1988 BMW M5 Low Miles (only 87k miles). All original. 2 Owners.

Make:	BMW
Model:	M5
Type:	Sedan
Trim:	Base Sedan 4-Door
Year:	1988
Mileage:	87,438
VIN:	WBSDC9305J2791889
Color:	Black
Engine:	3.5L 3453CC l6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
Cylinders:	6
Transmission:	Manual
Drive type:	RWD
Interior color:	Tan
Vehicle Title:	Clear
Item location:	Apex, North Carolina, United States

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You are looking at an all original. low mileage. rare E28 M5. Original paint. all matching vin tags in place. no modifications. 2nd owner. Please read my ad thoroughly. I had a pre-purchase inspection performed (including compression and leak down) just a few weeks ago to eliminate any concerns with the car's mechanical condition. Also. I am including a link to over 100 high quality pictures. which include the pre-purchase inspection results and accurately represent any of the car's current cosmetic imperfections. I certainly understand the risk buying a vehicle sight unseen. I hope that any prospective buyers will appreciate the time I have spent putting this ad together. I am a BMW enthusiast. I have owned many M3's and when I came across the opportunity to buy this vehicle. I jumped on it. I had planned to carefully and patiently restore this car back to its perfection. however my family needs have recently changed and I simply will not have the time to dedicate to this car for the foreseeable future. There is no need to speak of the rarity of this car. if you are searching for one. you know the details on that. What is unique about this vehicle is that it is an all original. unmodified. low mileage example of the E28 M5. Original paint. original panels. never restored. just like you want it. That being said. it's far from perfect. It is a fantastic candidate for a restore or with some mechanical updates. would make a great driver right from the start for you. It has great bones and just needs a little TLC to bring it back to form. I am the second owner of this car. The original owner was forced to sell it last year due to a work transfer out of the country. The vehicle has spent most of its life in New Mexico (where it was purchased new). Colorado and Texas. Due to the vehicle spending 10-15 years in storage per the original owner. the elements have taken their toll on the car over time. The original paint has clear coat cracking on all top surfaces. The driver’s door lost a battle with the wind and wound up on a concrete post and needs professional body work to repair. The fuel door also has a crease in it. There are other minor dents and dings as you would find on a 27 year old car. The interior is in good shape for an all original 27 year old car. The dash has the typical cracks you see on the E28. the leather is a little dried out on the seat cushions. however it is not torn or damaged anywhere. I have done my best with pictures to represent the car in its current condition. In addition. I had the vehicle inspected top to bottom at a very reputable BMW performance specialist here in Raleigh. NC last month. They stated the vehicle was in good shape for having been sitting for so long. Mechanically. this car will need a suspension refresh. tune up. tie rods and other odds and ends right away. Please review the full mechanical pre-purchase inspection. found in the link I have provided below. I would not recommend driving the vehicle much until those items have been taken care of. I also had a compression and leak down test performed and these were the results: Cylinder 1: 190 psi / 20% leak downCylinder 2: 190 psi / 12% leak down Cylinder 3: 190 psi / 15% leak down Cylinder 4: 175 psi / 23% leak down Cylinder 5: 175 psi / 20% leak down Cylinder 6: 190 psi / 12% leak down Comments were: "All cylinders are within spec and car runs smoothly for the age of vehicle. " Additionally. the transmission shifts smooth and the clutch feels good. The link provided below includes the full mechanical write up. a copy of the Carfax which guarantees a clean history and over 100 high resolution pictures of the car. I've done my very best to take pictures of any major cosmetic condition issues on the car. however keep in mind this is a 27 year old car and I am not advertising it to be in perfect condition. Please review thoroughly and let me know if you have additional questions. https://www. flickr. com/photos/30203724@N03/sets/72157650422080017/ Cash. wire or certified funds only. $1000 deposit due within 48 hours of auction close. Full payment is due within 7 days of auction close. Buyer is responsible for arranging for payment and shipment of the vehicle. I will not deliver the car (unless it’s local). Clean and clear NC Title ready to be signed over to the lucky new owner. Thanks and good luck.