BMW E28 5-Series' Are the Ideal Family Cars
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 1 ส.ค. 2024
- More than twenty years ago, Dean and DonnaRae Caccavo made a pact: they agreed that they’d never spend more than $10,000 on a single car. Over two-plus decades and through much inflation, they’ve kept this promise to the present day. Has this meant a life of limping jalopies and calls for roadside assistance? Far from it.
When the Caccavos made the “$10,000 Rule,” Dean was on the hunt for a BMW E28 M5. He found a 1988 model for just under $9,500, snapped it up, and today, more than 200,000 miles later, it’s still his daily driver. Dean enjoyed the E28 platform so much that he eventually bought a 1987 535is for DonnaRae-for less than $10,000, of course.
When their son, Austin, reached driving age, Dean and DonnaRae informed him that if he wanted a car, he’d have to get a job, earn some money, and buy it himself. Austin had no gripe with this arrangement, but he had one request: he wanted to buy his mom’s 535is. Eventually, with the earnings from his part-time job, Austin managed to scrape together the cash and make the 535is his own. With some elbow grease and a keen eye for a bargain, he has since managed to outfit the car with the mechanics and cosmetics-including BBS wheels that he bought rough and refurbished-that make it his own.
DonnaRae, however, now found herself missing her own E28, and so the hunt was on. After some searching, Dean and Austin tracked down a clean-and acceptably priced-528e and with that, the garage was stocked with “a family of fives.” Today, when the Caccavos hit the road together in their caravan of E28s, they are proof that you don’t have to spend a fortune to ride in style.
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Mr and Mrs Caccavo, I am available for adoption...
I think if Petrolicious ever stopped making videos. I might cry.
Same
I will do a big victory turd
That kid has got it made... BUT in the proper way! WTG dad! Made him pay for the car, lets him work on it, took him to driving school. You can see they all appreciate what they have. Can't say that about some other people that have been featured, who just got loads of cash to burn...Thoroughly enjoyed the vid, thanks!
RWB builds on daddys wallet come to mind
Honestly nothing wrong with people having their parents bought if for them, honestly I’ve never seen why everyone has to hate on people who get given their first car. Sure there are many people who don’t appreciate their privilege, but I for one was given my first car and unlike others I don’t take it for granted. There is no ‘proper way’ to have it made, but there IS a proper way toa ppreicate privilege and be grateful.
I truly admire this families budgeting. First time I heard of the $10k car rule and it absolutely makes sense especially in today's world where the newer cars have zero appeal.
The father looks like Ron Jeremy.
Lmao glad im not the only one that said that.
He is Ron Jeremy. This is his family he had after retirement.
Can you feel the feels that I'm feeling? Amazing video, almost reflects what my family will be like in a few yeras. We have 3 Mk2 Golfs; 1 is running perfect, 1 needs some work, and the other we plan to completely restore. Cant wait to get driving!
Awesome
***** Who told you that MK 2 Golfs are shite? I've had a bunch of them, a bunch of A1 GTi, Bimmers and SAABs that's all I pretty much own... and the Golfs are great cars IMO. They are pretty ratty these days because folks drove them into the ground or didn't take good care of them but you find a good one and you got something nice.
***** That's abit far? Just cause you don't like a car, you don't need to talk shit about them to people thatare into them :L
***** Please expand.
***** lol
WHAT A LIFE FOR THAT KID. Imagine having both parents to have the same car as you.. what a lovely and gee28ky family😍
I never knew Ron Jeremy had a family, great video.
I met the kid with that red E28 a few weeks ago before this video came out, he was on snake at night and the car was beautiful even in the dark. Very amiable fellow, love this episode.
Thanks Corbin! It was a pleasure meeting you and hope to see you again soon!
***** My very first car was a BMW E28, it was euro 523i with the M10 engine strocked, I had to sell it, biggest mistake!! I am now looking to find another E28 to steal my heart again!! Cheers to you and your family Sir, i wish you all many many happy miles!! i will lie if i say i didnt tear up watching this
Boris
Serious respect for this family for keeping these 3 gems on the road.
