1990 BMW 5-Series

535i Sedan

6 Cylinder 3.5 Liter

Manual

Gasoline

Up for bid today is a rare find. A first year E34 1990 BMW 535i with a 5 speed manual transmission and a factory limited slip differential. This Schwarz Black is a California car from new and would be an ideal addition to any BMW collection. This was a budget minded M5 clone project that was stalled. The plan was to make an affordable BMW auto cross /club time trial car. The 535 has a very strong "big six" M30 6 cylinder that runs very well. It has a Getrag 5 speed with a limited slip. The car has 17 inch Italian made wheels that were popular after market wheels for BMw's in the 1990's and were sold under several different labels including Auto Dynamics and Fittapaldi. The car has Yokahama 245/45/ZR17 that are in nice shape.The shocks are shot and were to be replaced with Bilstein Sports and Eibach springs that can be had on Ebay for a very reasonable price. The car has a Sparco competition seat.This 535i is a very solid survior with original paint that is still very nice with few imperfections. This is an original California car from new with no previous paint work or previous unibody damage. It still has all the original panels that were installed by BMW when the car was new.The interior is original and in decent shape for the age of the car. The drivers seat is replaced with the Sparco and the passengerseat is original leather as is the rear seatThis is your chance to get a 535 5 speed for way under the market.CALIFORNIA BIDDERS THIS CAR HAS NOT BEEN REGISTERED SINCE 2007 SO THERE WILL BE BACK FEES DUE. THIS FEE IS FOR CALIFORNIA BIDDERS ONLY!!!!!!!This is a very rare car as only 5% of the total production of E34 535i's were ordered with the Getrag 5 speed manuals. Most of the E34 production was the small engined 525 and 95% of the bigger more powerful M30 enginged 535is were automatics.The 535i was the much more expensive E34 and few were sold compared to the 525 as the price of the 535 was getting close to that of the 7 series which was a more profitable model for BMW. With that being said the 535i was sold primarily to the "top of the line" buyer in North America who wanted all of the options and without a doubt an automatic was a must. In Europe and other markets in the world most cars are sold with manual transmissions and a smaller displacement engines. The 535's is becoming one of the most sought after collector cars as they are affordable as they are the last real mechanical BMW's. This California original black 5 speed is like a needle in a hay stack. EXTERIOR The exterior paint is nice original condition. The front bumper is in good condition with normal wear. The front grill is in good condition with normal wear. The driver side fender is in good condition with normal wear. Minor rock chips. The passenger side fender is in good condition with normal wear. Small rock chips. The driver side door is in good condition with normal wear. The passenger side door is in good condition with normal wear. The driver side quarter panel is in good condition with normal wear. The passenger side quarter panel is in good condition with normal wear. Small ding. The roof is in good condition with normal wear. The trunk is in good condition with normal wear. The rear bumper is in good condition with normal wear. The tail lights are nice. The car has Yokahama 245/45/ZR17 tires. They are in good shape. The undercarriage is in good condition with no rust. The front windshield has a small star in the glass. INTERIOR The drivers seat is nice. It is a competition Sparco race seat. The passenger seat is in good condition with normal wear. The rear seat is in good condition with normal wear. Leather is fatigued with some age wear. The car is equipped with 5 seatbelts. The carpeting is in good condition with normal wear. The headliner is in nice condition. It is a little dirty. The door panels are in nice condition with normal wear. Driver's door has some wear on handle. The dash is in nice condition with normal wear. The steering wheel is in nice condition. It is leather wrapped. The visors are in nice condition. The car is equipped with a AM/FM CD. CD face plate is missing. The trunk is in nice condition with normal wear. ELECTRICAL The air conditioning is in operating condition. Does not blow cold. The heater is in operating condition. The defroster is in operating condition. The windshield wipers are in operating condition. The brakes are in good condition. They are 4 wheel power disc brakes and it is equipped with ABS. The vehicle is equipped with a drivers side airbag. The vehicle is equipped with power steering. The vehicle is equipped with dual power mirrors. The vehicle is equipped with power windows. The windows are finicky. The driver's side needs regulator. Sometimes the others work and sometimes they don't.The sunroof also only works some of the time. The vehicle is equipped with power locks. MECHANICAL The 3.5 litre engine is in good operating condition. We have detected a leak at the valve cover gasket. Throw out bearing makes noise at idle. The Getrag 5 speed manual transmission shifts smooth in all gears. The vehicle runs at proper operating temperature. The radiator was replaced 1 year ago. The shocks need to be replaced.. The exhaust is in good condition. There is no frame damage or modifications. Here is some additional information about the BMW 535i: The E34 535i was introduced in Europe as a 1988 model but was not available in North America until 1989. Production of the E34 535i ended in 1993, replaced by the V8 530i and 540i models. Despite the 535i designation, the M30 engine found in the E34 535i was actually 3430cc. Only 5% of total production 535i's were 5-speeds. The BMW M30 is an inline-6 cylinder engine built by BMW and was used in many different models since 1968. It was originally developed in the late 1960s as an extended 2.5 liter version of the robust inline four cylinder BMW M10 first used in the 'Neue Klasse' BMW 1500, with which it shares a number of design