Classic 1984 Bmw 528 E 528e 5 Speed 2nd Owner Low Miles Superb Condition 161k 84 on 2040-cars
Year:1984
Mileage:161000
Location:
Long Beach, California, United States
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* * PLEASE DO NOT BID ON THIS CAR UNLESS YOU ARE PLANNING ON PURCHASING IT AND HAVE THE MONEY AVAILABLE TO DO SO * * -Thank You -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- You are bidding on an exceptional example of a classic 1984 BMW 528e. I believe in providing as much detailed information as I possibly can, so here we go: What Makes This 528e Exceptional: * Second Owner car - I just purchased this car from the original owner less than a year ago. That original owner was a pilot and in case you don't know anything about pilots, they are MILITARISTIC when it comes to properly maintaining cars - and he was. * Properly Maintained & Pampered Car - This car has been meticulously pampered it's entire life since ordered from BMW. Oil changes all religiously done every 3K. Previous owner was fanatical about the maintainence of this beauty. And I have spent $4,000+ in just the past few months to make sure the car runs reliably & flawlessly. * Garage Kept - The original owner kept this in an airplane hangar for almost it's entire life, so the paint & body integrity (for it's age) is phenomenal * Low Miles - This car only has 161,000 original miles and drives like it. Feels like a brand new car. Odometer works perfectly so the miles are correct * New Michelin Tires - The tires were replaced with new ones a month before I acquired it. I'd give them about 95-98% tread * New Timing Belt - I just had the timing belt professionally changed at 159,000 by an authorized BMW mechanic. You should be good to go for at least another 60-80,000 miles. * A/C Works Perfectly - The AC works flawlessly and is ice cold * Body is Excellent - Now since this car is driven and is 30+ years old, it would be an exaggeration to say the body is perfect. But considering it's age I'd say it's nearly perfect. Conservatively I'd give it about a 9.5 out of 10. There are only a few tiny typical dings. Nothing major. Specifically no rust, dents, cracks, or major body flaws whatsoever * Title is Clear - Car has never been in an accident. Structurally the car is nearly flawless. Like new * 100% Rust-Free Clean Original Body - This has been a CA car since purchased new in 1984. I cannot see evidence of any oxidation anywhere on the car. Structurally the car is nearly flawless. Looks new to my eyes * Recent Paint - I would give the paint about a 9 out of 10. The original owner said he did have the hood & roof redone in the factory original color because after decades the clear coat started to dull. But from a couple of feet away the paint looks spotless. Under a microscope I think the trained eye of a car collector would be able to tell that those 2 panels have been repainted. It is because os that I conservatively give the paint of the car a score of 9 out of 10. * Excellent Rare Custom "Bahama Beige" Leather Interior - I have never seen this particular BMW leather interior before I bought this car. The original owner told me that he custom ordered this leather so it may very well be one of a kind. On top of that, the overall condition of this leather is excellent especially considering it's age. I would give it about a 9 out of 10. Not perfect, but nearly so. The only flaw I see is a tiny hole in the driver's seat. I priced that fix (if you chose to do it) at $200 for brand new leather. * Sunroof - It works perfectly. Opens & closes with the power switch. Now since I live in LA and we never get rain, I can't say with 100% confidence that it is leak proof. I do have the car professionally cleaned frequently and once or twice I noticed a drop or two of water inside but that is after high pressure water sprayed right onto the roof. So, worst case scenario I'd say the sunroof might leak a tiny bit, but nothing major. * New Headliner - The original owner said he had installed a brand new original color headliner so there is no sagging, discoloration or rips in the headliner. Up top it looks nearly new to my eyes. If any flaw (elaborated below under "Flaws"), the panels to both the left & right of the rear view window look a little aged. * Brand New Brakes at 159K - I had the brakes redone at 159K including new rotors, pads, fluid flush. The brakes stop this car on a dime. Perfect. No squealing, grinding, pulling, vibrations, just tight perfect braking. * New Computer & Electrical Switches - The only intermittent flaw the car had when I bought it was that it wouldn't start immediately once every 100 (or so) starts. So between my mechanic & I we started replacing TONS of electrical parts (which cost thousands of dollars too) We started with ignition/electrical switches, fuses, wiring, safety neutral switch (I think) and ultimately replaced the car's Computer. It was a very expensive minor problem which we finally fixed. The new Computer was the problem. Now the car starts 1st time every time. * New CD/AM/FM/USB/Bluetooth Audiophile Stereo - Being a music lover I did spend quite a lot of money (nearly $1,000) installing a new stereo with new Polk speakers in both front & back. So be advised that the original (Becker?) stereo is not currently installed. I believe it might be stored in the trunk * New Viper Car Security System - I also decided to protect this rare car with a new state of the art Viper car alarm which will actually page your extra remote if the car gets tampered with. Installed by professionals and works flawlessly. * Original Factory BMW Rims - The 4 factory rims looks pretty great overall, but not perfect. I have spent a ton of money every week to have the these detailed rims professionally cleaned. 