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e12s Talk to me
Posted: Wed Oct 23, 2013 7:21 pm
by 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

Re: e28's Talk to me
Posted: Wed Oct 23, 2013 7:26 pm
by 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!
Re: e28's Talk to me
Posted: Wed Oct 23, 2013 7:27 pm
by bss325i
Looks nice by the way. Get it bought!
Re: e28's Talk to me
Posted: Wed Oct 23, 2013 7:30 pm
by 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 ?
Posted: Wed Oct 23, 2013 7:34 pm
by Alex
Re: e28's Talk to me
Posted: Wed Oct 23, 2013 7:38 pm
by 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 :{
Re: e28's Talk to me
Posted: Wed Oct 23, 2013 7:41 pm
by 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,

Re: e28's Talk to me
Posted: Wed Oct 23, 2013 8:01 pm
by verde
Mate id grab that in a fucking second. Im very jealous you even have the chance to buy it
Re: e28's Talk to me
Posted: Wed Oct 23, 2013 8:12 pm
by 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

Re: e28's Talk to me
Posted: Wed Oct 23, 2013 8:19 pm
by aimlessrock
Alex, get it bought...thats pennies for a seriously cool retro car.

Re: e28's Talk to me
Posted: Wed Oct 23, 2013 8:20 pm
by aimlessrock
Alex, get it bought...thats pennies for a seriously cool retro car.

Re: e28's Talk to me
Posted: Wed Oct 23, 2013 8:20 pm
by Alex
Not so retro here but all the same.

Re: e28's Talk to me
Posted: Wed Oct 23, 2013 8:24 pm
by Alex
Looks like Non Sunroof too

Re: e28's Talk to me
Posted: Wed Oct 23, 2013 9:18 pm
by ImysE30
Just make sure you check the boot for dead bodies

Re: e28's Talk to me
Posted: Wed Oct 23, 2013 9:46 pm
by TPS
That looks very nice
Re: e28's Talk to me
Posted: Thu Oct 24, 2013 2:43 pm
by 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 ?
Re: e28's Talk to me
Posted: Thu Oct 24, 2013 8:03 pm
by Jesus325iTouring
Alex wrote: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 ?
Alex wrote:
Fuel prices do not bother me i get a company fuel card
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Doesn't matter Alex

Re: e28's Talk to me
Posted: Thu Oct 24, 2013 8:19 pm
by bss325i
I think it will be 4 speed as mechanically its E28 based but andyboy or pacer will know.
Re: e28's Talk to me
Posted: Thu Oct 24, 2013 8:47 pm
by suchy
If it's a solid legit car then GET IT BOUGHT!
