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go4carter · 12-09-2006, 11:44 PM

Checkou' my new ride!
It's an 1986 M535i originally from Japan, 115K KM, sport cloth interior, 10:1 M30 with a cat, sport auto, moonroof... the 17"x8" ACT Ronal wheels are a little too wide with 225 rubber on them, I'll have to roll the fenders a bit to enjoy hard-cornering.

5-speed swap is in the future, though I'm concentrating in just getting the car back in tip-top running form. It's night and day with the e30, but in a good way. Hope to park both in my driveway one day.

Bimmer_Racer · 12-09-2006, 11:58 PM

Bimmer_Racer · 12-09-2006, 11:59 PM

very nice btw

puppypilgrim · 12-10-2006, 01:08 AM

I want one! Nice car.

Blakeoffire · 12-10-2006, 01:53 PM

Wow...so so nice.

I have to ask...where did you find this?! How did this one slip under my Bimmer-radar?! (seriously, know where I could find one?)

I'm quite happy for you. I'd really like to own a clean, well-kept E28 Euro M5 one day...

Just curious, what attention does it need?

Once again, excellent purchase. I'm quite jealous, in a good way.

B.

go4carter · 12-10-2006, 06:07 PM

Originally Posted by Blakeoffire

Wow...so so nice.

I have to ask...where did you find this?! How did this one slip under my Bimmer-radar?! (seriously, know where I could find one?)

I'm quite happy for you. I'd really like to own a clean, well-kept E28 Euro M5 one day...

Just curious, what attention does it need?

Once again, excellent purchase. I'm quite jealous, in a good way.

B.

Two days after I decided I was going to sell the e30 and started cruising the market for an e28 this beast dropped in my lap on CList! It was Nov 1 or so... then I made a contract to close on it on Dec 1, found the wheels a week or two later for a song.
Then Al Canuck made a list... It needed cat/muffler, plugs/wires, fuses, new wheels (15" basketweaves with a high offset were just not going to cut it on this car) and new tires, O2 and coolant sensor... this week she'll get a new stereo, new cluster glass, and some poking around to fix some fresh air ducting issues. Overall she's fairly rust free, dash is great, one tear on the drivers seat.
Overall I think it's the best looking e28 style out there, and the engine's power is half way between the 535is and the M5... and I think a comparable M5 would have cost me twice as much... I'm pretty damned lucky.
cheers,
c a r t e r

puppypilgrim · 12-10-2006, 10:02 PM

If you ever felt you wanted more power, you could turbo it as I believe it has an essentially M30 engine.

porschegt1 · 12-11-2006, 09:39 AM

nice ride, good score.

VtwinVince · 12-11-2006, 01:36 PM

Very cool car, Carter. As a genuine M535, this is one of the lowest-produced BMW's ever, if I remember right, and a real collectible. As such, it should qualify for a collector plate. Was this a private purchase, or from a dealer?

Initial D.oug · 12-11-2006, 01:57 PM

carter, you buy those mags off this board? If so they use to be on my bros 6 series. Whata small world.

PS. Damn fugging nice ride man. Love the color.

go4carter · 12-11-2006, 01:59 PM

Originally Posted by VtwinVince

Very cool car, Carter. As a genuine M535, this is one of the lowest-produced BMW's ever, if I remember right, and a real collectible. As such, it should qualify for a collector plate. Was this a private purchase, or from a dealer?

Thanks Vince. There were about 10k made, with about 1500 headed for the Japan market. I think there are 12 in Canada (both Euro and Japanese). Collector's plates would be nice... just have to get a second car!
It was a private sale.
If anyone wants to know more about them this is a good link:
http://www.m535i.org/e28info.html
My car is an odd bird with the hi-compression engine and a cat.

go4carter · 12-11-2006, 02:06 PM

Originally Posted by Initial D.oug

carter, you buy those mags off this board? If so they use to be on my bros 6 series. Whata small world.

PS. Damn fugging nice ride man. Love the color.

Yeah, the wheels came from this board. They're in pretty good shape... couldn't say no.

PP - I'm unsure if this hi-compression (10:1) M30 would be good for a turbo... I think you want a lo-compression (8.5:1) for that. 220 hp is fine for now... it's a daily-driver and I think I'd want a 5-speed before more power.

porschegt1 · 12-11-2006, 02:32 PM

their is no harm throwing about 4-6 psi of boost into that engine. You might get about 250-260 WHP if you do. I agree with you though I would get the 5spd swap done first.

Absolutle nice car and nice find. I am truly Jelous.

**motoyen** · 12-11-2006, 09:52 PM

You gotta do the Euro headlight conversion. I think that looks so badass.

Spaz · 12-11-2006, 10:46 PM

that car is nice, i love that colour.

