MyE28.com

I knew right away it was the M5 recently on e-bay, although the buyer did not provide any details of how he picked it up.

PM sent.

This one is now in my possession.

But... before you get too excited., this is the way I got it home.




It has been added to The Registry as WBSDC930XJ2875206 DEAD

Thanks for posting.

I often wonder how many of the 30 are still left.

I don't have a Carfax account but always wanted to run all the numbers and see what came up?

Gary

The plan is to keep his back half on the road as a grill/smoker.

Down here we like meaty meets.

Smokin hot idea.

Hello Gary,

Life goal accomplished, finally able to enjoy an E28 M5. Although I did not set out to find a bb, that is the one that was for sale on the west coast.

WBSDC9309J2875231 11/87

In good shape, not a perfect car, but well cared for, doing a little sorting out, post pics when done.

Gary Kent,

San Diego N. Country.

Not sure if this guy is original black on black, but it looks complete. hefty price tag too.

http://orlando.craigslist.org/cto/4397474918.html

twomanytickets wrote:Hello Gary,

Life goal accomplished, finally able to enjoy an E28 M5. Although I did not set out to find a bb, that is the one that was for sale on the west coast.

WBSDC9309J2875231 11/87

In good shape, not a perfect car, but well cared for, doing a little sorting out, post pics when done.

Gary Kent,

San Diego N. Country.

Hi Gary,
Thanks for contacting me. Always good to know another M5 is in good hands and especially a black interior car with an owner named Gary.
Yes, 231 manufactured 11/9/87.
I will add you to the list.
Is the car also registered on the M Registry?
Yes it is I just looked. You can email the owner of the site RC, and tell him you are the new owner and he will give you access to change the owner info.
http://www.bmwmregistry.com/detail.php?id=10371
info@bmwmregistry.com

Thanks again and awaiting some photos.
Gary Beck

S14 wrote:Not sure if this guy is original black on black, but it looks complete. hefty price tag too.

http://orlando.craigslist.org/cto/4397474918.html

Thanks Eric aka S14.
I sent him/her and email asking for the VIN.
I'll post if I get any info.

Gary

The Black on Black VINs disappeared for some reason.
Luckily I saved them.

Overall DC93 Production Statistics:
Total USA Specification Production: 1239
Total CANADA Specification Production: 101
Total North American Specification Production: 1340
Total DC93 Japanese Specification Production: 30

30 Total USA Schwarz (086) + Schwarz Leather (0232) USA Specification
2875205
2875206
2875222
2875225
2875226
2875227
2875228
2875229
2875230
2875231
2875232
2875233
2875235
2875236
2875237
2875241
2875313
2875314
2875315
2875316
2875317
2875318
2875319
2875320
2875321
2875322
2875323
2875324
2875332
2875333

S14 wrote:Not sure if this guy is original black on black, but it looks complete. hefty price tag too.

http://orlando.craigslist.org/cto/4397474918.html

Well it's already converted, so there's that
(I know, some people find that to be undesirable.)

Drew in NYC wrote:
(I know, some people find that to be undesirable.)

Those people must be blind.

Our BBQar is #2.

M5BB wrote:

S14 wrote:Not sure if this guy is original black on black, but it looks complete. hefty price tag too.

http://orlando.craigslist.org/cto/4397474918.html

Thanks Eric aka S14.
I sent him/her and email asking for the VIN.
I'll post if I get any info.

Gary

Yes, the Craigslist M5 is Canadian.

M5BB wrote:
Yes, the Craigslist M5 is Canadian.

Good to know.



Found this fun little short using what looks like a black/black car.

http://www.roadandtrack.com/go/car-cult ... yde-e28-m5

M5BB wrote:The Black on Black VINs disappeared for some reason.
Luckily I saved them.

