1988 Bmw 535is on 2040-cars
Boulder, Colorado, United States
Body Type:Sedan
Engine:6 cylinder M30
Vehicle Title:Clear
For Sale By:Private Seller
Exterior Color: White
Make: BMW
Number of Cylinders: 6
Model: 5-Series
Trim: sport
Drive Type: rear wheel
Options: Sunroof, Leather Seats, CD Player
Mileage: 114,000
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Windows, Power Seats
Sub Model: sport
Very fine, well cared for example. This model was only made in '87 and '88. I have owned several and am selling because I bought another one. Purchased 5yrs. and 20K mi. ago in western Colorado from seller who owned it for 10yrs. and 20K mi. Originally sold in Virginia. Three owners. I have original window sticker with purchase price of $39,555 showing optional limited slip differential; I believe this was the only option available. I have original sales brochure. I have all my records but not older ones. Professionally maintained by local BMW expert. Car is dry and rust free except for very minor trace surface rust appearing at joint areas of rear driver's side quarter panel which was replaced sometime prior to my ownership; the material used to seal the panel has developed very slight cracking and some hairline rust tracing. Also, same thing near roof line on left side due to roof rack mount; it seems newer paint is thinner and shows these slight rust streaks. See photos. Older paint does not do this. Panel below rear bumper has more than other areas but still small. Entirely surface. Panel and rear door were repainted and have faded less than original paint resulting in some color contrast; new paint is brighter than original paint. This contrast appears more pronounced in bright light photos than I think it does in person; it does not jump out when you see the car but it is noticeable upon closer inspection. The contrast between the trunk and quarter panel is more pronounced that between front and rear doors.
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