Makes for a different Petrolicious! Good to see a normal family with a car passion and a small budget. Kool
Old Bimmers are the best, proud owner of a 5 series e39
I really like this video over a lot of the others - these cars are accessible, have a style and feel of being classic, the owners are relatable and the love their cars. Its not a super rich ego trip hipster fest like some of the other owners. Great family spirit - reminds me when my father, brother, sister and mother all had 1970's XB Ford Falcons in the driveway - my dad would work on them most weekends and we had something in common.
%100 agree you feel the love of normal people lıke us. Amazıng vıdeo really
E28 is a amazing car & the E28 M5 what a legend the start of probably the best sports saloon ever the M5
Beautiful video! I absolutely love 80s BMWs and the e28s have a special place in my heart. It is great that these wonderful cars are getting the recognition they deserve and the deep passion they bring.
This video made me so damn happy cause I've got a 535is from 88 and it is so damn beautiful
Thanks for a lovely story of family pulling together, enjoying cars and resisting automotive waste. Great work guys.
Another very nice car-passion video, thanks for that! Sometimes when you see these old cars on the road, often rotten and not well taken care of, you can hardly imagine how much fun and stylish they can be, sometimes it is a pain to see how these cars are being treated...
Best petrolicious I've seen in ages!! The family are great! Like each car and owner!
All these years later and this is still one of my favorite videos to rewatch. Admiditly I am an e28 lover, but damn, title should have been 'a family of ultimate badasses'. Lol. Just love this
you guys make the best videos on how people should respect there cars but better yet they show us that with care, love and passion for what you drive any car/truck/motorcycle/bus/scooter can be timeless. Thank you Petrolicious
Son, thats a sick ride you have there! Great family and awesome video
Wow! A blast from the past! ..... Thanks Petrolicious and The Caccavo Family
This dude is so lucky to have such a beautiful red BMW *_* I wish i could have such a car for my first car, but insurance costs a lot for these powerful cars, even if they are old :')
ARCERAS Only the fathers car is an M5...
***** Owh rly? Well ok...
Yes the red one is a 535is as you can see in the video, still beautiful regardless.
Classic car insurance can be surprisingly affordable.
Insurance? On a car that old? It's cheap as hell.
Nice cars, nice family. It's nice that they're teaching their son to be resposible and not spoiling him. I believe it gives kids a greater appreciation for things like cars when they have to work and pay for it rather than just giving it to them.
I owned a 1985 model E28 520i for a few years, not as immaculate as these here, loved it, still miss it.
This is the happiest Family ever... 😍😍😍
Aesthetically the red one definitely needs to be euro'ed
I had a 1987 535 iSa for a couple years, it was on the TRX wheels and tires, which worked quite well. It did bring out the devil in me, I next got into Audi 5000CS Quattros, calmer cars that were great in less than perfect conditions, I loved driving in snow in them.
This has to be my all time favorite video. I love your passion and I can only wish my family was like yours. I saw that you read comments, so let me wish you all the best!
This video is absolutely beautiful! Gorgeous E28s!
Awesome! Thanks for sharing your wonderful life with the BMW community. Can wait to meet you guys in person soon. Yes dad I agree, you can't break an M5. You've got about 200,000 + miles more to go to catch up to my M5, but I know you'll get there smiling the whole way. Austin, your car makes me miss my US DOT bumpers....just a little.
I assume this is randy, if so, I will see you this weekend at the GarageWelt meet!
God I miss my e28 535is. I waited so long for it. Sadly I totaled it, but it did pretty much save my wife and I's life. I am definitely getting another one if I can find a good one.
So Cool to see a family that is so tight and all are involved with something So personal to them.
This is one of the BEST Petrolicioud episodes ever.
Great job.
Absolutely beautiful 5s. All three. Love what you've done to the red 535. And very cool to see the whole family so passionate about these cars. :) Enjoy it!
