1986 BMW 535i 5-Speed

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

BMW introduced the E28-generation 5 Series in the US for the 1982 model year, and the 535i joined the lineup for 1985 as the range's top sedan before the arrival of the M5. Power came from the 3.4L M30 inline-six rated at 182 horsepower and 214 lb-ft. of torque, paired with a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission, and four-wheel disc brakes with ABS were standard.

This 535i is finished in Arctic Blue Metallic over blue upholstery and is powered by its 3.4L M30 inline-six paired with a five-speed manual transmission. Modifications include 17" BBS RC090 wheels, Bilstein shocks with H&R Sport springs, European-style headlights, an aftermarket muffler, and an electric cooling fan.

According to the seller, recent work includes a top-end overhaul as well as replacement of the timing chain transmission, clutch, and more described below.

This 1986 BMW 535i is now offered at no reserve with a clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report and a clean Georgia title in the seller's name.

Highlights

• Arctic Blue Metallic over blue upholstery

• 3.4L M30 inline-six

• Five-speed manual transmission

• European-style headlights

• 17" BBS RC090 wheels

• Clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report

Factory Equipment

• Bosch Motronic fuel injection

• Four-wheel disc brakes with ABS

• Power steering

• Sunroof

• Front air dam

• Fog lights

• Power windows

• On-board computer

• AM/FM stereo with cassette player

Modifications

• 17" BBS RC090 wheels

• Bilstein shocks

• H&R Sport springs

• European-style headlights

• Electric cooling fan

• Silverline/Ansa muffler

• 535is rear spoiler

Servicing & Documentation

• Clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report

According to the seller, the following work has also been completed during their ownership:

• Top-end rebuild

• Timing chain replaced

• Oil pan gasket replaced

• Various belts and hoses replaced

• Transmission and clutch replaced

• Shifter rebuilt

• Exhaust system replaced

• Power steering pump replaced

• Alternator replaced

• Heater blower replaced

• Fuel pump replaced

• Front and rear brake lines replaced

• Air conditioning condenser and other components replaced

• Seats re-foamed

• Tires replaced, with approximately 3,500 miles of use since

Known Imperfections

• Detailed images showing the vehicle's condition can be found in the photo gallery

• The air conditioning is inoperative; the seller states that new components are installed but the refrigerant hoses need to be fabricated

• The door locks are inoperable

• Dents on the right-side doors

• Dashboard cracks

• Wear on the seat upholstery

Ownership History

The seller acquired this 535i in 2018. The clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report begins in 1991 and lists registration history in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia as well as a reporting gap