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ton246 Part of things Posts: 132	1986 BMW e28 5 series ton246 @ton246
	Apr 17, 2010 21:22:17 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Thought i'd share my new purchase today, its a 1986 BMW e28 5 series 520i auto, not the most exciting of engines but from what i,ve found out today is capable of keeping up with traffic,bodywork is very gooooood with just a few touch ups to the paint, no rust.....whch is nice ;D. Interior wise is totally unmolested & original no rips or tears,not the best colour tho ( chocolately brown) with a radio cassette (better see if i can find all my old tapes from attic !). Mechanics wise there is an oil leak from the engine somewhere, heater does'nt work & the electric aeriel's not working. Underneath is solid as it looks like its been rustproofed from new. So,what are the plans.....not sure really apart from maybe a hit with lowering stick & a new set of wheels, any idea's ? Here;s a few pics......
	Current Cars 2005 Jaguar S type R 4.2 V8 Mk1 Transit Campervan Previous cars 1984 BMW e28 525e 2011 Audi A4 Avant S-line Black Edition 1997 Jeep Cherokee xj off roader 1986 BMW e28 520i 1992 RRC 3.9l V8 1996 Subaru Sti 2001 Saab Aero (HOT) cabrio 2008 Audi S3 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee LTD 1989 Volvo 740 GL Estate 2001 Subaru legacy 2.5 GX Lux Estate 2002 Citroen Saxo 1.1 desire

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mirafioriman Posted a lot My next project....... Posts: 1,361	1986 BMW e28 5 series mirafioriman @mirafioriman
	Apr 17, 2010 21:25:11 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Lovely. Very like one I had, but mine was a manual (I prefer automatics).
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johnrh Part of things Posts: 958	1986 BMW e28 5 series johnrh @johnrh
	Apr 17, 2010 21:30:31 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Looks nice. That 2.0 is a very sweet engine, revs like a turbine. Lovely to drive behind, even though they are not fast, as you say John


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ton246 Part of things Posts: 132	1986 BMW e28 5 series ton246 @ton246
	Apr 18, 2010 13:07:07 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Thanks for the comments guy's,was planning on giving it a polish today but it's chucking it down . Anyone else got one of these on here ? Could do with some ideas how things would look. Cheers.
	Current Cars 2005 Jaguar S type R 4.2 V8 Mk1 Transit Campervan Previous cars 1984 BMW e28 525e 2011 Audi A4 Avant S-line Black Edition 1997 Jeep Cherokee xj off roader 1986 BMW e28 520i 1992 RRC 3.9l V8 1996 Subaru Sti 2001 Saab Aero (HOT) cabrio 2008 Audi S3 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee LTD 1989 Volvo 740 GL Estate 2001 Subaru legacy 2.5 GX Lux Estate 2002 Citroen Saxo 1.1 desire

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johnrh Part of things Posts: 958	1986 BMW e28 5 series johnrh @johnrh
	Apr 18, 2010 18:11:13 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	With the car being so nice and straight, I would keep the mods low-key. Plus, with it being the 520 if you make it look modified, there's a danger that it's all mouth and no trousers. Firstly, a dent-master type guy could probably fix the RH rear door and wheelarch dents. Then what about maybe 30mm lower and some Alpina reps? This is the M535i I had 4 or 5 years ago John


