I have an E34, but it is a parts donor for my E28. I also had an E32 that was a parts donor for the same E28 as well.
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e28 528e vs e34 525i (Cost & Reliability)
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My 86 528e has been a champ for the two years I've owned it. Trip to Washington for 5erWest, multiple trips to LA and San Diego, and I drive it from Sacramento to San Jose and back (141miles each way) every two weeks for the last year. All with nothing more then preventative maintenance and fluid changes. Timing belt and fuel pump where changed before the Washington trip for my ease of mind. I get an average of 24 to 26 mpg on the freeway going 85+. Besides the lines of the e28 are some of the sexiest BMW has ever produced, the car has tons of character. Just my
1983 533i - in the middle of a m30b35 swap
1986 528e - the DD
1992 325i Vert
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E34 is cerrtinaly much nicer, more modern conveniences, split heater is wonderful, heated mirrirs and squirters are awesome. They are much easier to work on too.
E28s are miserable, shitty electricals, shitty seats and the stupid 1940 rain gutters are noisy as fuck.
If E28s were as fun to drive as an E30, I would consider it....except generally, they are ugly as hell.
E34 is a great choice, and I will take a 24V anything over a 12V anything. 525i/5 FTW.
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Originally posted by iamcreepingdeath View PostAn M20 E34 will make you want to rip your steering wheel off and beat the car to death with it. Probably the slowest production BMW ever made, along with the Isetta, the E28 518i, etc.
i think you can do the shifter bushings in the engine bay.
Im also in the same exact boat for a winter beater. I LOVE the way the E34 looks, but i need good gas mileage. But E28s can be found all day for less then $1000.
Anyone have any great MPG Claims from their 525i (M50)1985 325e M50TU(Sold)
1991 318is Slicktop (Sold)
1990 325is Brilliantrot S50/5 Lug Swapped.
1992 525i Manual shitbox Winter Beater
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Originally posted by MeanM50 View PostThe E34 (M50) will:
break less,
get better MPG's,
cost the same for parts,
just as easy...if not easier to work on than the 'e',
Looks better,
drives better,
more comfortable
faster and quicker
and better looking...
But if none of those things are important to you, by all means...buy a 528e
But I do agree. It's a hell of a lot better looking. .but I like goofy old shit, and I would get an e28 for a winter beater.1985 325e M50TU(Sold)
1991 318is Slicktop (Sold)
1990 325is Brilliantrot S50/5 Lug Swapped.
1992 525i Manual shitbox Winter Beater
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get m50 e34, swap s52 in.Mtech1 v8 build thread - https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/sho...d.php?t=413205
OEM v8 manual chip or dme - https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/sho....php?p=4938827
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