All service documented since new. Outstandingly clean

Please call John at

with any questions about this car.
This is a no reserve listing.
This is my 1985 BMW 524 td Turbo Diesel sedan.

I have a detailed record of every service and maintenance done to the car from brand new to present.

This car was bought new and has spent its service life in Portland. OR in the Pacific Northwest.

I brought this car from Portland to Cleveland. OH by enclosed transport earlier this year.

Road salt is not used in Oregon. so this car has never seen road salt and consequently it has ZERO rust.

Portland also gets a lot of cloudy days. so the interior. paint and upholstery have not been sun-damaged like cars from other salt-free climates.

I feel this car is probably the best-preserved. best-documented example for sale in the country.
This car was built to compete with Mercedes-Benz diesel cars so of course it is extremely durable. dependable. well-built and long-lasting.

It is economical. getting about 33 mpg highway.

The important difference is that BMW engineers made sure this car drives like a BMW. When it was introduced. this was by far the sportiest. quickest. best-handling diesel car ever made.

These cars are quick. tight and fun-to-drive.

Mercedes-Benz diesels are slow. clattery. smoky and industrial.

By comparison this car is buttery-smooth. quiet and clean-running.

I have a complete record of all of the service and maintenance done since the car was brand new.

Everything has been recorded and written down a full history has been kept. from the original dealer Pre-Delivery inspection at 7 miles to the most recent service which was a full rebuild. regasket and reseal of the diesel injection pump (done last month).

This rebuild is important- all these cars will leak fuel from the injection pump unless rebuilt like this one.

New ultra low sulfur diesel fuel corrodes the fuel injection pump gaskets and o-rings originally used when these cars were built.

Consequently. original pumps will leak if not rebuilt with upgraded gaskets.

The job was just done at a cost of almost $2000. The pump was rebuilt and resealed and given a clean bill of health.

This 524 td looks. runs and drives like a car with 40. 00 miles.

The paint and body are superb.

There is no body rust. no corrosion and no rot whatsoever.

Even the underside is extraordinarily clean.

The body is completely straight and clean and the panels line up perfectly.

The paint quality is very good and the car has an excellent glossy shine.

This exterior looks very. very clean.
The interior of the car has no wear or damage.

The upholstery is clean with no wear holes or problems.

The carpets are clean and in good shape for the age.

The car has never been smoked in and the entire interior has been well-kept and remains in superb condition.
This BMW starts. runs and drives extremely well.

There are no known mechanical problems or issues.

I see no reason this car could not make a cross-country drive if someone wished.

This car has great handling and balance. tight steering. tight suspension and a controlled ride.

The engine is smooth. quiet and powerful.

The transmission shifts crisply.

This car will cruise at 80 mph on the highway with no issues.

The tires have excellent treadlife.

This car has working air conditioning. working power windows. working power sunroof. working power seats. working power mirrors. etc. etc.

This car has the following equipment and options:2. 4 L turbocharged inline-6 diesel engine 4-speed automatic transmissiondual power seatspower moonroofautomatic climate controlair conditioning (working)power windows and lockspower mirrorstelescoping steering wheelcruise controlfoglights Kenwood AM/FM CD player with remoteengine block heater with included power cord I also have the original owner's manual with the car as well as a factory service manual. a variety of extra filters. service tools and parts plus a full vehicle history of service and maintenance.

You can fly in to Cleveland. OH (CLE) and drive this car home.

Alternatively you can have the car shipped.

Please call Angels Moving Autos at

for a shipping quote.