3 of the 4 looks almost new. But one of them appears to have been scrubbed a little too hard. These rims are easy to find if you simply wanted to replace that one. I would have to give them an overall score of about 8 out of 10. * Suspension Feels & Handles Like New - The original owner said he had replaced the shocks or struts and it really feels like it to me. Car feels like a new 80's Beemer. * Electrical Switches Work Great - Power window switches all work perfectly. Power locks which lock & unlock by remote are working perfectly. * No Dash/Warning/Service Lights On * Perfect Clutch - Even though the original owner did not provide paperwork to prove the clutch had been replaced, he said he did. I asked my mechanic to verify his clutch replacement claim. It is my mechanic's opinion that the clutch has been replaced with a new clutch probably within the last 30,000 miles estimated. Either way, the clutch engages & releases perfectly as it should. * The Gears Cruise at 2K RPMs at 70 MPH - This 5 speed is geared in such a way that in 5th gear on the freeway it hovers around 2K RPMs even while cruising at 65-70 MPH. Makes for a very smooth, quiet ride and increased MPGs too. Minor Flaws Worth Mentioning * Windshield Has a Couple Dings - The windshield is not perfect, but doesn't have any major splits or cracks. There are just a few small impact dings (one is pictured). None have spidered outward or split. They are still small ding-like imperfections. I'd be willing to bet that Safelite Glass Repair could probably repair them easily. Or you could choose to replace the whole windshield. * Cruise Control Currently Inoperable - When I obtained the car occasionally there would be this slightly annoying sound upon start up. My BMW mechanic diagnosed that it was the Cruise unit. He recommended just disconnecting the unit and I agreed. So the cruise electronics are there but no longer functional. * Dashboard (pictured) - For a 30 year old car I'd say the dash looks pretty damn good, but not perfect. It has just a few typical hairline cracks. No huge chips or signs of abuse. But if you are a vintage car collector & are expecting a factory perfect dashboard, then you will be disappointed. Conservatively I would give the dash about an 8 out of 10 in overall condition. * Slightly Aged Interior Rear Window Panel (pictured) - This is a very minor thing to mention but given how great the overall condition of the interior, carpets & headliner looks to be, I would say that I noticed at least one of the "side interior panels" (that surrounds the rear window) appear to be original. And as you would expect with a 30 year old car, in contrast they look older than the new looking headliner. Probably original. Not terrible and barely noticeable to me, but worth mentioning. * Gear Shift Knob - Lastly, the gear shift knob appears to still be the original BMW stock knob from 1984. Because of it's age & wear, it is starting to peel a little. Not terrible, but you might choose to replace. A new stock BMW replacement goes for about $35 on eBay. * One Slight Imperfection in Driver's Door Panel - Super minor. See picture Condition Summary: When I picked up my car most recently from my mechanic I specifically asked him this: Question: "After all the inspections & repairs you've either verified or done yourself on this car, if this was your car, would you hesitate to drive this across the country? Through the desert?" Answer: "Absolutely not. I wouldn't hesitate to drive this car anywhere." TERMS & CONDITIONS: Winning bidder accepts full responsibility for picking up and/or shipping the vehicle from the Southern CA (Long Beach) area. Pickup arrangements & details will only be initiated after payment has been submitted & confirmed Also, I will be out of the country without Internet access from 4/1-4/8. So please forgive me if it takes me a while to respond to your questions at first. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ THIS VEHICLE IS BEING SOLD "AS IS" WITH NO IMPLIED OR SUGGESTED WARRANTY. PLEASE REALIZE THAT THOUGH WE MAKE OUR BEST EFFORTs TO DESCRIBE EVERY VEHICLE ACCURATELY, THERE WILL BE NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR FOR THE AGE AND MILEAGE ON THE VEHICLE - SIMPLY DUE TO THE FACT THAT THIS IS A PREVIOUSLY OWNED VEHICLE. I have additional keys & a set of original BMW books. Please, expect little scratches, bug or rock marks, tiny dents or dings, paint and interior wear when purchasing used vehicle. During normal usage of the vehicle on either the highway or city, this wear is unavoidable. Please understand that you are purchasing a previously owned vehicle, which will have wear, so again, please refer to the pictures posted and if possible, make an appointment to inspect the vehicle yourself. Please be certain of your decision to complete the transaction before you place a bid. I welcome all phone calls and emailed questions. Please expect the mileage to be higher than what you see on the odometer picture. Winning bidder must contact us within 24 hours of auction end, and make arrangements for payment at that time. A $500.00 deposit is due within 24 hours of end of auction - Via PayPal at wudupdoo3@yahoo.com. The remainder is due within 5 days of auction end. If no contact is made within 24 hours we reserve the right to re-list the vehicle, sell it to the next high bidder, or sell it otherwise. Please note that I try my best to accommodate your concerns. However, due to the fact that I do travel for work frequently, it is not always possible for us to arrange pick ups within the next couple of days after purchase. Therefore, please do not buy plane tickets or plan pick ups prior contacting & confirming with me, and do not assume you can pick up the vehicle the next day. That being said, I will try my best to work around your schedule, and most likely be able to arrange for pickup whenever its convenient for you. Please arrange financing prior to bidding. If you do not have the funds available at the time you wish to place a bid, then please do not bid Buyer is responsible for pickup or shipping of this vehicle. If you wish to have it shipped using a service, I will gladly cooperate. You can locate shippers by doing a search for `auto shippers`. If you are not sure about something, please ask. Do not assume anything not listed is included. I reserve the right to cancel bids for excessive negative feedback. I reserve the right to end the listing if the vehicle is no longer available for sale. Please do not bid on this auction unless you are serious about owning this vehicle. All non-paying high bidders will be reported to eBay, and negative feedback will be posted. Closing the Auction: A $500 deposit is required for all of our vehicles within 24 hours paid via PayPal to wudupdoo3@yahoo.com As for the remainder of the balance the accepted methods or payment are Cash in person or Paypal If you are an out of state buyer, keep in mind that I will be turning the original plates back in to the CA DMV before the vehicle gets picked up for shipping. At the request & cost of the (paid) winning bidder, I'd be happy to go to AAA & acquire temporary tags if requested. Please be sure to contact us at (562)-397-2481 if you have any questions or need assistance Best of luck to you |
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