WTB: E28 Touring

pldlnr · Post by **pldlnr** » Mar 13, 2008 1:53 AM

Does anyone know of a e28 touring in the states or have one they want to sell? I have not seen one or been able to find one. I think it would be such a cool car to own. Thanks,

Paul

MShimon · Post by **MShimon** » Mar 13, 2008 2:12 AM

I would so own a Touring as well! I really hope you find one.

BMWCCA2 · Post by **BMWCCA2** » Mar 13, 2008 2:20 AM

You do know, don't you, that they were coach-built and not by BMW? Several companies did conversions, some better than others. Rust and rear-hits are not a Touring's friends. Rare today 'cause they were rare then.

wkohler · Post by **wkohler** » Mar 13, 2008 2:22 AM

Isn't ovide's car still with Jody?

While I think they're cool, I wouldn't want to own one. Lots of ghetto-rigged crap in those from what I've heard, though my source is a pessimist.

Post by **tsmall07** » Mar 13, 2008 2:22 AM

I know where you can get one. It has some rust in the rear, but not too bad. The car is a hell of a lot of fun to drive, though! PM me for info on where it is and such.

Edit: Same car that wkohler is talking about also.

BMWgiant · Post by **BMWgiant** » Mar 13, 2008 2:22 AM

I completely didn't read the rest of the thread, am not sober and attempted to delete this post within second of posting, and somebody already replied, not allowing me to delete!!! I haven't even checked the reply yet... So I am sure it is saying something about how it was already mentioned in this thread!!!

Post by **tsmall07** » Mar 13, 2008 2:22 AM

BMWgiant wrote:There was one for sale at 5er Fest '07... I don't know if it is still for sale.. I am sure you can find out some info!

Thats the one I'm talking about.

BMWgiant · Post by **BMWgiant** » Mar 13, 2008 2:31 AM

I am still not sober but did realize that we all posted at the same time.. So it's not that I didn't read the rest of the posts, but that it wasn't posted yet.. We were all just talking about the same car but on different levels of knowing where the car is... And this concluded my unsober indepth looks at this situation... Have a good night!

Post by **tsmall07** » Mar 13, 2008 2:37 PM

BMWgiant wrote:I am still not sober but did realize that we all posted at the same time.. So it's not that I didn't read the rest of the posts, but that it wasn't posted yet.. We were all just talking about the same car but on different levels of knowing where the car is... And this concluded my unsober indepth looks at this situation... Have a good night!

Same thing happened to me.

Thats why I responded to your post and edited mine.

pldlnr · Post by **pldlnr** » Mar 13, 2008 4:05 PM

While I think they're cool, I wouldn't want to own one. Lots of ghetto-rigged crap in those from what I've heard

Could you elaborate and help me understand a little better. I really have no knowledge on the touring model. Thanks in advance,

Paul

BMWCCA2 · Post by **BMWCCA2** » Mar 13, 2008 4:16 PM

pldlnr wrote:Could you elaborate and help me understand a little better. I really have no knowledge on the touring model. Thanks in advance,

Allow me to repeat myself:

bmwcca2 wrote:You do know, don't you, that they were coach-built and not by BMW? Several companies did conversions, some better than others. Rust and rear-hits are not a Touring's friends. Rare today 'cause they were rare then.

That would imply the build-quality was iffy, one-off in some cases, and some were no more than back-yard conversions. To be fair, some companies did convert them in series, but still the conversion quality is most certainly not up to BMW standards and may not have stood the test of time very well. YMMV

Post by **Shawn D.** » Mar 13, 2008 5:48 PM

pldlnr wrote:
While I think they're cool, I wouldn't want to own one. Lots of ghetto-rigged crap in those from what I've heard
Could you elaborate and help me understand a little better. I really have no knowledge on the touring model.

It's not a touring model -- it's a modification. The hatch is off another car (obviously), the taillights are cut straight down the middle and the cut is covered with black plastic, the rear seat is modified, the interior is hand-built, and the hatch sill area is fiberglass. If you ever have to fix any of the modified bodywork, you will not be able to use a stock part.

pldlnr · Post by **pldlnr** » Mar 13, 2008 6:10 PM

Thanks for the info. Maybe I will think twice and admire from afar.

Paul

Rob_K · Post by **Rob_K** » Mar 16, 2008 9:40 AM

Shawn D. wrote:
pldlnr wrote:If you ever have to fix any of the modified bodywork, you will not be able to use a stock part.

Sure you will. You'll just need to modify it as well.

ovide · Post by **ovide** » Mar 16, 2008 7:30 PM

Hi, Ivo here.

Funny thing is that I just talked to Jody last week to get my touring fixed up. He has a bodyshop and owns several BMW's so he knows what he's doing.

Anyway, here are some pictures of my car at 5erfest '07 Chattanooga.

And yes the car is still for sale. Although I really would like Jody to buy it if he's able to, I need to get some funds for my new project.
I'm open to offers but it will not go for a little, especially now that it's taken care of(the rust that is) Other then that it's in top conditions. Engine only covered about 100K and all bushings have bin replaced and the gremlins eliminated.

PM me for more info.

Best regards, Ivo Christov.

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