1988 BMW 528e M52 Swap

Location: Portland Oregon

Why It's Curated:

This 1988 BMW E28 is for sale in Portland, Oregon. We have literally wanted to own an E28 since initially driving one in Detroit circa 1989 that was owned at the time by a GM executive. The feel of the steering wheel that is slightly canted upwards, the position and feel of the shifter, the relative small size especially for the day, its light weight, and its power was something that we hadn't experienced then or possibly since. Add to that the near perfect dash of an 80's BMW and its not something you would forget easily.

This example has had an M52 swap which per the seller brings power up to ~200hp, has a 5 speed manual, and an LSD rear end. Suspension was upgraded to Bilstein struts with lowering coils on BBS wheels. The interior has had the front seats cleaned up and shows well.  See additional details below.
 
Check out the pictures in the gallery, the seller interview video, and contact form below to ask any questions, make an offer, and get in touch with the seller.

Vehicle Details:

Year: 1988
Make: BMW
Model: 535 E28
Drive: 2WD
Miles: 158,000
Mileage Verification: Actual Miles
Fuel Type: Gasoline
Transmission: Manual (3 Pedals)
Engine: Straight 6 M52 Engine Swap
Exterior Color: Champagne
Interior Color: Tan
State of Registration: OR
Vehicle Location: Portland Oregon
VIN: WBADK7302J9832854
Title: Clean
Seller Type: Private Party

Details:

2016: Vehicle fully repainted with glass out, new rubber seals. Euro bumper conversion done under current ownership in the last ~2 years.

2016: M52 straight 6 from a 1997 BMW E36 with 90k miles on the motor. Intalled by CA Tuned in Sacramento, California.

Mechanical Functions: Power Steering, Power Brakes, Anti Lock Brakes

Creature Comforts: Air Conditioning, Heat, Seats - Powered, Seats - Leather, Stereo - Apple CarPlay / Android Auto.

Recent Maintenance:

Munich Motorworks installed a new oil pan gasket and corrected some of the wiring from the engine swap (e.g. coolant and oil pressure lights).

The driver side front seat was rebuilt at Bright Auto Upholstery with new leather. The passenger front seat was dyed to match the new leather.

Inhabit Design Works crafted custom Chilewich floor mats.

The audio system fit into the car uses Morel speakers throughout and 10" Rockford sub mounted in the trunk. A JL 1200 watt VXI amp powers the system. Receipts for $8k for this audio system came with the car when seller bought it.

Modifications:
Yes: The original motor was removed by CA Tuned in California where they installed an M52 straight 6 from a 1997 BMW E36 with 90k miles on the motor. The car produces 200 HP, has a 5 speed manual transmission with a LSD rear end, and 2.5" high flow exhaust. Suspension was changed out to Bilstein struts with lowering coils. The stance is perfect on the BBS wheels. 

Mechanical, Rust, Cosmetic Known Flaws:
Rear seat has a tear

Idle advance needs to be added for when the A/C turns on - when come to a full stop it wants to surge unless it is given a couple hundred revs

Seller Interview:

Walk Around Video:

Cold Start Video: