e28 5 series - a classic?

Thanks Paul and Doive,

At that stage when the photo was taken, i hadnt bought it....Not long after first seeing it i gave up and emptied the wallet out. this photo is right after i purchased it . Im a photographer so expect some more photos soon! unless youd rather i didnt?



Regards Nick




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Nick - absolutely lovely car. Truly stunning. I'm wishing now I had replaced my e28 after the accident, for me there is really no better looking comparable car of it's time, or really since. A W123 merc would be ok for daily wafting, but I've been told they are murderous on petrol, even when compared to an e28.

So yes, the e28 is a definite classic - and at least I know the crash resistance is second to none!

cheers paul

well it sounds like more fun, but alas im only 21 and i cant really justify any major money on luxuries like that. your M5, i think, is a complete different breed to the 528. dechroming, sports bits etc... but both hold a very mean stance. i know not to f**k with any M-car, especially the 535!

meanwhile find enclosed a piccy or two of my beauty

   


regards, nick


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Yes nick, when I fitted the M-Parallels and M5 bilstein inserts, the ride height was raised and cut out the outside tread of £250 worth of front tyres in 3 1/2 months. Was warned about it but didn't take advice as the last car I lowered, the lower spring cup rotted and gave way whilst travelling at 65mph which wasn't a pleasant experience. These were fine with the e34. My e28:-

was lowered by 35mm apex springs and Jamex sport shocks but probably went down more likely 50mm

Yes they are a classic and I would have another one tomorrow, but that would upset the wife!!

Paul

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Well fozzymandeus,

There are plenty of E28's out there, i found that many were hidden and you dont see many in the usual auto trader and exchange and marts. most have big miles, but as long as they are looked after then they should be okay.

As for build quality, ill be biased and say that the BMW E28 is a notoriously well made car, especially the larger engines. i have a 1984  model and everything still works, even the air con (although i am too scared of using it)

Dare i say that the W123's scream 80's a little more than the E28's? i think the BMW is a perfectly rounded car, and although not huge, is very roomy ad smooth. I dont know how the ride compares. if my memory serves me correct the post '78 280's are the most powerful and compare to the 528's. i think (although im not sure) the BMW is more efficient with power and speed although they both kick out the same BHP.

All round, a very comparable car i think, if i didnt buy a BMW, then a W123 would be top on my list.

Regards, Nick

Thanks Paul, very helpful, ill try and get a photo uploaded .
Have you only lowered the front on your E34?
Regards Nick

Thanks Paul, ill probably try and get a quick fix for the moment and then try to replace when i win the lottery.

Rob, my 528 doesnt appear to be all that thirsty at all, but then i have an astra to compare it to . As for the e28's looks, they are modest but very stylish. With 528 written on the back, noone really doubts it at all. They may be old, but command respect.

------> How do I attach a photo to my signiture. And is the only way to add a photo by prividing a link?

Regards, Nick

joined the site today...getting happier by the minute.
last week i bought a 1984 e28 528i SE....all the mods for a fair price

can you put a price on a 22 year old 16500 mile car?

upon purchas only 3 things are wrong...i have a slight leak from the exhaust, i dont really see this as a great problem. i also have seepage from a component from the power steering. im not sure what this entails or whether i should do something about it or not? i also have a tiny dent in the boot and it bugs me. does anyone know any good stockists for exhausts? i know itllbe expensive but f**k it!

nick

Hello!

I am now on my third E28: the first was a 528i in straight black (i.e. non-metallic, and the best possible colour for one of these cars in my humble opinion.  The second was a ropey 518i mot failure with perfect wings and doors (intended to replace dodgy doors on the six-cylinder), then the third came up for sale: an 85 B plate M535i in Agate Green Metallic.

All of them have confirmed the fundamental quality and integrity of the car: the 518i hadn't been started for a month, but with only a charged battery it started first time.

The other big point is that all of them have been very, very cool in a nicely unassuming way: you aren't making a big "Look at me" statement in one of these!

From my own experience, the 528i makes sense in terms of lower purchase price, but mine was MUCH thirstier than the M535i, although it was much more relaxing to drive (the bigger car makes the best noise).  I hated the body kit at first, but it has really grown on me.

Just be sure not to buy a rust bucket!

Rob

I saw a 1974 525 on Tuesday morning coming out of
Derby on the A38. Verona red and looking very tired,
but still going!

Also saw a lime green (disgusting Snot green) T
plated E12 in Edinburgh last year (Hogmanay 2004
going into 2005). Looked like a 520.