Finding a Nice 5 Series

[Erakad]

Was a recent thread on finding a nice E30...but what about an E28, equally easy to work on or go E34? BMW novice here, but rather tall, needing something larger. What are the thoughts?

[the]

E28 is a great car, but the youngest one is now 20 model years old.

Good luck finding one with under 175,000 miles, and/or not worn out in at least a few significant ways.

Particularly if you are looking to avoid the doggy 121-127hp 528e, and are focusing on the 533i and 535i. Those cost close to 50% more than a 528e back when they were new, so the vast majority of E28s sold were "eta" cars.

But if you can find one, particularly a 535is with a stick, they are great cars.

[many944s]

I'll be selling my '88 528e next month.
-Alpine white, tan leather, 5 speed.
-new timing belt, front calipers, water pump
-needs new tires
-145k miles

If you would like more details PM me.

-Nick