Petrolicious Feature: Rare Things

Jason · 04-02-2013, 08:38 PM

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Petrolicious Feature: Rare Things - E28 5 Series Obsessed

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Ashley Rodriguez, an amateur train photographer, has owned over 15 E28s in her lifetime. As a former trained BMW tech, she has spent her time buying and fixing various 5-Series models. She has owned every E28 model available, and as a lover of rare things, she now has her dream car, the M535i.

Raja Ventureshield · 04-02-2013, 11:05 PM

Interesting,,,,

bmwdinamo · 04-02-2013, 11:08 PM

Awesome story! Every BMW should be treated this way.

tyler9595 · 04-02-2013, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Raja Ventureshield

Interesting,,,,

Yeah, I was thinking the same thing...I'm sure there are not many women who are into old BMWs, trains and 70s punk bands...

Still, it's nice to see the old 5 getting some love.

DUI Elite · 04-02-2013, 11:41 PM

kind of eery how much she fits definition of "hipster"

Clean car though. Props for knowing how to take care of things / working towards her goals.

pimp4cheddar · 04-02-2013, 11:44 PM

Am I the only one who thought it was a stupid video?

She seems extremely boring...and lame.

dtceballos · 04-02-2013, 11:52 PM

I actually owned the '86 524td. It was great to cruise on I90 @ 100 and still get about 32mpg. There is something about the E28, right around 110 the aerodynamics would just hunker that car down and it felt like it was riding on rails. It was my first 5'er. Unfortunately, with only 1800 sent to the states, little to no one knew how to work on it. The turbo went, multiple injectors, the glow plugs. Way too much for a college kid to manage. Always wanted the e28 M5. Maybe someday.

ron_jeremy · 04-02-2013, 11:54 PM

Ok, as far as looks goes, she blends in with her intrest imo, so what?
I think it was a cool story about an intresting girl, she stands out from the crowd, and i love that!
The sounds that E28 was making, it's not something you'll find in a F10...
In the end, it eas a great story about a girl with a passion for BMW.
Call me crazy, but i'm cool with that.

P1 · 04-02-2013, 11:55 PM

Took a nap during this video.

IB M · 04-03-2013, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by pimp4cheddar

Am I the only one who thought it was a stupid video?

She seems extremely boring...and lame.

Different strokes for different folks. Very cool car regardless.

mPlasticDesign · 04-03-2013, 12:26 AM

I like her passion for that specific model car. Pretty cool!

Transfer · 04-03-2013, 01:15 AM

Raise your hand if you didn't finish the video.

D-Rock · 04-03-2013, 01:21 AM

^watched it with no volume also!

Yogijet · 04-03-2013, 01:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Jason

Ashley Rodriguez, an amateur train photographer, has owned over 15 E28s in her lifetime. As a former trained BMW tech, she has spent her time buying and fixing various 5-Series models. She has owned every E28 model available, and as a lover of rare things, she now has her dream car, the M535i.

Awesome vid. Thanks for posting.

positiveions · 04-03-2013, 01:35 AM

All i can say, that I would have similar passion if i own an E30 M3

Dante · 04-03-2013, 02:15 AM

I can fully understand her passion!

I own a M535i E28 myself and totally love it. My Dad had 3 E28 when I was a kid and I have very fond memories of that car. Its a much smoother ride as the nimble E30, totally different character.

The only grape I have with her car is the M5 badge at the front.

Here's mine:

Silvertige · 04-03-2013, 02:25 AM

Nice vid. Love e28's. I've had a couple.

1230vani · 04-03-2013, 05:19 AM

Awesome relaxing video, just what I needed to get my mind of work a bit. Keep it up Ashley Rodriguez, your car is awesome!

Envyscorpio · 04-03-2013, 05:29 AM

Classic boxy looking Bimmer. This vid makes me want to do a full restoration on my E34. S50B30 with manual swap.

radiofrequency · 04-03-2013, 09:32 AM

It's really refreshing to see someone following their passion, too many of us are followers of trends, or the latest fad. I remember seeing my first 3.0 CSL, I was 18 and knew I'd own a BMW someday. I now, own two. This individual has executed on her passion, a feat few people get to accomplish. Before you criticize, think about this, she rescues older cars and repairs them with parts salvaged in wrecking yards. Talk about recycling, this is such, on a grand scale, effected by one person. On top of this, she's a BMW Tech! This is someone I'd like to talk to over coffee, heck, I'd like to have a technician this enamored with the brand taking care of my cars!.

