"e28" M535i locations and information

Specific conversations and info for the BMW E28 M5 and M535i.
cgraff
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cgraff: 1986 (03/86) M535i DC51 Zinnoberrot/Pearl Beige; South Orange, NJ.
Had: LC motor
Has: Built M30 B35 bored to 3.6
Will soon have: M88/3
http://www.m535i.org
DasBoost
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My 1985 M535i is for sale :(

See my listing on eBay item # 161672304759

If you guys have any questions please let me know.

Thanks...
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Freude am Fahren
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Horrific choice of color in my opinion...
Mad
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i have M535i Euro, June 1985,
http://www.bmwmregistry.com/detail.php?id=11428

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DasBoost wrote:My 1985 M535i is for sale :(

See my listing on eBay item # 161672304759

If you guys have any questions please let me know.

Thanks...
I'm confused. You had this on ebay in April and then a couple of times in May and the car is a flat Laguna Seca Blue. Now, you've posted the same car (same VIN and nearly identical ad) yet the car is the original Arctic Blue.

Was the Laguna Seca Blue a wrap and you took it off? In the original ad, you say "The original paint (Arktisblau-metallic) had been faded by the southern sun and the clear was mostly gone" but in the new ad you say "The exterior looks great as you can see from the photos." Photos are a little dark to be able to discern what the real deal is. What's the exterior's condition?

April Ebay Listing: http://www.ebay.com/itm/1985-BMW-M5-/16 ... 7675.l2557
Current Ebay Listing: http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-5-Series-DC ... 1803628654

I'm very interested in the car. Thanks!
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Looks like he had it repainted since everywhere the car was posted, it got destroyed for the paint.
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wkohler wrote:Looks like he had it repainted since everywhere the car was posted, it got destroyed for the paint.
Then you would think he'd say BRAND NEW PAINT JOB in the original... I would. So, I assumed it was wrapped and it was back to original....
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He said it wasn't a great quality paint job in the original listing. He didn't say it wasn't a great quality vinyl wrap. I'm sure it's got a cheap Arktisblau paint job on it now and it really wouldn't be smart to mention that in the ad since that turns a lot of people off. That's a question you answer later.
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To the seller's credit, the car looks about a thousand times better now.

(Granted, that isn't say much given it looked like an absolute turd previously.)
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It absolutely does. It's what he should have done to begin with. I just wish he posted some better photos.
chef anarchie
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me M535i 1986 from japan , now in quebec Image
philipj
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You can add me to the list please.. Located in the area of Ft. Lauderdale Florida. Vehicle recently imported from Holland.

Vehicle Identification Number WBADC710500641836
Type DC71
Model 535 I - EUR
Development Code E28
Chassis LIM
Steering LL
Doors 4
Engine M30
Displacement 3.50
Power
Drivetrain HECK
Transmission MECH
Color Diamantschwarz Metallic - 181
Upholstery Schwarz Leder - 0203
Production Plant: Dingolfing
Production Date 1985-07-02

Options
300 Zentralverriegelung Elektrisch Zentralverriegelung Elektrisch
314 Heated Windscreen Washer Nozzles Frontscheibenwaschduesen Beheizt
350 Waermeschutzglas Gruen, Rundum Waermeschutzglas Gruen, Rundum
403 Glas Roof, Electric Glasdach, Elektrisch
410 Window Lifts, Electric At Front Fensterheber, Elektrisch Vorn
498 Headrests In Rear, Mechanic. Adjustable Kopfstuetzen Im Fond
500 Headlight Washer Sys/intensive Cleaning Scheinw.waschanl./intensivreinigung
510 Headlight Beam-throw Contr. F Low Beam Leuchtweitenregelung Abblendlicht
551 On-board Computer Ii W Remote Control Bordcomputer Ii Mit Fernbedienung
Sabier
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https://www.drive2.com/r/bmw/1605047/

My e28 M535i VIN: WBADC710400641309
Bimmerm535
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Adding mine to the list

Bimmerm535: 1985 (04/85) M535i Diamond Black metallic (181)/Pearl Beige; Portland, ME (Formally Los Angeles, CA).
http://www.bmwmregistry.com/detail.php?id=13355
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Bimmerm535 wrote:Adding mine to the list

