"e28" M535i locations and information

Specific conversations and info for the BMW E28 M5 and M535i.
Enchanter
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My old car is back in my hands... The ownership chain is like this:
Vin is 0641988
Diamond Black with Pearl Beige
Owner 1 was Clark Cook former BMWCCA president in the carolinas I believe
Owner 2 Russel Dejulio(sp) also down in the Carolinas
Owner 3 was Dr Bob Grill (I was his service advisor on car when serviced at JMK BMW, NJ)
Owner 4 was me for a while. In NJ.
Owner 5 was Grahamular in MD (thanks for the new trans buddy!)
Owner 6 was Me again, then coowned with Mike K and now owned by me in NJ and shared with Mike when he wants to drive it.


Refitted back to the original TRX M-Tech wheels with new tires.

Car is now 100% back to stock as it left BMW with the exception of BMW upgrades. I have even fitted the car back with all the original shifter linkages, etc to eliminate short shifter. All filters, wires, cap, rotor, etc are all from BMW. I am sure there is some better stuff out there, but car is going on 30 years old next year. If it survived this long using BMW parts, they are doing something right.. The only upgrades are:

Diff from Kat car 3.25 big case (thanks Chris graff) in place of 3.07 big case
Rear E34 M5 brakes.
Shadlowline Trim (Completly new as ordered by me when it was all available. Installed about 10 years ago or so)
Fully functional headlamp wash/wipe system



Car resides in Monmouth County, NJ.
Drew in NYC
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Enchanter wrote:My old car is back in my hands... The ownership chain is like this:
Vin is 0641988
Diamond Black with Pearl Beige
Owner 1 was Clark Cook former BMWCCA president in the carolinas I believe
Owner 2 Russel Dejulio(sp) also down in the Carolinas
Owner 3 was Dr Bob Grill (I was his service advisor on car when serviced at JMK BMW, NJ)
Owner 4 was me for a while. In NJ.
Owner 5 was Grahamular in MD (thanks for the new trans buddy!)
Owner 6 was Me again, then coowned with Mike K and now owned by me in NJ and shared with Mike when he wants to drive it.


Refitted back to the original TRX M-Tech wheels with new tires.

Car is now 100% back to stock as it left BMW with the exception of BMW upgrades. I have even fitted the car back with all the original shifter linkages, etc to eliminate short shifter. All filters, wires, cap, rotor, etc are all from BMW. I am sure there is some better stuff out there, but car is going on 30 years old next year. If it survived this long using BMW parts, they are doing something right.. The only upgrades are:

Diff from Kat car 3.25 big case (thanks Chris graff) in place of 3.07 big case
Rear E34 M5 brakes.
Shadlowline Trim (Completly new as ordered by me when it was all available. Installed about 10 years ago or so)
Fully functional headlamp wash/wipe system



Car resides in Monmouth County, NJ.
I lusted after this car. How about an updated photo with the TRXes?
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Congrats Tim, I've not seen the car but it sounds sweet. I for one appreciate the dedication to factory stuff on these cars. It's nice hear hear you're so fastidious about it.
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I always enjoyed looking at that car in photos. Would love to see some current photos of it, though I guess it might be a lot like looking at the brochure. Haha!

I just realized looking back through this thread that I never added my '87.

2/87 M535i Lachssilber-metallic over Schwarz leather.

http://www.bmwmregistry.com/detail.php?id=12139

Yar now owns my old 6/85 Alpinweiß/Pearl Beige car.
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I always enjoyed looking at that car in photos. Would love to see some current photos of it, though I guess it might be a lot like looking at the brochure. Haha!
You are 100% correct. As a matter of fact, right down to the pinstripe. There is a page on the inside of the brochure that shows the optional "Shadowline" trim. That's it!

I will get some nice pictures going when the weather gets better. I look forward to the comments from you guys!
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Have to post pics of my 1986 m535 alpine white black interior on here
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Hi,please take note to my 535i M 1985 Diamantschwarz in Caracas Venezuela

Regards

Mario
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Here is this list... I think. (I left a space at #14 for the white M535i Dinan 5 if he or someonw wants to add their name)
Time for an update:
1. vinceg101: 1985 (07/85) M535i Arktisblau/Pearl Beige; Los Angeles, CA.
http://www.bmwmregistry.com/detail.php?id=9197
http://www.iconic5.com/members/vinceg101/

2.Ted in T.O. 1986 M5351 Lachsillber/Anthracite cloth; Mississauga, Canada.
http://www.bmwmregistry.com/detail.php?id=1767
http://www.mye28.com/viewtopic.php?t=78501