A summary of the history and maintenance is as follows. This list is not fully inclusive but gives a general idea of the meticulous attention given to the maintenance of this car since new: 7 mi- Pre-Delivery inspection 1200 mi- dealer inspection 7479 mi- engine oil service 11. 15 mi- engine oil service 18. 85 mi- BMW Inspection I 30. 72 mi- BMW Inspection II. replaced battery. replaced water pump 32. 83 mi- replaced camshaft. replaced rockers and other parts 48. 79 mi- BMW Inspection I. transmission service. new brake fluid and coolant 52. 10 mi- New belts (3) and oil service 55. 37 mi- four new tires 55. 91 mi- new power steering pump. new wiper motor 58. 14 mi- replaced differential lube. replaced fuel filter. checked brakes. suspension. steering 58. 50 mi- replaced camshaft drive (timing) belt and set valves. replaced air filter 59. 85 mi- oil and filter service 59. 28 mi- re-timed injection pump 60. 51 mi- cleaned interior and installed front seat covers. waxed exterior 63. 90 mi- oil and filter service 63. 10 mi- replaced heater control switch 65. 25 mi- oil and filter service 65. 60 mi- exchanged brake fluid. rotated tires 67. 65 mi- replaced control arm bushings and thrust bushings 67. 00 mi- oil and filter service. topped off transmission and differential 69. 80 mi- transmission serviced 69. 35 mi- oil and filter service. replaced fuel injector lines 71. 09 mi- replaced coolant. set valves. tightened cam belt. checked differential. misc greasing 72. 17 mi- oil and filter service. replaced oil filter washers and o-ring 74. 74 mi- oil and filter service 75. 00 mi- replaced front brake pads and rotors 75. 00 mi- replaced rear brake pads and rotors. replaced battery 76. 46 mi- oil and filter service. replaced fuel filter. replaced air filter 79. 96 mi- oil service 82. 50 mi- oil and filter service 84. 95 mi- oil and filter service 87. 77 mi- oil and filter service. replaced all washers and o-ring. lubricated door latches 87. 40 mi- exterior wax job 88. 85 mi- reset service indicator 89. 05 mi- oil and filter service 92. 65 mi- exchanged brake fluid. drained and refilled differential. greased latches. replaced coolant. set valves 92. 11 mi- oil and filter service 95. 06 mi- oil and filter service 96. 75 mi- transmission serviced 98. 00 mi- oil and filter service 100. 00 mi- mileage celebrated at rest area near Corvallis 102. 20 mi- oil and filter service. fuel and air filters replaced. refreshed power steering fluid 105. 00 mi- oil and filter service 105. 82 mi- tires replaced 107. 27 mi- oil and filter service 108. 91 mi- vehicle cleaned and waxed 108. 40 mi- replaced rear muffler 109. 89 mi- replaced rear tires 110. 41 mi- oil and filter service 113. 77 mi- oil and filter service 114. 30 mi- cleaned battery tray and replaced fuel filter. replaced heater valve parts 117. 00 mi- oil service 119. 69 mi- oil and filter service. replaced coolant 120. 20 mi- installed new timing belt. tension roller and bushing. Set valves. replaced valve cover gasket. Replaced A/C. alternator and power steering belts 122. 50 mi- oil and filter service 122. 45 mi- replaced headlight 122. 45 mi- replaced battery 124. 62 mi- oil service. cleaned heat sensor under dash 124. 81 mi- transmission service 127. 00 mi- oil and filter service 131. 34 mi- oil service. replaced brake fluid. drained and refilled differential 133. 63 mi- oil and filter service 136. 50 mi- oil service. replaced right rear brake sensor 137. 00 mi- cleaned and waxed exterior 138. 75 mi- oil and filter service 142. 24 mi- retentioned cam drive (timing) belt. replaced all three V-belts. oil service 144. 03 mi- transmission serviced and added Lube Gard. replaced fuel filter 145. 35 mi- replaced fuel injector lines. checked valve clearances 146. 19 mi- oil and filter service 146. 30 mi- replaced battery 147. 44 mi- replaced battery again (faulty)148. 21 mi- wheel alignment and balance 149. 14 mi- changed left output seal on differential. oil service. changed fuel injector lines 149. 14 mi- replaced gear position indicator. replaced thermostat and coolant. replaced air filter 149. 22 mi- oil and filter service. oil sending unit loose connection repaired 150. 00 mi- mileage celebrated on Route 184 returning from convention 152. 72 mi- oil service 153. 45 mi- replaced all heater and radiator hoses 156. 18 mi- oil and filter service 161. 00 mi- glow plugs replaced 161. 50 mi- oil and filter service 162. 55 mi- replaced tires 164. 23 mi- oil service 166. 00 mi- cleaned and waxed exterior. replaced fuel filter 167. 72 mi- oil and filter service. top off coolant 170. 00 mi- replaced center track rod and left control arm assembly 171. 58 mi- oil service 171. 26 mi- set valves 171. 40 mi- serviced transmission 172. 61 mi- wheel alignment 174. 75 mi- oil and filter service 177. 70 mi- replaced glow plugs. replaced trunk badge 179. 40 mi- removed and overhauled turbocharger 179. 55 mi- replaced timing belt. replaced 3 large cooling hoses. replaced 3 drive belts and misc gaskets. checked valve lash. replaced coolant 180. 16 mi- oil service. replaced hood struts 181. 11 mi- replaced 2 headlamps and 2 marker lights plus right front turn indicator lamp 181. 95 mi- replaced alternator brushes. replaced coolant level sensor 181. 44 mi- replaced brake fluid 185. 00 mi- oil and filter service 188. 44 mi- replaced radiator and coolant. replaced glow plugs. oil and filter service 188. 46 mi- replace tires 188. 48 mi- replaced glow plug controller. replaced fuel filter 189. 66 mi- head bolts torqued 190. 00 mi- cylinder head gasket replaced at La Grande Auto Repair 190. 44 mi- differential oil replaced. air filter replaced. transmission fluid replaced 190. 31 mi- battery replaced. refilled and checked 190. 41 mi- A/C system checked and refilled. alternator rebuilt 195. 00 mi- oil and filter service 202. 00 mi- starter replaced 202. 95 mi- diesel injection pump removed and rebuilt by Ohio Diesel Injection all gaskets and seals replaced 203. 00 mi- battery replaced The above service history was kept in a log.

I have various receipts and papers that go along with this written history.
This is a nearly 30-year-old car and as such it is not brand new.

Please expect normal issues of wear and tear consistent with the age and mileage.

However this car is FAR above average condition.

As I mentioned earlier. I believe this is the best-condition. best-documented example for sale in the country.

Here is a full list of every known problem or issue with the car: the cruise control works. but seems to drop speed slowly. There is a crack in the black rubber bumper surround at the left front corner. There are a couple minor dings and small exterior flaws. The coolant temp gauge doesn't appear to be working. The power door lock mechanism on the right rear door will lock but doesn't seem to automatically unlock the door.

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