I grew up at 16 yrs old in the Chicago suburbs working at a BMW dealer. My boss liked me and trusted me and let me learn to drive stick on his 88 BMW M5. Also drove an orange 635 CSI with gold bbs wheels, the 850s and 93 M3s new - at 16. Also drove a Shelby replica AC Cobra and a 67 Corvette Stingray convertible. Years later after moving to Los Angeles working for a company I found out my customer was Carroll Shelby and got a private viewing of his collection there. I love cars. I love older BMWs.
I got to fly a military helicopter when I was 15 years old... and did it enough times that I was capable of soloing the thing. Some of us kids happened to be in the right place at the right time..👍
I own an e28 535is that I came across on a trade. Being a 5cyl Audi 200 guy originally I can’t express how much character this car expresses at all times. Thanks for the e28 love.
This the best looking one ( At 5:21 ) , This the 1 ! That hot rod sounding " BMW " ain't it . This is how I want my dream BMW 5 series to look . No sound just smooth (Alpine white or Diamond Black ) The will game is crazy .
I'm the proud steward of an 1982 euro 525i e28 with factory slick top, crank windows, and 4-speed. Alpine white with cardinal interior. Wouldn't give it up for the world! Fabulous video. Thanks for creating and sharing!
That is a stunning E28! I have an E39 as my daily and an E30 that I lusted after for 25 years and I adore both of them. It's getting harder and harder to find these gems (especially with a manual transmission), but I love to see examples like this. You cannot beat older (2004 and older for me) BMW's for classically beautiful styling and a drivng experience that has to be experienced for yourself, you just can't explain to someone how good they are. I love that analog feel when everything is going digital these days. And a crack free dash?!?! That is about as common as a unicorn!
Stanceworks vehicle features have played a massive role in my life over the years, so being able to watch them in video form, fills a void, and I am so stoked about it. Please, please feature more vehicles and tell their stories. As always, great work Mike. Thanks for what you do!
I will never forget the day my dad brought home his new 1984 533. Black with red leather five speed. I was hooked, after owning three BMWs I wish they made them like they used to.
Thanks for this Mike..I've got 2 e28s and it's lovely to see some love out there from cognoscenti such as yourself. Your videos always rock. Your style gels with my requirements for a quality film. Neve miss an episode!
My very first car was a used 84 BMW 520i I bought in Germany. It had a manual transmission sport wheels fat rubber & a manual sun roof. The car was bad on gas & had a GORILLA clutch. I drove it everywhere all over Germany & sold it for as much as I paid for it. My second BMW was a 94 530i with that same M60 V8 but with an auto & I was in love. This video brought both of those cars together for me in a way I didn't think possible. Thanks for sharing BM Vee passion & thanks for sharing this car.
Awesome car! I'm more of a Benz guy myself, I do agree with you the E28 is probably one of the most elegant saloons ever. And it sure was more of a driver's car than a Benz of that era. I'm a lazy driver, so I prefer a W124. To me both great saloons from an era when cars were fun and it was not considered wrong to enjoy them.
Had an e28 535i in the family when I was a kid and absolutely loved driving it, such engagement with the road, hard to believe how small it was as a sedan compared to where vehicles are today, a gem of a machine.
My first car was an 1986 e28 520i. Absolutely lowed that car but went too far modifying it and had to let it go due to starting a family. This bring back so many memories of the car. Thanks for the video.
Loved this Mike. The context, history, and detailed breakdown are reminiscent of old BBC Top Gear at its best while still being distinctly SW. The production, as always, was beautiful.
I really like this kind of content because it shares your passion and features your excellent photography. The E28 has always looked "right" to me but I've never considered owning one. Might have to re-think that now 🙂
It’s great to see these sedans becoming a pinnacle in a subdued racing facet. As an owner of a 1 owner 528e, I can now understand and appreciate the build quality and road drivability it has . Slow, but I like it that way. It has a certain attitude in the way it initially dives into the turns like no other vehicle, ever! And with the way it absorbs bumps, I feel like it was the best 5grand ever spent on any vehicle purchase I’ve ever made. Btw, 37mpg hwy mileage out of a gas 6 cylinder…hmmm, how come you don’t see that in any modern 6 ? Love em!!!
When I was 21, I stood on the showroom floor of a BMW dealership in Detroit. I will never forget that evening nor the vehicle that has forever captivated me! A 1988 BMW M5! Absolutely everything you spoke to in your vid is spot on! It is one of the most beautiful vehicles ever made. The 3, 6 and 7 series vehicles from this epic lineup in the 1980’s are also stellar in their styling and build…the e28 somehow always floats to the pinnacle of their styling at this very special moment in time near 40 years ago. I wonder if you like M-B 124s? They are quite lovely as well. Lastly, you have to get these vehicles in euro spec with the shallow set bumpers! Just wicked, the car you spotlighted!
Love this type of content from you, perfect match up of old school but modern tech. Also if this is going to be a series, any chance of 3D magic Mike !! His fab/design work is amazing, would love to hear from him (+ he’s worked on movies) and his stable is 🔥🔥🔥
As a brand I never liked BMW and always skip any vids with any in it. But knowing your taste and talent I watched it all the way through. I shall make a correction, the only model that tickles my pickle is an 630 CSI coupe from the late 70’s. Drove one once and was blown away, I was 18. Thanks brother.
My neighbor owned an 88 M5 when I was in college. Every single time I saw him drive it, I was absolutely transfixed by it mann. Years later, one of my buddies owned an 86 535is that I actually drove and I was hooked. I've been mysteriously drawn to these cars since my graduation from high school wayy back in 1983. A new Buick dealership in Philly had a 79 733i on their lot for sale as a used car trade and I foolishly thought I could convince my Pops into assisting me in buying it and he told me no way. Upkeep & maintenance repairs would be wayy too expensive for me to handle. All the right reasons. Today, I own an 86 M635Csi as part of my small personal collection. I'll never sell it. I still do hope to some day add an E28 5. Thanks again for the great content. #respect
I had to sell my 1985 e28 535i when my first son was born - we needed a safer, family car - and I am so sad I had to let that one go. My plan was to make it a project car eventually, never had the funds back then. I do now, I just need another 535i! Love this guys rig, can’t wait to do my own again soon. I’m here in SoCal and will def come calling Stance Works when it’s time. Grateful for these e28 vids.