features, including a 30-degree cant to the right for a lower profile, a cross flow head design, and a chain-driven single overhead cam with rocker arm valve actuation. The 'Big Six,' also known as the 'Senior Six,' got its informal names after the introduction of a smaller BMW M20 belt-driven SOHC six cylinder in the late '70s. The M30 powered a series of BMW 6-cylinder E9 and BMW E24 coupes toEuropean Touring Car Championship (ETCC) throughout the '70s and into the middle 1980s, even though a more powerful DOHC 24-valve head had been developed for high performance motorsports and street use. A production turbo variant of the M30 designated the M102B32 or M106B34 (depending on 3.2 or 3.4 liter displacement) was used in the BMW E23 Seven Series where it was designated "745i", based on a then-current projection that the horsepower produced was roughly equal to that of a 4.5 liter normally-aspirated engine. The 3.5 DOHC M5 and M6 engine was used in the South African 745i from 1984-1986. Newer M30 engines featured Bosch L-Jetronic multipoint fuel injection and Motronic. BMW's M30 straight six cylinder engines had the longest production run of any BMW engine, dating back to the 1968 E3 sedans and E9 coupes. The last use of the block was the 1994 E32 730i. Displacement ranged from 2.5 to 3.4 liters with a 100 mm bore spacing. The M30 engine's bottom end is virtually 'bulletproof' and a true workhorse. The M30's timing chain is designed to last the life of the engine and it will, if the timing chain tensioner is maintained. Unfortunately, over time and use, the plastic parts in it can fail but they are easily replaced. The alloy head is prone to warping if the engine is overheated (especially around the somewhat restricted cooling system passages near the middle), but with regular cooling system maintenance, oil changes, and otherroutine maintenance, the M30 can routinely run well past 250,000 miles. The BMW E34 is the version of the BMW 5 Series automobile built from February 1988 to 1995. It replaced the BMW E28 in 1988 and was replaced by the E39 in 1996, although E34s were still being sold in 1996. The E34 succeeded the BMW E28 in 1989 with two models. The 525i used the BMW M20 engine while the 535i used the larger M30. The cars were a blend of BMW tradition and modern technology. BMW's traditional FR layout and straight-6 were used, providing the smooth engine and optimal weight distribution BMW customers had come to expect. The E34 also had a much stiffer body and was streamlined than its predecessor, looking very much like the BMW E32 7-series. The E34 was among the most reliable luxury cars on the market, earning the best-in-class reliability rating from Intellichoice in 1991. It is still considered one of the most reliable BMWs made. It was also one of the safest cars on the road during its production, providing airbags, 4-wheel anti-lock brakes, and a very rigid body structure to protect occupants in the event of an accident. The E34's 60-0 mph (97 to 0 km/h) stopping distance of 130 feet (40 m) was the best of any production sedan in 1990. 535i The E34 535i was introduced in Europe as a 1988 model but was not available in North America until 1989. Production of the E34 535i was discontinued in North America in 1993, replaced by the 530i and 540i models. Despite the 535i designation, the M30 engine found in the E34 535i was actually 3430cc. Only 5% of total production 535i's were 5-speeds. The car can get 14-17 miles per U.S. gallon (17 to 14 L/100 km) city and 23-29 mpg (U.S.) (10 to 8 L/100 km) highway. The 535i was one of the safest cars on the road during its production, providing airbags, 4-wheel anti-lock brakes, and a very rigid body structure to protect occupants in the event of an accident. The 60-0 mph (97 to 0 km/h) stopping distance of 130 feet (40 m) was the best of any production sedan in 1990. The interior features standard leather seating and door panel inserts. The dash and doors are covered in matching vinyl along with chrome trim to add to the luxury. Performance With 5-Speed Getrag manual transmission: 0-60 mph (0-97 km/h) in 7.6 s 1/4 mile (0.4 km) in 15.7 s Top speed (computer-limited): 128 mph (206 km/h) Top speed (without limiter-Euro models): 153 mph (246 km/h) 60-0 mph (97-0 km/h) in 130 feet (40 m) General Weight = 3,570 lb (1620 kg) Weight distribution F/R = 50%/50% Standard tire size = 225/60/VR15 Differential gear ratio = 3.46 or 3.46LS (manual) Standard Equipment: Air Conditioning, AM/FM Cassette with 10 speakers, Rear Defroster, On-Board Computer, Leather Interior, Driver's side airbag (after 1990), 4-wheel anti-lock brakes Power: steering 10-way adjustable front seats Windows with all auto-down and driver's auto-up Central locking system, including trunk and gas filler door locks one-touch sunroof mirrors ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, PLEASE READ BEFORE BIDDING Please only bid if you intend to buy. If you have any questions or concerns, please ask BEFORE you bid. It is very frustrating to have bidders who are not serious buyers and it is not fair to the other bidders. Please have all funds in place prior to bidding and make sure you are able to follow all the directions of the auction prior to bidding. If you are unable to do this, please do not bid. Please do not email with requests for the reserve. The reserve should have no bearing on what you feel comfortable bidding on the car. The reserve is the least we will accept for the car. We require a $500 non refundable deposit within 24 hours of close of auction to be made via Paypal. The balance must be paid before 5:00 p.m. on the Friday following the auction. Buyer is responsible for shipping of the vehicle and all costs associated with it. If you require the title be overnighted to you, there is a $25.00 charge for this, the charge will be more for international postage. We can assist you in finding the most cost effective shipper just about anywhere in the United States or around the world. 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