A few hours ago today I was at a local foreign car garage that specializes in German (particularly BMW and Porsche). He has several cars out on the lot including a 2003 BMW M5 and various Porsche 911 Turbos, but what has really gotten my attention is a 1987-88 BMW (E28 chassis) 535i. It still has registration plates on it, and chances are it may need work. It's a manual, and looks the "beater" part. I'm intrigued by it, plus if it is good shape, I would rather drive that and save on gas. Good idea or no?In your case bro get the beater you like to work on cars anyway so "killing two birds with one stone" as to speak and no payments.
drive a new one IMOYou're a woman, your opinion means shit when it comes to cars.
Why not? It's just a fuckin car.Well true, Im only really intrigued by the potential of that car as well...after I saw where a guy created his own M5 CSL race car from the same type of car a 80s 5 series.
You're a woman, your opinion means shit when it comes to cars.
You're a woman, your opinion means shit when it comes to cars.just because newmom has a new car and payments she wants everbody else to be in the same boat. ::)
wtf kind of crap is that..I know enough damnYou've got other pressing issues, butt out.
Depends how much you know about cars, if you can give it a once-over and tell a bargain from a lemon. I know jack shit so I drive new vehicles, which is probably a waste of money.Parker knows his stuff about cars
A few hours ago today I was at a local foreign car garage that specializes in German (particularly BMW and Porsche). He has several cars out on the lot including a 2003 BMW M5 and various Porsche 911 Turbos, but what has really gotten my attention is a 1987-88 BMW (E28 chassis) 535i. It still has registration plates on it, and chances are it may need work. It's a manual, and looks the "beater" part. I'm intrigued by it, plus if it is good shape, I would rather drive that and save on gas. Good idea or no?
The only down side is the work , BMW's are expensive to fix. The up side is once it's fixed you own it outright and it should be good-to-go BMW's are pretty reliable cars if taken care of and most owners do take care of that investmentI got a 325i its been a good car got it paid off so keeping it til it drops I dont want no more damn payments.
I know many a guy who is a slave to a bank payment , they have nice cars but you pay the price for them in more ways than one. I've been debating buying something new but what I have is paid off do I really wanna start that game again? I haven't yet
I've been debating buying something new but what I have is paid off do I really wanna start that game again? I haven't yet
I got a 325i its been a good car got it paid off so keeping it til it drops I dont want no more damn payments.smart man ! don't give the bank your money
You're a woman, your opinion means shit when it comes to cars.
Exactly, if you dont have to, don't do it until you have to. Im still keeping the old car for the snow, that is pretty much the only reason whynew is smarter than I thought, suprising.
oh hell yeah get the beaterWhat you got Gene?
thats what i did
What you got Gene?toyotaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa cressidaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
wtf kind of crap is that..I know enough damn
A few hours ago today I was at a local foreign car garage that specializes in German (particularly BMW and Porsche). He has several cars out on the lot including a 2003 BMW M5 and various Porsche 911 Turbos, but what has really gotten my attention is a 1987-88 BMW (E28 chassis) 535i. It still has registration plates on it, and chances are it may need work. It's a manual, and looks the "beater" part. I'm intrigued by it, plus if it is good shape, I would rather drive that and save on gas. Good idea or no?
toyotaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa cressidaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaGood choice those fuckers will run forever.
a woman's opinion on the subject is just a valid as a mans if it's well researched.
The E39 M5 ain't for sale---but it's been calling my name, all black with tinted windows...plus if it were for sale, I would be paying a pretty penny.
e 39 bro, you cant go wrong with that one...
The E39 M5 ain't for sale---but it's been calling my name, all black with tinted windows...plus if it were for sale, I would be paying a pretty penny.e28 parker you can get the seats fixed much cheaper than payments for years.
The e28 535i is like a 86-88, because it has the third brake light in the rear window. The seats have rips in them (leather rips from age, sun, use), and the leather is oxblood. The car reminds me or my dad's old 166 Volvo (straight 6, 1975), RWD.
a woman's opinion on the subject is just a valid as a mans if it's well researched.
a 22 year old car !?!? are you out of your f*cking mind...too old. too many problems...too beat up etc. piece of junk is right.
you know a '55 Mercdes Gull Wing is a beautiful classic... an 87 5 series is a pile of old junk.
too old. too many problems...too beat up etc. piece of junk is right.
timing chain, oil leaks yuck forget it. buy a Ford
too old. too many problems...too beat up etc. piece of junk is right.Ford = Fix Or Repair Daily.
timing chain, oil leaks yuck forget it. buy a Ford
a 22 year old car !?!? are you out of your f*cking mind...I said beater, but remember what I said about "what it could become"?
you know a '55 Mercdes Gull Wing is a beautiful classic... an 87 5 series is a pile of old junk.
