My $250 E28

[iamsam]

So as some of you know, recently scored an E28, it is an auto w/ a shot trans, but a straight body and complete interior, new tires, etc. Decent for $250. Also with no key.

So we got her running today, just had to disassemble the ignition cylinder. She fired up almost immediately (after 2 years of sitting) and she runs absolutely beautifully. Quietest valve train on an M20 I have ever heard. Of course, she doesn't even hint at wanting to move, all the gear settings on the selector have the same response as the "N" setting.

So I have to tow her home tomorrow or the next day.

I plan a 5-speed swap, and I have a parts car in mind, I just hope the guy takes my offer. I'll also swap over the ignition cylinder from the parts car. We broke this one. THey are designed that so they HAVE to break to get the steering wheel to move.

Well, here she is in all her glory!!

[Roland H]

you paid too much.

[iamsam]

^^ Thanks.

[Roland H]

^^ Thanks.

J/K dude. I'm just not digging the body colour or the cosmetic damage. Both of which I hope you will fix. ;)

[iamsam]

J/K dude. I'm just not digging the body colour or the cosmetic damage. Both of which I hope you will fix. ;)

my reasoning is this: The tires are worth $250. They are BRAND new. like pretty nearly zero miles on them. Therefore, the car is worth it. And it runs. Can't ask for much more for $250.

[SLOWER]

Nice buy dude. Wish I had room for an e28.

[downforce22]

very nice score.. straight body, running motor.

you just cant stay away from e28s eh? and you said m20, i believe you mean m30?

[iamsam]

very nice score.. straight body, running motor.

you just cant stay away from e28s eh? and you said m20, i believe you mean m30?

nope, M20. M20B27 to be exact. It's a 528e. woohoo.

[Roland H]

nope, M20. M20B27 to be exact. It's a 528e. woohoo.

head swap ftw.

[TimR]

SCORE!!! Me have many parts you could use, filled a guys trunk yesterday for $500. Superstrint muffler, grills, you need to come shopping!!, CAI, AFM, ECU, wires, 3 bar FPR, clutch, speakers, amps, side skirts maybe, injectors, if ETA got a chip, diffs, carrier bearing, E30M3 style trunk spoiler, K&N, ITG, coils, ICV, brake pads. Trunk tools, sun roof diverter, switches, NASCAR parts, yes they now have BMW part #'s thanks to scribe tool

[monkeytaco]

looks good sam, i think this will be the first car that should visit our paint booth.

[Bimmerman325i]

SCORE!!! Me have many parts you could use, filled a guys trunk yesterday for $500. Superstrint muffler, grills, you need to come shopping!!, CAI, AFM, ECU, wires, 3 bar FPR, clutch, speakers, amps, side skirts maybe, injectors, if ETA got a chip, diffs, carrier bearing, E30M3 style trunk spoiler, K&N, ITG, coils, ICV, brake pads. Trunk tools, sun roof diverter, switches, NASCAR parts, yes they now have BMW part #'s thanks to scribe tool

OT- you have an ITG filter?

[quikveedb2]

nice score dude!

[iamsam]

looks good sam, i think this will be the first car that should visit our paint booth.

I am very on board with this notion.

FYI- it isn't Bronzit. I looked at the color code. It is something else, can't remember the name of it atm, it is a slight darker than Bronzit. Either way, my favorite E28 color is Alpine white, but with two stage urethane base/clear, with ALOT of clear, and ALOT of buffing.

Also, tucked bumpers, maybe i'll spring for Euros if my buddy in Finland can ship them to me cheap enough.