# FS: 1992 BMW 525i, Black on tan, 5 sp, rims, lowered

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**Created:** [August 6, 2008, 12:53am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-1992-bmw-525i-black-on-tan-5-sp-rims-lowered/52776 "2008-08-06T00:53:30Z")\
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**Author:** ![Coldaccord](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/coldaccord/32/7272_2.png) [@Coldaccord](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Coldaccord)\
**Post date:** [August 6, 2008, 12:53am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-1992-bmw-525i-black-on-tan-5-sp-rims-lowered/52776/1 "2008-08-06T00:53:30Z")

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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)

 ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v727/Coldaccord/IMG_1628.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v727/Coldaccord/IMG_1628.jpg)

 ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v727/Coldaccord/IMG_1632.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v727/Coldaccord/IMG_1632.jpg)

 ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v727/Coldaccord/IMG_1634.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v727/Coldaccord/IMG_1634.jpg)

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**Author:** ![Mysterio](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e56c9b/32.png) [@Mysterio](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mysterio)\
**Post date:** [August 6, 2008, 3:10am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-1992-bmw-525i-black-on-tan-5-sp-rims-lowered/52776/2 "2008-08-06T03:10:44Z")

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Beautiful car. If I get a reasonable on my bike and this is still around I’d love to take this thing from you.

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**Author:** ![EvilJay](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/a5b964/32.png) [@EvilJay](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/EvilJay)\
**Post date:** [August 6, 2008, 6:33am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-1992-bmw-525i-black-on-tan-5-sp-rims-lowered/52776/3 "2008-08-06T06:33:22Z")

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Andre’s cars are always a good buy.  
Good luck.

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**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\
**Post date:** [August 6, 2008, 6:49am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-1992-bmw-525i-black-on-tan-5-sp-rims-lowered/52776/4 "2008-08-06T06:49:13Z")

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I really like the way this bimmer looks

glws dre

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**Author:** ![Bassdegrime](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bassdegrime/32/5027_2.png) [@Bassdegrime](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Bassdegrime)\
**Post date:** [August 6, 2008, 7:07am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-1992-bmw-525i-black-on-tan-5-sp-rims-lowered/52776/5 "2008-08-06T07:07:28Z")

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bumpski for a nice whip

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**Author:** ![jhenty](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/a183cd/32.png) [@jhenty](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jhenty)\
**Post date:** [August 6, 2008, 10:33am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-1992-bmw-525i-black-on-tan-5-sp-rims-lowered/52776/6 "2008-08-06T10:33:56Z")

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I’d love to buy this if you still have it in a month, looking for another e34 for a DD.

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**Author:** ![Josh](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/45deac/32.png) [@Josh](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Josh)\
**Post date:** [August 6, 2008, 1:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-1992-bmw-525i-black-on-tan-5-sp-rims-lowered/52776/7 "2008-08-06T13:19:21Z")

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want an e36 318ti? ha :).

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**Author:** ![chino](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/bcef8e/32.png) [@chino](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/chino)\
**Post date:** [August 6, 2008, 1:25pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-1992-bmw-525i-black-on-tan-5-sp-rims-lowered/52776/8 "2008-08-06T13:25:06Z")

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nice car :tup:

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**Author:** ![bing](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bing/32/7211_2.png) [@bing](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bing)\
**Post date:** [August 6, 2008, 1:32pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-1992-bmw-525i-black-on-tan-5-sp-rims-lowered/52776/9 "2008-08-06T13:32:30Z")

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yeah i really like these things for an understated DD sedan. good price too.

