The time has come for me to sell my dd. 1992 BMW 525i, one darn luxurious automobile. 5 speed, 187k miles, BOATLOAD of recent maintenance. Wonderful condition, a pleasure to drive. 190hp 24v inline 6, hydraulic lifters, very nice.
Mods:
REAL m5 throwing star rims with covers. Tires about 90% tread left
h&r sport springs
bilstein sport shocks
stainless steel header (6-2)
factory option 6 disc cd changer
wood grain shift knob!!!one
Bottlecaps with Nokain hakkapeliitta tires, 90% tread left
Recent Maintenance:
Clutch disc, pressure plate, throwout bearing, etc.
Clutch master cylinder
Clutch slave cylinder
Bosch battery
Front pads, (Axxis Ultimates) rotors (Brembo) and wear sensors
Serpentine Belt
Thermostat
Camshaft Position sensor
Oxygen Sensor
Washer Fluid Level Sensor
Fuel Filter
Transmission mounts
Transmission bolts
Power steering line from reservoir to pump
Drivers side door; cut out questionable areas, weld in new metal, color matched paint (done by professional body shop, not a DIY job).
I have receipts for all maintenance!
The bad:
Drivers side rear door has rust along the bottom. Will be replaced before sale
The clips where the windor regulator attaches to the glass are worn. I will replace prior to sale.
Windshield has small cracking in lower pass side (below where you can see). Small, didn’t prevent the car from passing NYS inspection.
Needs rear brake pads.
Wheels have a little bit of rash
The resolution
I found a drivers side door for $200, proper color. I will likely replace it before sale, however if you’d like me to take $200 off my asking price and deal with it yourself that’s ok.
I will replace the regulator clips next week if I still have the car then (they’re a $5 part, and takes 2 minutes to do).
Maybe I’ll replace the rear pads if I still have this thing next week.
This car runs BEAUTIFULLY! Holds a very strong idle, no vacuum leaks, no squeaks anywhere. Runs without hesitation throughout the powerband. No problems other than what is listed. DOES NOT LEAK A SINGLE DROP OF ANYTHING. Leaves a nice clean driveway. I would not hesitate to drive this car cross country. Matter of fact I did 4 weeks ago, only problem was clutch wear which was replaced when I got home. VERY reliable car, and very clean for its age.
Price: $4500 with m5 wheels
$3500 without (wheels and tires are worth ~1500)
