1985 BMW 5 Series Sedan from North America - Comments

4th Apr 2001, 00:37

"Great car, but could be a little faster"

What things have gone wrong with the car?

Catalytic converter needed to be replaced before I bought it (179k miles).

Transmission blew at 180K miles and was replaced.

General comments?

Very good gas mileage as the "eta" was designed for.

Comfy and classic, with a leather interior and a sleek exterior body.


24th May 2001, 15:38

BMW did not make a V6 in '85, only inline 6 cylinder engines. a 2.0, 2.5, 2.7, 2.8, and 3.5.


9th Nov 2006, 13:01

Correct, BMW NEVER made a V-6.


14th Nov 2006, 10:49

For the US, BMW E28 5-series, `82-`88, BMW only equipped them with in-line 6-cylinder engines. Regarding the gasoline models, they were offered in the following sizes: 2.7L (528e), 3.2L (533i), 3.4L (535i), and 3.5L (M5).

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