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tali1 said:
I have MORE than tripled checked as i have a good collection of old car mags so it is in front of me in black and white- all list M535i initially without 535i.I also have specfic mention of 518 and M535i twin launch (again NO mention of 535).Initially they may have had same prices but 2 lists i have seen show M535i more expensive between £100- £300 -(gap increasing in later cars)
I also have specfic mention of SE launched Sept 86- and this too is confirmed by Parkers in third link.Also insurance quote confirms SE as 86-87.The first 2 links again show subtle date differences between M535 and 535i
http://www.parkers.co.uk/cars/reviews/facts-and-fi...
http://www.parkers.co.uk/cars/reviews/facts-and-fi...
http://www.parkers.co.uk/cars/reviews/facts-and-fi...
That's the info i am going on - but there are always surprising bits and pieces hidden away- i can only assume perhaps BMW belatedly delayed launch of 535i
Sorry, but Parkers Guide is a comic. I have a Glass Guide from 1987 that says different - plus I've even given you the reg numbers of cars that actually existed. A standard bodied, metal bumper 535i existed alongside the M535i, launched at the same time (Jan 1985), and cost the same (£17'950). I also have specfic mention of SE launched Sept 86- and this too is confirmed by Parkers in third link.Also insurance quote confirms SE as 86-87.The first 2 links again show subtle date differences between M535 and 535i
http://www.parkers.co.uk/cars/reviews/facts-and-fi...
http://www.parkers.co.uk/cars/reviews/facts-and-fi...
http://www.parkers.co.uk/cars/reviews/facts-and-fi...
That's the info i am going on - but there are always surprising bits and pieces hidden away- i can only assume perhaps BMW belatedly delayed launch of 535i
If you like, I can find out the dates of the original mags?
The SE 'feels' very overpriced to me.
It's all a bit pimped and non-original, but he's asking very strong M535i money for it.
It's not so long ago that a very nice E28 would have cost pennies, too - I recall very nearly buying a 525e in very good condition about 8 years back - it was up for £795, but it was sold before I could get to it.
It's all a bit pimped and non-original, but he's asking very strong M535i money for it.
It's not so long ago that a very nice E28 would have cost pennies, too - I recall very nearly buying a 525e in very good condition about 8 years back - it was up for £795, but it was sold before I could get to it.
Well, they've all crept up in value over the years becauser there are so few left now. I'm not a fan of modified stuff - suspension, brakes and engine maybe a few light mods to improve it, but styling mods rarely work. The whole point of owning an old car like an M535i is to have it looking like it when it was new. Piped leather is strictly for MGB's and the black one is just trying too hard.
HeatonNorris said:
The SE 'feels' very overpriced to me.
It's all a bit pimped and non-original, but he's asking very strong M535i money for it.
It's not so long ago that a very nice E28 would have cost pennies, too - I recall very nearly buying a 525e in very good condition about 8 years back - it was up for £795, but it was sold before I could get to it.
My thoughts exactly RE : a little punchy on the price but, it is a fairly handsome car - well I think so anyway. It's all a bit pimped and non-original, but he's asking very strong M535i money for it.
It's not so long ago that a very nice E28 would have cost pennies, too - I recall very nearly buying a 525e in very good condition about 8 years back - it was up for £795, but it was sold before I could get to it.
My concern is that if I hold out a little longer I might find the M535i that I'm looking for rather than settle for 'the next best thing'.
I too remember when people were practically giving them away and they are obviously bouncing back upwards now. I was hoping to get in before the prices went too high for me to run it as a 4th car and more importantly a weekend toy.
Leins said:
Just as an aside, I have the M535i listed at £18,500 in PC Nov '85, but at £21,150 in PC Dec '86. Not sure what was going on back then, GBP-DM exchange rate fluctuation?
PC May '85 has the E28 M5 as £23,000 in Germany btw
By March 1986 they were £19'495. That's basic without options.PC May '85 has the E28 M5 as £23,000 in Germany btw
iSore said:
tali1 said:
I have MORE than tripled checked as i have a good collection of old car mags so it is in front of me in black and white- all list M535i initially without 535i.I also have specfic mention of 518 and M535i twin launch (again NO mention of 535).Initially they may have had same prices but 2 lists i have seen show M535i more expensive between £100- £300 -(gap increasing in later cars)
I also have specfic mention of SE launched Sept 86- and this too is confirmed by Parkers in third link.Also insurance quote confirms SE as 86-87.The first 2 links again show subtle date differences between M535 and 535i
http://www.parkers.co.uk/cars/reviews/facts-and-fi...
http://www.parkers.co.uk/cars/reviews/facts-and-fi...
http://www.parkers.co.uk/cars/reviews/facts-and-fi...
That's the info i am going on - but there are always surprising bits and pieces hidden away- i can only assume perhaps BMW belatedly delayed launch of 535i
Sorry, but Parkers Guide is a comic. I have a Glass Guide from 1987 that says different - plus I've even given you the reg numbers of cars that actually existed. A standard bodied, metal bumper 535i existed alongside the M535i, launched at the same time (Jan 1985), and cost the same (£17'950). I also have specfic mention of SE launched Sept 86- and this too is confirmed by Parkers in third link.Also insurance quote confirms SE as 86-87.The first 2 links again show subtle date differences between M535 and 535i
http://www.parkers.co.uk/cars/reviews/facts-and-fi...
http://www.parkers.co.uk/cars/reviews/facts-and-fi...
http://www.parkers.co.uk/cars/reviews/facts-and-fi...
That's the info i am going on - but there are always surprising bits and pieces hidden away- i can only assume perhaps BMW belatedly delayed launch of 535i
If you like, I can find out the dates of the original mags?