A few hours ago today I was at a local foreign car garage that specializes in German (particularly BMW and Porsche). He has several cars out on the lot including a 2003 BMW M5 and various Porsche 911 Turbos, but what has really gotten my attention is a 1987-88 BMW (E28 chassis) 535i. It still has registration plates on it, and chances are it may need work. It's a manual, and looks the "beater" part. I'm intrigued by it, plus if it is good shape, I would rather drive that and save on gas. Good idea or no?
I think in his mind a 1987 5 series is some kind of classic... !?! I laugh when I see mercedes/bmw's from the 80's on the streets, the style is so old it doesn't look right.Many Mercedes and Bmws from the 80s do look good with the right stance. And two of the most coveted enthusiast cars from the 80s have a cult status. That would be the E30 M3 and the Mercedes Benz 190E 2.5-16. Both of them were raced in DTM and Touring car races. Then you have the AMG Hammers and the 500Es from the early 90s. Also the CL coupes are classics as well.
Many Mercedes and Bmws from the 80s do look good with the right stance. And two of the most coveted enthusiast cars from the 80s have a cult status. That would be the E30 M3 and the Mercedes Venz 190E 2.5-16. Both of them were raced in DTM and Touring car races. Then you have the AMG Hammers and the 500Es from the early 90s. Also the CL coupes are classics as well.Vintage cars rule.
A clean looking car can fit in all the time, like a clean 80s GTI.
Newmom, if I get a new car it will be the 2011 BMW 1M...
Many Mercedes and Bmws from the 80s do look good with the right stance. And two of the most coveted enthusiast cars from the 80s have a cult status. That would be the E30 M3 and the Mercedes Venz 190E 2.5-16. Both of them were raced in DTM and Touring car races. Then you have the AMG Hammers and the 500Es from the early 90s. Also the CL coupes are classics as well.still have the '90 300 TE 4MATIC a classic
A clean looking car can fit in all the time, like a clean 80s GTI.
Newmom, if I get a new car it will be the 2011 BMW 1M...
Newmom, if I get a new car it will be the 2011 BMW 1M...
I think in his mind a 1987 5 series is some kind of classic... !?! I laugh when I see mercedes/bmw's from the 80's on the streets, the style is so old it doesn't look right.bmw stying did not come relevant till e36,e46 ,those vehicles from 92 to 05 still have nice sleek look,depending on the models and what u have added.e39 5 series still has great look .great buy.
I hate youRacist.
Good choice those fuckers will run forever.
I hate youI hate car payments...especially for a car that nobody knows the name of yet...1M/M1, 135M, 1 series M
NO. Because 9x out of 10 it is not in good shape.
still have the '90 300 TE 4MATIC a classicYes they are
You want to save gasmoney?
How many hours/week do you plan on
spending fixing the car?
Not sure about that one, all fixed up still look a bit
odd and homemade.
(http://www.kinnby.com/forum/IMG_2052.jpg)
If you want a project I think you should find a cooler base car to work on.
Maybe even just a frame and start building from scratch.
Like one guy made a Ferrari F40 replica 500hp
cost for the parts was 35-40K
(http://gfx2.aftonbladet-cdn.se/multimedia/dynamic/01195/ferrari_1195845l.jpg)
Dude's goal was to build a M5 CSL after the 3.0 CSL "batmobile's" from the 70's, andit's a racecar...if you look at the 3.0, 3.5 CSLs you's see he got the look dead on, including the back
http://www.conceptcarz.com/vehicle/z13674/BMW-35-CSL.aspx (http://www.conceptcarz.com/vehicle/z13674/BMW-35-CSL.aspx)
http://www.supercars.net/cars/3820.html (http://www.supercars.net/cars/3820.html)
And since a M5 CSL didn't exist until BMW made a 1 off last yr for the 25 anniversary of the M5, his car is very unique.