The following VINs correspond to USA spec DC93 E28 M5 models with Black leather:

2875205 11/5/87
2875206 11/5/87
2875222 11/7/87
2875225 11/7/87
2875226 11/9/87
2875227 11/9/87
2875228 11/9/87
2875229 11/9/87
2875230 11/9/87
2875231 11/9/87
2875232 11/10/87
2875233 11/9/87
2875235 11/10/87
2875236 11/9/87
2875237 11/9/87
2875241 11/10/87
2875313 11/21/87
2875314 11/23/87
2875316 11/21/87
2875317 11/23/87
2875318 11/23/87
2875319 11/23/87
2875320 11/23/87
2875321 11/23/87
2875322 11/23/87
2875323 11/24/87
2875324 11/23/87
2875332 11/26/87
2875333 11/24/87

Gary

I counted 29 cars... and mine isn't listed (287315)! I wonder if mine finished on a friday afternoon and they forgot to log it.

S14 wrote:

M5BB wrote:The Black on Black VINs disappeared for some reason.
Luckily I saved them.

The following VINs correspond to USA spec DC93 E28 M5 models with Black leather:

2875205 11/5/87
2875206 11/5/87
2875222 11/7/87
2875225 11/7/87
2875226 11/9/87
2875227 11/9/87
2875228 11/9/87
2875229 11/9/87
2875230 11/9/87
2875231 11/9/87
2875232 11/10/87
2875233 11/9/87
2875235 11/10/87
2875236 11/9/87
2875237 11/9/87
2875241 11/10/87
2875313 11/21/87
2875314 11/23/87
2875316 11/21/87
2875317 11/23/87
2875318 11/23/87
2875319 11/23/87
2875320 11/23/87
2875321 11/23/87
2875322 11/23/87
2875323 11/24/87
2875324 11/23/87
2875332 11/26/87
2875333 11/24/87

Gary

I counted 29 cars... and mine isn't listed (287315)! I wonder if mine finished on a friday afternoon and they forgot to log it.

Yes, I noticed that Eric and forgot to go back and check.
Since I put these VINS back up Jeremy posted the "official" list that RCBMW had and your number is there. Whew!
http://www.mye28.com/viewtopic.php?t=125175
I will go back and add your number.
Thanks for reminding me.
Gary

Just picked up US spec Black on Black M5 VIN WBSDC9307J2875230 sourced from NM (discussed on other for sale threads earlier this year) - nice car. One thing I'm surprised at is the blue rear parcel shelf - is this typical or a warning sign of some sort perhaps?

Great to hear of another car.
Yes, a blue rear parcel shelf is a little strange.
Could be someone ruined the original with speaker install or it warped.
Should be black like everything else.

Would you please send me the complete VIN and your name and location?
Like to add you to the list.

Some photos would be nice?

Gary

It's pretty standard that the black parcel shelves fade to blue. You'll have to redye.

looks like this?

dsmith wrote:It's pretty standard that the black parcel shelves fade to blue. You'll have to redye.

looks like this?

Guess my car has never seen enough sun for that to happen. Didn't think it would fade that bad.

Yes that pic looks like my parcel shelf color..I'll stop worrying about it.

Gary, I'm on the list already, added 3/26/14.

Thanks, Mark

HAYSEED wrote:Yes that pic looks like my parcel shelf color..I'll stop worrying about it.

Gary, I'm on the list already, added 3/26/14.

Thanks, Mark

Sorry Mark, I didn't look at the list first.

Hello all. This is my first post here, but I've been lurking for years. After a year of searching, a decade of considering and a couple decades+ of longing, I finally picked up an e28 M5. I really only wanted a black on black, so feel lucky to have found one. Along the way, I've enjoyed an S54 M Coupe, 1994 E500 and now an RS4 as my DD (well, now wife's DD).

The car is in good shape, but definitely shows its 173K miles. I already have some new parts with more on the way. The (very) cracked dash is probably the highest cosmetic priority. The engine pulls strong, but I think I need to adjust the idle. Mechanically, I will likely replace all of the control arms and bushings, many of which are visibly shot. There's a very bad driveline noise under load, which I need to address. Finally, I'm not a fan of the B&B cat-back exhaust and will likely replace it with OEM if I can get my hands on one of the remaining systems.

The forum has already helped me fix my passenger seat motor. I'm sure I will learn a lot more as I get into it.

Best,
Jason Rhee
Burlingame, CA
VIN: WBSDC9308J2875317

Here are some pics:

So is that the one that was in Nashville?

