e12s Talk to me

[Alex]

Looking at an immaculate e28 528i auto

yes i know a 535i would be better but the car prices and condition of them out here are a joke (ecpecially e30s they are overpriced scrap with so much filler ) and this e28 is in very good nick for not alot of money

The only problem is the bonnet cable is broke.

What do i need to look out for with these, anything specific.

Fuel prices do not bother me i get a company fuel card

Its in a light metalic green with beige/black dash

And its unmolested, the paperwork has been in the same name since 1983 so low owner too

[bss325i]

Thats an E12 mate.

Although E12 production continued in SA after it did in the rest of the world but they had E28 dashes and interiors weirdly!

[bss325i]

Looks nice by the way. Get it bought!

[Alex]

Ah i see, Thought something didnt seem the norm. the make some wierd shit here, made the fiat uno till 2008

Its done a few miles 300,000 Km

Would this be 3 or 4 speed ? do they have a torque converter like the e30 ?

[Alex]

Not sure if seats are shagged, everyone is into seat covers here wether the seats are shagged or not

[Osamam3]

how much is that e12 ? I grew up in Benoni and used to see a lot there , now i'm here UK and can't get one, or they simply go for crazy prices . Buying and importing here would be bonkers me thinks :{

[Alex]

Its cheap in terms of sa money £1300 uk money old 5 and 7 series are cheap but e30s are stupid money, and all been through a township at some stage and fooked

I see loads of old stuff daily, outside work today alone was a 1970s volvo, a 1978 audi 100 and an old 70's toyota corolla in immaculate condition. Got to love the old cars you see on the roads here

It will be alot cheaper than bringing a uk car to sa, Jacob zuma wants his cut

PS ive only been here 3 month now from the uk,

[verde]

Mate id grab that in a fucking second. Im very jealous you even have the chance to buy it

[Alex]

its not bad

I did a bit of research Barry they made the e12 till 1984 in sa and comes with e28 engines, suspension and interior. and called the E12/8 learn something new everyday

[aimlessrock]

Alex, get it bought...thats pennies for a seriously cool retro car.

[aimlessrock]

Alex, get it bought...thats pennies for a seriously cool retro car.

[Alex]

Not so retro here but all the same.

[Alex]

Looks like Non Sunroof too

[ImysE30]

Just make sure you check the boot for dead bodies

[TPS]

That looks very nice

[Alex]

Going to try and buy this, need to make sure its not stolen first

Anyknow know if its going to be a 3 speed 4 speed or 4 speed with torque converter

Do we thing 25mpg is achievable ?

[Jesus325iTouring]

Going to try and buy this, need to make sure its not stolen first

Anyknow know if its going to be a 3 speed 4 speed or 4 speed with torque converter

Do we thing 25mpg is achievable ?

Fuel prices do not bother me i get a company fuel card

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Doesn't matter Alex

[bss325i]

I think it will be 4 speed as mechanically its E28 based but andyboy or pacer will know.

[suchy]

If it's a solid legit car then GET IT BOUGHT!