Re: E30 vs E28

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"Shaun Dustin" <sdustin@domain.elided> wrote:
> Im thinking about selling my 91 318i and picking up an 88 528e. I
> realize I wont be moving up on the Sporty scale, but it sure looks
> like a nice car. Ive been very interested on the eta engine comments
> over the last few days. Any comments on what I can expect in going from
> the E30 with the M42 to an E28 would be appreciated. Is it really going
> to take the fun out of driving a BMW, or since Im going from a 4 to a
> 6, will it pretty much be an even swap?

Shaun,
If I were you I would look into E28 535i's.

> How do parts cost/availability and maintenance on the E28 compare to
> the e30 (I do my own work)?

I would imagine similar prices, but a lot shorter maintenance intervals
for all suspension bushings. Particularly fronts.

alex f

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