Our 528e is 30 this month
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Our 528e is 30 this month
This month, our 528e turns 30, as it was built October 1982 and I bought it new in April 1983. This BMW is the longest I've kept any automobile, having been well known as the "car of the month" guy, many years ago. I tried to get a BMW Original Production Certificate from BMW Mobile Tradition several years ago, but they told me that during the period my 528e was built, they were revising their record keeping processes and as luck would have it, they had no information about my car, as it had been lost. Too bad, as I otherwise have every document associated with this car, since I took delivery of it.
Once in a while when we thought about selling the car, we could never answer the question what will we replace it with? Only once were we going to actually replace it... with a well known Euro M5, but that didn't happen due financial timing. Bottom line is this has been a remarkable automobile and kept in top condition, it continues to provide very reliable transportation and great driving experiences. If you are new to the BMW E28 automobile, take the time to go over it and bring it up to spec. It will not disappoint you, if you truly come to understand the design philosphy of the various E28 models and can appreciate the driving experience they deliver.
Plus, you are here at MyE28.com, where most all of the resources you may need can be found. Believe me, I know and I am greatful I found this forum some years ago, which has enabled me to keep my E28 in the condition it is in.
-Rod
Once in a while when we thought about selling the car, we could never answer the question what will we replace it with? Only once were we going to actually replace it... with a well known Euro M5, but that didn't happen due financial timing. Bottom line is this has been a remarkable automobile and kept in top condition, it continues to provide very reliable transportation and great driving experiences. If you are new to the BMW E28 automobile, take the time to go over it and bring it up to spec. It will not disappoint you, if you truly come to understand the design philosphy of the various E28 models and can appreciate the driving experience they deliver.
Plus, you are here at MyE28.com, where most all of the resources you may need can be found. Believe me, I know and I am greatful I found this forum some years ago, which has enabled me to keep my E28 in the condition it is in.
-Rod
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Happy Birthday to your car, and continued congratulations to you for being such a great steward of your machine! What you've done with that car is an inspiration to me; I know I'll never match what you've accomplished, but you set the standard.
Keep up the great work.
btw, how many miles on the clock now?
Keep up the great work.
btw, how many miles on the clock now?
Re: Our 528e is 30 this month
30 years and it still looks like new!rodpaine wrote:Bottom line is this has been a remarkable automobile and kept in top condition, it continues to provide very reliable transportation and great driving experiences. If you are new to the BMW E28 automobile, take the time to go over it and bring it up to spec. It will not disappoint you, if you truly come to understand the design philosphy of the various E28 models and can appreciate the driving experience they deliver
I took mine 400 miles this weekend and the drive was very enjoyable driving through the white mountains of NH. A 528e is a very nice comfortable driver for long distances.
And thank you Rod for your site. I used yours for reference doing work on my car and links to purchase clear front lenses. Hope you enjoy that beautiful car for years to come.
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Wow! Great to see so many positive comments from my peers about my 528e and the level I've tried to maintain it at, and sharing what I've done over these years. Thank you all!
davintosh - coming up on 138k miles on the clock
wkohler - good idea, sent an Email to Mike Miller and also posted to the BMWCCA forum.
djazz - glad you found the other web pages helpful
tsmall07 - test drove the VW R and the GTI, but then VW announced the new 2013 platform, so decided to wait.
Lastly was the response from my wife, who sent me an Email yesterday which said "Happy Birthday Bimmer and Rod! You cannot separate the two. Neither would be the same without the other. I love you both - Shelley"
I am a very fortunate guy, to receive so much positive input and support.
-Rod
davintosh - coming up on 138k miles on the clock
wkohler - good idea, sent an Email to Mike Miller and also posted to the BMWCCA forum.
djazz - glad you found the other web pages helpful
tsmall07 - test drove the VW R and the GTI, but then VW announced the new 2013 platform, so decided to wait.
Lastly was the response from my wife, who sent me an Email yesterday which said "Happy Birthday Bimmer and Rod! You cannot separate the two. Neither would be the same without the other. I love you both - Shelley"
I am a very fortunate guy, to receive so much positive input and support.
-Rod
Rod, you likely have no idea how many people on this board have your website bookmarked. Whenever something doesn't seem quite clear in the Bentley you cruise over to Rod's site for the full colour photo!rodpaine wrote:Wow! Great to see so many positive comments from my peers about my 528e and the level I've tried to maintain it at, and sharing what I've done over these years. Thank you all!
djazz - glad you found the other web pages helpful
I am a very fortunate guy, to receive so much positive input and support.
-Rod
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Wow, you just reminded me... The Time Capsule is turning 25 next month... Gotta do something nice for it soon...
Congrats on your milestone!
Regards,
.steve.
NYC
1988 528e, 5-speed, 97k miles, The Time Capsule
2001 530i, 5-speed, 118k miles, Almost a Time Capsule
Congrats on your milestone!
Regards,
.steve.
NYC
1988 528e, 5-speed, 97k miles, The Time Capsule
2001 530i, 5-speed, 118k miles, Almost a Time Capsule
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rodpaine wrote:
Lastly was the response from my wife, who sent me an Email yesterday which said "Happy Birthday Bimmer and Rod! You cannot separate the two. Neither would be the same without the other. I love you both - Shelley"
I am a very fortunate guy, to receive so much positive input and support.
-Rod
^^^That is T-Totally awesome Rod!! I had a gal for 12 years (I thought) like that once
EDIT: I also meant to include that on "my" E28 Mt. Rushmore: rodpaine, RonW, a, and ????
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Great writing about an outstanding car, and outstanding owner, and an outstanding ownership experience. I hope that, 22 years from now, I can look back with as much pride on my ownership of the e46. Being honest with myself, I doubt I will reach the bar you've set, and I sometimes I wonder if the car is up to the task. But you've put it out there so we can aspire....