e28 528e vs e34 525i (Cost & Reliability)

[reelizmpro]

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[Jean]

show me an e34 that looks this cool... even if it was slower than a honda insight i'd drive it. well maybe not that slow

That really isn't anything special

[MeanM50]

I'm really having a hard time believing the e34 m50 gets better gas mileage then a e28 528e.

I realize fueleconomy.gov isn't the best source...but here is evidence:

http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/Find.do?action=sbs&id=1940

http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/Find.do?action=sbs&id=28927

Also note that my 525i pulls 30MPG+ @ 75mph on the freeway...I don't even think E28 diesels did that well...so yeah...E34>E28 fuel economy wise...

show me an e34 that looks this cool... even if it was slower than a honda insight i'd drive it. well maybe not that slow

That car is so-so...I'd take Wek's car over that stanced trash can.

[iamsam]

^^^ pants..... shrinking.....


In all seriousness though, as far as looks go, both E34s and E28s can look awesome, It is hard to say which overall looks better, at least for me.

[MeanM50]

^^^ pants..... shrinking.....


In all seriousness though, as far as looks go, both E34s and E28s can look awesome, It is hard to say which overall looks better, at least for me.

True, true. E28's are what started my love for BMW's. I miss my 533i almost every day. Then again...300hp E28's are ridiculously fun.

That said, the E34 is more car than the E28 could ever be. It can't replicate the old school flavor in the looks department, but smiles per mile...the E34 wins.

[LEANE30]

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Dat @$$

Put it this way, e34 525, and if it gets hit and totaled, put its motor into an e30

[leadphut]

i own an '83 528e (manual) and a '95 525i (auto). The e28 feels more nimble, but the e34 has more creature comforts. A lot less road noise in the e34. Apples and oranges in my opinion.

[5Toes]

Put it this way, e34 525, and if it gets hit and totaled, put its motor into an e30

My thoughts exactly when i bought my 5er

Please remember though that M50 e34 autos get bad mpgs IMO. I am on 245/4545/r18s and trying to hypermile extensively I am lucky to get 22.5 combined.

[iamsam]

My thoughts exactly when i bought my 5er

Please remember though that M50 e34 autos get bad mpgs IMO. I am on 245/4545/r18s and trying to hypermile extensively I am lucky to get 22.5 combined.

I think it's a balance you have to strike with cars. Too weak of an engine in too heavy a car, bad gas mileage, because you are dumping more fuel into the motor than the motor can use to get moving, and too big a motor in too light a car, bad gas mileage again, because you are enjoying the acceleration and speed by opening up the throttle more than you need to.

Of course the lighter the car the better, but matched with the right motor gets you the optimal efficiency. In general.

[5Toes]

^ I agree

[carloserna]

gonna hopefully pick up an 84 5sp 533i tomorrow! then i can also compare and constrat abd what not... and ive had an e34. smooth but not fun

[iamsam]

gonna hopefully pick up an 84 5sp 533i tomorrow! then i can also compare and constrat abd what not... and ive had an e34. smooth but not fun

My biggest qualm w/ M30 powered E28s is the stupid power steering powered brakes.

[Mr_Tripp]

E28 all day. E34s are what ruined BMWs.

Whoa... What?

In all seriousness though, as far as looks go, both E34s and E28s can look awesome, It is hard to say which overall looks better, at least for me.

No, E28 ///M's can look awesome. E34's look awesome any kind of way, factory or modded

[B83M533W]

Whoa... What?



No, E28 ///M's can look awesome. E34's look awesome any kind of way, factory or modded

Lol, because every e34 I find on Craigslist isnt a clapped out POS or aanything.

[Mr_Tripp]

Lol, because every E34 I find on craigslist Isn't a clapped out POS or anything.

Every make and model has pos owners that dont take care of them, what I'm saying is Factory E34 VS. Factory E28 or Tastefully Modified E34 VS. Tastefully Modified E28=E34 wins on both face off's