Indeed.

Wow Jason congratulations.

Your car VIN is the one before mine.
I started this list in 2010 to see how many we might find.
Thanks for signing in.
I guess it's ok to put you name on the list since you included it and the VIN.
You are the 11th listed owner. Gee we may get to 50% of the 30 someday.
Thanks.
Where was the car before you got it?

It looks great and glad someone got it that will take care of it.
See you're near SF.
In 2016 it will be the 100th anniversary of BMW. Big events and OFest planned in Monterey and Laguna Seca.
Put that on your calendar. Should be spectacular.

Not sure if I will bring the M5 or the 72 3.0 CS I am currently working on. I drove the coupe to Colorado this summer and back. 4000 miles.
Keep us up to date on your car and if I can help in any way please let me know.
Welcome to the BB list. My tag is 88 M5 BB.
Gary Beck
Peachtree Corners, GA

Gary:

Thanks for the warm welcome. I've followed your posts with a lot of interest and admiration. This car came from Brentwood/Nashville, TN. I'll mark my calendar for the BMW event - sounds fantastic.

Thank you so much for offering to help. I am certain I will take you up on it soon!

Best,
Jason

M5BB wrote:Wow Jason congratulations.

Your car VIN is the one before mine.
I started this list in 2010 to see how many we might find.
Thanks for signing in.
I guess it's ok to put you name on the list since you included it and the VIN.
You are the 11th listed owner. Gee we may get to 50% of the 30 someday.
Thanks.
Where was the car before you got it?

It looks great and glad someone got it that will take care of it.
See you're near SF.
In 2016 it will be the 100th anniversary of BMW. Big events and OFest planned in Monterey and Laguna Seca.
Put that on your calendar. Should be spectacular.

Not sure if I will bring the M5 or the 72 3.0 CS I am currently working on. I drove the coupe to Colorado this summer and back. 4000 miles.
Keep us up to date on your car and if I can help in any way please let me know.
Welcome to the BB list. My tag is 88 M5 BB.
Gary Beck
Peachtree Corners, GA

How does a Black interior Canadian car differ? Does it make the car less valuable? I'm considering a Black on Black e28 M5 but it's a Canadian car in the US.

Thanks in advance.

puma1824 wrote:How does a Black interior Canadian car differ? Does it make the car less valuable? I'm considering a Black on Black e28 M3 but it's a Canadian car in the US.

Thanks in advance.

You are most confused.

cek wrote:

puma1824 wrote:How does a Black interior Canadian car differ? Does it make the car less valuable? I'm considering a Black on Black e28 M5 but it's a Canadian car in the US.

Thanks in advance.

You are most confused.

Yes I am, thus the reason why I ask. Maybe it doesn't effect anything. Please educate me

I don't know much about e28 M3s. Sorry.

cek wrote:I don't know much about e28 M3s. Sorry.

Rare E28 M3. It's Perlbeige on Diamantschwarz, however.

puma1824 wrote:How does a Black interior Canadian car differ? Does it make the car less valuable? I'm considering a Black on Black e28 M3 but it's a Canadian car in the US.

Thanks in advance.

Hey puma,

The guys on here can be pretty cynical and are giving you a hard time because you asked about an E28 M3
M3 no, that is a different model. The E28 is an M5. So lets just get to what I think you are asking.
Other than the speedometer being different (kilometers vs. miles) there probably isn't too much difference between a Canadian black interior M5 and a US black interior M5.

The reason the black interior US cars are more valuable is because there were only 30. Please read the info here about the black interior cars.

Now watch because I said "more valuable" this will start a blast about how this isn't true etc, etc.
I think they are more valuable because I own one.

M5BB wrote:

puma1824 wrote:How does a Black interior Canadian car differ? Does it make the car less valuable? I'm considering a Black on Black e28 M3 but it's a Canadian car in the US.

Thanks in advance.

Hey puma,

The guys on here can be pretty cynical and are giving you a hard time because you asked about an E28 M3
M3 no, that is a different model. The E28 is an M5. So lets just get to what I think you are asking.
Other than the speedometer being different (kilometers vs. miles) there probably isn't too much difference between a Canadian black interior M5 and a US black interior M5.