BMWDavid · 04-03-2013, 10:38 AM

The e28 was the reason I fell in love with BMWs. It was my first one back in 94. Hard to believe next year that will be 20 years ago. Watching this video reminded me of being a teenager and getting hooked on this brand. I drove circles around my friends in their cars. Fast forward to today... I still drive circles around them in a very rare Fire Orange e90 M3.

Great video. It makes me want to pick up another e28 or e24.

PUG-N-BEEM GUY · 04-03-2013, 03:22 PM

My parents have their 1988 M5 covered and only drive it when the weather is nice out. It's all original and has....are ready for this? 48,000 original miles. I LOOOOOVE that car I actually took my driver test in that car. I love that body style. They had 1985 735i that they had traded in for that car. That video is cool!

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Raja Ventureshield Major General 298 Rep 5,686 Posts Drives: BMW M3 coupe Join Date: May 2007 Location: Northern VA iTrader: (6)	Interesting,,,,
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DUI Elite ///M at Heart 90 Rep 1,954 Posts Drives: 06 SGM E90, 15 BSM E84 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (4)	kind of eery how much she fits definition of "hipster" Clean car though. Props for knowing how to take care of things / working towards her goals.
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pimp4cheddar El Capitán 532 Rep 2,652 Posts Drives: BSM X3M Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: USA iTrader: (25)	Am I the only one who thought it was a stupid video? She seems extremely boring...and lame.
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dtceballos Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: '02 E39 M5 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (0)	Ha! I actually owned the '86 524td. It was great to cruise on I90 @ 100 and still get about 32mpg. There is something about the E28, right around 110 the aerodynamics would just hunker that car down and it felt like it was riding on rails. It was my first 5'er. Unfortunately, with only 1800 sent to the states, little to no one knew how to work on it. The turbo went, multiple injectors, the glow plugs. Way too much for a college kid to manage. Always wanted the e28 M5. Maybe someday.
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ron_jeremy Captain 511 Rep 986 Posts Drives: 13' F25 X3 20d & 16' i3 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Norway iTrader: (0)	Ok, as far as looks goes, she blends in with her intrest imo, so what? I think it was a cool story about an intresting girl, she stands out from the crowd, and i love that! The sounds that E28 was making, it's not something you'll find in a F10... In the end, it eas a great story about a girl with a passion for BMW. Call me crazy, but i'm cool with that. __________________ 3 series: E30: 89 325i, E36: 92 325iC, 94 320iC, 96 320i Convertible, 94 320iaC, E46: 99 320ia, E90: 06 318i Le mans, E91: 07 318dt 5 series: E39: 97 520ia, 01 530Dat, E61: 09 520Dat X series: E83 05 X3 2.0d, E84 10' X1 2.0 X-drive DA, F25 13' 2.0da X-drive.
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P1 Lieutenant General 11735 Rep 11,191 Posts Drives: 2004 3/4 ton Duramax Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: United States iTrader: (1)	Took a nap during this video.
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mPlasticDesign Major General 696 Rep 5,073 Posts Drives: BMW 230i Msport w/LSD Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Astral Projecting: ∞ 23.516 -122 02.625 0242.101 ĕv'rē-hwâr' iTrader: (16) Garage List 2009 Porsche 911 997.2 [10.00] 2019 Hyundai N (Sold) [10.00] 2013 BMW M3 (Sold) [10.00] 2011 1M Coupe (Sold) [8.78] 2008 E90 M3 (Sold) [8.60] 2007 Z4 Mcpe (Sold) [9.50] 2005 BMW M3 (Sold) [10.00]	I like her passion for that specific model car. Pretty cool! __________________
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Transfer Major General 5297 Rep 5,875 Posts Drives: Bronco Wildtrak, Tesla MYP Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Issaquah, WA iTrader: (1)	Raise your hand if you didn't finish the video.
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D-Rock Lieutenant Colonel 197 Rep 1,855 Posts Drives: 325i Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: miami iTrader: (2)	^watched it with no volume also! __________________
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positiveions Lieutenant General 976 Rep 11,725 Posts Drives: 19 Tacoma, 16 Golf wagon Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Upland, CA iTrader: (2) Garage List 2019 Toyota Tacoma [0.00] 2016 VW Golf Sports ... [0.00] 1998 BMW M3 [0.00] 1990 BMW 325is [0.00]	All i can say, that I would have similar passion if i own an E30 M3