Fabulous video, brother. I am a Porsche owner that bought a 2007 BMW M6 convertible with the V10 for summer and now I am obsessed with learning more about older BMW’s. This car is stunning!
I love my E46. Beautiful 328i mystic blue metallic sedan, vintage of 2000. My dad got it in 1999 when he graduated out of business school. He handed it down to me, and I love that car. It has a lot of issues now and me and my dad have made it a project car in our garage. But that car had no issues up until 220k miles, and it has over 250k miles on it now. That car handles so perfectly, it really is excellent as a driving machine. BMW not so long ago made real quality cars, that were beautiful, a great combination between tech and analog, and a masterpiece to drive. I miss old BMWs, they really are awesome.
Just my favourite classic BMW. Purchased mine rust-free in Spain 6 years ago and absolutely no regrets. Drove it all the way home, that is 2000km, epic road trip. About the video: I enjoyed it and feel exactly the same about the E28. It was absolutely surprised at the amount of positive reactions you get when driving a mildly modified E28. People of all ages seem to enjoy these cars! You stated in the video that the new engines were developed with the assistance of computers. What new engines? The M30 has been around since 1968. The M10 is even older, and the M20 was introduced in the E21…
I told you a couple weeks ago that I have both a 308 and a URquattro in the garage now. When I was fresh out of college I bought a 528e and I loved it. In fact I loved it so much that when it came time for me to sell it, I had a very hard time doing it. So I sold it to my brother and he still has it twenty years later. Probably one of thee best cars of all time.
Loved this video! I've got a 535i in Australia, has 380,000kms and is still in amazing condition, full service history from day one from the previous original owner. I've got a lot of maintenance, repairs and plans for this car, once the rebuild cylinder head comes back from machining. Oh, and a manual conversion is high on the list of desirable mods to it. There's something about older BMW'S that just can't be explained until you've owned a few, I've lost count now. Keep up the great work!
Best Part: historical context and videography Opportunities: longer ride along/noise like smoking tire, more info on chassis and drive train mods, before and after photos and some commentary from the owner to break up Mike's narration
Mike, please keep talking, I can listen to your narration for days on end. I grew up in Germany, before I transplanted to Orlando. For me hands down the 80’s 5 series is the best looking Beamer ever conceived. For me a car has a chocolate look spot on this 5 series? I always loved rear right in an shallow angle to underline the MASSIVE negative camber on the rear wheels… loved it!
Was lucky enough to be stationed at Garlstedt, FRG in the late 80s. Bought a 79 BMW 316 in red and a 1980 525 in green. Upped the 525 motor to a 528. Had the split tail trunk spoiler. Was an autobahn killer.
Great episode.I'm from Brisbane, Australia, & have 2 e28's. Both originally were m535i's, but one had an Alpina B10 kit applied in 1996 (well before I had it). Love both cars elegance, reliability, performance and retro styling.Jeremy's car here is superb.
I think it was 2012 when I first stumbled upon your website. Didnt take long to find JW's E28. I followed the Rusty Slammington build, the two Hot Rods that were built and all the other cars youve showcased over time. JW's E28 was my laptop wallpaper sometime between 2014 & 2016. To see this here on your channel is bit of a homecoming-ish feeling for me. So I can only chance a guess at how you feel. Brilliant. Thanks for sharing.
my friend drove a e28 520i year 1987 back in high school around 1998. it was the first time I experienced the joy of driving a e28. For now I drove a Peugeot 505 year 1983. E28 is still gonna be my dream car, someday I will bought it, modify it, and drove it.
Hello from greece,this was the reason a became a subscriber to your channel....when i show your e28.....and then this one is beautiful ....sort story this was my 1st car at 18 years of old.....my favourite one...i miss my old e28...i have many good memories of it....thanks and keep going.....the best 5 series bmw ever made....
Can't say I'm a BMW fan. However what I find is, I love watching videos of people passionate about cars. That will keep me watching. Keep up the great work.
My dad’s friend had one of these and it was… terrible. He was taking it back to the dealer to lemon law the car and got into a bad accident. He walked away from that and went to the dealer and bought another. Always was convinced the car saved his life.
Speaking of old-school Bimmers, years ago I bought a 1980 320is with the factory BBS wheels and the deep front spoiler. It was one of the slowest cars I have ever owned. But much like my FIAT X1/9, also one of the most fun. The Moral of the story being, speed isn't everything. Road/steering feel, chassis dynamics and having character are more important than just "numbers".
