1991 BMW 535i Burgundy, Rebuilt Top Engine, New A/C, Paint and More
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Item location: Portland, Oregon, United States
Description:
1991 BMW 5-Series 535i
I'm moving back to the midwest, where snow abounds, and RWD cars don't do so well. I've also been advised that towing a U-Haul trailer with my "classic" car wouldn't be the best idea, so it's time to say goodbye. I bought this car about 9 years ago from a mechanic who took great care of it. His wife was driving it when it was rear-ended. I bought it and had it repaired, though the trunk does leak. Here are the many things I've had done for the car. I have most of the service records, and the same shop has taken care of most its needs, so you can speak with them about the car as well.Within the last 2 years:
New muffler and ceter pipes
New ignition wires
New headlights and light assemblies
New windshield
New washer nozzles
Complete tune-up
Rebuilt top-engine: new cylinder head gasket, adjust valves
New Thermostat
New Control arms w/brushings, Pitman arm
New A/C compressor and drier
New radiator
New battery
New paint (Maaco, and not the cheap option. $1600. Has a topcoat and part of the car was sanded down to the metal before it was painted.) However, someone keyed the passenger side--not too bad, though.
Have also replaced the alternator, water pump, front and rear brakes, struts, ACC Mono Valve, and most hoses and belts.
Tires were replaced 2 months ago.
Car has 227,800 miles on it and drives tight. There are some dings that I've photographed. I didn't take any pics of the interior because I didn't have time to vacuum. The interior is in "ok" shape. The fabric on the roof is just starting to loosen, and the weather-stripping around the inside of the doors is pretty well shot, as you'd probably expect on a car this old.
There are some quirks and some things that you might decide to repair or not:
*Trunk leaks
*Passenger door lock has to be "pushed down" to make sure it locks. Otherwise, power locks are fine.
*Some of the dashboard lights are out: The odometer (you can see it in the right light, though) and the left turn signal. It's $150 to have the dash taken apart to put in the bulbs, so I said no thanks.
*The computer no longer works, except for the mileage, i.e. how many more miles you can drive before you run out of gas. The temperature outside is apparently always -35.
*The heater fan vibrates (not the fan, specifically the heater).
*The power seat on the driver side is temperamental. It easily moves forward; it is quirky about moving back. The motor is probably going out. I'm the only driver, so I decided not to spend the $150 I was quoted for a new motor.
*The cruise control does not work. It isn't the fuse; that's all I know.
*The "bar" to hold the hood up is missing.
There is a AM/FM Panasonic CD Player with input jack. The heated seats WORK. Yes!
Vehicle Details:
- Condition: Used
- Make: BMW
- Model: 5-Series
- SubModel: E34
- Type: Sedan
- Trim: 535i
- Year: 1991
- Mileage: 227,800
- VIN: WBAHD2310MBF71618
- Number of cylinders: 6
- Power options: Air Conditioning, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
- Fuel: Gasoline
- Transmission: Automatic
- Drive type: RWD
- Safety options: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag
- Options: CD Player, Leather Seats, Sunroof
- Vehicle Title: Clear Want to buy? Contact seller!