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Posted: Jan 03, 2013 4:58 PM
by NZfiver
longkedah wrote:hi guy
how much if like this ? right hand drive ?
thanks
I'd say around $US28k.
Posted: Jan 26, 2013 1:10 PM
by dsmith
I bought the Zaprace body kit car for $4k. After I sell the wheels/tires and audio stuff, it should be more like $2500. It is a rust free CA car with a crack free dash. The excellent condition original "is" rear spoiler was included and will be reinstalled. The interior needs a good cleaning and the seats recovered. Head job at 100k, UUC shifter, driveshaft stuff and brakes done. I'll weld up the rivet holes from the body kit and clean up the M Tech kit and it should be a looker.
I'll post pics in the spring. Right now it's packed away in the garage.
Posted: Jan 26, 2013 2:06 PM
by rmiddendorf
dsmith wrote:I bought the Zaprace body kit car for $4k. After I sell the wheels/tires and audio stuff, it should be more like $2500. It is a rust free CA car with a crack free dash. The excellent condition original "is" rear spoiler was included and will be reinstalled. The interior needs a good cleaning and the seats recovered. Head job at 100k, UUC shifter, driveshaft stuff and brakes done. I'll weld up the rivet holes from the body kit and clean up the M Tech kit and it should be a looker.
I'll post pics in the spring. Right now it's packed away in the garage.
This sounds like a nice score!
Posted: Jan 26, 2013 2:44 PM
by 1st 5er
dsmith wrote:I bought the Zaprace body kit car for $4k. After I sell the wheels/tires and audio stuff, it should be more like $2500. It is a rust free CA car with a crack free dash. The excellent condition original "is" rear spoiler was included and will be reinstalled. The interior needs a good cleaning and the seats recovered. Head job at 100k, UUC shifter, driveshaft stuff and brakes done. I'll weld up the rivet holes from the body kit and clean up the M Tech kit and it should be a looker.
I'll post pics in the spring. Right now it's packed away in the garage.
Posted: Mar 04, 2013 8:14 PM
by jamesohoh7
dsmith wrote:I bought the Zaprace body kit car for $4k. After I sell the wheels/tires and audio stuff, it should be more like $2500. It is a rust free CA car with a crack free dash. The excellent condition original "is" rear spoiler was included and will be reinstalled. The interior needs a good cleaning and the seats recovered. Head job at 100k, UUC shifter, driveshaft stuff and brakes done. I'll weld up the rivet holes from the body kit and clean up the M Tech kit and it should be a looker.
I'll post pics in the spring. Right now it's packed away in the garage.
Have I told you how much I hate you,.. lately!?
Posted: Mar 04, 2013 9:37 PM
by 1st 5er
jamesohoh7 wrote:dsmith wrote:I bought the Zaprace body kit car for $4k. After I sell the wheels/tires and audio stuff, it should be more like $2500. It is a rust free CA car with a crack free dash. The excellent condition original "is" rear spoiler was included and will be reinstalled. The interior needs a good cleaning and the seats recovered. Head job at 100k, UUC shifter, driveshaft stuff and brakes done. I'll weld up the rivet holes from the body kit and clean up the M Tech kit and it should be a looker.
I'll post pics in the spring. Right now it's packed away in the garage.
Have I told you how much I hate you,.. lately!?
So I'm not the only one...
Posted: Mar 06, 2013 11:16 PM
by dsmith
1st 5er wrote:So I'm not the only one...
Y'all had your chance. It's not like the sale was a sercret.
Crappy phone pic added to the registry. Envision e38 wheels, mtech flares and shopping cart handle wing delete and you get the idea.
http://www.bmwmregistry.com/detail.php?id=11143
Posted: Mar 07, 2013 10:07 AM
by 1st 5er
dsmith wrote:1st 5er wrote:So I'm not the only one...
Y'all had your chance. It's not like the sale was a sercret.
Crappy phone pic added to the registry. Envision e38 wheels, mtech flares and shopping cart handle wing delete and you get the idea.
http://www.bmwmregistry.com/detail.php?id=11143
Lovin' that archless look.
See ya at The V.