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**Author:** ![livin4hockey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/d2c977/32.png) [@livin4hockey](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/livin4hockey)\
**Post date:** [August 8, 2008, 9:13am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-1992-bmw-525i-black-on-tan-5-sp-rims-lowered/52776/10 "2008-08-08T09:13:10Z")

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Bump for a cleannnn DD

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**Author:** ![nitroinsane](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/d26b3c/32.png) [@nitroinsane](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/nitroinsane)\
**Post date:** [August 8, 2008, 9:18am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-1992-bmw-525i-black-on-tan-5-sp-rims-lowered/52776/11 "2008-08-08T09:18:19Z")

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i want this

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**Author:** ![Coldaccord](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/coldaccord/32/7272_2.png) [@Coldaccord](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Coldaccord)\
**Post date:** [August 8, 2008, 11:37am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-1992-bmw-525i-black-on-tan-5-sp-rims-lowered/52776/12 "2008-08-08T11:37:59Z")

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well it’s getting traded in Monday for $4100. If anyone can give me what I’m asking (4500 or close to it) the car is yours

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**Author:** ![KuntryQuestTSi](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/kuntryquesttsi/32/5010_2.png) [@KuntryQuestTSi](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/KuntryQuestTSi)\
**Post date:** [August 8, 2008, 11:40am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-1992-bmw-525i-black-on-tan-5-sp-rims-lowered/52776/13 "2008-08-08T11:40:28Z")

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hummm  
trading for what?

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**Author:** ![BuckNaked](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/f4b2a3/32.png) [@BuckNaked](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BuckNaked)\
**Post date:** [August 8, 2008, 12:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-1992-bmw-525i-black-on-tan-5-sp-rims-lowered/52776/14 "2008-08-08T12:19:02Z")

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omg don’t give those wheels to a dealer! arrgggghhhhh!!!  
What dealer is giving you $4100?  
Is that the Knox and Delaware Park Lake in the background?  
I like the touring, bring it by Niawanda on the 17th, there’s a bimmerforums get together.

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**Author:** ![Coldaccord](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/coldaccord/32/7272_2.png) [@Coldaccord](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Coldaccord)\
**Post date:** [August 8, 2008, 6:40pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-1992-bmw-525i-black-on-tan-5-sp-rims-lowered/52776/15 "2008-08-08T18:40:43Z")

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its a dealer downstate.  
yep, thats the albright.  
touring currently has no motor, i’m putting my eggs into a new daily driver basket

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**Author:** ![double\_j](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/double_j/32/7380_2.png) [@double\_j](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/double_j)\
**Post date:** [August 8, 2008, 7:15pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-1992-bmw-525i-black-on-tan-5-sp-rims-lowered/52776/16 "2008-08-08T19:15:05Z")

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Does it have “the smell” like in that episode of Seinfeld?

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**Author:** ![turbofreak](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/turbofreak/32/5197_2.png) [@turbofreak](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/turbofreak)\
**Post date:** [August 8, 2008, 7:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-1992-bmw-525i-black-on-tan-5-sp-rims-lowered/52776/17 "2008-08-08T19:16:53Z")

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nice glws

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**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\
**Post date:** [August 9, 2008, 5:12am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-1992-bmw-525i-black-on-tan-5-sp-rims-lowered/52776/18 "2008-08-09T05:12:15Z")

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Nice car, but if you’re really getting 4100 for it in trade selling it for anything less than 4458 private sale will actually cost you money. (sales tax savings by trading it in)

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**Author:** ![Coldaccord](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/coldaccord/32/7272_2.png) [@Coldaccord](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Coldaccord)\
**Post date:** [August 9, 2008, 9:32am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-1992-bmw-525i-black-on-tan-5-sp-rims-lowered/52776/19 "2008-08-09T09:32:25Z")

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This is true, but if I were buying with cash I would have a bit more wiggle room to negotiate. And I would sell for my asking price, not much lower out of trade. (another point is I’m still not 100% on the trade-in idea)

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**Author:** ![antosh87](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/8e8cbc/32.png) [@antosh87](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/antosh87)\
**Post date:** [August 9, 2008, 11:15am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-1992-bmw-525i-black-on-tan-5-sp-rims-lowered/52776/20 "2008-08-09T11:15:15Z")

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saw this the other night looks really clean n well managed!glws

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