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Re: BMW 533i (archive)
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Posted by tim dayton on April 02, 2001 at 18:01:41:

In Reply to: Re: BMW 533i posted by John on April 01, 2001 at 20:42:27:

I went by today to look at the car. Apparently someone is selling the car on consignment at a local use car auto dealer. The price has $4450. I told the seller this is too much considering the mileage in an effort to lower the price (might work?). I will be trading my Audi 5000s quattro (snow car).

The interior looks pretty good. No visible problems with the leather. There is one small area of rust under the gas cap. The engine compartment is fairly clean (200k look, whatever that means). The paint looks very weathered across the whole car. It looks like someone took sandpaper and sanded the entire car while retaining the gold color appearance. Very strange looking.

I wasn't able to drive the car due to time constraints. I have a feeling though the seller is wanting more than the car is worth, much more.

I have the opportunity to get a 533i with high mileage (202K) as my next project car. the body is in fair to good condition with only one small visible area of body rust. It is a 5 speed. I have not driven the car yet however, I am coming into BMW land blind for I traditionally work on VW's.

How is this car for performance and what areas are commonly problematic for this car? Is the car a worthy car compared to the 528e or 535i? I would assume the latter two are must faster considering displacement.

After owning two 320s, I picked up a 533i with 271K. It was in good shape, and needed nothing. Got it from an outta work lawyer-he had everything done that needed to be. Drove the car for another 2-3 years, and only had $89 fuel pump into it. Then it got hit by a truck (!). That was the end of that fine car. Drove a POS Saturn Wagon for a while (wedding gift from family). Absolutly hated that! I had to sink 2k into that over the course of 2 years (a whole 'nother story I'll spare you from). Sold that pile of hillbilly garbage. Then bought an 88 535i. Happy ever since.

BTW: The 528e is no hot rod. The 533 kicks its bottom on a absolute basis. You are correct in assuming the 33 and the 35 are similar. From my own findings: The 535 is a little more refined, both inside and out. However, I always will think highly of my old 533! Don't let the milage scare ya. I think they're damned fine cars.

Two questions: How much is the 533 going for? How much of a project will it be? 535's are also a good deal.

BTW: Plenty of info on the 533 in the archives. Good luck, and feel free to contact me via email if you need to. Good luck!!!




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