Yes I'm an E28 fan, I drove my father's one when I was younger, I've owned 5 of them & still have one today, she's a bit of a beater but pure enjoyment to drive, thanks for showing this one to us, Rj in Oz
In 1985 when I turned 30 and I finally wasn't "poor", I decided to reward myself with my first new car ever. In fact, I was the first one in my family ever to buy a new car. I shopped around. I looked at the Nissan Maxima because I love angular almost boxy cars. Two strikes against the Maxima were it was front wheel drive and you could not get a black interior cloth or otherwise. So I set my sights much more upscale and looked at the Mercedes 500SEC. Another gorgeously styled car. But you could not get it with stick shift. Then I popped into the BMW dealer to look at a 635i/ iS, but could not order it with stick shift. That's when the dealer said the 535i/iS could be ordered with 5 speed stick. I told him I really preferred a coupe and was really leaning toward the 500SEC. He said the 535i/iS would blow the doors off the SEC and outperformed the 636i/iS. But I wasn't sold at that point because I really wanted a coupe. So I temporarily put car buying in the back burner. Then I discovered there was a brand new 1986 M5 brought in as a "gray market" vehicle. The importer was honest and told me that as a gray market import I could not have it serviced at the BMW dealer and it only had a 12 month warranty. Despite how gorgeous it was in metallic black with buffalo leather interior at a whopping $28,000, I passed because if it were to have broken I felt it might have been too risky to take on and find a mechanic who even knew what that car was. In 1986 barely anyone even knew what a BMW was. So I went back to the local BMW dealer and ordered a Black 1986 535iS with black interior. When I told my dad that I ordered a BMW Black/Black. First he said "what is that". Then he said "why did you order black when there are so many nice color options out there?" I said, "because I like black". About a month later the dealer called me and said they could deliver the car to my address and being that the dealer was 85 miles away I agreed. I was not home when the car was delivered, but my father was. So when I got home, he said "that car looks very 'elegant and sporty' in that black". Then I took him for a ride. He could not believe the rude, handling and overall performance. He became a believer. That car was like a train in rails. It was one of the first cars that came with the console computer which I did not want because to me it seemed like something more to go wrong. I believe it also was the first year they introduced anti- lock brakes. Something, I bor anyone u knew was familiar with it believed in. Six months later during a snowstorm with at least 6" of snow on the side roads with no one around I decided to test this new brake system. So I accelerated to about 60 mph. I let go of the steering wheel and jammed in the brakes. The car quickly came to a stop straight as an arrow. Believe it or not I leased that car for 4 years and when it came to the end of the lease, it had a residual value of $12,000. I loved that car and despised the new models that became feminized rounded variants. So I had the dealer convert the residual value to another lease. After 8 years I bought the car for $1.00. One year later I sold it for $7,000. Unfortunately I did not like the way BMW went in their styling and diminished reliability reputation and have since become a Benz afficiando. I have since acquired and still have a Black/Black 1990 560SEC after selling my beloved BMW. I also gave a mildly modified Black/Black 2006 E55 AMG S211 (Wagon). What a BEAST. I am sad to say that I just feel that offerings from practically all the car manufacturers including German, are overly complicated and "engineered" and their styling is what I call "goofey" with each manufacturer trying to out-goofey the other. Please bring back simplicity. Even electric car offerings so far seem to be overly complicated and impractical especially in regards to recharge range and recharge speed.
As long as it's something you're passionate about, like the E28, make the video. The quality and the love you have for the car shows. So definitely keep doing these!
This is the most beautiful E28 I’ve ever seen. Peak BMW design. There is so much to love about older BMW cars and given the opportunity I wouldn’t hesitate to obtain an E28 M5 or E30 M3. This car in particular is spectacularly done, I just had to comment which I rarely do on UA-cam. What a car. What an era. 😮💨
I just bought a mint 1976 2002, the car that coined the phrase " Ultimate Driving Machine" I had two of those in the early 80's. I also have owned a 3.0 si ( Bavaria, with fuel injection) , a 1978 530i, 1979 528i, 1984 635 CSI.
Mike, you have no idea how much you helped to fall in love with the e28. The whole Rusty Slammington story is just gold. Any project of yours I am following closely cause it's just exquisite. I remember being a kid and lived back in Poland. In the 80's or 90's it was just a dream to own a BMW. Only the mafia guys were having those cars. Crazy times ;) Today I'm on third e28 now and enjoy every minute of it. E24 was also parked in the garage. Really enjoyed this video. I think you got it just spot on about e28's. Lovely cars. Keep doing what you doing, you are inspiring so many people. I know it. Cheers!!! Zdrowia!!
Beautiful! Became a BMW fan when I was given a ride to lunch in Spring 1994 in San Jose in a 5MT 5-series. In summer 2001, I bought my first BMW, an E46 325i sport wagon. If it had the preferred 5MT instead of StepTronic, I might still be driving it. I’m pretty much of a car nut and currently have 3 cars: a 2007 BMW 335i convertible with 6MT and sport pkg, a 2010 BMW 535i sedan 6MT with sport and a 2018 Tesla Model 3 with MPP sport coil overs. Even in the E9x and E60 generation you could see technology taking over, but these cars still have great driving feel, handling and performance.
I had two E34s and LOVED one more. I had both a 525i manual and a 535i auto - and the 525i manual was by far more enjoyable. Subtle grey/green Delfin exterior and beige interior. Super classy. And the sound of that straight six. Sublime. Before the E34 my boss had an E28 535i which convinced me to go for a 5-series.
I daily an e28 528e. It’s slow, it’s falling apart. Buts never had an engine rebuild in 38 years and she always gets me where I need to go. I love my car
Had a Bronzit Beige E28 M5 clone with 18 inch 3 piece BBS rims and Euro bumpers. Yes, it had 3 pedals and it ran like stink. Most fun car I’ve ever owned.
I've owned 2 of them and the E28 is up there with the best cars I have owned. These days I drive some M cars from 20 years back, but I always remember how amazing the E28's were at delivering hours of driving enjoyment.
been following you since the time you went cross country with rusty and that slammed trailer haha. your content is as good as your photography and your stories and your builds! we dont have much e28s here in Manila so seeing this is a real treat! More pls!
I've owned my E28 (1983 533i) since 2004. I've also V8 swapped mine. Im running a Ford 351w and a T5 5 speed. Like this car everything works as it should in mine. Hydro boost steering and power brakes. I also swapped to the Euro headlights and grill. I haven't had the opportunity to swap to the European bumpers yet. I installed e46 M3 front seats (manual with black leather). I'm in the process of installing a big brake upgrade that includes Brembo 18x 6 piston calipers, seven series master cylinder and E34 M5 brakes. I'm running a set of17x8.5 ACS type 2 wheels and the Bilstein sports with H&R sport springs. I drive the car daily in the summer and will continue till I die. I'm 52 at this point and will keep pursuing my version of hot ridding forever lol. The car is always a hit at the local car meets and I generally get a warm response from the local BMW crowd. The domestic hot rod guys love it. I always go park with the Ford guys. Lol. My E28 is and will always be my favorite car to drive. I really enjoyed the video also. Thank you
Please absolutely make more videos like this. I absolutely love the E28 platform. This particular example is perfection. I've been watching your progress for some time now. Please bring in more old school flavor. Sr. 7. E28. E30, etc. More analog Germans, please!
Loved it, my E28 has been and will always be my favorite car, even though it’s only a €1000 rustbucket, it seems to me that the E28 was the car that got it all.
I've got a modified E28 with an S50 under the hood. It doesn't get much attention or many miles put on the odometer after I picked up a Focus RS as my daily a few years back. I've been considering selling the E28 for a while now, but this video gave my car a reprieve from the chopping block. Great video and motivation to take care of minor annoyances to get my car back to daily driver readiness.
