Ignition barrel/tumbler failed on me with the steering lock still on. Had to remove lock and barrel and replace with new items. The cost only £102 from BMW.
Not so much as a fault, but more of a drag, the car still has original metric/trx alloys so expensive tyres.
Love six cylinder cars and a jump up from a v6 2.9 scorpio was always on the cards.Brilliant!manual box, big six, great straight line performance!
My M535i is not in a1 condition more like b1 but I love her!
Fuel economy is only a little bit worse than the more modern ford!
How fast can these things go? Could I get 160mph out of it if I took the limiter off? Also what is servicing on these things?
I should think 160+ would be within grasp through some mild tuning.
Performance exhaust & headers, kent camshaft, k&n with a good cold air intake.
...or go the m-power route and soure a good m5/m6 engine
Warning though dog-leg gear box`s are sought after, but don`t seam to be that strong.
Stick to a normal 5 speed manual layout if possible.
Leave it standard. It's rare and brilliant as BMW made it.
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Just bought a mint shape 535i (1985) a total classic i'll never sell this fine piece of auto craftsmanship.
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