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My first bimmer...1988 535is
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bwardlow
Posted 2/28/2010 11:10 AM (#2774)
Subject: My first bimmer...1988 535is



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Well it has finally happened...I have my first bimmer! It's a 1988 535is with 178k on the odo. Greg Flint and I made the 16 hour round trip to pick it up in GA yesterday. Feels like I got a good one as it made the 7 hour trip back with no issues. Still, planning a brake upgrade soon and manual tranny conversion eventually. The auto is doing great right now and is pretty comfy to this lazy guy. Averaged 22 mpg on the return trip at speeds of 70 - 80 mph. If my photo does not attach, the car is red/tan.

Big props to Greg Flint for the encouragement and shuttle service...could not have done this without you



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gflint
Posted 2/28/2010 12:22 PM (#2777 - in reply to #2774)
Subject: Re: My first bimmer...1988 535is



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Great car Ben, and a great deal too. Here's a couple more pics from the trip back:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Man, that Touring in the background of the second shot has some tight lowering springs on it.  Looks pretty nice too.

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CraigH
Posted 3/1/2010 12:19 PM (#2779 - in reply to #2774)
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Wow great looking car! Congrats on the purchase
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bwardlow
Posted 3/1/2010 9:41 PM (#2783 - in reply to #2774)
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Thanks CraigH.
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thebluedog
Posted 3/5/2010 3:28 PM (#2789 - in reply to #2774)
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bwardlow
Posted 3/7/2010 9:13 PM (#2791 - in reply to #2774)
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Thanks bluedog. I'm in the process of getting that disgusting purple tint off of the windows.
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James
Posted 3/14/2010 9:40 PM (#2804 - in reply to #2774)
Subject: Re: My first bimmer...1988 535is



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bwardlow
Posted 3/15/2010 9:52 AM (#2808 - in reply to #2774)
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Thanks James. I must say the same about the color of your new ride.
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mriley
Posted 3/19/2010 10:17 AM (#2825 - in reply to #2774)
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Lobaeux
Posted 4/18/2010 9:20 PM (#2869 - in reply to #2774)
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bwardlow
Posted 4/18/2010 10:49 PM (#2870 - in reply to #2774)
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Thanks Lobaeux. I sold the car last Friday to a club member as the car was not the one for me...and yes, I knew this after only two months. The heart wants what the heart wants... and as for what is doesn't want...well I think you now know what happens in that instance. I am sure you will be seeing the car and its pround new owners around at the events. Trust me, it went to a much better place. It was too good for me anyway.

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James
Posted 4/19/2010 6:46 AM (#2873 - in reply to #2774)
Subject: Re: My first bimmer...1988 535is



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What are you looking for now? I know between you and Greg you should have it found in the next couple of hours. LOL!
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bwardlow
Posted 4/19/2010 10:59 AM (#2875 - in reply to #2774)
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Gonna be a tall order as BMW does not make a truck!
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Lobaeux
Posted 4/19/2010 11:02 AM (#2876 - in reply to #2774)
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Too bad to hear about selling her, it's a beauty.
I thought about buying an older cllassic to restore/work on, but I think I might invest what little play money I'm allotted from my off-duty supervisor to my E92.
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gflint
Posted 4/19/2010 11:08 AM (#2877 - in reply to #2774)
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bwardlow
Posted 4/19/2010 4:19 PM (#2878 - in reply to #2774)
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Truer words... I better stick to finding cars for others so I don't have to convince the state that I am not a dealership.
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