£2k o.n.o. M5

[Scania]

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/370873.htm

Probably borderline as a restoration project, but I'd be sorely tempted with this if I had a few grand - It would make a great track day car.

1986 E28 M5, My pride and joy for the last 16 years, lots of history.
267K miles, Spares/Repair/Track day project,

( new chain/tensioners/sprockets top end overhaul at 140K miles, the bore wear was less than 1 thou !).
New clutch at 180K miles

Last used in 2005, no MOT or Tax (SORN).
Car will start but runs roughly, plugs foul easily if engine not fully warned up.

Bodywork has gone rusty, mechanically sound and well maintained.
Only synthethic oil ever used in Engine.

In 2001 wheels reburbished, new rad, front calipers refurbed, bushes, and front seats recovered in new leather ( electric recaros). Kenwood HiFi +10 CD bootchanger

Air flow meter believed to have intermittent fault on the contact/wiper pickup, (the tracks have worn).
Starter motor does not always engage.

Needs to be trailered away.

£2000 or best offer
Nr Gatwick

07976 829356

 

[Stonedofmoo]

I can't decide if that's a complete and utter shed... or a really cool classic. Is this the really rare one?

 

[Scania]

I can't decide if that's a complete and utter shed... or a really cool classic.

Trust me, its the latter.

Bet its a bit ropey underneath!

 

[Stonedofmoo]

I was thinking the latter, purely because I don't recall ever seeing one!

 

[atpbx]

Nope, its a shed, a complete and total nail, anyone who spends 2k on that needs their head examining.
Only worth scrap value.

 

[doofer]

Must be a typo, but even £200 is pretty optimistic

 

[Tom|Nbk]

As said scrap it it's clearly dead.

 

[paradigm]

Totally disagree with those saying "scrap". Its an iconic car, and deserves to be restored. However I'm not sure that its worth parting with £2k for that one as a base.

 

[Tom|Nbk]

Needs to be trailered away

Says it all. Complete nail.

 

[Scania]

Its apparently sold - £1500.

http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=112547

Throw another £1500 - £2k at it to get it in half decent running order and you have that Classic.

Don't forget only 184 RHD examples were ever built. Not bad for sub £4k imo.

Well, I'd happily go for it, alas I am only dreaming.

 

[paradigm]

Says it all. Complete nail.

No, it means it needs work, not that it's a complete nail. :/

 

[Tom|Nbk]

No, it means it needs work, not that it's a complete nail. :/

It's a complete nail that needs work.

 

[MrFunex]

Wouldn't bother - you could spend thousands on a car like that, and it'd still be a shed.

 

[paradigm]

Bit unnecessary

Gilly

 

[Tom|Nbk]

Grow up.

Not on my watch

Gilly

 

[Firestar_3x]

I see all the mechanical experts come out of the woodwork.

Funny how its those who judge something as a nail are the ones who need the most help with mechanical problems and actually know FA about motors.

Not a bad car and would be great to restore however it why would you base a track car on that, an E30 + the amount you need to spend to bring that into order would be a better option.

 

[Lopéz]

I see all the mechanical experts come out of the woodwork.

Funny how its those who judge something as a nail are the ones who need the most help with mechanical problems and actually know FA about motors.

No comment

 

[Lashout_UK]

A la:

A concours one goes for about 15-20k.

I suspect the 2k one will be broken for parts - if it's "that" bad. As mentioned, I believe it's already sold.

I find it more amusing that we're all passing judgements on something that we haven't even seen - and in this instance, you can't make any form of assessment about it. It could just be cosmetically tatty.

Plenty of people out there willing to throw money at cars like these, however....

 

[Lopéz]

A la:



A concours one goes for about 15-20k.

I suspect the 2k one will be broken for parts. I believe it's already sold.

Lol what a shed it hasn't even got airbags

 

[Lashout_UK]

Jesus is my airbag.