Posted: Mar 07, 2013 2:55 PM
by rmiddendorf
dsmith wrote:1st 5er wrote:So I'm not the only one...
Y'all had your chance. It's not like the sale was a sercret.
Crappy phone pic added to the registry. Envision e38 wheels, mtech flares and shopping cart handle wing delete and you get the idea.
http://www.bmwmregistry.com/detail.php?id=11143
That looks like a nice example the way it sits actually. Are you taking off the body kit? Don't get me wrong I would never modify my car but that one actually looks pretty unique that way.
Posted: Mar 07, 2013 8:13 PM
by dsmith
rmiddendorf wrote:
That looks like a nice example the way it sits actually. Are you taking off the body kit? Don't get me wrong I would never modify my car but that one actually looks pretty unique that way.
It will look like a regular mtech kit, but I need to do something with the hacked up front cover. Might just buy another cover.
just bought us M5
Posted: Apr 17, 2013 9:06 AM
by jh_m5
First post for me- just bought a "garage find" E 28 M5
65,000 miles, perfect body + paint, needs mechanical refresh- shocks, bushings, seals, etc. I am restoring it to OEM specs
engine runs strong- checked out with bmw tech . who told me the engine, etc. has never been touched- original everything!!
paid $17,000
will post pix
jh
Posted: Apr 21, 2013 1:55 AM
by TurboChris
Excellant! Congratulations. Post up some pics when you can.
Posted: May 10, 2013 7:39 PM
by bigwave
New to the forum and new to M5 ownership. Just picked up my 1988 E28 build date 11/87, last week. Schwartz/Natur with all matching panels, no accidents, near perfect paint aside from front spoiler, which could use a touch up. Car is original aside from throwing star rims, rear SLS delete, and short throw shift. Previous owner just installed Mtech springs and Bilsteins all around. Interior is super clean with no tears, though dash has a couple small cracks. Everything works and it even came with original factory tape deck. Only problem was a leak in the rear seam of the fuel tank, which is being replaced by a local specialist here in Atlanta. Finding that leak before purchase saved me a bunch of $$ as seller negotiated down to cover the repairs. Mileage is 115k, paid $12,400 and feel good about it.
If I could also throw my own .02 into this thread in regards to prices, I have been watching them for the better part of the last decade and agree with many of you that the past couple years through right now is the time to buy. It has taken me trips across 7 states and years to find one that was this well cared for within my price range.
Wish I could post pics, but definitely will in time as I figure it is tough to own one of these and not regularly check in here with questions.
See you all on the road.
Posted: May 10, 2013 7:49 PM
by 1st 5er
Congrats on the buy. Sounds like a good deal.
bigwave wrote:
See you all on the road.
Does this mean you'll be at The Vintage?
Posted: May 10, 2013 9:15 PM
by bigwave
I'm efforting the weekend off. Fuel tank should be good to go by then.
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Posted: May 13, 2013 7:17 PM
by rvnmaniak
Congrats! That's one nice M5. And low mileage too. I'm jealous that you got one with the original radio/tape player. That's seemed really rare when I was on my hunt last summer.
Posted: Jun 08, 2013 6:52 PM
by RennSport88
bigwave wrote:I'm efforting the weekend off. Fuel tank should be good to go by then.
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This one was on autotrader right? I think I called on it, guy was in a meeting and was going to call me right back. Didn't call till a month later, which worked out better because I would have bought it an missed out on the one I got with under 100k and Dinan mods (though I paid a good deal more).
Posted: Jun 14, 2013 10:21 PM
by bigwave
I did find it on autotrader and it had been there for about 6months with crappy pictures. The gentleman was very nice, super easy to deal with, and was pretty knowledgeable about the car, the brand, the history, etc.
You say
the one I got with under 100k and Dinan mods (though I paid a good deal more).
and you are in the M5 prices section, so mind if I ask how much and what mods?
Pricey 132k mile M5 FS in Malibu, CA
Posted: Aug 10, 2013 9:40 PM
by NZfiver
New to the M5 Community - Just purchased an 88 M5
Posted: Sep 14, 2013 4:38 PM
by Curtispsf
hi guys,
I'm the original owner of a mint 86 325e (90K miles) and a few months ago I started looking for an M5. I found a near mint vehicle last month in Sacramento and I jumped javascript:emoticon('
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It has 149K miles, beautiful cosmetic condition with about 4k of recent repairs by the dealer after it sat idle for 5 years.