Bimmerm535: 1985 (04/85) M535i Diamond Black metallic (181)/Pearl Beige; Portland, ME (Formally Los Angeles, CA).
http://www.bmwmregistry.com/detail.php?id=13355
That's a trip: mine is currently in Los Angeles, CA (formally South Portland, ME; before that Port Elizabeth, ME).
Bimmerm535
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vinceg101 wrote:
Bimmerm535 wrote:Adding mine to the list

Bimmerm535: 1985 (04/85) M535i Diamond Black metallic (181)/Pearl Beige; Portland, ME (Formally Los Angeles, CA).
http://www.bmwmregistry.com/detail.php?id=13355
That's a trip: mine is currently in Los Angeles, CA (formally South Portland, ME; before that Port Elizabeth, ME).
A trip but a fun one! I wonder if our M535i's overlapped their time in Maine. I wonder if mine is the only one in ME now?
vinceg101
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Bimmerm535 wrote:
vinceg101 wrote:
Bimmerm535 wrote:Adding mine to the list

Bimmerm535: 1985 (04/85) M535i Diamond Black metallic (181)/Pearl Beige; Portland, ME (Formally Los Angeles, CA).
http://www.bmwmregistry.com/detail.php?id=13355
That's a trip: mine is currently in Los Angeles, CA (formally South Portland, ME; before that Port Elizabeth, ME).
A trip but a fun one! I wonder if our M535i's overlapped their time in Maine. I wonder if mine is the only one in ME now?
Possibly, it was in S. Portland until 1992 before it came west.
geordi
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I guess its about time to post mine. 84k miles. Returned the suspension to MTech and added 16" RS006 wheels.
http://www.bmwmregistry.com/detail.php?id=14209
white chocolate
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geordi wrote:I guess its about time to post mine. 84k miles. Returned the suspension to MTech and added 16" RS006 wheels.
http://www.bmwmregistry.com/detail.php?id=14209

I love this car :beer:
Ventonz
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Well, add mine to the list.
http://www.bmwmregistry.com/detail.php?id=14342

Owned it since 2013 and will probably have it as long as I live.
Sadly turboed a long time ago by one of the previous owners when the cars didn't have really high value here in Sweden, still a great car though.
Driven it with a M30B35, VEMS ecu, S6S 420g from a E36 M3 with a changed bellhouse pattern. bla bla bla.. Future plans are to use a S38B38 with a 8X mm turbo.

Will probably make a project thread in the Forced Induction section when I get a bit of time over to transfer all photos.. :laugh:
Sagi
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barn find in spain.18 years of resting in a closed house.
wbadc710600641960
polaris
grey grill and side mirrorImage
https://goo.gl/photos/XCE7C9RW8WX2bny3A
the VIN by m535.org says it a 1986 but the prodotion date it september 1985.what is my model year ?.

importing it to israel.
stuartinmn
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Sagi wrote: the VIN by m535.org says it a 1986 but the prodotion date it september 1985.what is my model year ?.
That may depend on the rules or regulations in your country. Here in the US, new cars are generally started in the fall of the previous year so a car built in September 1985 would probably be considered a 1986 model year.

My M535i was built in July 1985 but is registered here in the US as a 1986.
Pistonbroke
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Hi all,
Here's my Alpine white / black leather, M535 Imported into Australia July 1986. Been on Club registration now for some time so I only get to drive it on sanctioned runs with the BMW Car Club of Queensland.
Have spent $'s on rust repairs about 1 1/2 yrs ago plus just recently had a small dent dent repaired next to the LHS headlight after I backed my bike into it.
Presenting in good to very good condition with the only non oem fixtures being a Z type gear knob and almost period correct cd /radio. TRX rims stored. Only negative is the drivers seat which is looking tired with a split on the bolster. Pulls really well and brakes just fine. Nothing but a joy to drive (as you'd all know).
An honest car with about 277k klm. Not sure about the USA and Canada but these cars, in good condition, are now starting to demand top dollar.
In no hurry to sell.

http://www.bmwmregistry.com/detail.php?id=15868
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I purchased an M535i from gray635 recently. It is interesting, since it has power seats and a 3.07 diff with an OD transmission. Dare I say that this car might actually be the keeper for me. Unique, non-S38, favorite color combo (Alpine White/Cardinal).

http://www.bmwmregistry.com/detail.php?id=16068
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