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    Default 1993 535im FS in CA

    No affiliation, I just happened to see it on autotrader.

    http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...r=&cardist=888

    Do any of you check autotrader even though you're not in the market for a car, or do I have some sort of problem?

    - Robin
    Robin

    72 Chevy K10
    01 E39 M5

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    Unless this car is from some country other than the US of A, I believe there is some sort of mistake since in 1993 BMW didn't make a 535i but only a 530i (small V8) and 540i (larger V8).

    Scott

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    Default Robin, I'm right with you on checking AutoTrader/Roadfly/BMWCCA/etc.

    Although unlike you, I did not just buy my second E34. Does your therapist know about this obsession?

    I am actually getting excited about the E30 this week, with practically no hope of having one anytime soon.

    But Mr. Simms (I presume Mr.), you are a year off. One can find the rare '93 535 in the U.S. (there's another one owned by a friend of a poster here), but you will not find a '93 530 or 540. I bet you could buy a 530 or 540 in the fall of 1993, but that's splitting more hairs still and we Bimmerheads like to stick to gross generalizations. None of them pesky details.

    Quote Originally Posted by ssimms
    Unless this car is from some country other than the US of A, I believe there is some sort of mistake since in 1993 BMW didn't make a 535i but only a 530i (small V8) and 540i (larger V8).

    Scott

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    The local paper had an e30 325es, 160k miles, new 5-speed tranny for under $2k. I was this close (holds thumb and forefinger 1mm apart) to going to look at it, even though there's no way I could ever get it right now. I try to tell my wife that that's just what you do, get an e34 for going to work, and an e30 for the track. She doesn't buy it.
    Robin

    72 Chevy K10
    01 E39 M5

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    Default BMW imported a supposed 75 535i w/ manual in 1993.

    No mystery or conspiracy theory -they are rare but "They're out there."

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    Looks nice. I thought '93 was the last year, 530 and 540 started in '94. and yes, I check Autotrader for local cars and current prices just for curiosity.

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    1993 last year for 535. 530-v8 1994 and 1995 only.

    That is a great color and the last year made with fairly decent mileage.

    Just my .02 worth
    Mike Holbrook
    Meridian, Idaho
    1992 535im, 17", Euro M5 Throwing Stars 8's & 9's, FK-451 235/45s & 255/40s, M5 Sway Bars 25/20, Conforti chip, Lowes Ram Air, glass sunroof

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    check this out:
    just imput the last 7 digits of the vin #,
    looks like the production dates were 6/01/88 to 2/28/93
    vin decoder

    Darron






    Quote Originally Posted by mholbrook
    1993 last year for 535. 530-v8 1994 and 1995 only.

    That is a great color and the last year made with fairly decent mileage.

    Just my .02 worth

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