My First 5 - United Bimmer Community

**jybute** · 10-04-2005, 06:58 AM

So I got my first 5 series. 1989 535i stick. This car is EFIN amasing. I thought my E36 was cool. This car has every bell and whistle I could imagine. And for a car this old it is in fantastic condition. Not a spot of rust anywhere on the car. Me and my buddy looked for over an hour for rust only. Mechanically it is near perfect, the only problem is a sweating oil pan and a sweating differential. Oh yeah, and the a/c doesnt work and the heater only blows on high. And the a/c is bypassed so Im not wasting any power.
Pics coming soon.

**komodo** · 10-04-2005, 10:43 AM

Sweet!

That kicks ass, I'm looking forward to pics. Sounds like you have some minor work, but all-in-all a pretty solid car. How many miles and what kind of deal did you get on it?

**gold panda** · 10-04-2005, 12:24 PM

Hello everyone!

I'm new to this forum here! Currently driving the E60 545i SE, my very first BMW! I share your excitement and passion for bimmers! Superbly engineeered performance machines for sure. Look forward to learning a lot from my forum colleagues. Thanks in advance ALL!

**komodo** · 10-04-2005, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by gold panda

Hello everyone!

I'm new to this forum here! Currently driving the E60 545i SE, my very first BMW! I share your excitement and passion for bimmers! Superbly engineeered performance machines for sure. Look forward to learning a lot from my forum colleagues. Thanks in advance ALL!

Welcome to United Bimmer!

If you have any pictures of your car, you should start up a thread in the car showroom to show it off.

We truely are a great community and hanging around here you can learn a lot in the tech forums, and kick back and relax in the lounge.

**Hoppy** · 10-04-2005, 04:31 PM

glad to see some one now knows that e36's arnt gods gift to men

also welcome to the 535 !

**xsperf** · 10-04-2005, 04:55 PM

why does every non-e36 owner hate e36's?!!? my bro has an e28, and e36 owners do like the m5s, so quit hatin! besides, just b/c they are EXTREMELY popular doesnt mean they are bad cars

**cainchapman** · 10-05-2005, 02:57 AM

Welcome to the 5 series club.

**devinwwu** · 10-05-2005, 12:13 PM

you're gonna love it! trust me

**Spieluhr** · 10-05-2005, 05:39 PM

sounds like a sweet ride.

And glad to have all the new members.

**Antiburn** · 10-05-2005, 05:40 PM

If your ac only works on high you need a blower resistor, about 28$ at a dealer. its located behind your ashtray behind the drivers right side kick pannel. 1 philips screw and pull down the pannel.

**RealBmw 02** · 10-05-2005, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Antiburn

If your ac only works on high you need a blower resistor, about 28$ at a dealer. its located behind your ashtray behind the drivers right side kick pannel. 1 philips screw and pull down the pannel.

do I smell a mechanic on our hands???

Glad that you are so excited about your new BMW. It really sounds like it is in great condition with very little work that needs to be done. Post some pics soon tho, kthnx

**jybute** · 10-06-2005, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Antiburn

If your ac only works on high you need a blower resistor, about 28$ at a dealer. its located behind your ashtray behind the drivers right side kick pannel. 1 philips screw and pull down the pannel.

the stealership is trying to tell me $900 for the part.

**Cambridge** · 10-07-2005, 07:17 PM

Sounds great! Love to see the pics!

**528man** · 10-07-2005, 08:43 PM

great pick. i know it will treat you well.

DEATH2000 · 10-09-2005, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by jybute

the stealership is trying to tell me $900 for the part.

thats what u get for being in Edmonton. dude there is no way a little resistior thingy is $900. I bet you i could get that part here for less than $50 easy.