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Re: Seeking opinions: 535 dilemma (archive)
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Posted by a on November 05, 2000 at 10:55:56:

In Reply to: Seeking opinions: 535 dilemma posted by Tim on November 05, 2000 at 10:20:41:


I'm currently the owner of an '87 535is w/ 272k on it (still runs and looks GREAT), but I've got some hidden rot on the innner/outer rockers, rear quarters, spare tire section of trunk, and pretty much all 4 doors. I'm told it's gonna' cost a small fortune to remedy (and my last name ain't 'Rockefella'), so as a Plan "B" I'm looking at a '87 535i with 240k on it. Immaculate inside/outside (still running those damn TRX's though) and was wondering what's a decent price to offer the guy. I got my '87 from a friend for a song, so I've got nothing to go on experience-wise. Any suggestions would be much appreciated! Thanks- Tim

cost of"plan B" aside,consider how long it will be before its rustiness equals that of your current 535? you are prolly only buying a year or so. this is assuming that the 2 cars lived in the same area. an 87 with 240k on the clock isnt much improvement over an 87 with 272k.


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