New Dunlop wheels, nonstock BSS rims, nonstock cd player, great AC etc. The dash has some cracking, but I have a replacement dash on hand to go in down the road. It runs great.
I really don't know if I overpaid for it...only time will tell, but here's the details... Luxury Motor Cars in Sac. asked $17,995 and I paid $16K including tax, title etc (equivalent of about $14K +/- $500.). It's a small company (4 employees) and each of them drove the car before for a month before it was sold. They said it was hands own the best M5 they had seen...and pointed out some known (to them) minor issues and so far, no surprises.. Great power.
I probably paid too much but I'm pleased with what I got for the $. Lord help me, my BMW mechanic will be looking over the vehicle next week. Crosses fingers. javascript:emoticon(':alright:')
How can I insert pics of the car? or do they have to be URL linked to view?
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Posted: Sep 14, 2013 5:54 PM
by tschultz
You must host them on an external website and then post it on here.
Posted: Sep 14, 2013 10:25 PM
by NZfiver
Here's one with half the mileage for $25k.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/251338804573?fo ... SS:US:3160
No service records (!) and needs plenty of cosmetic work - why would anyone present one of these for sale with a missing badge/emblem on the wheel center cap?
I think if all the cosmetic stuff was done and it had a fresh service, it might be worth the asking price.
Re: New to the M5 Community - Just purchased an 88 M5
Posted: Sep 15, 2013 2:14 AM
by 1st 5er
Curtispsf wrote:
How can I insert pics of the car? or do they have to be URL linked to view?
Thanks to Peter...
http://e28-535i.com/upload/ubr_file_upload.php
Posted: Dec 24, 2013 10:14 AM
by KRsM5
Just sell your home and buy this one...would be really crazy if somebody pays 6 figures for an M5, no matter how museum-quality. Yikes!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-M5-M5-1988- ... ars_Trucks
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Posted: Aug 14, 2014 9:04 PM
by rmorin49
Re: M5 Prices
Posted: Sep 10, 2014 10:57 PM
by NZfiver
The Henna Red SA-built DC98 M5 (ex-Australia) has been sold for GBP55k.
http://www.munichlegends.co.uk/componen ... ew,detail/
That's equivalent to around $US89k, for a 30k mile, truly immaculate M5.
See the October 2014 issue of BMW Car magazine for an article on this stunning machine.
Re: M5 Prices
Posted: Jan 15, 2015 11:59 PM
by Freude am Fahren
It's now official, my 1988 US M5 is now on a trailer from Orlando to California.
The car has about 175K original miles on it. I found it on craigslist. Everything is stock except the shift knob. All VINs matching, no accidents and plenty of maintenance record from the previous owner for 10 years. I paid 8.5K for it, asking price was 11K.
Re: M5 Prices
Posted: Feb 09, 2015 5:08 AM
by Pistonbroke
Hey guys,
I've been popping in and out of this thread for some time now and thought i'd throw this into the mix.
1986 BMW M5, 106,884 klm. Yours for only $109,950
http://www.carpoint.com.au/all-cars/dea ... 9133&Cr=98
Not sure what the seller's been smoking but I'll have some.
Me? I've just got a lowly Euro Alpine White M535i, 275,000 klm.
Re: M5 Prices
Posted: Feb 09, 2015 7:12 AM
by indycar89
Freude am Fahren wrote:It's now official, my 1988 US M5 is now on a trailer from Orlando to California.
The car has about 175K original miles on it. I found it on craigslist. Everything is stock except the shift knob. All VINs matching, no accidents and plenty of maintenance record from the previous owner for 10 years. I paid 8.5K for it, asking price was 11K.
Congrats! Please show some pics.
Re: M5 Prices
Posted: Apr 03, 2015 8:29 PM
by bdog
I just sold mine an hour for 13K ago and a suffering regret. The past day polishing the bird and standing back.....i'm an idiot.
BK