Only 31,000 miles? Wow! It should last for another 400,000. Don't forget that those 16" wheels from the e39 5 series will require hubcentric rings to fit correctly on an e28.
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Oct. 29, 2009 2:21 p.m. stuart in mn SuperDork
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Oct. 29, 2009 2:23 p.m. minimac Dork
Is Fla a community property state? That should stop him(Tim) in his tracks and strike fear into his heart. At least until you're ready to 'improve ' the E-28.
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Oct. 29, 2009 3:14 p.m. Xceler8x Dork
As I get older I realize the Best cars are not necessarily the fastest cars.
Best being defined as cars I like a lot no matter anything else.
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Oct. 29, 2009 8:27 p.m. CarKid1989 HalfDork
Sultan wrote:
Cool!! http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/1442412081.html
oh boy oh boy oh boy....must buy NOW!
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Oct. 29, 2009 8:37 p.m. oldsaw HalfDork
It's been more than a minute, Margie!
Where are the pics?
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Oct. 29, 2009 9:37 p.m. JThw8 SuperDork
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Oct. 30, 2009 2:15 a.m. DWNSHFT Reader
Don't drop in a V8; BMW inline 6s rock!
But we do want pictures. And we interested in these cars.
David
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Oct. 30, 2009 8:54 a.m. Marjorie Suddard General Manager
Sorry--got sidetracked yesterday afternoon. (Did you know you have to go to the P.D. to pick up a police report?)
Here's some Tom took for me (thanks, Tom):
Odometer reads 31,225 original miles after I've driven it for a week or so, and that's the original paint. Final purchase price was $2500, but Tim replaced the bumpers with some that we got from Rennie (and that a local shop buffed--came out great for MUCH less than replacement bumpers) and The Body Werks did $700 in spot paint repairs to some road rash on the right rear fender and a little rust starting on the sunroof panel.
Margie
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Oct. 30, 2009 9:10 a.m. belteshazzar SuperDork
SUPER ETA!!!
m20b25 top end swap, stat!
the difference is night and day. I dyno'ed mine before and after. There was no loss of power anywhere, and better than 40 more whp at peak.
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Oct. 30, 2009 9:11 a.m. Jeff Dork
Sweet! Other than the slushbox, it's perfect.
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Oct. 30, 2009 9:20 a.m. Per Schroeder Technical Editor/Advertising Director
we got both rings from the Tire Rack and spacers from UUC..so we're covered on the new wheels.
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Oct. 30, 2009 9:32 a.m. 93celicaGT2 SuperDork
CarKid1989 wrote:
Sultan wrote:
Cool!! http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/1442412081.html
oh boy oh boy oh boy....must buy NOW!
How come nothing like that ever pops up here? I would buy that today. Hell, i COULD buy that today.
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Oct. 30, 2009 9:45 a.m. Stealthtercel Reader
"A little rust starting on the sunroof panel." Good grief. When you live in a road-salt province, seeing that car sparkling in the sunshine is heartbreaking, but in a good way. Happy motoring, Suddards!
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Oct. 30, 2009 9:50 a.m. stuart in mn SuperDork
A crack-free dash in Florida has to be a rarity. Very nice looking car!
Just so you know, www.mye28.com is the de facto place to go for advice, finding spare parts, etc.
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Oct. 30, 2009 9:55 a.m. Woody SuperDork
What's that "T" shaped thing between the front seats?
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Oct. 30, 2009 9:56 a.m. jstein77 HalfDork
In reply to Marjorie Suddard:
Ummm - Margie, what was the police report about?
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Oct. 30, 2009 10:22 a.m. Marjorie Suddard General Manager
jstein77 wrote:
In reply to Marjorie Suddard:
Ummm - Margie, what was the police report about?
Groder Van Almost Crashes Into GRM World HQ
And don't mock the automatic, folks. In my quest to steal the old man PO's life and motoring attitudes, it completes me. Now I just need a porkpie hat and some vap-o-rub.
Margie
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Oct. 30, 2009 11:07 a.m. John Brown MegaDork
Plus it makes it easier to swap in a LSx Auto from a G8 GT
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Oct. 30, 2009 11:22 a.m. bluej HalfDork
Marjorie Suddard wrote:
jstein77 wrote:
In reply to Marjorie Suddard:
Ummm - Margie, what was the police report about?
Groder Van Almost Crashes Into GRM World HQ
And don't mock the automatic, folks. In my quest to steal the old man PO's life and motoring attitudes, it completes me. Now I just need a porkpie hat and some vap-o-rub.
Margie
how do we vote to put that quote into the magazine?
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Oct. 30, 2009 2:29 p.m. Grinch337 New Reader
Off to the CCA website to see if there are any nice E28's for sale.
And one more hand raised for a v8 or v12 swap.
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Oct. 30, 2009 7:24 p.m. stuart in mn SuperDork
There's more than one e28 with a 540 V8 installed, and some with LSx GM motors. I know one guy who has plans to drop in a V12 but he hasn't gotten very far with it yet. The biggest bang for the buck on these cars is to turbocharge them - both the M20 baby six in the 528e and the M30 big six in the 535i can take a lot of boost. One of the guys on the mye28 board has done the e to i conversion on his 528 and then turbocharged it, the car now makes about 380hp at the rear wheels.
Having said all that I think Margie's car should stay stock - as a daily driver it just makes more sense.
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Oct. 30, 2009 7:31 p.m. Per Schroeder Technical Editor/Advertising Director
Yes, it's simply wonderful as-is. Comfy, slow, and relaxed. Exactly what Margie needs.
A few years ago, I told her to get a Camry, but I was wrong.
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Oct. 30, 2009 8:54 p.m. Dr. Hess PowerDork
I actually saw one identical to that on the way home today. I though "Needs a 1UZFE and about a 7 part series in The Mag."
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Oct. 30, 2009 10:59 p.m. friedgreencorrado Dork
Wow. As an ex-BMW guy, I've always hated the eta motors (and I was still a BMW when the things came out)...but for one that clean, I'd reconsider. Especially since it's an automatic, and won't really rev anyway...
E28's a great chassis. I was actually about to by a used one when my daughter came along, but her mom freaked when my 2002 project died with the baby in the back seat. She insisted I buy a new car instead. Turned out OK, I guess..that's how I bought my Golf.
EDIT: that should be "..still a BMW guy.." I've been a lot of things, but I've never been a BMW.
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Oct. 31, 2009 1:28 a.m. mad_machine UberDork
needs the UK grill and headlight kit to add the 7inch round mainbeams and the 5 1/2 inch highs.. not to mention euro bumpers (unless you need the protection from older drivers with those battering rams)
