M5 Prices

Specific conversations and info for the BMW E28 M5 and M535i.
rvnmaniak
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Post by rvnmaniak »

Congrats! That's one nice M5. And low mileage too. I'm jealous that you got one with the original radio/tape player. That's seemed really rare when I was on my hunt last summer.

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Post by RennSport88 »

bigwave wrote:I'm efforting the weekend off. Fuel tank should be good to go by then.
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This one was on autotrader right? I think I called on it, guy was in a meeting and was going to call me right back. Didn't call till a month later, which worked out better because I would have bought it an missed out on the one I got with under 100k and Dinan mods (though I paid a good deal more).
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Post by bigwave »

I did find it on autotrader and it had been there for about 6months with crappy pictures. The gentleman was very nice, super easy to deal with, and was pretty knowledgeable about the car, the brand, the history, etc.

You say
the one I got with under 100k and Dinan mods (though I paid a good deal more).
and you are in the M5 prices section, so mind if I ask how much and what mods?
NZfiver
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Pricey 132k mile M5 FS in Malibu, CA

Post by NZfiver »

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayI ... SS:US:3160

Buy it now price is right up there.
Curtispsf
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New to the M5 Community - Just purchased an 88 M5

Post by Curtispsf »

hi guys,

I'm the original owner of a mint 86 325e (90K miles) and a few months ago I started looking for an M5. I found a near mint vehicle last month in Sacramento and I jumped javascript:emoticon(':banana:') on it.

It has 149K miles, beautiful cosmetic condition with about 4k of recent repairs by the dealer after it sat idle for 5 years.
New Dunlop wheels, nonstock BSS rims, nonstock cd player, great AC etc. The dash has some cracking, but I have a replacement dash on hand to go in down the road. It runs great.

I really don't know if I overpaid for it...only time will tell, but here's the details... Luxury Motor Cars in Sac. asked $17,995 and I paid $16K including tax, title etc (equivalent of about $14K +/- $500.). It's a small company (4 employees) and each of them drove the car before for a month before it was sold. They said it was hands own the best M5 they had seen...and pointed out some known (to them) minor issues and so far, no surprises.. Great power.

I probably paid too much but I'm pleased with what I got for the $. Lord help me, my BMW mechanic will be looking over the vehicle next week. Crosses fingers. javascript:emoticon(':alright:')

How can I insert pics of the car? or do they have to be URL linked to view?

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You must host them on an external website and then post it on here. :)
NZfiver
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Post by NZfiver »

Here's one with half the mileage for $25k.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/251338804573?fo ... SS:US:3160
No service records (!) and needs plenty of cosmetic work - why would anyone present one of these for sale with a missing badge/emblem on the wheel center cap?
I think if all the cosmetic stuff was done and it had a fresh service, it might be worth the asking price.
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Post by 1st 5er »

Curtispsf wrote: How can I insert pics of the car? or do they have to be URL linked to view?
Thanks to Peter... http://e28-535i.com/upload/ubr_file_upload.php
KRsM5
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Post by KRsM5 »

Just sell your home and buy this one...would be really crazy if somebody pays 6 figures for an M5, no matter how museum-quality. Yikes!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-M5-M5-1988- ... ars_Trucks
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KRsM5 wrote:Just sell your home and buy this one...would be really crazy if somebody pays 6 figures for an M5, no matter how museum-quality. Yikes!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-M5-M5-1988- ... ars_Trucks
Reduced $30K. http://www.ebay.com/itm/1988-BMW-M5-ORI ... 94?vxp=mtr
NZfiver
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Post by NZfiver »

The Henna Red SA-built DC98 M5 (ex-Australia) has been sold for GBP55k.
http://www.munichlegends.co.uk/componen ... ew,detail/

That's equivalent to around $US89k, for a 30k mile, truly immaculate M5.
See the October 2014 issue of BMW Car magazine for an article on this stunning machine.
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Post by Freude am Fahren »

It's now official, my 1988 US M5 is now on a trailer from Orlando to California.
The car has about 175K original miles on it. I found it on craigslist. Everything is stock except the shift knob. All VINs matching, no accidents and plenty of maintenance record from the previous owner for 10 years. I paid 8.5K for it, asking price was 11K.
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Post by Pistonbroke »

Hey guys,
I've been popping in and out of this thread for some time now and thought i'd throw this into the mix.
1986 BMW M5, 106,884 klm. Yours for only $109,950
http://www.carpoint.com.au/all-cars/dea ... 9133&Cr=98
Not sure what the seller's been smoking but I'll have some.

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Me? I've just got a lowly Euro Alpine White M535i, 275,000 klm.