Now, Dummy with the Ferrari, has no real Ferrari, it's a kit car, and Ferrari doesn't recognize it as a Ferrari F40...
As far as fixing, that would be a future endeavor, just wanted a car to have to roll in and keep my current car off the road for a while, it will go the distance, i'm just looking to save on upkeep. You see that 5 series next to the race car, that is how I would like this car that I've seen look. I will take pics of it later...
A few hours ago today I was at a local foreign car garage that specializes in German (particularly BMW and Porsche). He has several cars out on the lot including a 2003 BMW M5 and various Porsche 911 Turbos, but what has really gotten my attention is a 1987-88 BMW (E28 chassis) 535i. It still has registration plates on it, and chances are it may need work. It's a manual, and looks the "beater" part. I'm intrigued by it, plus if it is good shape, I would rather drive that and save on gas. Good idea or no?Sounds like you cant afford a new expensive car, so you're gonna try and look the part by purchasing a "beater" older expensive car
First off, Parker I DO know enough..how the fuck do you think I learned. I owned a lowered 66 vw bug with a 1835 in it when I lived in cali.
Mr. Shut your pie hole. I replaced a 12 year old car, went 8 years with no payments and FYI im already 4 months ahead on car payments, because I HATE not actually owning my car..so shut it.
I just dont think its worth the time or effort to buy a 23 year old car..Yeesh whats hard to understand..MEN you make it sooo complicated
Sounds like you cant afford a new expensive car, so you're gonna try and look the part by purchasing a "beater" older expensive carMaybe the title mislead you, maybe you misread, but I am still making payments on my Lexus. The car I do want comes out in 2011, I have been watching intensely of the developments, it's a M variant of the 1 series.
is this the lexus you're paying on? Dont worry you'll pay it off soon im sure of itthat car has a good look still.they age well in terms of looking stylish considering its a dated model.
that car has a good look still.they age well in terms of looking stylish considering its a dated model.no, no it doesnt, did u notice the tire on the roof?
is this the lexus you're paying on? Dont worry you'll pay it off soon im sure of itFunny, that's the front wheel drive ES300 from the mid 90s, it's based on the Camry. And actually it would be a good beater car or good second car, you should get it. In fact there is style called VIP or Bippi style in Japan and Cali in which it is influenced by Yakuza mobsters. They get mid 90s Lexus LS400s, Infiniti Qs, and lower them and put big wide rims on the, and they stretch the rubber. They get the exhaust slightly modified. It has a very clean, slick look.
drive a new one IMO
Don't listen to newmom, early(er) model BMW/Mercedes are the best! 8)sexy
(http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/1747/2581/29366290105_large.jpg)
I said beater, but remember what I said about "what it could become"?
A clean ass black e28 5 series with classic BBS wheels is the shit.
Also, I don't know what the deal is with it, like bigdumbell said, it could have lots of shit wrong with it.
But here is what someone did with that "piece of junk"...not that I would do this, it would defeat the purpose of saving money...
http://www.mye28.com/viewtopic.php?t=67418&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0 (http://www.mye28.com/viewtopic.php?t=67418&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0)
http://www.bmwblog.com/2010/02/01/editorial-bmw-e28-m5-csl/ (http://www.bmwblog.com/2010/02/01/editorial-bmw-e28-m5-csl/)
This is very badass, but have you ever built a real race car before?Thanks, and no, I've never built a race car before. But, that widebody CSL looks promising for a street car...
Back in the late 90's i bought a 93 Mustang Lx 5.0 for 5k and dropped about 16k into making it a full blown race car and used to race it out at Texas World Speedway.
Buying a beater is one thing, but building a track car gets very expensive, very quickly, which i'm sure you are aware of. I drive a 97 Camry 4-door beater that gets about 26mpg, but at home in the garage i have a 01 Mustang Gt that has only 60k miles on it since i purchased it new. I'm about to sell the 01 GT and buy either the new 400hp Gt or a used Z06 Vette, not sure yet.
Beaters are awesome, i think everyone should have one. i purchased my 97 Camry for 6k 3 years ago and it only had 58k original miles on it, some old lady had it and never drove it. I can park it anywhere and not worry about it, unlike my mustang that is in perfect condition and hasn't even seen rain more than 10 times in the 10 years i've owned it.
Those old BMW's are cool, but they are expensive to work on and are usually money pits, but if you really enjoy working on cars i say go for it.
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