1987 BMW 5-Series

535is Sedan

3.5 liter SOHC 6 Cylinder Engine with Bosch Fuel

Manual 5-speed

WBADC7404H1716849

Clear

Gasoline

I purchased this car in 1992 from Thoroughbred Motorcars in Nashville TN. I am the second owner. The original owner was located in Kingston TN. I have driven this car up until a couple of months ago when it quit unexpectedly on the interstate. AAA towed it to my long-time mechanic where it is currently residing. We suspect a fuse needs to be replaced or the gas filter, but cannot confirm. Not going to figure out what's happened, so just selling it. It has been housed in my garage until a couple of months ago. Some things you should know about this car: In 1994 the car was repainted, chrome moldings, and bumpers were replaced; the odometer does not work (last reading was 241,648 miles); there is a small dent in the hood which occurred when my house was being reroofed and the car was sitting in the garage; there are a few minor scraps on the paint; red leather Recaro seats; the radio has been replaced; the cracked dash has been covered with a plastic molded dashboard cover; tear in the leather on driver's seat (shown); AC system upgraded in 2002 to accept R134; manuals and service records available. This is a classic 1987 BMW 535is manual 5-speed rocket. It has been our "baby" since 1992 and we hate to sell it. But it needs attention and we'd like to send it to a good home. Mostly kept in the garage and smoke free. Thanks for looking and let me know if you have any questions.On Oct-16-13 at 13:39:49 PDT, seller added the following information: UPDATE 10.17.13: Yesterday I called my Bimmer mechanic to let him know I had listed my 535is on Ebay. He said, "I started your car and have been driving it around." I exclaimed, "WHAT!?" So I went to his garage this morning to see for myself and sure enough the 535is started without hesitation. I drove it around the block and took a video for all to see. You can see it here: http://youtu.be/ODxQoOhO5a4 So, there is an intermittent issue with the 535is which we believe is fuel related. But again I cannot confirm this. I am posting this update because I want everyone to know that the engine itself is in good working condition. On Oct-16-13 at 13:45:08 PDT, seller added the following information: Oops. That update should be 10.16.13.