Love the old 5s, but I saw a 7 like earlier in the vid and stopped and took photos, it was just THAT well put together. Used to drift an E21 long ago, that shark nose blood ran through them all at this age. Damn I miss proper cars.
I have an 01 X5 white the 4.4 v-8. This is my first bmw. I wanted a 5series but I scored this X5 big time and I can't stop raving about it. The older BMW models are awesome.... 633csi is one of my favorite. And I think you probably like those too
I had a E28 520i, light silver blue metallic and hub caps that were nearly flat, almost like an Group C. It was my winter car, I liked it, but was not sufficient powered. I once drove a 528i which was much better. We also salvaged some 525eta just for the motor parts.
I had e28 because of stanceworks somewhere in 2013 and I still want one. The sensation of technology and analogue feeling is beyond me. Thanks for reminding me that e28 is amazing
Lovely car. 80s and 90s German cars are the perfect execution of style, grace,, and purpose. I personally love the Mercedes W124 series, but the earlier W123 on wide wheels with a suspension drop is jaw droppingly beautiful too.
Elegant and understated are the perfect words. I've wanted an E28 for a very long time, came very close to buying one about a decade ago, had cash in hand at the asking price but the guy couldn't bring himself to let it go. Maybe in the future I'll get another chance. Jeremy has done a great job with this build, aside from the engine swap it's a lot of the same vision I had for the one I'd like. Thanks for the video!
much appreciated, thank you! My first car was an 84' 528e and i loved it! I now have an 84' 533i as well! I may sell it later this year but should make some more memories with it beforehand!
I absolutely love my e28. I was in a bit of a life slump, bought mine for cheap and fell back in love with driving. I even brought my first son home from the hospital in it.
Oh, an 16 year old BMW E28 528i in late 1990s was the first car I drove for a few months after getting drivers permit. It had issues (mostly electric, but was fine most of the time), so my step dad was selling it, but while it was not sold, it was given to me, so it would not take up paid parking space. 😆 So... it's a nostalgic one for me. Being a new driver I did not push it hard, yet having that power available felt nice. I mean, it had a bit more power, than my current family station wagon (184 vs 177), while BMW was several hundreds of kilos lighter.
I loved my 1986 bronze beige metallic 528e. It had the premium interior, sunroof and lots of options. I got it for free with a promise to the former owner that I would repair it. $1,000 later, I had a nice runner! (sensor issues of course)sold it 20 years ago :/
I agree with you guys, I had an E28 M5 and I absolutely loved that car! I did regret swapping it for an E34, then on to an E39. But but for despite the V8 in the E39, I loved the E28. It was so "analogue" and the feel of driving it was second to none.
More videos like this! With the loss of magazines and even many feature websites this type of content has been largely absent from automotive media for the past few years. Miss seeing y’all’s cars at events on the east coast. I also need some good, old fashioned motivation for my recently purchased E36. Keep it up
I own an E39 with the M62 and a manual transmission and I would trade it and a vital organ for a V8 E28. This car though is on a whole different level. Cars like this are going to be so rare and desirable in the future that they will become untouchable for us mere enthusiasts.
I owned a 1991 535ia, e34, it was a beast, would outrun any 5.0 mustang, covette’s, and most American muscle!!! Now I have 1998 540ia e39 prevanos. It runs ring around most other vehicles out there! My daily driven is a 2003 530ia, e39, at my age 71 yo, it give me power and luxury now with Bluetooth. It can compete with most cars produced today!!!
I'm a Merc guy, but, a true car guy. I've owned a BMW and can appreciate the passion ANYONE has for their favorite ride. Thanks for sharing the details. Just makes me wanna go deeper into my passion for the W203 & C209 C/CLK Mercs. ⬅6 speed manual swap?😁
Love these cars!! When I was a young tech, worked for a shop converting euro M cars to US spec. Driving a brand new 86-87 M5 left a mark. Would love to own one. Great video sir.
And because I know someone's gonna out-E28 me... yeah, it's a 535i, not a 535iS. Sue me!
Had an IS years ago and always regretted selling it.
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It's the E24 for me. Love, love, LOVE the 635CSi.
lawyer up 😉
@@dasfahrer8187it’s such a beautiful car though
I grew up at 16 yrs old in the Chicago suburbs working at a BMW dealer. My boss liked me and trusted me and let me learn to drive stick on his 88 BMW M5. Also drove an orange 635 CSI with gold bbs wheels, the 850s and 93 M3s new - at 16. Also drove a Shelby replica AC Cobra and a 67 Corvette Stingray convertible. Years later after moving to Los Angeles working for a company I found out my customer was Carroll Shelby and got a private viewing of his collection there. I love cars. I love older BMWs.
I got to fly a military helicopter when I was 15 years old... and did it enough times that I was capable of soloing the thing.
Some of us kids happened to be in the right place at the right time..👍
@bmuns6445 @Liebuster2024 That`s truly remarkable :)
I used to steer an aircraft carrier, when I was 12. That’s why I like older BMWs.
I own an e28 535is that I came across on a trade. Being a 5cyl Audi 200 guy originally I can’t express how much character this car expresses at all times. Thanks for the e28 love.
The over bite of the hood/grill and the subtle-rounded edges makes those old bmw's timeless
This the best looking one ( At 5:21 ) , This the 1 ! That hot rod sounding " BMW " ain't it . This is how I want my dream BMW 5 series to look . No sound just smooth (Alpine white or Diamond Black ) The will game is crazy .
I'm the proud steward of an 1982 euro 525i e28 with factory slick top, crank windows, and 4-speed. Alpine white with cardinal interior. Wouldn't give it up for the world! Fabulous video. Thanks for creating and sharing!
I've always enjoyed your older car showcase videos, so I'm glad to see them return!
Outro blooper was gold too, and damn that laugh was contagious.
Khalil has the best laugh on earth 🇦🇷
@@stanceworks The E28's front is just perfection and timeless. The rear is a bit outdated.
