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1989 Bmw 535i 5 Spd Rebuilt Transmission & Driveshaft, New Clutch & Tires Dinan on 2040-cars

US $1,850.00
Year:1989 Mileage:275000
Location:

Walnut Creek, California, United States

Walnut Creek, California, United States
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 1989 BMW 535i 5 speed manual. Enthusiast owned and maintained. Its a great car for $1750. Below are the Pros & Cons. I work in the automotive field and knows BMW's well and will describe everything accurately. Take into consideration that this is a under $2000 car. Its a great car to use as a daily driver/beater/low budget project car. This is not something that you want to pour your heart and soul into and make into a garage queen.

Pros:
- Passed California smog this month.
- Cold A/C. Not working optimally but able to drop ambient temperature 20 degrees in recirculation mode.
- Strong engine. Smooth. No abnormal noise. Starts right up cold or hot. Rock steady idle at 800rpm. No dripping leaks. No oil drop on the ground. No overheating.
- Rebuilt transmission within past year. $1500
- New clutch kit $300
- Rebuilt shifter bushings
- Rebuilt driveshaft assembly $400
- Newer Kumo Tires with approx. 80% tread $350
- New heater core $800
- Dinan chipped ECU. $200
- Drives well. No drivetrain vibration or noises.
- Front and rear brakes still better than 50%
- Suspension is not optimal but still handles well and safely handle twisties.
- No rust, straight body, presentable paint
- Interior is in good condition with normal wear.

Cons:
- Odometer shows 275k miles. But most of the major components of the car has been rebuilt. I have reason to believe th engine has either been replaced or rebuilt because its much stronger than the higher milage M30b35's that I have driven. The idle is rock steady and car pulls in 5th gear underload with no hesitation. No blue smoke on start up or under full throttle acceleration. Will run smoothly to redline with no strain. This engine should go another 50k.
- Radio makes lots of static noise in the rear speakers. I believe the rear speakers are amplified and are fault.
- Paint is not great with fading in certain parts but the body is straight and no major dings or dents. Look good after a wash and spray wax. 20 footer.
- Passenger front window motor is very weak and need a helping hand to roll up. Only rows down 1/4 way.
- Driver's seat leather seems split open
- Driver's side rear door lock not working
- Passenger side front power seat not fully functional.

You won't be disappointed if you understand what you are buying. Old European cars are going to be more costly to maintain than Japanese cars but most of the expensive items on this car have been done.

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