3. Jim (5280 JB): 1985 M535i Alpinweiss/Schwarz; Denver, CO.
http://www.bmwmregistry.com/detail.php?id=9118
http://www.iconic5.com/members/5280jb/

4. John (hubble1953): 1985 M535i Cinnabar Red, Pearl Beige; dirty engine; Boise, ID.
http://www.bmwmregistry.com/detail.php?id=4496

5. wkohler: 1985 (06/85) M535i 5-Speed Alpinweiβ/Perlbeige; Phoenix, AZ.
http://www.bmwmregistry.com/detail.php?id=9049
http://www.iconic5.com/members/wkohler/

6. Stuartinmn: 1986 (06/85) M535i Diamondschwarz/Schwarz, 5 speed dirty engine; Minneapolis, MN.
http://www.bmwmregistry.com/detail.php?id=3962

7. fido: 1985 (06/85) M535I Diamondschwarz/pearl beige 5 speed. HC engine; Durham, NC.
http://www.bmwmregistry.com/detail.php?id=8305

8. SD45T-2: 1985 (5/85) M535I DC71, Arktisblau/Taurrusrot, S307; (Phoenix), AZ.
http://www.bmwmregistry.com/detail.php?id=9994
http://www.iconic5.com/members/gp60m/

9. Sterling: 1985 (05/85) M535i DC71, Diamontschwarz/Pearlbeige; Livermore, CA.
http://www.mye28.com/viewtopic.php?t=66 ... c&start=50
http://www.mye28.com/profile.php?mode=v ... le&u=12706
http://www.iconic5.com/members/sterling/profile/
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set= ... .501382831

10. Oz (oz535i): 1986 (06/86) M535i DC52 Alpinweiss/Schwarz; Perth, Western Australia.
http://www.bmwmregistry.com/detail.php?id=4683

11. uzayas: 1986 (05/86) M535i DC81, Diamondswartz/Pearlbeige; Ankara, Turkey.
http://www.bmwmregistry.com/detail.php?id=9136
http://www.iconic5.com/members/bahadir/

12. cjreents: 1985 (06/85) M535i DC71, Diamondswartz/Anthracite Cloth; West Linn, OR.
http://www.bmwmregistry.com/detail.php?id=10250

13. Golf Pro 1986 (07/86) M535i DC52 Alpinweiss/Schwarz; Gold Coast, Australia.
http://www.bmwmregistry.com/detail.php?id=8721

14.

15.DasBoost: 1985 M535i (06/85) M535i Euro Non-cat Arktisblau-matallic/M-cloth; Lex, KY
Also DasBoost on bmwmregistry

So I was curious how many other owners on here have the close ration dogleg transmission?

Have a lot of plans in motion for this one...
Azure
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Azure: 1985 (05/85) M535i DC72, Polaris/Anthracite Cloth; Melbourne, Australia.

I suppose I should chime in, since I never formally "registered" with this thread before. :)

http://www.mye28.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=127997
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cgraff: 1986 (03/86) M535i DC51 Zinnoberrot/Pearl Beige; South Orange, NJ.
Had: LC motor
Has: Built M30 B35 bored to 3.6
Will soon have: M88/3
http://www.m535i.org
DasBoost
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My 1985 M535i is for sale :(

See my listing on eBay item # 161672304759

If you guys have any questions please let me know.

Thanks...
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Horrific choice of color in my opinion...
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Post by Mad »

i have M535i Euro, June 1985,
http://www.bmwmregistry.com/detail.php?id=11428

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BR
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DasBoost wrote:My 1985 M535i is for sale :(

See my listing on eBay item # 161672304759

If you guys have any questions please let me know.

Thanks...
I'm confused. You had this on ebay in April and then a couple of times in May and the car is a flat Laguna Seca Blue. Now, you've posted the same car (same VIN and nearly identical ad) yet the car is the original Arctic Blue.

Was the Laguna Seca Blue a wrap and you took it off? In the original ad, you say "The original paint (Arktisblau-metallic) had been faded by the southern sun and the clear was mostly gone" but in the new ad you say "The exterior looks great as you can see from the photos." Photos are a little dark to be able to discern what the real deal is. What's the exterior's condition?

