Posted by Bill Bowes on September 28, 1998 at 17:33:28:
In Reply to: Abandoned 528i - possible resto? posted by Christopher Judd on September 26, 1998 at 17:57:05:
: I found an abandoned 1980 528i/5spd
Title?????
: The body has some rust,
BAD.
: though none of it appears to be terminal. The right rear quarter needs help as do
: the rockers (not too bad),
BAD
: but the floors all appear to be quite solid.
Could be good.
: has some collision damage to the nose and will require at least a left front fender
: and a good inspection to determine if the thing is bent and needs to spend time
: on a frame straightener.
BAD
:No rot or dents in the doors/rear decklid.
Good.
: The engine is minus one cylinder head and associated bits.
REAL BAD. Minus one clyander head? It has more than one?
:The tranny/exhaust may be
: described as present.
Bad/Good
: The interior is quite nice other than needing carpets - which really
: aren't too bad, either. The dash is uncracked and all gauges
: are intact. The seats are all quite presentable (beige leather). All door panels
: are OK, all trim appears present an in nice shape. The car has an
: electric sunroof and windows. All glass is OK.
Good
:It also appears to have non-original
: and very nice BMW TRX wheels and Michelins - good finish and few scuffs,
Real BAD. The digest is full of people trying to unload these things.
Even considering the price, there's too many Bads.
Find a good one.