That is a stunning E28! I have an E39 as my daily and an E30 that I lusted after for 25 years and I adore both of them. It's getting harder and harder to find these gems (especially with a manual transmission), but I love to see examples like this. You cannot beat older (2004 and older for me) BMW's for classically beautiful styling and a drivng experience that has to be experienced for yourself, you just can't explain to someone how good they are. I love that analog feel when everything is going digital these days. And a crack free dash?!?! That is about as common as a unicorn!
My son bought an E39 a year ago........they are beautiful.
Stanceworks vehicle features have played a massive role in my life over the years, so being able to watch them in video form, fills a void, and I am so stoked about it. Please, please feature more vehicles and tell their stories. As always, great work Mike. Thanks for what you do!
I will never forget the day my dad brought home his new 1984 533. Black with red leather five speed. I was hooked, after owning three BMWs I wish they made them like they used to.
Thanks for this Mike..I've got 2 e28s and it's lovely to see some love out there from cognoscenti such as yourself. Your videos always rock. Your style gels with my requirements for a quality film. Neve miss an episode!
Love hearing this! Thanks a lot. These cars are the absolute best!
My very first car was a used 84 BMW 520i I bought in Germany. It had a manual transmission sport wheels fat rubber & a manual sun roof. The car was bad on gas & had a GORILLA clutch. I drove it everywhere all over Germany & sold it for as much as I paid for it. My second BMW was a 94 530i with that same M60 V8 but with an auto & I was in love. This video brought both of those cars together for me in a way I didn't think possible. Thanks for sharing BM Vee passion & thanks for sharing this car.
E28s are truly special to me. Really happy to see u making a video on it
That makes two of us! Glad you like it!
Awesome car! I'm more of a Benz guy myself, I do agree with you the E28 is probably one of the most elegant saloons ever. And it sure was more of a driver's car than a Benz of that era. I'm a lazy driver, so I prefer a W124. To me both great saloons from an era when cars were fun and it was not considered wrong to enjoy them.
W124's are pretty beautiful, too! Especially if it's a wagon.
This is just beautiful. Having owned an E21, the vintage BMW thing is undeniably amazing. Thanks for sharing, and please, make more of these videos!
Had an e28 535i in the family when I was a kid and absolutely loved driving it, such engagement with the road, hard to believe how small it was as a sedan compared to where vehicles are today, a gem of a machine.
I've been waiting for the return of your showcase videos! Love everything you do man, keep it up!
My first car was an 1986 e28 520i. Absolutely lowed that car but went too far modifying it and had to let it go due to starting a family. This bring back so many memories of the car. Thanks for the video.
Loved this Mike. The context, history, and detailed breakdown are reminiscent of old BBC Top Gear at its best while still being distinctly SW. The production, as always, was beautiful.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I had an E12 525 when I was young, but always wanted the E28. I also had a 528 with a 3.0L engine and is was awesome. Love vintage BMWs.
I really like this kind of content because it shares your passion and features your excellent photography. The E28 has always looked "right" to me but I've never considered owning one. Might have to re-think that now 🙂
It’s great to see these sedans becoming a pinnacle in a subdued racing facet. As an owner of a 1 owner 528e, I can now understand and appreciate the build quality and road drivability it has . Slow, but I like it that way. It has a certain attitude in the way it initially dives into the turns like no other vehicle, ever!
And with the way it absorbs bumps, I feel like it was the best 5grand ever spent on any vehicle purchase I’ve ever made. Btw, 37mpg hwy mileage out of a gas 6 cylinder…hmmm, how come you don’t see that in any modern 6 ?
Love em!!!
Thank you for the really nice video. The E28 is a great car. And this one is Awesome !
When I was 21, I stood on the showroom floor of a BMW dealership in Detroit. I will never forget that evening nor the vehicle that has forever captivated me! A 1988 BMW M5! Absolutely everything you spoke to in your vid is spot on! It is one of the most beautiful vehicles ever made. The 3, 6 and 7 series vehicles from this epic lineup in the 1980’s are also stellar in their styling and build…the e28 somehow always floats to the pinnacle of their styling at this very special moment in time near 40 years ago. I wonder if you like M-B 124s? They are quite lovely as well. Lastly, you have to get these vehicles in euro spec with the shallow set bumpers! Just wicked, the car you spotlighted!
Love this type of content from you, perfect match up of old school but modern tech.
Also if this is going to be a series, any chance of 3D magic Mike !! His fab/design work is amazing, would love to hear from him (+ he’s worked on movies) and his stable is 🔥🔥🔥
I’m buddies with Mike. If I do more episodes like this one, I’m sure we can make something happen!
@@stanceworks great circles to be in sir, it would be killer
As a brand I never liked BMW and always skip any vids with any in it. But knowing your taste and talent I watched it all the way through. I shall make a correction, the only model that tickles my pickle is an 630 CSI coupe from the late 70’s. Drove one once and was blown away, I was 18. Thanks brother.
Love this alternate form of content! Supplements the build content beautifully. I'd definitely like to see more, keep on crushing it Mike!
My neighbor owned an 88 M5 when I was in college. Every single time I saw him drive it, I was absolutely transfixed by it mann. Years later, one of my buddies owned an 86 535is that I actually drove and I was hooked. I've been mysteriously drawn to these cars since my graduation from high school wayy back in 1983. A new Buick dealership in Philly had a 79 733i on their lot for sale as a used car trade and I foolishly thought I could convince my Pops into assisting me in buying it and he told me no way. Upkeep & maintenance repairs would be wayy too expensive for me to handle. All the right reasons. Today, I own an 86 M635Csi as part of my small personal collection. I'll never sell it. I still do hope to some day add an E28 5. Thanks again for the great content. #respect
I had to sell my 1985 e28 535i when my first son was born - we needed a safer, family car - and I am so sad I had to let that one go. My plan was to make it a project car eventually, never had the funds back then. I do now, I just need another 535i! Love this guys rig, can’t wait to do my own again soon. I’m here in SoCal and will def come calling Stance Works when it’s time. Grateful for these e28 vids.
I allways loved older bmws. 2002tii, 635csi, E9,, E21 E30, 740iL, 850, M1.......
Fabulous video, brother. I am a Porsche owner that bought a 2007 BMW M6 convertible with the V10 for summer and now I am obsessed with learning more about older BMW’s. This car is stunning!