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indycar89
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Post by indycar89 »

Freude am Fahren wrote:It's now official, my 1988 US M5 is now on a trailer from Orlando to California.
The car has about 175K original miles on it. I found it on craigslist. Everything is stock except the shift knob. All VINs matching, no accidents and plenty of maintenance record from the previous owner for 10 years. I paid 8.5K for it, asking price was 11K.
Congrats! Please show some pics. :)
bdog
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Post by bdog »

I just sold mine an hour for 13K ago and a suffering regret. The past day polishing the bird and standing back.....i'm an idiot.
BK
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Post by funfunfer »

bdog wrote:.....i'm an idiot.
BK
Oh, probably not. There must have been a reason to sell, right?
xgrudgex
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Post by xgrudgex »

I purchased a Canadian black/black car that was in the Classifieds a month or so back for $5500. Currently going under the knife for euro bumpers. Deals are still there to be had I guess. Selling off another M5 with a blown engine along with a parts M5 to a friend for same $5500.
bdog wrote:I just sold mine an hour for 13K ago and a suffering regret. The past day polishing the bird and standing back.....i'm an idiot.
BK
Bdog, can you post pictures of the car you just sold? I'm curious. Thanks
Mark 88/M5 Houston
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Post by Mark 88/M5 Houston »

224+K miles freshened up E28 M5 on BAT weekly auction with bidding at $11,400 with five days to go.

http://bringatrailer.com/auctions/
Freude am Fahren
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Post by Freude am Fahren »

Mark 88/M5 Houston wrote:224+K miles freshened up E28 M5 on BAT weekly auction with bidding at $11,400 with five days to go.

http://bringatrailer.com/auctions/
Sold for $15,250
NZfiver
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Post by NZfiver »

This one is possibly more realistically priced, although it's been modified to Euro look, & needs the bigger headlights IMHO.
http://www.mye28.com/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=134033
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Here's another good one:

http://bringatrailer.com/listing/1988-bmw-m5-2/

60k mile, xlnt cond, sold for $42,950

I know Eric Keller at Enthusiast Auto has been burning through some in the $80-120k range.
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Wow... check this out >>>

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Post by JoeLoco »

Yep. They aren't getting any cheaper.

Regular e28 535s are fetching high teens overseas. M635s and M5s are mid-forties and up over the pond, and up to 66 grand here in the States.

A 25k mile, 1988 M6 recently brought 66k in Oklahoma. Granted, it was flawless.

As enthusiasts get old enough to afford these cars, they are significantly climbing in value. People who once said, "One day!" are now old enough to afford these cars, and the prime examples will demand a premium.

Just a few years ago, you couldn't give away an M635csi, even with a free $10,000 hooker in the passenger seat. Now folks are yearning for the days when BMWs were attached to the tarmac, were devoid of computerized steering, and the cars actually had a soul.

Newer 6ers and 5 series are crammed with electronics and "features" your average real estate agent would love...Unfortunately, they are heavy, large, and lack the feeling the e23, e28 and e24 bring to the senses.

Driving is sacred to some of us. Maps, Bluetooth, iPods and 75 loudspeakers may sell cars on the showroom floor, but they do little for the experience of actually driving.

There is good reason the original M cars are fetching more than the newer models. Passion for driving and exclusivity. Only a scant few remain in either flavor of M car. Even fewer unmolested examples with all records exist, ready to drive.
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JoeLoco wrote:Yep. They aren't getting any cheaper.

Regular e28 535s are fetching high teens overseas. M635s and M5s are mid-forties and up over the pond, and up to 66 grand here in the States.

A 25k mile, 1988 M6 recently brought 66k in Oklahoma. Granted, it was flawless.

As enthusiasts get old enough to afford these cars, they are significantly climbing in value. People who once said, "One day!" are now old enough to afford these cars, and the prime examples will demand a premium.

Just a few years ago, you couldn't give away an M635csi, even with a free $10,000 hooker in the passenger seat. Now folks are yearning for the days when BMWs were attached to the tarmac, were devoid of computerized steering, and the cars actually had a soul.

Newer 6ers and 5 series are crammed with electronics and "features" your average real estate agent would love...Unfortunately, they are heavy, large, and lack the feeling the e23, e28 and e24 bring to the senses.

Driving is sacred to some of us. Maps, Bluetooth, iPods and 75 loudspeakers may sell cars on the showroom floor, but they do little for the experience of actually driving.


There is good reason the original M cars are fetching more than the newer models. Passion for driving and exclusivity. Only a scant few remain in either flavor of M car. Even fewer unmolested examples with all records exist, ready to drive.

Exactamundo Fonzie.
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