E28s
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Forum Name: BMW 5 Series
Forum Discription: This forum will deal with any issues on the BMW 5 Series (E12, E28, E34, E39, E60 & E61)
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Printed Date: 03-May-2024 at 16:05
Topic: E28s
Posted By: dbanbery
Subject: E28s
Date Posted: 17-December-2003 at 00:58
| i wasthinking of changing my car next year to an e28, since i think that they are mint. can anyone give me some info on them? i have heard that they are suseptible to rot, is this true? (i know that every car is suseptible to rot if it aint bin looked after) what other issues are there to consider? i was probably thinking of getting a 520i..... |
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Posted By: jonp
Date Posted: 17-December-2003 at 12:43
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Hello Dbanbery, I've got a e28 528i SE. Fantastic car no problems at all really to keep. If i drive like a Max Flower Kiddie boy racer i get about 15 mpg, if i drive like a nun i see 30mpg+. Go on get an old five. ------------- Autos are easy. Its the steering thats hard. |
Posted By: e34m5
Date Posted: 17-December-2003 at 16:35
The most common places for rust (not that mine has any  ) are on the rear bumper and at the bottom of the doors. Watch out for dodgy brakes and leaking power steering pipes.
Miles -------------  
1991 525i Sport Manual http://forum.bmw5.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=3552&st=0"> 
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Posted By: dbanbery
Date Posted: 17-December-2003 at 18:36
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that sounds pretty much the same to mine.. mine does 35mpg down the motorway at 80... i think..my consumption gauge is in metric.. e34m5 matey your 528 looks wicked.... jonp how much is your 528 worth to you? and is it an auto? i would like a manual really.... send us a pic and ill keep it in mind when the time comes.. :) ------------- |
Posted By: e34m5
Date Posted: 17-December-2003 at 18:52
Here is a bigger picture :
Miles -------------
1991 525i Sport Manual http://forum.bmw5.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=3552&st=0">
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Posted By: dbanbery
Date Posted: 18-December-2003 at 01:53
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v.v.nice :) manual as well.....:) ------------- |
Posted By: jonp
Date Posted: 18-December-2003 at 16:47
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Good day dbanbury,
Unfortunately mine's not for sale. I like it too much! ------------- Autos are easy. Its the steering thats hard. |
Posted By: dbanbery
Date Posted: 18-December-2003 at 20:11
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fair play... i still want one tho ------------- |
Posted By: Andyboy
Date Posted: 18-December-2003 at 22:03
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Jeez, you don't see many as clean as that. In fact, you don't see ANY as clean as that. They've just become worthless old bangers now, sadly. I bought a D reg 525e auto as a winter car for £35 2 months ago as an unwanted trade in. Did the cambelt and changed the oil, she just smokes along now, 217'000 miles and all. Comfy old barge, love 'em.
I paid more for the 840Ci's brake pads than I did for the E28. In fact, I paid more for my shoes. Madness! |
Posted By: e34m5
Date Posted: 18-December-2003 at 22:13
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My 528 only has 101k Miles with full BMWSH, full black leather interior, Factory Dechrome, 16" E28 M5 Alloys, Cruise Control, Sunroof etc
Miles -------------
1991 525i Sport Manual http://forum.bmw5.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=3552&st=0">
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Posted By: dbanbery
Date Posted: 18-December-2003 at 22:14
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and mint paint ------------- |
Posted By: johnny318is
Date Posted: 19-December-2003 at 11:42
Miles, got to say your E28 is outstanding. ------------- John Plymouth UK 96 E34 540i Individual 98 E39 523i SE 01 Renaultsport Clio 172 |
Posted By: e34m5
Date Posted: 19-December-2003 at 15:47
Thanks
Miles -------------
1991 525i Sport Manual http://forum.bmw5.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=3552&st=0">
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johnny318is wrote:Posted By: dbanbery
Date Posted: 19-December-2003 at 16:45
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how much is it worth you think? ------------- |
Posted By: mike535
Date Posted: 07-January-2004 at 21:57
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I have a 1985 535i and I don't think that it has been particularly well looked after (at leastnot for the last few years). The only rust was on the jacking points where I have just had to have £75 of welding for the MOT. Other than that the body is really good. Edited to add - they are very old so there is a good chance that suspension bushes, shocks, etc may well need replacing if they haven't already been, and check all electrics as they can be dodgy too. Mike |
Posted By: jonp
Date Posted: 09-January-2004 at 10:53
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Oh E28 's are so cool. When I'm in mine i feel like i'm a 1980's Gangster....... ------------- Autos are easy. Its the steering thats hard. |
Posted By: alexbaby88
Date Posted: 10-January-2004 at 02:22
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E34M5, what paint colour is your car? is the black leather interior combo original?
Thanks! |
Posted By: daddy cool
Date Posted: 10-January-2004 at 10:08
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I love mine , i dont know why but i do !!!! shame shes gotta go . ------------- e30 2.7 cab e30 325i e30 325 sport e30 318 touring e28 m5 e28 m535 e34 m5 e39 540 e36 318ti (green) e36 318ti (mauve) |
Posted By: e34m5
Date Posted: 10-January-2004 at 17:38
It is Metallic Dolphin Grey with full Black leather which is the original factory spec along with the factory de-chrome. 
Miles -------------
1991 525i Sport Manual http://forum.bmw5.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=3552&st=0">
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Posted By: MrBroon
Date Posted: 16-August-2004 at 23:45
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She looks in good cond E34M5, my E28 M5 is up for sale this weekend at the Gaydon show, just been fully restored, see pics before the work here:
http://jwestwood.demon.co.uk/m5 - M5 for sale Cheers, Jim Westwood. ------------- |
Posted By: rubberknees50
Date Posted: 19-August-2004 at 01:37
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Hi, I'm a new member on my first BM, happens to be a 525e. Yes they do rot but mine is a 1985 year and not that bad. Am told as long as you keep on top of it they're ok but watch area in front of windscreen as if rotten can affect bulkhead, fixable but big job. I'm finding it nice to run, 2.7 engine not as thirsty as expected. Storage limited compared to my Vauxhall Royale or Volvo's but it's nice to drive. Anything in particular you want to know ask and I'll answer if I can, cheers, Ian
------------- IanT E28 528, E23 735 
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