Single-Family-Owned 1988 BMW 535i 5-Speed
The 1988 BMW E28 5-Series is sold for $26,500 on Bring a Trailer. See Friday's Watchlist AI fair value, deal score, hammer-price prediction, and bidding intelligence for this 1988 BMW E28 5-Seriesauction.
This 1988 BMW 535i stands out as a cherished single-family-owned vehicle, originally purchased by the owner's parents. With a sleek black exterior and matching black leather interior, it combines classic aesthetics with a modern twist thanks to a retrofitted five-speed manual transmission installed in 2020. The car features desirable options like a sunroof, fog lights, and aftermarket lowering springs, enhancing both its style and performance. With 115,000 miles, it offers a unique blend of nostalgia and driving enjoyment, making it an excellent choice for enthusiasts and collectors alike. The owner has maintained the original character of the car, ensuring it remains a true classic.
- Make: BMW
- Model: E28 5-Series
- Year: 1988
- Transmission: Five-speed manual transmission
- Engine: 3.4-Liter Inline-Six
- Exterior color: black
- VIN: WBADC8407J3261043
Seller's description via Bring a Trailer: This 1988 BMW 535i was initially delivered to German Motors Corporation of San Francisco, California, and is said to have been purchased new by the owner’s parents. It is finished in black over black leather and is powered by a 3.4-liter inline-six paired with a retrofitted five-speed manual transmi
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Single-Family-Owned 1988 BMW 535i 5-Speed — Friday's Watchlist valuation summary
This 1988 BMW 535i stands out as a cherished single-family-owned vehicle, originally purchased by the owner's parents. With a sleek black exterior and matching black leather interior, it combines classic aesthetics with a modern twist thanks to a retrofitted five-speed manual transmission installed in 2020. The car features desirable options like a sunroof, fog lights, and aftermarket lowering springs, enhancing both its style and performance. With 115,000 miles, it offers a unique blend of nostalgia and driving enjoyment, making it an excellent choice for enthusiasts and collectors alike. The owner has maintained the original character of the car, ensuring it remains a true classic.
- Sold price
- $26,500
- Fair value estimate
- $16,603
- Fair value range
- $10,099 - $22,168
- Confidence
- LOW
- Comparable sales analyzed
- 2
- Deal verdict
- overpriced
- AI predicted hammer price
- $13,800
- Condition
- Very Good (7.5/10)
- Bids
- 44
- Listing views
- 2,721
Highlights
- Chassis: WBADC8407J3261043
- 115k Miles
- 3.4-Liter Inline-Six
- Retrofitted 5-Speed Manual Transmission
- Black Paint
- Black Leather Upholstery
- 390mm TRX Bottlecap Alloy Wheels
- Aftermarket Lowering Springs