I love my E46. Beautiful 328i mystic blue metallic sedan, vintage of 2000. My dad got it in 1999 when he graduated out of business school. He handed it down to me, and I love that car. It has a lot of issues now and me and my dad have made it a project car in our garage. But that car had no issues up until 220k miles, and it has over 250k miles on it now. That car handles so perfectly, it really is excellent as a driving machine. BMW not so long ago made real quality cars, that were beautiful, a great combination between tech and analog, and a masterpiece to drive. I miss old BMWs, they really are awesome.
Just my favourite classic BMW.
Purchased mine rust-free in Spain 6 years ago and absolutely no regrets.
Drove it all the way home, that is 2000km, epic road trip.
About the video: I enjoyed it and feel exactly the same about the E28.
It was absolutely surprised at the amount of positive reactions you get when driving a mildly modified E28.
People of all ages seem to enjoy these cars!
You stated in the video that the new engines were developed with the assistance of computers.
What new engines?
The M30 has been around since 1968.
The M10 is even older, and the M20 was introduced in the E21…
I told you a couple weeks ago that I have both a 308 and a URquattro in the garage now. When I was fresh out of college I bought a 528e and I loved it. In fact I loved it so much that when it came time for me to sell it, I had a very hard time doing it. So I sold it to my brother and he still has it twenty years later. Probably one of thee best cars of all time.
Loved this video!
I've got a 535i in Australia, has 380,000kms and is still in amazing condition, full service history from day one from the previous original owner.
I've got a lot of maintenance, repairs and plans for this car, once the rebuild cylinder head comes back from machining.
Oh, and a manual conversion is high on the list of desirable mods to it.
There's something about older BMW'S that just can't be explained until you've owned a few, I've lost count now.
Keep up the great work!
Best Part: historical context and videography
Opportunities: longer ride along/noise like smoking tire, more info on chassis and drive train mods, before and after photos and some commentary from the owner to break up Mike's narration
Those 80's and 90's era bimmers are timeless.
Mike, please keep talking, I can listen to your narration for days on end. I grew up in Germany, before I transplanted to Orlando. For me hands down the 80’s 5 series is the best looking Beamer ever conceived. For me a car has a chocolate look spot on this 5 series? I always loved rear right in an shallow angle to underline the MASSIVE negative camber on the rear wheels… loved it!
Was lucky enough to be stationed at Garlstedt, FRG in the late 80s. Bought a 79 BMW 316 in red and a 1980 525 in green. Upped the 525 motor to a 528. Had the split tail trunk spoiler. Was an autobahn killer.
Proud owner of a 96 Boston Green E36 Sedan. Love the older cars. So much character and history in many models.
E28 has always been a sleek sleeper. The best part of the video is the burnout intro. Brake, Gas, and Clutch equal tire smoke.
Great episode.I'm from Brisbane, Australia, & have 2 e28's. Both originally were m535i's, but one had an Alpina B10 kit applied in 1996 (well before I had it). Love both cars elegance, reliability, performance and retro styling.Jeremy's car here is superb.
I think it was 2012 when I first stumbled upon your website. Didnt take long to find JW's E28. I followed the Rusty Slammington build, the two Hot Rods that were built and all the other cars youve showcased over time. JW's E28 was my laptop wallpaper sometime between 2014 & 2016. To see this here on your channel is bit of a homecoming-ish feeling for me. So I can only chance a guess at how you feel. Brilliant. Thanks for sharing.
my friend drove a e28 520i year 1987 back in high school around 1998. it was the first time I experienced the joy of driving a e28. For now I drove a Peugeot 505 year 1983. E28 is still gonna be my dream car, someday I will bought it, modify it, and drove it.
One of my all-time favorite BMWs. It is just so understated and elegant. The antithesis of today´s flashiness.
Hello from greece,this was the reason a became a subscriber to your channel....when i show your e28.....and then this one is beautiful ....sort story this was my 1st car at 18 years of old.....my favourite one...i miss my old e28...i have many good memories of it....thanks and keep going.....the best 5 series bmw ever made....
Loving this channel more and more. This E28 is just magic
I like all your videos, but what keeps me at the edge of my seat, waiting for the next episode, is the build content. Thanks!
Can't say I'm a BMW fan. However what I find is, I love watching videos of people passionate about cars. That will keep me watching. Keep up the great work.
I love E28’s too. A 535i 5 speed was my first BMW back in 1989.
My dad’s friend had one of these and it was… terrible. He was taking it back to the dealer to lemon law the car and got into a bad accident. He walked away from that and went to the dealer and bought another. Always was convinced the car saved his life.
Speaking of old-school Bimmers, years ago I bought a 1980 320is with the factory BBS wheels and the deep front spoiler. It was one of the slowest cars I have ever owned. But much like my FIAT X1/9, also one of the most fun. The Moral of the story being, speed isn't everything. Road/steering feel, chassis dynamics and having character are more important than just "numbers".
Yes I'm an E28 fan, I drove my father's one when I was younger, I've owned 5 of them & still have one today, she's a bit of a beater but pure enjoyment to drive, thanks for showing this one to us, Rj in Oz
In 1985 when I turned 30 and I finally wasn't "poor", I decided to reward myself with my first new car ever. In fact, I was the first one in my family ever to buy a new car.
I shopped around. I looked at the Nissan Maxima because I love angular almost boxy cars. Two strikes against the Maxima were it was front wheel drive and you could not get a black interior cloth or otherwise.
So I set my sights much more upscale and looked at the Mercedes 500SEC. Another gorgeously styled car. But you could not get it with stick shift.
Then I popped into the BMW dealer to look at a 635i/ iS, but could not order it with stick shift. That's when the dealer said the 535i/iS could be ordered with 5 speed stick.
I told him I really preferred a coupe and was really leaning toward the 500SEC. He said the 535i/iS would blow the doors off the SEC and outperformed the 636i/iS.
But I wasn't sold at that point because I really wanted a coupe. So I temporarily put car buying in the back burner.
