BMW 5 Series Ultimate Buyers Guide: Should You Buy an E28 5 Series?
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In this video, we head to the mechanic's to find out whether or not it is worth buying a first generation (e28) 5 series!
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I have an E28 - a 1988 528e. Had it for over 20 years now and still thoroughly enjoy it. Cool part is the 88 528e (and 325e) had the M20 "Super ETA" engine. It was still the long stroke 2.7 motor but had the 325i head and intake manifold in the top end. So I did the conversion on it by putting in a 325i cam and dual valve springs, valve job, Motronic 1.3 ECU, 325i throttle body and AFM among other things. Did a 5-speed manual swap on it which was pretty easy. It has Bilstein shocks and H&R springs and sway bars. Lowered it about 3/4" front, 1" rear. My favorite mod was the Billy Boat 535i exhaust which I had professionally installed due to the mods required but it sounds GLORIOUS with that inline 6! So fun to drive, very comfortable, and has over 200K on the rest of the motor and chassis. Great cars for sure.
I can fix about 90% of what's on my vehicles, both Toyotas. But the only mechanic that I will let work on my vehicle is a former BMW mechanic. I really can't find any good former Toyota mechanics.
If you are only spending $2000/year to keep it running, that is a bargain. I had an '84 633csi that I loved, but even in 1990's money I was probably spending at least $2000 year, at that time, depending on what needed to be done. I sold it with 245K miles and it was still going strong, but it was starting to use more oil and I could see an engine rebuild in my future. I wish I had kept it....such a great driving car.
one of the best cars ever built, dont fool yourself, driving one is a close to god experience, had couple, the 3.5 six one of the best engines ever made.
I took hydraulic steering so much for granted all those years… Even my Audi 4000 and 4000 Quattro with heavy front ends had so much pavement feedback through the rack. I really miss that.
I got a white BMW 528e 1985 the first time I saw this car, it was brought to me. I bought it for $600 I Fall In Love immediately ,this car is a tank, needs a little bit of work ,working on it it runs strongly ,no leaking ,sunroof works just fine all the windows. Everytime I go for the ride is fun and I really enjoyed driving. well it's my baby had another baby 1980 short bed Chevy truck .I love both
My father has a 1977 E12 525. Extremely well build car, simple, and fun to drive. He bought it in 1981, second (and last) owner.
I have a 1983 535i for sell…. Who wants it? It’s not running but it has an ignition problem… paint is worn out… interior is ok and everything is original.. 5 speed manual 6 in-line moon roof brown leather interior… original rims
Bmw E34, E39 and Mercedes W124 and W126 are, in my opinion, perhaps the best German cars ever made
I got an 528e with 345,000 miles on it and it runs great! I’ve invested close to $1500 in the last 6 years of ownership on regular maintenance. Never left me stranded
I had an E12 back in the 80's. I adored that car and I would give anything to have one again.
Just picked up a 1988 535is. This vid is amazing guys! Thanks!
I really enjoyed this video. The format was cool and the content was informative and well presented.
Also I couldn't help but noticed how great the shop is. I wish my shop looked as cool. Lol the plants inside wow !! Dream garage right there!! Not too clean and not trash. Those mechanics living the dream !!
Very informative and great video! I had questions on these cars and they were answered here. Thanks!!!
my 85 bmw 528e is by far one of the best cars ive ever driven. a true blast from the past and a car i refuse to sell no matter what situation im at in life. Its a true car made for the driver and not one you see out on the road alot. 10/10 car highly recommend
I'm in Brisbane, Australia. i have 2 E28's-love 'em (both originally M535's-one had an Alpina B10 kit put on by Alpina Australia). Great show, thanks a lot for good information.
I had a black 82 528e std trans in the mid-90s. The engine would shut off at highway speed. I could restart and never slow down - I think I turned the key and popped the clutch...can't recall exactly. This situation was finally rectified with an expensive 'logic' board of some sorts installed behind the glove box.
If yours is an automatic with the ZF 4HP…. And the transmission is shifting weird… like it’s slipping, it’s more than likely the throttle position sensor! Two screws to adjust which directly affects the shifts and their quality.
This was AMAZING!!!!! Great great content 💯💯👏💯