1986 528e (E28)
I bought my '86 528e new in November, 1985. I kept the car for 12 years, finally parting with it after I purchased my ’97 E36 328iC. It served well all those years, with relatively few significant repairs needed.
Follow the links for information on:
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A stereo upgrade that I did in 1997 - replacing the stock radio with a Sony in-dash CD and adding new speakers - and also the wiring color codes for the stock system.
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The installation of a sub-woofer under the rear seat of an E28 - this information has been provided by Paul Craven, from a posting he did on the bmwuucdigest in July, 2000.
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Instructions for operating the OBC (On-Board Computer) - this topic comes up a lot on the various BMW e-mail digests.
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Maintenance items - this page provides information on some of the maintenance I dealt with on the E28, incluidng some simple cosmetic items that can really improve the look of the car as it ages. |