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1985 BMW 728i 5-Speed

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Listed byrushipatel660
San Francisco, California 94102146,000 milesManual
SoldFeb 23, 2017
Sold for$4,276

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Summary
Lifetime California car with 146k miles, recently purchased from its original owner. Retains its factory 2. 8L M30B28 inline-six paired with a 5-speed manual, and is stock aside from period-correct 14″ Mahle wheels, Bilstein HD shocks, and a Pioneer cassette head-unit.
More details
Recent service includes a valve adjustment, new battery, fuel filter, fuel pressure regulator, air filter, ignition rotor, and spark plugs; finish flaws include roof oxidation and a key mark on the driver's door.
Trait
Quantity
Most Recent Sale
Year
30 (18%)
11/2/2025
Color
Burgundy
4 (2%)
2/23/2017
Transmission
42 (25%)
10/23/2026
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Listing history

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  • 2/23/2017
    Bring a Trailer
    Sold· this listing
    $4.3k
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Top Comments
JWMich @Thinkin.... - Exactly! Annualized cost of ownership over the use period here will be an insanely low number. I'd use ... View more
Thinkin... @George: You could also look at it the other way: the original owner was a teacher who drove and maintained this one ... View more
Thinkin... @David P - and the US dollar peaked against the Deutschmark in 1985, effectively making these 1/2 price bargains. My ... View more
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