"Thank you for your email dated July 21, 2012, in regards to which BMW 5 Series was launched first.
From our records, I can advise that the release date for both vehicles should have been in January, 1985. However, the M535i was delayed until March, 1985. Therefore, the 535i was launched first."
Just found this thread.... Laughed myself silly...
The 535SE in question was my car, I love the way all you computer screen based experts slate my car, without knowing anything about it.....
The car sold to a chap who came from Holland, he actually got off his backside and came to view a car! (instead of pontificating a complete load of hogwash)
Yes the car had nasty Schnitzer badges.. yes it had awful M535 bumper skins..
and yes it did have a nasty black grill.. none of which were fitted by me..
By the time the car sold it had standard BMW roundels..
But I would challenge anyone to find a straighter and more importantly more solid e28,that had been prepared by someone who:
A. Knows the cars as he worked on them when they were new
B. Loves and understands the cars and spent many many hours sorting out the tiniest details so that EVERY button worked as it should (including the Cruise Control)
C. Tells the truth..... which is why the car at that time was a little high on price..
To M3John, sadly you missed a great car,but the chap who bought it was overjoyed with it!! next time,instead of getting on the pistonheads for the "input" of a bunch of "experts" take the time and go and view the car.... and meet the owner,it will tell you far more than this thread ever did.
Regards
Paul Turner.
The 535SE in question was my car, I love the way all you computer screen based experts slate my car, without knowing anything about it.....
The car sold to a chap who came from Holland, he actually got off his backside and came to view a car! (instead of pontificating a complete load of hogwash)
Yes the car had nasty Schnitzer badges.. yes it had awful M535 bumper skins..
and yes it did have a nasty black grill.. none of which were fitted by me..
By the time the car sold it had standard BMW roundels..
But I would challenge anyone to find a straighter and more importantly more solid e28,that had been prepared by someone who:
A. Knows the cars as he worked on them when they were new
B. Loves and understands the cars and spent many many hours sorting out the tiniest details so that EVERY button worked as it should (including the Cruise Control)
C. Tells the truth..... which is why the car at that time was a little high on price..
To M3John, sadly you missed a great car,but the chap who bought it was overjoyed with it!! next time,instead of getting on the pistonheads for the "input" of a bunch of "experts" take the time and go and view the car.... and meet the owner,it will tell you far more than this thread ever did.
Regards
Paul Turner.
sprocketman01 said:
Just found this thread.... Laughed myself silly...
The 535SE in question was my car, I love the way all you computer screen based experts slate my car, without knowing anything about it.....
The car sold to a chap who came from Holland, he actually got off his backside and came to view a car! (instead of pontificating a complete load of hogwash)
Yes the car had nasty Schnitzer badges.. yes it had awful M535 bumper skins..
and yes it did have a nasty black grill.. none of which were fitted by me..
By the time the car sold it had standard BMW roundels..
But I would challenge anyone to find a straighter and more importantly more solid e28,that had been prepared by someone who:
A. Knows the cars as he worked on them when they were new
B. Loves and understands the cars and spent many many hours sorting out the tiniest details so that EVERY button worked as it should (including the Cruise Control)
C. Tells the truth..... which is why the car at that time was a little high on price..
To M3John, sadly you missed a great car,but the chap who bought it was overjoyed with it!! next time,instead of getting on the pistonheads for the "input" of a bunch of "experts" take the time and go and view the car.... and meet the owner,it will tell you far more than this thread ever did.
Regards
Paul Turner.
Holy thread revival, Batman.The 535SE in question was my car, I love the way all you computer screen based experts slate my car, without knowing anything about it.....
The car sold to a chap who came from Holland, he actually got off his backside and came to view a car! (instead of pontificating a complete load of hogwash)
Yes the car had nasty Schnitzer badges.. yes it had awful M535 bumper skins..
and yes it did have a nasty black grill.. none of which were fitted by me..
By the time the car sold it had standard BMW roundels..
But I would challenge anyone to find a straighter and more importantly more solid e28,that had been prepared by someone who:
A. Knows the cars as he worked on them when they were new
B. Loves and understands the cars and spent many many hours sorting out the tiniest details so that EVERY button worked as it should (including the Cruise Control)
C. Tells the truth..... which is why the car at that time was a little high on price..
To M3John, sadly you missed a great car,but the chap who bought it was overjoyed with it!! next time,instead of getting on the pistonheads for the "input" of a bunch of "experts" take the time and go and view the car.... and meet the owner,it will tell you far more than this thread ever did.
Regards
Paul Turner.
A quick look at M3John's garage wouldn't suggest he dipped into M535i ownership anyway.
I missed this thread first time around - the SE's did have the 'M' plastic wheel arch spats, but without side skirts.
Lol!! http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/imgs/9.gif
Was looking for info/pics on 535's and fell across the thread....
Yes the SE had the arch spats,steel bumpers and no skirts.... sadly mine had had some M535 bumper covers fitted (which I personally hated!) but it isn't that easy to find straight not rotten replacement steel ones these days...
It was and will remain one of my favourite motoring memories.... the only thing that made me sell it was the horrendous thirst it had (mainly due to how I chose to drive it)and the speed at which it could devour rear tyres... (again..how I chose to drive it)
Was looking for info/pics on 535's and fell across the thread....
Yes the SE had the arch spats,steel bumpers and no skirts.... sadly mine had had some M535 bumper covers fitted (which I personally hated!) but it isn't that easy to find straight not rotten replacement steel ones these days...
It was and will remain one of my favourite motoring memories.... the only thing that made me sell it was the horrendous thirst it had (mainly due to how I chose to drive it)and the speed at which it could devour rear tyres... (again..how I chose to drive it)
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