red but this car has definitely changed my mind. That sucker looks tight. GLWS.

Looks like a great car at a great price. GLWS!

Damn. Damn, damn, damn. I love this car. Did I see it at Chattanooga?

Glen,
I may have the perfect ride for you to take with you down under.
1972 BMW E3 Euro Saloon 2500 Sedan RIGHT HAND DRIVE.
50K original documented mile
Trade?

I saw Glen's car at a yalaha meet 2 years ago. This car is exceptionally clean. It would be hard to find another example as clean/nice as this for the asking price.

This car is truly sweet. Between the M-Tech and the trim that he chose to paint or leave alone make the car look much more modern, but still classic (if that makes any sense...). And it drives very smoothy. I rode with Glen at PVGP and was very impressed.

Good luck with the sale, Glen!

skip535i wrote:Damn. Damn, damn, damn. I love this car. Did I see it at Chattanooga?

If you mean 5erfest 07, then yes, it was there, front row centre in the group pic

WVe28 wrote:This car is truly sweet. Between the M-Tech and the trim that he chose to paint or leave alone make the car look much more modern, but still classic (if that makes any sense...). And it drives very smoothy. I rode with Glen at PVGP and was very impressed.

Good luck with the sale, Glen!

I love you man, you totally get it! That's exactly what I tried to do, there's no chrome where there isn't chrome on a new BMW, I updated the look where possible without messing up the car.

RHDE3 wrote:Glen,
I may have the perfect ride for you to take with you down under.
1972 BMW E3 Euro Saloon 2500 Sedan RIGHT HAND DRIVE.
50K original documented mile
Trade?

I appreciate the offer, however with what I'm already outlaying on this move, I can't possibly ship a car, and the E3 isn't really on my "buy" list. It's cool, but I'm more of an E30/28/21/12 kinda guy.


Thanks for the love everyone, I had no clue so many people liked what I'd done with my interpretation of the E28.

Bunp for a cool car and a standup guy. Might want to post up some interior and engine shots.

m-racer wrote:Bunp for a cool car and a standup guy. Might want to post up some interior and engine shots.

Yeah.. True dat. I'm going to get it detailed again, then more photos will ensue!

Thankyou!

Glen,

Hey brother...who are to those two cretins standing to the right of your car in that first photo? Bittersweet to see you returning back home to Oz but I understand your desire to do so. I know you'll source another nice e28 down there and continue to participate in this community. You've done a great job with this car and I have truly enjoyed getting to drive / ride in it for thousands of miles (5erFest 2006, PVGP 2011). Those gorgeous BBS wheels really complete the look. I would be honored to own it...but at the moment, I have 3 cars...no room for a 4th...at least until Randy secures the garagemahal.

Best wishes
Tim

p.s.,
Thanks so much for letting me raid your garage last weekend. If Daryl passes on that nice Tenma power supply, I want it. Also, don't forget to quote me on your PS2 set-up and those games we discussed. The Nintendo GBA games arrived today...my son was psyched! Thanks again

Hopefully this will help you with your sale! I voted Nice Price for a beautiful E28.

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sixeye wrote:Hopefully this will help you with your sale! I voted Nice Price for a beautiful E28.

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I'm late to the party but if I needed another E28 this would certainly be on my short list.

Paging Spark? Is Spark there?

Good luck with Sale and move.

Azure wrote:So.. it's with much regret I have to sell my 5er as I'm moving back to Australia, and.. well.. it can't come with me.

Dang! Come back and visit 5er Fest once in a while! Good luck!

sixeye wrote:Hopefully this will help you with your sale! I voted Nice Price for a beautiful E28.

http://jalopnik.com/5844109/for-6500-take-five

Wow, thanks for the free promotion! That's awesome!

Interior pics added to the gallery today along with engine bay (yes the under hood is a little embarrasing )