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Not too many 80's bimmers for sale this month. I figured everyone would try to get some cushion money from the pandemic.





https://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/d ... 38990.html
81 528I. 159K, manual, passed smog, needs paint. 5.8k.

Hmm. E12. BTDT. It was my suggestion that Peter Bohr change his focus in the old Road&Track series of "Affordable Classics" to the 528i. I gave him the idea that BMW took one of their worst, ever, failures—the NA version 530i—and with the stroke of a catalytic converter made it into one of their most dependable models, ever.

He was originally asking me what I thought of the E21 for the series. I told him "Crush it!"

Looks like a solid driver or resto project. Since we're on the topic of e12, here's a unicorn if I ever saw one:



https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1975-bmw-520i/

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Here's a clean e28 in ATL...love those Borbets.

https://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/cto/ ... 51445.html

You just can't go wrong with e28 it looks so sharp!

Well, here's a hot mess in Miami! Shame to waste that motor in that body. Apparently the Alpina deko set is supposed to make up for the car's shortcomings:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1986-BMW-M5-/1 ... .l4275.c10

OK..ditch the alpina graphics...what's it worth? still seems like a pretty badass car.

Well, let's see. Crappy interior. Dash cap. Headliner shredding around the C pillar. Fog lights mounted with sheet metal screws (probably). Euro front bumper/M-Tech on the rear (wonder what's under that). TMU (trip odo = 0000). Seller has no idea how to mount the Throwing Star covers. Just based on a very quick glance at the photos. Lord only knows what a close inspection would reveal. I'm sure the paint work is top-shelf. Maybe $15K on a good day?

This is located in Salt Lake City, Ut. I have no affiliation with the owner/car.

https://cars.ksl.com/listing/6433144?ad_cid=1

gray635 wrote:Maybe $15K on a good day?

Agreed

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https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/cto/d ... 74213.html

owned by a tech at Phaedrus bmw
Car had a small accident, I remember it driving with rear bumper off around 2015

bunty wrote: May 26, 2020 1:21 PM NA
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/cto/d ... 74213.html

owned by a tech at Phaedrus bmw
Car had a small accident, I remember it driving with rear bumper off around 2015

So many people running around with wild expectations on the values of their cars. I laugh when I see E39 M5 ads with statements of "this car will keep appreciating" even though they keep lowering the price to move it. These are weird times.

DFWTX85 wrote: May 27, 2020 11:55 AM

bunty wrote: May 26, 2020 1:21 PM NA
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/cto/d ... 74213.html

owned by a tech at Phaedrus bmw
Car had a small accident, I remember it driving with rear bumper off around 2015

So many people running around with wild expectations on the values of their cars. I laugh when I see E39 M5 ads with statements of "this car will keep appreciating" even though they keep lowering the price to move it. These are weird times.

well said, but despite wearing a potential buyers hat i do want the values to go for these..

1987 E28 LS Swap - $20,000
https://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/cto/ ... 71688.html

Rust free California body 1987 BMW 528e with an LS1. Professional swap - custom headers, driveshaft, 6-speed Gertrag, electronic cut outs, Porsche 944 brake booster and M5 brakes. The car is awesome and hauls ass.

5k on the swap - absolutely no issues. AC added and works, etc.

BMW M5 M3 M Sport Corvette LS Swap LS1 LSX M4 Alpina

Price is firm
No test drives without cash.

there is this one: https://www.ebay.com/itm/1984-BMW-5-Series/153954015817

i am one of the 20+ following the ebay auction. it is appealing to me because it it is in driving distance and my present e28 has the usual issues with 330,000 miles and the midwest enviroment (rust).

i don't think the seller is here...

i would miss the manual and the big six but i would still drive an e28....

(wife says no, but it looks like cheap fun).

Was this e to i conversion documented here on the forum? If so, I must have missed it. Looks to be turn key and ready to drive. Fast.




https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1986-bmw-528e-14/

This looks nice on the alpina's. A bit pricey though.

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/d/ ... 52382.html

and an e23 that i like, been for sale for months (and probably many more at it's price)

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/d/ ... 83594.html

been a little while...so not sure if this was posted in prior months but looks like a very respectable car. Price is....steep...but maybe it's from hanging out with all those snobs in the background....

https://denver.craigslist.org/ctd/d/laf ... 88372.html

BMW (E28) 535iS Salmon Silver / Pacific Blue Leather 72K Miles - $24800 (Erie)

Here's a zinno 535is on BAT: https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1987-bmw-535is-28/

Is seller on the board? At first glance, the car looks better on the underside than the topside. Not feeling the shadowlined treatment, and some of the interior looks a little too shiny, but it is obvious that lots of love (and effort) went into this one.

gray635 wrote: Jun 27, 2020 9:55 AM Here's a zinno 535is on BAT: https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1987-bmw-535is-28/

Is seller on the board? At first glance, the car looks better on the underside than the topside. Not feeling the shadowlined treatment, and some of the interior looks a little too shiny, but it is obvious that lots of love (and effort) went into this one.

Looks like a fine example!

Nothing wrong with the shadowline other than the kidneys. That ruins it.

Pics illustrate how 2-stage modern Zinno just isn't as good a color as original. Too dark.

Vlad was in worse shape when I bought it.

not one...but TWO freshly imported e34 M5 WAGONS up for sale in NY

https://newyork.craigslist.org/wch/cto/ ... 03740.html

1992 BMW M5 Touring - $45000 (Yonkers)

Hey Charlie! My reference to "not feeling the shadowline" on this car was certainly no reflection on Vlad - which remains one of my top 10 favorites here on the board. This seller should have, as you note on the BAT listing, left the kidney grill and trunk badge alone and put on some euro bumpers. Now THAT would be a proper e28. (I think I just described Vlad!!)

freedspeak wrote: Jun 20, 2020 10:44 AM been a little while...so not sure if this was posted in prior months but looks like a very respectable car. Price is....steep...but maybe it's from hanging out with all those snobs in the background....

https://denver.craigslist.org/ctd/d/laf ... 88372.html

BMW (E28) 535iS Salmon Silver / Pacific Blue Leather 72K Miles - $24800 (Erie)

Here it is, still for sale... it has the M30B34 engine hence the price.
https://glenshelly.com/sales/1987-bmw-535is-1

Then their is this one that popped up.

https://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/cto ... 02721.html

Here is an 525e in Kentucky.

https://www.kingofcarsllc.com/details/u ... s/66349019

Recently in Los Angeles Ca, 535e

https://orangecounty.craigslist.org/for ... 09751.html

^^^^ 528e, once the CL link goes away