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useless inc Posted a lot Posts: 1,864	1986 BMW e28 5 series useless inc @cort16
	Apr 18, 2010 19:34:07 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I've got an e28 m535i but I used to have a 520i identical to yours but it was a 5 speed manual. I couldn't believe how smooth and well built it was when I got it. The 520i isn't quick but it's capable of good motorway speeds and cruises like cars 20 year newer. e28's don't need much as they're pretty great looking cars anyway. As said a little bit lower and a decent sent of wheels would make it look the nuts.
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ton246 Part of things Posts: 132	1986 BMW e28 5 series ton246 @ton246
	Apr 18, 2010 19:54:46 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Apr 18, 2010 18:11:13 GMT johnrh said: With the car being so nice and straight, I would keep the mods low-key. Plus, with it being the 520 if you make it look modified, there's a danger that it's all mouth and no trousers. Firstly, a dent-master type guy could probably fix the RH rear door and wheelarch dents. Then what about maybe 30mm lower and some Alpina reps? This is the M535i I had 4 or 5 years ago John Yes John it;s definately going to be low key,as you say,maybe a little drop & new wheels is all it will need. The scooby in the back ground takes all my cash Will try & get those dings sorted as well. Nice car you had by the way.
	Last Edit: Apr 18, 2010 19:55:51 GMT by ton246 Current Cars 2005 Jaguar S type R 4.2 V8 Mk1 Transit Campervan Previous cars 1984 BMW e28 525e 2011 Audi A4 Avant S-line Black Edition 1997 Jeep Cherokee xj off roader 1986 BMW e28 520i 1992 RRC 3.9l V8 1996 Subaru Sti 2001 Saab Aero (HOT) cabrio 2008 Audi S3 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee LTD 1989 Volvo 740 GL Estate 2001 Subaru legacy 2.5 GX Lux Estate 2002 Citroen Saxo 1.1 desire

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ton246 Part of things Posts: 132	1986 BMW e28 5 series ton246 @ton246
	Apr 18, 2010 19:57:17 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Apr 18, 2010 19:34:07 GMT useless inc said: I've got an e28 m535i but I used to have a 520i identical to yours but it was a 5 speed manual. I couldn't believe how smooth and well built it was when I got it. The 520i isn't quick but it's capable of good motorway speeds and cruises like cars 20 year newer. e28's don't need much as they're pretty great looking cars anyway. As said a little bit lower and a decent sent of wheels would make it look the nuts. Totally agree ;D
	Current Cars 2005 Jaguar S type R 4.2 V8 Mk1 Transit Campervan Previous cars 1984 BMW e28 525e 2011 Audi A4 Avant S-line Black Edition 1997 Jeep Cherokee xj off roader 1986 BMW e28 520i 1992 RRC 3.9l V8 1996 Subaru Sti 2001 Saab Aero (HOT) cabrio 2008 Audi S3 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee LTD 1989 Volvo 740 GL Estate 2001 Subaru legacy 2.5 GX Lux Estate 2002 Citroen Saxo 1.1 desire

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Ollie27 Part of things Posts: 52	1986 BMW e28 5 series Ollie27 @ollie27
	Apr 18, 2010 20:26:05 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Very Retro, Very Cool, I like


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ton246 Part of things Posts: 132	1986 BMW e28 5 series ton246 @ton246
	Apr 24, 2010 19:50:22 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Just bought a set of wheels (15x7) for the BM, need to get tyres for them,but they seem to be in good nick. Took the missus out for a spin in it today & astonishingly she liked it . She usually hates anything old, i wondered why we don't get on ;D,anyway, she was very impressed with the way it drove & how quite it was (apart from the blowing exhaust) . So that's a brucie bonus. Once i get the wheels fitted i'll see how it sits & maybe look at lowering it a tad.
	Current Cars 2005 Jaguar S type R 4.2 V8 Mk1 Transit Campervan Previous cars 1984 BMW e28 525e 2011 Audi A4 Avant S-line Black Edition 1997 Jeep Cherokee xj off roader 1986 BMW e28 520i 1992 RRC 3.9l V8 1996 Subaru Sti 2001 Saab Aero (HOT) cabrio 2008 Audi S3 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee LTD 1989 Volvo 740 GL Estate 2001 Subaru legacy 2.5 GX Lux Estate 2002 Citroen Saxo 1.1 desire

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shitemeister Part of things Lovely Boy Lovely Boy!! Posts: 46	1986 BMW e28 5 series shitemeister @shitemeister
	Apr 24, 2010 23:30:51 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Ain't those 16" not 15" wheels? they look superb on an E28 and I think the tyre size you need is 205/55-16 but do double check. A point to note is that the E38 Seven series and the E39 Five series both had this wheel but the E39 Fives have a larger centre bore which means you will need spigot rings or suffer wheel wobble. Nice tidy five you have there.
	Last Edit: Apr 24, 2010 23:32:53 GMT by shitemeister

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