Looks like the owner of the car in the OP has already addressed that issue, jyl... those look like the 16" Style 29 wheels that are on my '99 528.

If you end up going with a different 535 and it doesn't have 16" or 17" wheels, just know you can buy Style 29's all day long on the BMW forums because so many of those guys are anxious to go to 18" (and up) wheels... and they sell their 29's to help pay for them if they don't keep them for winter tires.

What's the good BMW forum . . . ?

For E28s,

www.mye28.com

The biggest automotive mistake of my life was selling my E28 M5. That car was darn near perfect (other than the brake rotor consumption).

Sometimes you'll find yourself weeding through a lot of young'uns' comments/posts here, but you can find what you're looking for with a little perseverance:

5 Series (E12, E28, E34, E39, E60, E61)

For sale section (runs the gamut between beaters and creampuffs):

BMW Cars for Sale - Bimmerforums | Panjo

JYL,
I'm Eddie's friend in Seattle with the 535iS.

It's getting ready to sell, not yet listed. Here are a few things about it.
1987, 5 speed 134,000 on clock. Salmon Silver.
US car with Euro bumpers, headlights, Hartge front spoiler with e34 M5 throwing stars.
Motor built, ~35k mi. Miller MAF, Schrick cam, balanced, ported, etc. Spec clutch. diff is OS Giken. Battery relocated to trunk with OEM M5 trim.
Coilovers w camber plates, custom Bilsteins, adj. sway-bars, adj. rear subframe, Scheel front seats, e24 M6 rear buckets (2+2) all in gray leather with Alcantara inserts. Fronts have pocket for 5pt harness. Factory glass moon roof insert. New windshield.
Most interior is M5 dyed black, factory euro option leather dash, door caps and B pillars. Kenwood deck with BT, front usb, upgraded speakers, amp...
AC blows cold, occasional fan noise.

That's me in front on the corkscrew above.

I need to take current pictures.

Walt

The ship has definitely sailed on those. The EAG affect?

http://www.mye28.com/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=139455

http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/n...psbyzjlusl.jpg

Think I posted this before but ran into this one in DTLA recently, Euro 535is sharing parking spot w my 1981 R100RS. :)http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1464883958.jpg
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1464883971.jpg
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1464883987.jpg
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1464883997.jpg

When they are nice, they're realllly nice. :cool:

The OP listed 535i does have character but don't count on escaping the usual wear and tear. How much $$ is needed to keep it up? Since it was mentioned you no longer want to wrench or DIY, steer clear from BMW franchise and find a good independent. You'll still dump money into it but shouldn't be too bad.

They do suck fuel though. The eta motor 528 would be less entertaining but grunt along just fine. I wouldn't mind one of those slugs today. As for the A/C.... not the most efficient. I recall those days but maybe its just me and others had better luck. Probably would look into a complete upgrade in that topic.

As for an '88 M5. Sign me up, even with the extra maintenance.

Good luck!

Given the pricing of early M5s, can you build one from a 535i for less cash, more time invested? I missed out on one for $10K a few years ago.

Depending on your state or city EPA controls, one possible benefit is escaping emission test. No OBD to fit those connectors..lol. When all the OEM stuff on it fails, pull the rest of it. Hollow the cat and insert a thru pipe. Let that 6 banger breath and rev like it should.

https://c8.staticflickr.com/5/4063/4...4e837a12_z.jpg5 Series by willtel, on Flickr
https://c7.staticflickr.com/5/4104/4...66dac014_z.jpgBumperless 5 Series by willtel, on Flickr

Eag?

Enthusiast Auto Group Cincinnati Performance BMW Center

They buy up many M cars for sale and sell them on at a premium.

Originally Posted by eddie914 View Post
You need to see the car ... STUNNING!

So let's see it!
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How about a clean E23? This is a great example tweaked by Ron Perry.
Those seats...
1983 BMW 745i Turbo | Bring a Trailer

Tasty.

I sold a friend's 86 to a BMW afficionado and he raved about those big turbo engines. I'll have to ask him again but I think he said there's a ton of hp to be had in them.

... at least there is a VW in the background ...http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1464926060.jpg

Yours?