Should i sell my e30 for an e28??

[ClayW]

Just what the title says..

i have happened across a e28 535is (87) new paint..ect.. all that is needed is a new driveshaft.. and a new axle...

1. I'm always wary of new paint on a car for sale. Look for signs of rust and/or body filler. You never know what the seller might be trying to hide. Also, don't overlook incomplete trim/accessory re-installation. A lot of cars with fresh paint jobs have missing trim, seals and/or wipers, etc. It's tempting to look past that and think, "I can throw that stuff on." This is a sign of laziness by the seller. If they can't install wipers or trim pieces, what would that tell you about the stuff you can't see?

2. Needs a new driveshaft and axle?! Ask yourself what went wrong that those two parts are in need of replacement. Then realize that you can't take it for a test drive. You have no way of knowing if the clutch, transmission, brakes, suspension and/or differential are toast.

Sounds like someone else's project, which they gave up on for a reason. If that's the case, remember that no one will ever admit to incompetence. They will tell you that they need money, or that they have too many projects, or that their wife is making them allow more room in the driveway. What they won't tell you is that they are such a terrible mechanic that they lack the ability to find a driveshaft and half-shaft and install them.

Just some thoughts from my experience buying older cars. When in doubt, take pictures and post them here or, even better, take a local R3ver with you for an unbiased opinion.

Good luck.

[slammin.e28]

It drives, but makes a hellatious noise from the DS bouncing around under the car. I drove it from my old house to the new one a couple weeks ago.

[nando]

so, it "runs", but it doesn't drive. OK. :D

[slammin.e28]

does your E28 even run? :p

YUS.

But I blew up the CSB last time I auto-x'd it. Haven't had time to replace the DS with my rebuilt one.

[nando]

does your E28 even run? :p

[slammin.e28]

LOL at everyone saying they handle terribly. My e28 on cut springs with half worn out suspension handles very well.

Oh, yeah, this is an e30 site.

[E30Gus]

I just bought an E28 and NO is the answer you are looking for. Cement truck pretty much sums it up. Buy it for a 2nd car if you can.

[slammin.e28]

No.

Sounds like you have a nice 'vert. Keep it.

E28 is a totally different car.

[keeler]

I think you'd be disappointed in the ride quality/handling. Have you ever driven one?

[Helltime]

No, like others have said, keep the e30 and buy the e28 separately, or if you want to get rid of the e30 for another 80s bmw maybe look towards an e24?

[nando]

uhm, no.

[Ether-D]

I sold my first e30 for an 87 535is. It just seemed like the logical next step. I started regretting it about a month into the e28. It's too heavy, and way too much maintenance.

[Poorboyz]

no, most e28s are as fun to drive as a cement truck.

I had a good chuckle...Lol

You seem yo have done a lot of work on your E30 OP, keep it and buy the E28 as a second car and enjoy both.

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[mikeedler]

no, most e28s are as fun to drive as a cement truck.

[TurboJake]

Yeah no. Buy it separately and enjoy the two completely different cars.