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Dante Enthusiast 474 Rep 1,789 Posts Drives: F87 M2 / F31 330d Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bavaria iTrader: (0) Garage List 2004 E46 BMW M3 [0.00] 2017 F87 BMW M2 [10.00] 2013 F31 330d Touring [9.50] 2009 E89 Z4 Sdrive 30i [9.00] 1989 E30 320is 2-door [10.00] 1986 E28 M535i [9.00]	I can fully understand her passion! I own a M535i E28 myself and totally love it. My Dad had 3 E28 when I was a kid and I have very fond memories of that car. Its a much smoother ride as the nimble E30, totally different character. The only grape I have with her car is the M5 badge at the front. Here's mine: __________________ 2017 F87 ///M2, Long Beach Blue, 6MT 2013 F31 330d Touring, ///M-Sport, Alpine White, Alcantara/Cloth, 19" Style M403, 8AT 2009 E89 Z4 SDrive 30i, Titanium Silver, Coral Red Leather, 19" Style 296, 6MT 1989 E30 320is, ///M-Technik II, S14 Engine, Sterling Silver, Black Leather, 16" BBS RS 003, 5MT 1986 E28 ///M535i, Agate Green, Pine Green Velours, 16" ALPINA, 5MT
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Silvertige Lieutenant 7 Rep 436 Posts Drives: 2011.75 e92 M3 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Carlsbad, CA iTrader: (1) Garage List 1988 BMW 535i [10.00]	Nice vid. Love e28's. I've had a couple. __________________ Last edited by Silvertige; 05-02-2013 at 02:51 AM..
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1230vani Colonel 713 Rep 2,781 Posts Drives: G05 40i LCI Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: N/A iTrader: (0)	Awesome relaxing video, just what I needed to get my mind of work a bit. Keep it up Ashley Rodriguez, your car is awesome!
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Envyscorpio Private First Class 18 Rep 185 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Taiwan iTrader: (0) Garage List 2001 Honda NSX [0.00] 2009 BMW M3 [0.00] 2004 BMW M3 [0.00]	Classic boxy looking Bimmer. This vid makes me want to do a full restoration on my E34. S50B30 with manual swap. __________________ [E30 325i \| E39 528i \| E46 M3 \| E70 X5 \| E90 M3 \| F25 X3 \| NA1.5 NSX \| 718 GT4]
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radiofrequency Field Marshall 306 Rep 515 Posts Drives: 2018 M4 ZCP, 2021 M2 Comp Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Somewhere in Africa iTrader: (0)	It's really refreshing to see someone following their passion, too many of us are followers of trends, or the latest fad. I remember seeing my first 3.0 CSL, I was 18 and knew I'd own a BMW someday. I now, own two. This individual has executed on her passion, a feat few people get to accomplish. Before you criticize, think about this, she rescues older cars and repairs them with parts salvaged in wrecking yards. Talk about recycling, this is such, on a grand scale, effected by one person. On top of this, she's a BMW Tech! This is someone I'd like to talk to over coffee, heck, I'd like to have a technician this enamored with the brand taking care of my cars!.
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BMWDavid 656 Rep 912 Posts Drives: MSport F30 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: BMW Secret Test Facilities iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 Sedan [10.00] 2005(sold but not f ... [10.00] 2006 X3 [10.00] 1984 633csi [10.00]	The e28 was the reason I fell in love with BMWs. It was my first one back in 94. Hard to believe next year that will be 20 years ago. Watching this video reminded me of being a teenager and getting hooked on this brand. I drove circles around my friends in their cars. Fast forward to today... I still drive circles around them in a very rare Fire Orange e90 M3. Great video. It makes me want to pick up another e28 or e24.
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PUG-N-BEEM GUY Private 3 Rep 92 Posts Drives: 2010 BMW 328I sedan Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: bakersfield Ca iTrader: (0)	My parents have their 1988 M5 covered and only drive it when the weather is nice out. It's all original and has....are ready for this? 48,000 original miles. I LOOOOOVE that car I actually took my driver test in that car. I love that body style. They had 1985 735i that they had traded in for that car. That video is cool! __________________ Daily driver: 2010 E90 328. 1988 Peugeot 505 Turbo 5 speed stick.
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