Anyone got an E28 in London ? - The Unofficial BMW M5 Messageboard (m5board.com)

M5 London · 15th July 2009, 14:12

Hiya Guys,

I have loved these cars ever since they first came out.

I remember the pictures in the BMW Brochure I had when I was 12 years old back in 1987 or so, when it first came out, I think it had the M6 in the same brochure.

I really LOVE the look of them, without a bodykit, in colours like Lachs Silver (or am I imagining they came in this colour ?) or in just Black...

I think I am going to do something stupid and buy one, I dont think I am going to drive it around much, but I love to get hold of things that really turned me on, when I was young kid.

For me, it is arguably better looking than my E39 M5, and I love that old school look / I look "mean" in a refined way...

I would rather buy a non concours one and bring it up to perfection SLOWLY, read as YEARS !

Anyone reading this and wouldnt mind letting me, just have a close look at theirs, would be much appreciated !!

Many Thanks

Kumaran

davidoli · 16th July 2009, 09:38

Hi Kumaran ,

You are welcome to drive up the A12 and have a look at mine , although it's not for sale !

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M5 London · 16th July 2009, 10:22

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Originally Posted by davidoli

Hi Kumaran ,

You are welcome to drive up the A12 and have a look at mine , although it's not for sale !

D

Yeah

!!

Thats very kind of you, cheers ! I am sure I have seen your name on some other boards .... ?

How have you found ownership, over the 3 years ? Is it your daily driver ?

Yes I can assume that a lot of owners here would never consider parting with their E28s' !!

I was also thinking that it might be more useful if I turned up at your next get together if you guys do that from time to time ?

Do any of the E28 guys drop, in either of the E34 engines, or is that considered a taboo ? Just curious ?

Thanks for getting back to me !

Kumaran

davidoli · 16th July 2009, 15:26

The BMW Car Club annual outdoor festival at Gaydon , Warwickshire on Aug 16th :

BMW Festival

would be a good opportunity to meet some members and put faces to cyberspace personnas !

Jimmy ( member of the forum ) has put an S38B36 engine into E28 M5 running gear , although I believe he has put it back to original since !

I try to drive Diamond Diana as often as possible , although I have a dilema each time I look at my various sets of keys and attempt to decide which car to jump into !

She was the car of choice today !

D

Mfiver · 16th July 2009, 23:32

M5 London,

The youngest E28 M5 is now getting on for 22 years old....mechanicals are all fixable but the body structure is critical. See davidoli's excellent and detailed posts with images of Diamond Diana. Repairing bodywork can soon result in expenditure greater than the value of the car...

If you really want one, I suggest that you buy the very best you can afford - and still leave a sizeable budget for repairs. All these cars need regular expenditure just to keep on top. Regular usage helps too...

Your E39 makes an E28 feel prehistoric.

I know of a very solid two-owner car with good history which may be for sale. However....it's a very long way from London and may not float your boat in terms of colour and the body kit - but then my advice is to buy one of these on condition, not spec! PM me if you might be interested.

Regards

Mfiver

M5 London · 17th July 2009, 11:58

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Originally Posted by Mfiver

M5 London,

The youngest E28 M5 is now getting on for 22 years old....mechanicals are all fixable but the body structure is critical. See davidoli's excellent and detailed posts with images of Diamond Diana. Repairing bodywork can soon result in expenditure greater than the value of the car...

If you really want one, I suggest that you buy the very best you can afford - and still leave a sizeable budget for repairs. All these cars need regular expenditure just to keep on top. Regular usage helps too...

Your E39 makes an E28 feel prehistoric.

I know of a very solid two-owner car with good history which may be for sale. However....it's a very long way from London and may not float your boat in terms of colour and the body kit - but then my advice is to buy one of these on condition, not spec! PM me if you might be interested.

Regards

Mfiver

Hey Mfiver,

Thanks for your response and advice !

I take on board your points, and I am already assuming that if you start of with a bad/poor one you will pretty much still end up with a poor one after spending lots of money on it.

I will try to come down to see you guys on the 16th. Maybe I just need to cure my lust by getting up close to a few nice ones, and just drool over them, it will work out a lot cheaper for me.

I have an 1989 VW Rallye (original UK) thats needed lots of special attention, to keep it perfect over 14 years of my ownership, which I try to drive from time to time but not enough really. But yes I would agree the E28 could well be a money pit in comparison, and I have spent well over £12K on the Rallye in only 15K Miles !

I have been known to buy whole pages on realoem for my relatively new

E39 M5 and have been called a money waster for changing bits that are not failing or unlikely to fail.....

I would probably be happy with a structurally sound one, superficially ok body work, and an engine that has had some sort of rebuild perhaps (I get the impression its the top end that needs the TLC), and gamble on the rest from there. Nothing makes me feel happier than changing some key components that result in an improvement ! I have not started looking into the common problem areas yet, but I fear bodywork is going to be close to the top.

The new car/modern car market is not to my liking. I like a car that, with every journey however simple it may be, makes me smile !

I think we are all pretty much from the same school of thought

Thanks

Kumaran

M_Collector · 19th July 2009, 17:15

I'm in the market for a m5. Please pm me if you know of one for sale. Thanks.

BMWWGN · 25th October 2009, 01:27

I'm also looking, but I suspect that car that Mfiver refers to may have been sold by now.
I'd really appreciate hearing of any prospective cars for sale.

doolie · 30th October 2009, 20:01

I live just south of London (Woking) and have #150 up for sale, with all the hard work already done! Here's the ad: BMW M5 E28 for sale, classic cars for sale uk (Car: 71724)

I'm not able to PM or email 'M Collector' and 'BMWWGN' above, so could someone be kind enough to PM them this link?!

Thanks

BMWWGN · 31st October 2009, 00:25

Thanks Doolie.
I've had your car saved in my favourites list for some time, but although I'm sorely tempted, I 've decided to stick to my original plan for the time being and wait for a low mileage, unrestored car to come along.
I'm personally not fond of blue interiors either, but having said that, I'm sure you will have no trouble selling such an immaculately prepared example.
Best regards,
BMWWGN