12-09-2006, 11:44 PM	#1 (permalink)
go4carter Senior Member Supporting Member Joined: Nov 2004 From: Surrey, BC Posts: 435 iTrader: 0 Thanks: 0 0 Times in 0 Posts	1986 M535i Checkou' my new ride! It's an 1986 M535i originally from Japan, 115K KM, sport cloth interior, 10:1 M30 with a cat, sport auto, moonroof... the 17"x8" ACT Ronal wheels are a little too wide with 225 rubber on them, I'll have to roll the fenders a bit to enjoy hard-cornering. 5-speed swap is in the future, though I'm concentrating in just getting the car back in tip-top running form. It's night and day with the e30, but in a good way. Hope to park both in my driveway one day. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Blackice; 02-01-2009 at 10:57 PM..

12-09-2006, 11:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
Bimmer_Racer Senior Member Supporting Member Name: Dan Joined: Jul 2005 From: Abbotsford, BC Posts: 648 iTrader: 0 Thanks: 0 0 Times in 0 Posts	Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Blackice; 02-01-2009 at 10:59 PM..

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puppypilgrim Member Joined: Jun 2006 From: Vancouver, BC Posts: 94 iTrader: 0 Thanks: 0 0 Times in 0 Posts '90 BMW Alpina B10 BiTurbo	I want one! Nice car. __________________ 1990 BMW Alpina B10 BiTurbo

12-10-2006, 10:02 PM	#7 (permalink)
puppypilgrim Member Joined: Jun 2006 From: Vancouver, BC Posts: 94 iTrader: 0 Thanks: 0 0 Times in 0 Posts '90 BMW Alpina B10 BiTurbo	If you ever felt you wanted more power, you could turbo it as I believe it has an essentially M30 engine. __________________ 1990 BMW Alpina B10 BiTurbo

12-11-2006, 09:52 PM	#14 (permalink)
motoyen M3 Less Name: Anthony Joined: Feb 2004 From: Vancouver Posts: 1,694 iTrader: 0 Thanks: 0 9 Times in 7 Posts motoyen's pictures	You gotta do the Euro headlight conversion. I think that looks so badass. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Last edited by Blackice; 02-01-2009 at 10:54 PM..

12-09-2006, 11:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
Bimmer_Racer Senior Member Supporting Member Name: Dan Joined: Jul 2005 From: Abbotsford, BC Posts: 648 iTrader: 0 Thanks: 0 0 Times in 0 Posts	very nice btw

12-10-2006, 01:53 PM	#5 (permalink)
Blakeoffire Senior Member Supporting Member Name: Blake Joined: Sep 2006 From: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 1,283 iTrader: 0 Thanks: 10 2 Times in 2 Posts Blakeoffire's pictures	Wow...so so nice. I have to ask...where did you find this?! How did this one slip under my Bimmer-radar?! (seriously, know where I could find one?) I'm quite happy for you. I'd really like to own a clean, well-kept E28 Euro M5 one day... Just curious, what attention does it need? Once again, excellent purchase. I'm quite jealous, in a good way. B.

12-11-2006, 09:39 AM	#8 (permalink)
porschegt1 Senior Member Joined: Nov 2005 From: Langley Posts: 547 iTrader: 0 Thanks: 0 0 Times in 0 Posts	nice ride, good score.

12-11-2006, 01:36 PM	#9 (permalink)
VtwinVince Senior Member Joined: Mar 2004 From: Vancouver Posts: 1,357 iTrader: 0 Thanks: 0 0 Times in 0 Posts	Very cool car, Carter. As a genuine M535, this is one of the lowest-produced BMW's ever, if I remember right, and a real collectible. As such, it should qualify for a collector plate. Was this a private purchase, or from a dealer?

12-11-2006, 01:57 PM	#10 (permalink)
Initial D.oug Senior Member Name: Mike Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 1,128 iTrader: 0 Thanks: 0 1 Time in 1 Post	carter, you buy those mags off this board? If so they use to be on my bros 6 series. Whata small world. PS. Damn fugging nice ride man. Love the color.

12-11-2006, 02:32 PM	#13 (permalink)
porschegt1 Senior Member Joined: Nov 2005 From: Langley Posts: 547 iTrader: 0 Thanks: 0 0 Times in 0 Posts	their is no harm throwing about 4-6 psi of boost into that engine. You might get about 250-260 WHP if you do. I agree with you though I would get the 5spd swap done first. Absolutle nice car and nice find. I am truly Jelous.

12-11-2006, 10:46 PM	#15 (permalink)
Spaz Senior Member Name: Cameron Joined: Mar 2004 From: Port Coquitlam Posts: 273 iTrader: 0 Thanks: 0 0 Times in 0 Posts	that car is nice, i love that colour. __________________

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