FS: 1988 Diamantschwarz 535is/a $1500

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Patrick McHugh
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FS: 1988 Diamantschwarz 535is/a $1500

Post by Patrick McHugh »

Happy new year!

I have a Diamantschwarz 1988 BMW 535is for sale.

I have been buying and restoring these old bimmers for years and in that time I have learned that honesty sells a car. You need to know what is right and what is wrong with this car, along with all the work I have done to it. No silly business.
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The Good:

The car comes with a set of 16" BBS RS 3 piece wheels with Yokohama Avid tires.
These wheels are no longer manufactured and are considered by some to be the nicest looking wheels to run on an old bimmer. The wheels have painted centers and polished aluminum outside rims held together by 34 bolts.

The car has a new Diamantschwarz (Metallic black) paint job.

The car runs, drives, shifts and stops well.

The transmission looks much cleaner than it should. It may be new or rebuilt.

The engine runs smoothly at idle and full throttle and does not overheat.

The body is solid and the only rust is in the rear valance and is pictured.

I have partial maintenance records.
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Work Performed:

Changed oil and filter.

Flushed cooling system and replaced with new coolant.

Adjusted valves and inspected/re lock tited banjo bolts.

Swapped passenger seat with drivers.

Repainted car.

Repainted black trim.

Stripped failing clearcoat from wheel outside rims.
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The Bad:

The odometer stopped at 274k. The engine is still very healthy. It does not appear to burn any oil or coolant and pulls strong. (go M30's! )

The AC does not work.

The passenger seat has a broken tilt mechanism. It is still serviceable.

The radio does not work, it is not hooked up.

The trunk springs do not hold the trunk lid open.

There is a dent on the fender as pictured.

The paint job is not of the finest quality.

There are the usual e28 dash cracks.

The passenger seat bolster is torn.

The rear window slides down so I motored it up and disconnected the motor to prevent accidental use. The swing arm is missing a circlip.

There is no front air dam.

The control arm bushings and ball joints are worn.

The rear bumper is cracked.
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If you have any questions or would like to arrange a test drive don't hesitate to email me at patrickmchugh23@gmail.com. The car is located near the Richmond Airport in Richmond, VA 23231.

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Additional pictures can be found at:
http://s27.photobucket.com/albums/c171/ ... u57/535is/

Asking $3000

I want to sell the wheels with the car.

P.s. for anyone that noticed the pictures were taken before I swapped the seats you win a TRX wheel.
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Jon in Richmond
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Post by Jon in Richmond »

I'll give you a place to store your cars for them thar purdy wheels! :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Post by Patrick McHugh »

Hahaha. Good game, good game. 8)

p.s. I saved that Lexus a dead battery, the dome light was on!
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Post by Patrick McHugh »

Bump Bump ... $2800 OBO
;)
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Post by Patrick McHugh »

Is anyone on the fence about the price? Seriously. Make me an offer, i've had none. :bawl:

I'm going to put it on ebay soon.
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Post by johnnye23 »

Patrick it's getting close to tax time, you may do better on Ebay anyhow. Good luck with the sale.
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Post by Patrick McHugh »

Good call ;)
TBBMW
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Hold off on the ebay trip...

Post by TBBMW »

I am looking for a car just like this... what's the story on the A/C? Blower.... Compressor..... hoses?
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Also

Post by TBBMW »

Patrick, I see you are an '02 guy too! I have a 74 and '75 2002 plus a '74 2002tii. Good company on this board.
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Post by Patrick McHugh »

Wow! I'd love to see the cars! I returned your email, come by the shop sometime and we can take both our 02's out! I'd love to see yours.
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Post by Patrick McHugh »

In regards to the A/C here's what I know.

The car is 20 years old, most likely a seal has slowly leaked the fluid out and the system has lost it's charge. The blower works, the AUX fan works, and the compressor clutch engages when the button is pressed.

To repair it wouldn't require too much work, perhaps replacing all the seals, a new receiver drier (always replace this when the system has seen the environment) draw a vacuum on it and recharge.
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Post by Patrick McHugh »

BUMP $2200 takes it all home.
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Post by davestlouis »

Hell Patrick, shame you're not in STL anymore, I'd be all over that car.

Dave @ Plaza Collision
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Post by Patrick McHugh »

Yeah dude. I'd consider meeting you part way for it. I'll be coming back to Chicago in the end of January.
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Post by Patrick McHugh »

The wheels are on ebay.

New price for the car $1500
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Post by runningpanda »

Maybe I'll talk my dad into buying. He's so jealous of mine! :laugh:
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Post by Patrick McHugh »

Please do!
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Post by davestlouis »

Patrick, what wheels/tires are on it now?
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Post by Patrick McHugh »

14" bottlecaps, with some cheap tires.

The wheels went to ebay
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayI ... =p3907.m29
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Post by EC »

Patrick, any interest in driving the car to Indy on your way to Chicago?

I'm thinking possible D.D. ?

Cheers
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Post by Patrick McHugh »

New pictures

Make me an offer. 8)

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Post by Patrick McHugh »

Does not come with dog.
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Post by davestlouis »

I'm out, sorry. I have other local cars that have fallen in my lap all of a sudden...best wishes on quick sale!

Dave
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Post by Patrick McHugh »

I heard! I just sent you a PM about the e21. Good luck with the others dude.
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Post by Patrick McHugh »

Bump, $1350
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