Looking for clean straight M535i

clayton · Post by **clayton** » Dec 06, 2005 12:35 PM

Guys,

I am discouraged. I realize it took me over a year to find my M535i (that is now wrecked) but I hope to not spend that long to find a replacement.

I need to find a good M535i to replace mine. Preferrably Arctisblau Metallic, like mine, but I will look at others. Lachsilber Metallic would be my next choice.

Requirements would be:

1) No major accidents
2) Clean, straight body panels and lines
3) Good paint, original color (don't care if repainted if it was done well)

I thought to have found one, but have not seen it in person and the first report from a trusted source is that it is probably not clean enough for me (exterior).

If any of you see something, please let me know. I don't want to have to do a completely tear-down and respray, and am hoping to find one that has good paint already.

Thanks guys.

Bryan in SB · Post by **Bryan in SB** » Dec 06, 2005 7:16 PM

When are you going to step up to the plate and join us?

shifty · Post by **shifty** » Dec 06, 2005 10:16 PM

Sorry to hijack this thread, but did you buy TT's M5, Bryan? If so, what does he drive, now?

Wow, I've really been gone a long time if I can't keep up with everyone's ownership anymore!

Duke · Post by **Duke** » Dec 07, 2005 3:41 AM

When/How did you wreck your car? I totally miss this one? Very sorry to hear.

BKCowGod3 · Post by **BKCowGod3** » Dec 07, 2005 3:45 AM

granny slammed him from the side. everybody cried.

best of luck to ya, Clay. Your baby was the thing automotive wet dreams are made of

clayton · Post by **clayton** » Dec 08, 2005 6:22 PM

[QUOTE="Duke M535Ti"]When/How did you wreck your car? I totally miss this one? Very sorry to hear.[/QUOTE]

I was hit by an old lady. She t-boned the car. Never saw me. Story is >> HERE <<

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RonP · Post by **RonP** » Dec 09, 2005 1:16 PM

Sorry to hijack this thread, but did you buy TT's M5, Bryan?

Yup, Bryan joins the small (but fierce) group of euro M5s. As for TT...he just sold his 1983 Slantnose 911 and is carless except for the Nathanmobile and an e30 convertible. Well, I take that back, he does have an M535i....a temporary car.

Clayton: What do you want to spend? Would you consider a non-metallic color?

clayton · Post by **clayton** » Dec 09, 2005 1:23 PM

if i'm spending 5K+, it had better have good paint.

if I have to repaint it, i'm planning on $3k - $3,500 for paint, so the price had better be good.

I'm not thrilled about non-metallic colors, but as time goes by I am becoming more open-minded.

Give me a call: 801.755.4419

Euro-M5 · Post by **Euro-M5** » Dec 13, 2005 3:04 PM

Clayton,

I am sorry to hear what happened to your car, It was fabulous. Well, I am planning on selling my 1986 M535i to make room for the Euro E28 M5, if interested, email me privately.

http://members.cox.net/m535i/

clayton · Post by **clayton** » Dec 13, 2005 3:08 PM

thanks, that is a nice white M535i. I think I have found a blue replacement, but I appreciate the offer.

clayton · Post by **clayton** » Dec 15, 2005 1:18 PM

Hallelujah, hip hip hooray!

I've found a car I will be buying. This situation is perfect for both the seller and me. He's got a STRAIGHT M535i in Artisblau Metallic at the shop ready for paint - it's just the shell, mind you - no drivetrain, but he wants out and I want in.

The price is right. My wrecked M535i is sitting in the garage where she should be, waiting for her newly painted brother to arrive so she can donate her organs before I put her down. It will be a happy and sad day - but mostly happy.

Now I just need to find a beater to drive during the swap. I don't care what it is if it has a roundel on the hood. I was thinking about finding the cheapest E30 I can that runs and drive the living hell out of it. I think it will take 3-6 months to complete the project once the paint on the new M535i is done.

Damn this feels good. If you find any leads on any cheap but driveable Bimmers west of Colorado shoot me a line, I could use the extra sets of eyes.

Here we go!! YESSSSSSS!

Jon in Richmond · Post by **Jon in Richmond** » Dec 15, 2005 1:39 PM

Congrats Clay! Just think of all the little bits and pieces you've always wanted to put on your old car, this will be a snap with just a shell. Now you are going to have a brand new car.

Keep us posted.

RonP · Post by **RonP** » Dec 15, 2005 1:58 PM

Congrats Clay! You deserve it. I can't think of a better situation for you after Granny had severe brain fade and pummeled your baby. Merry Christmas.

Bryan in SB · Post by **Bryan in SB** » Dec 15, 2005 4:30 PM

A beater?

What's wrong with the current M3? You're not keeping that in the garage all winter are you?

bahnstormer · Post by **bahnstormer** » Dec 15, 2005 5:02 PM

e30 318s are fun

Skeen · Post by **Skeen** » Dec 15, 2005 6:21 PM

[QUOTE="bahnstormer"]e30 318s are fun[/QUOTE]

diddo; find a stripped track car that weighs 2100 lbs.

clayton · Post by **clayton** » Dec 16, 2005 12:15 AM

[QUOTE="Bryan in SB"]A beater?

What's wrong with the current M3? You're not keeping that in the garage all winter are you?[/QUOTE]

Would you drive an E46 M3 on Utah's salted winter snowy roads? Let me expound on this- my M535i had RUST on the accident damage within 4 days of the accident. The exposed metal gets ripped right through by the salt on the roads - you are literally taking your car for a salt bath if you drive it in the Utah winter.

Dinan e28 · Post by **Dinan e28** » Dec 16, 2005 5:56 AM

Clay Im glad you had a great find. I loved your car at 5er fest 04, and had a great time washing are cars at Darins.

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Bryan in SB · Post by **Bryan in SB** » Dec 18, 2005 12:29 AM

So, Clay, what are you driving during the winter?

clayton · Post by **clayton** » Dec 19, 2005 1:39 AM

[QUOTE="Bryan in SB"]So, Clay, what are you driving during the winter?[/QUOTE]
Now I'm driving a Jeep Grand Cherokee but I want to pick up an E30 325ix with some mean snow tires. That would be sick.

dcm5car · Post by **dcm5car** » Mar 14, 2006 11:15 AM

Have you thought about getting one of these?

http://www.mye28.com/viewtopic.php?t=17463

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Looking for clean straight M535i