April Ebay Listing: http://www.ebay.com/itm/1985-BMW-M5-/16 ... 7675.l2557
Current Ebay Listing: http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-5-Series-DC ... 1803628654

I'm very interested in the car. Thanks!
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Looks like he had it repainted since everywhere the car was posted, it got destroyed for the paint.
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wkohler wrote:Looks like he had it repainted since everywhere the car was posted, it got destroyed for the paint.
Then you would think he'd say BRAND NEW PAINT JOB in the original... I would. So, I assumed it was wrapped and it was back to original....
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He said it wasn't a great quality paint job in the original listing. He didn't say it wasn't a great quality vinyl wrap. I'm sure it's got a cheap Arktisblau paint job on it now and it really wouldn't be smart to mention that in the ad since that turns a lot of people off. That's a question you answer later.
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To the seller's credit, the car looks about a thousand times better now.

(Granted, that isn't say much given it looked like an absolute turd previously.)
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It absolutely does. It's what he should have done to begin with. I just wish he posted some better photos.
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me M535i 1986 from japan , now in quebec Image
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You can add me to the list please.. Located in the area of Ft. Lauderdale Florida. Vehicle recently imported from Holland.

Vehicle Identification Number WBADC710500641836
Type DC71
Model 535 I - EUR
Development Code E28
Chassis LIM
Steering LL
Doors 4
Engine M30
Displacement 3.50
Power
Drivetrain HECK
Transmission MECH
Color Diamantschwarz Metallic - 181
Upholstery Schwarz Leder - 0203
Production Plant: Dingolfing
Production Date 1985-07-02

Options
300 Zentralverriegelung Elektrisch Zentralverriegelung Elektrisch
314 Heated Windscreen Washer Nozzles Frontscheibenwaschduesen Beheizt
350 Waermeschutzglas Gruen, Rundum Waermeschutzglas Gruen, Rundum
403 Glas Roof, Electric Glasdach, Elektrisch
410 Window Lifts, Electric At Front Fensterheber, Elektrisch Vorn
498 Headrests In Rear, Mechanic. Adjustable Kopfstuetzen Im Fond
500 Headlight Washer Sys/intensive Cleaning Scheinw.waschanl./intensivreinigung
510 Headlight Beam-throw Contr. F Low Beam Leuchtweitenregelung Abblendlicht
551 On-board Computer Ii W Remote Control Bordcomputer Ii Mit Fernbedienung
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https://www.drive2.com/r/bmw/1605047/

My e28 M535i VIN: WBADC710400641309
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Adding mine to the list

Bimmerm535: 1985 (04/85) M535i Diamond Black metallic (181)/Pearl Beige; Portland, ME (Formally Los Angeles, CA).
http://www.bmwmregistry.com/detail.php?id=13355
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Bimmerm535 wrote:Adding mine to the list

Bimmerm535: 1985 (04/85) M535i Diamond Black metallic (181)/Pearl Beige; Portland, ME (Formally Los Angeles, CA).
http://www.bmwmregistry.com/detail.php?id=13355
That's a trip: mine is currently in Los Angeles, CA (formally South Portland, ME; before that Port Elizabeth, ME).
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vinceg101 wrote:
Bimmerm535 wrote:Adding mine to the list

Bimmerm535: 1985 (04/85) M535i Diamond Black metallic (181)/Pearl Beige; Portland, ME (Formally Los Angeles, CA).
http://www.bmwmregistry.com/detail.php?id=13355
That's a trip: mine is currently in Los Angeles, CA (formally South Portland, ME; before that Port Elizabeth, ME).
A trip but a fun one! I wonder if our M535i's overlapped their time in Maine. I wonder if mine is the only one in ME now?
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Bimmerm535 wrote:
vinceg101 wrote:
Bimmerm535 wrote:Adding mine to the list

Bimmerm535: 1985 (04/85) M535i Diamond Black metallic (181)/Pearl Beige; Portland, ME (Formally Los Angeles, CA).
http://www.bmwmregistry.com/detail.php?id=13355
That's a trip: mine is currently in Los Angeles, CA (formally South Portland, ME; before that Port Elizabeth, ME).
A trip but a fun one! I wonder if our M535i's overlapped their time in Maine. I wonder if mine is the only one in ME now?
Possibly, it was in S. Portland until 1992 before it came west.
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I guess its about time to post mine. 84k miles. Returned the suspension to MTech and added 16" RS006 wheels.
http://www.bmwmregistry.com/detail.php?id=14209
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geordi wrote:I guess its about time to post mine. 84k miles. Returned the suspension to MTech and added 16" RS006 wheels.
http://www.bmwmregistry.com/detail.php?id=14209

I love this car :beer:
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