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1988 BMW M5

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Listed bySemisweet
Dayton, Ohio 45429Manual
SoldJan 19, 2018
Sold for$17,250

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Summary
This 1988 BMW M5, finished in black over a Natural Tan interior, features an S38B35 inline-six and a 5-speed manual. It has several modifications including an aftermarket exhaust, cold air intake, Dinan chip, and removal of the self-leveling suspension. The car has known corrosion issues on various body panels and floor pan, and the odometer stopped working at 157k miles, making the total mileage unknown.
Trait
Quantity
Most Recent Sale
Year
161 (84%)
10/22/2026
Color
Black
87 (45%)
10/22/2026
Transmission
192 (100%)
10/22/2026
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Listing history

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  • 1/19/2018
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    Sold· this listing
    $17k
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#7 of E28 M5s in 2018
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Top Comments
Klasic01 It such a shame that BaT discriminates against the other color E28 M5s, they only seem to have the black ones..... ... View more
Scott_S That guy with the insanely clean Bronzit 535 just went into full cardiac arrest when shown this car.... I'd buy this ... View more
demonia987 @BenGerman I prefer my cars as I love my women...the cleanest with one or two prior owners ;-)
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