The reason the black interior US cars are more valuable is because there were only 30. Please read the info here about the black interior cars.

Now watch because I said "more valuable" this will start a blast about how this isn't true etc, etc.
I think they are more valuable because I own one.

My bad I was typing too fast and didn't notice...yeah I meant e28 M5.

Thanks for the info. Hopefully I can find a car in my budget. I recently gave up the decade long search for an e30 M3 as they are now out of my financial reach for what I want to do.

Thanks again.

There's this one... http://germancarsforsaleblog.com/1988-bmw-m5-14/

I agree with ya Gary, I've got a clone, sorta.

M5BB wrote: Now watch because I said "more valuable" this will start a blast about how this isn't true etc, etc.

Yes they are.

dlazare wrote:VIN WBSDC9306J2875025
Production date - October 1987
Canadian spec
Located in Vancouver, BC

Sir,

You need to read the beginning of this thread.
This sign up is for the 30 US cars not the Canadian cars that all had black interior.
I appreciate your enthusiasm and glad you're an M5 owner but please delete your post.
Your car is NOT one of the 30 according to the VIN you submitted.
Thanks,
Gary

Hey guys!

Just picked up WBSDC9303J2875323 and it will continue to live in socal, though now in the Studio City area.

I think this is my first post too..lol!

braapsti wrote:Hey guys!

Just picked up WBSDC9303J2875323 and it will continue to live in socal, though now in the Studio City area.

I think this is my first post too..lol!

Congratulations and welcome.

So you bought Brady Tanners car.

Would you mind giving us your name and I will change the info at the beginning of this thread to your name.
Tell us a little about the car. Mileage, mods, etc.

Gary Beck

M5BB wrote:

braapsti wrote:Hey guys!

Just picked up WBSDC9303J2875323 and it will continue to live in socal, though now in the Studio City area.

I think this is my first post too..lol!

Congratulations and welcome.

So you bought Brady Tanners car.

Would you mind giving us your name and I will change the info at the beginning of this thread to your name.
Tell us a little about the car. Mileage, mods, etc.

Gary Beck

Actually bought it from the guy that bought it from Brady!

My name is Brandon Raap, and the car is bone stock. 100% original...with a measly(get this) 350k miles! Though you'd never know it, as the original paint looks fantastic and the interior is damn near new! I'll post some pics as soon as I have them handy..

Welcome and

Is there a way to update this entire list? I imagine some of the cars from the beginning of this thread have new owners by now, especially with the rising prices. Not mine though:)

CarNut68 wrote:Is there a way to update this entire list? I imagine some of the cars from the beginning of this thread have new owners by now, especially with the rising prices. Not mine though:)

That would be great if you can figure out a way to do that.

This is a member forum where the info is no better than what the members contribute.

Many of these owners are still the same.

They get these posts if they're still members so it's up to them to offer new data.

Gary

WBSDC930XJ2875206 is in my possession.
Well, the back half is, awaiting conversion into a smoker/BBQ pit.
The front half is probably a microwave oven by now.

1st 5er wrote:WBSDC930XJ2875206 is in my possession.
Well, the back half is, awaiting conversion into a smoker/BBQ pit.
The front half is probably a microwave oven by now.

Thanks Sherman,

I put a note next to the VIN about this car.

See you at the Vintage.

Gary

M5BB wrote:

1st 5er wrote:WBSDC930XJ2875206 is in my possession.
Well, the back half is, awaiting conversion into a smoker/BBQ pit.
The front half is probably a microwave oven by now.

Thanks Sherman,

I put a note next to the VIN about this car.

See you at the Vintage.

Gary

Yes you will.

I guess I shall update this thread!
Shawn Cole from Lapeer, Michigan

I recently purchased WBSDC9302J2791946 From a gentleman who had it stored in a warehouse. The car was built in September of 1987. At some point, the car was "imported" from Canada to the US and a previous owner swapped in a US cluster. It hasn't been plated since 2014 but hasn't actually been driven since 2013. Currently I'm estimating 170k miles on it.

EDIT: I do realize it isn't one of the original 30 however it does reside in the US now