Then I discovered there was a brand new 1986 M5 brought in as a "gray market" vehicle. The importer was honest and told me that as a gray market import I could not have it serviced at the BMW dealer and it only had a 12 month warranty. Despite how gorgeous it was in metallic black with buffalo leather interior at a whopping $28,000, I passed because if it were to have broken I felt it might have been too risky to take on and find a mechanic who even knew what that car was. In 1986 barely anyone even knew what a BMW was.
So I went back to the local BMW dealer and ordered a Black 1986 535iS with black interior.
When I told my dad that I ordered a BMW Black/Black. First he said "what is that".
Then he said "why did you order black when there are so many nice color options out there?" I said, "because I like black".
About a month later the dealer called me and said they could deliver the car to my address and being that the dealer was 85 miles away I agreed. I was not home when the car was delivered, but my father was.
So when I got home, he said "that car looks very 'elegant and sporty' in that black".
Then I took him for a ride. He could not believe the rude, handling and overall performance. He became a believer.
That car was like a train in rails. It was one of the first cars that came with the console computer which I did not want because to me it seemed like something more to go wrong. I believe it also was the first year they introduced anti- lock brakes.
Something, I bor anyone u knew was familiar with it believed in.
Six months later during a snowstorm with at least 6" of snow on the side roads with no one around I decided to test this new brake system.
So I accelerated to about 60 mph.
I let go of the steering wheel and jammed in the brakes. The car quickly came to a stop straight as an arrow. Believe it or not I leased that car for 4 years and when it came to the end of the lease, it had a residual value of $12,000. I loved that car and despised the new models that became feminized rounded variants. So I had the dealer convert the residual value to another lease. After 8 years I bought the car for $1.00.
One year later I sold it for $7,000. Unfortunately I did not like the way BMW went in their styling and diminished reliability reputation and have since become a Benz afficiando.
I have since acquired and still have a Black/Black 1990 560SEC after selling my beloved BMW.
I also gave a mildly modified Black/Black 2006 E55 AMG S211 (Wagon). What a BEAST.
I am sad to say that I just feel that offerings from practically all the car manufacturers including German, are overly complicated and "engineered" and their styling is what I call "goofey" with each manufacturer trying to out-goofey the other. Please bring back simplicity. Even electric car offerings so far seem to be overly complicated and impractical especially in regards to recharge range and recharge speed.
As long as it's something you're passionate about, like the E28, make the video. The quality and the love you have for the car shows. So definitely keep doing these!
This is the most beautiful E28 I’ve ever seen. Peak BMW design. There is so much to love about older BMW cars and given the opportunity I wouldn’t hesitate to obtain an E28 M5 or E30 M3. This car in particular is spectacularly done, I just had to comment which I rarely do on UA-cam. What a car. What an era. 😮💨
2:17 did not realise that BMW filmed an advert for the E28 in New Zealand (right hand drive). Love the video.
I just bought a mint 1976 2002, the car that coined the phrase " Ultimate Driving Machine" I had two of those in the early 80's. I also have owned a 3.0 si ( Bavaria, with fuel injection) , a 1978 530i, 1979 528i, 1984 635 CSI.
I had an '85 E28 535is. Hot chipped, short shifter, gigantic cold air intake. OMG that big 6 was .... smoooooooooth.....
Thanks Mike, now I want an e28 once again. Love to see this kinda throwback feature, fun change from the norm on the channel.
Mike, you have no idea how much you helped to fall in love with the e28. The whole Rusty Slammington story is just gold. Any project of yours I am following closely cause it's just exquisite.
I remember being a kid and lived back in Poland. In the 80's or 90's it was just a dream to own a BMW. Only the mafia guys were having those cars. Crazy times ;) Today I'm on third e28 now and enjoy every minute of it. E24 was also parked in the garage.
Really enjoyed this video. I think you got it just spot on about e28's. Lovely cars.
Keep doing what you doing, you are inspiring so many people. I know it.
Cheers!!! Zdrowia!!
Had an e28 528iSE (4 seater only) that was fantastic and even had a period correct phone 📞 loved it.
Love the overall build on this E28. I love mine and can't wait for the season to start here in the UK.
Awesome video, having been around as a 10/11 year old when these beautiful machines were launched I have never stopped loving them.
Beautiful! Became a BMW fan when I was given a ride to lunch in Spring 1994 in San Jose in a 5MT 5-series. In summer 2001, I bought my first BMW, an E46 325i sport wagon. If it had the preferred 5MT instead of StepTronic, I might still be driving it. I’m pretty much of a car nut and currently have 3 cars: a 2007 BMW 335i convertible with 6MT and sport pkg, a 2010 BMW 535i sedan 6MT with sport and a 2018 Tesla Model 3 with MPP sport coil overs. Even in the E9x and E60 generation you could see technology taking over, but these cars still have great driving feel, handling and performance.
I had two E34s and LOVED one more. I had both a 525i manual and a 535i auto - and the 525i manual was by far more enjoyable. Subtle grey/green Delfin exterior and beige interior. Super classy. And the sound of that straight six. Sublime. Before the E34 my boss had an E28 535i which convinced me to go for a 5-series.
I bought my first e28 many year ago because of you!
Now I also have a extraordinary E28 M5, thank you so much for what you do!
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I daily an e28 528e. It’s slow, it’s falling apart. Buts never had an engine rebuild in 38 years and she always gets me where I need to go. I love my car
Had a Bronzit Beige E28 M5 clone with 18 inch 3 piece BBS rims and Euro bumpers. Yes, it had 3 pedals and it ran like stink. Most fun car I’ve ever owned.
I've owned 2 of them and the E28 is up there with the best cars I have owned. These days I drive some M cars from 20 years back, but I always remember how amazing the E28's were at delivering hours of driving enjoyment.
been following you since the time you went cross country with rusty and that slammed trailer haha. your content is as good as your photography and your stories and your builds! we dont have much e28s here in Manila so seeing this is a real treat! More pls!
I've owned my E28 (1983 533i) since 2004. I've also V8 swapped mine. Im running a Ford 351w and a T5 5 speed. Like this car everything works as it should in mine. Hydro boost steering and power brakes. I also swapped to the Euro headlights and grill. I haven't had the opportunity to swap to the European bumpers yet. I installed e46 M3 front seats (manual with black leather). I'm in the process of installing a big brake upgrade that includes Brembo 18x 6 piston calipers, seven series master cylinder and E34 M5 brakes. I'm running a set of17x8.5 ACS type 2 wheels and the Bilstein sports with H&R sport springs. I drive the car daily in the summer and will continue till I die. I'm 52 at this point and will keep pursuing my version of hot ridding forever lol. The car is always a hit at the local car meets and I generally get a warm response from the local BMW crowd. The domestic hot rod guys love it. I always go park with the Ford guys. Lol. My E28 is and will always be my favorite car to drive. I really enjoyed the video also. Thank you
I’ve worked with BMW for over thirty five years. I used to work on E-28’s and the 535i is still one of my all time favorites!!
Please absolutely make more videos like this. I absolutely love the E28 platform. This particular example is perfection. I've been watching your progress for some time now. Please bring in more old school flavor. Sr. 7. E28. E30, etc. More analog Germans, please!
Loved it, my E28 has been and will always be my favorite car, even though it’s only a €1000 rustbucket, it seems to me that the E28 was the car that got it all.
I've got a modified E28 with an S50 under the hood. It doesn't get much attention or many miles put on the odometer after I picked up a Focus RS as my daily a few years back. I've been considering selling the E28 for a while now, but this video gave my car a reprieve from the chopping block. Great video and motivation to take care of minor annoyances to get my car back to daily driver readiness.
Love the old 5s, but I saw a 7 like earlier in the vid and stopped and took photos, it was just THAT well put together. Used to drift an E21 long ago, that shark nose blood ran through them all at this age. Damn I miss proper cars.
I’ve never owned an E28 with the big 6, but I do own an ‘89 E30 325i with the small 6. It’s such a great car. I’m never getting rid of it.
I bought a 535is with only 50,000 miles and daylied it for over a decade.
I absolutely loved it and wish I still had it.
I have an 01 X5 white the 4.4 v-8. This is my first bmw. I wanted a 5series but I scored this X5 big time and I can't stop raving about it. The older BMW models are awesome....
633csi is one of my favorite. And I think you probably like those too
I had a E28 520i, light silver blue metallic and hub caps that were nearly flat, almost like an Group C. It was my winter car, I liked it, but was not sufficient powered. I once drove a 528i which was much better. We also salvaged some 525eta just for the motor parts.
South African here, my dad owned two e28 520i and eventually got a beautiful red 535i.
I had e28 because of stanceworks somewhere in 2013 and I still want one. The sensation of technology and analogue feeling is beyond me. Thanks for reminding me that e28 is amazing
Lovely car. 80s and 90s German cars are the perfect execution of style, grace,, and purpose.
I personally love the Mercedes W124 series, but the earlier W123 on wide wheels with a suspension drop is jaw droppingly beautiful too.
I'm a big BMW fan, mostly of the 90s and 00s but I thoroughly enjoyed this one. Love the presentation.
Elegant and understated are the perfect words. I've wanted an E28 for a very long time, came very close to buying one about a decade ago, had cash in hand at the asking price but the guy couldn't bring himself to let it go. Maybe in the future I'll get another chance. Jeremy has done a great job with this build, aside from the engine swap it's a lot of the same vision I had for the one I'd like. Thanks for the video!
much appreciated, thank you! My first car was an 84' 528e and i loved it! I now have an 84' 533i as well! I may sell it later this year but should make some more memories with it beforehand!
I absolutely love my e28. I was in a bit of a life slump, bought mine for cheap and fell back in love with driving. I even brought my first son home from the hospital in it.
I hope your life has taken an upturn since those times. Have a great year buddy 🙏
Oh, an 16 year old BMW E28 528i in late 1990s was the first car I drove for a few months after getting drivers permit. It had issues (mostly electric, but was fine most of the time), so my step dad was selling it, but while it was not sold, it was given to me, so it would not take up paid parking space. 😆 So... it's a nostalgic one for me. Being a new driver I did not push it hard, yet having that power available felt nice. I mean, it had a bit more power, than my current family station wagon (184 vs 177), while BMW was several hundreds of kilos lighter.
I always loved the 528/535 from the ‘80s. From a guy who own a 325e in 1988.
This is the OG Stanceworks content I love. Just like the Blog. Keep them coming.
I loved my 1986 bronze beige metallic 528e. It had the premium interior, sunroof and lots of options. I got it for free with a promise to the former owner that I would repair it. $1,000 later, I had a nice runner! (sensor issues of course)sold it 20 years ago :/
I agree with you guys, I had an E28 M5 and I absolutely loved that car! I did regret swapping it for an E34, then on to an E39. But but for despite the V8 in the E39, I loved the E28. It was so "analogue" and the feel of driving it was second to none.
More videos like this! With the loss of magazines and even many feature websites this type of content has been largely absent from automotive media for the past few years. Miss seeing y’all’s cars at events on the east coast. I also need some good, old fashioned motivation for my recently purchased E36. Keep it up
Loved my E28, an '87 535i. Even with the slushbox it was a great car to drive and they just look great.
I own an E39 with the M62 and a manual transmission and I would trade it and a vital organ for a V8 E28. This car though is on a whole different level. Cars like this are going to be so rare and desirable in the future that they will become untouchable for us mere enthusiasts.
I owned a 1991 535ia, e34, it was a beast, would outrun any 5.0 mustang, covette’s, and most American muscle!!! Now I have 1998 540ia e39 prevanos. It runs ring around most other vehicles out there! My daily driven is a 2003 530ia, e39, at my age 71 yo, it give me power and luxury now with Bluetooth. It can compete with most cars produced today!!!
I'm a Merc guy, but, a true car guy. I've owned a BMW and can appreciate the passion ANYONE has for their favorite ride. Thanks for sharing the details. Just makes me wanna go deeper into my passion for the W203 & C209 C/CLK Mercs. ⬅6 speed manual swap?😁
This is a slick build. I personally own a Mint-Grün 77 E12 525 (so no i). It's a time-capsule and my goals is to keep it time-correct
Love these cars!! When I was a young tech, worked for a shop converting euro M cars to US spec. Driving a brand new 86-87 M5 left a mark.
Would love to own one. Great video sir.