So jealous. I live in Ireland so don't have the good weather to keep the rust at bay. I've an e28 520i since 2001 but unfortunately the dreaded tinworn has set up home and it's off the road since 2006. One lucky kid and one cool family. My dream is to own an E28 M5. Someday!!
Onboard cam footage was insanely cool. I felt like i was in the back seat. Plz do more of this kind of footage. i could watch that forever
As always, thank you for the film!
I’ve owned fast and exotic cars, but I still keep an E28……it’s one of the most charming and fun cars ever imho. They are a brilliant drive, great handling, have amazing visibility, and great build quality. Great cars!
Great video. I wished my parents had the same appreciation for cars and especially the "fives" when I was that kids age. Ah well I got a 533i anyway and love it. Cool seeing one driven it's like watching mine from a distance.
Great video, as always. Petrolicious just brings soul to these cars that no other youtube channel I subscribe to can do. I love this family, and it makes me happy to see other young people so in love with classic cars! Gives me hope for my generation, that maybe we won't let the classic car hobby die off.
Love this video, great family story of a great car!
Absolutely beautiful E28s. Makes me want to work on mine even more.
Wonderful banter
Coming from German bloodlines, owning German cars (Porsche 944, 1971 German Look Super Beetle under construction), and being a German automobile mechanic, I can appreciate this families passion for the brand. I hope to either own an e21 or e 28 in the future as well. Great videos Petrolicious.
More classic BMWs please! I love them. Getting an E30 next month. Can't wait...
My first car in 2001 was a e28.... worked all summer to buy it full time as a 16 year old! Out of all the cars I have bought... this car is the best car I have ever bought! It had 83k miles on it and I restored it by hand from BAV Auto and I loved all the compliments I got on it! Wish I didn’t sell it!
Nice Video!
How the Mother cuts corners is pretty horrifying tough...
and the way she held her hands at the very top of the wheel(ish), not like some drivers do on the sides, not the way they teach you in the 10 and 2 position, but way up there like she is resting on the wheel, does not look safe! Loved the video other than some of her driving!
+Harrison Davis I'm glad you brought this up. Exactly my initial reaction. 10 and 2, 9 and 3 or even 8 and 4 would be better than 11 and 1. How can a driver have a feel for and react properly to what the front wheels are doing with both hands at the top of the wheel?
@@ianfindlay865 if you can drive properly it matters very little where you hold the wheel.
I have always wanted a Datsun 240z. It is probably my favorite car ever. Its a car my Dad has owned in the past, and it sounds amazing and its the most beautiful thing Iv ever seen. I had pushed this idea to the back of the top of for a long time. This video makes me want one so bad again.
Felt like i was in heaven for a moment. Truly intriguing!
Much Love for e28's! Can't wait to get mine back on the road. I imagine myself driving it when I'm in my e34 lol 👍👌
A car enthusiast family? Incredible. Those e28's are gorgeous.
Being passionate about E34's owning a clean one myself with BMW's in the family history, this story watered my eyes. This is such a beautiful family! Awesome dad, the kid is well raised, good taste, worked for his ride, none of that arrogant posing, boy ricer that you see these days... And the mom... Don't even get me started. Having such a beautiful mom driving an E28... I mean what more could a petrolhead ask for? Should I mention the cars? Not really, beautiful cars we can find in 3 secons on google, such a family though...
Thank you guys for your story. Make sure to share yours on the bmw stories website, I did mine ;)
amazing clip this is one of the greatest on this channel
not just becoz of the amazing cars but the story is so awesome!
such a nice family story! really enjoyed that one :)
Great video
Lovely story
my favorite bmw, the E28 5 series. Beauty's !
This is a great video with stunning cars and some life lessons, nice!
Great Film guys
I met you Austin yesterday at Supercar Sunday.... Thanks for showing me your car! It brought back great memories as I had a 1988 535is myself. It was the best 5 Series I've owned! Diamond black w/ tan leather interior. Sure miss that car.
What an odd time for me to check comments! Very nice meeting you. Watching this video is so interesting as my tastes have changed so much
Love this. Love the cars and a cool family! Yeah they've made some serious money on those cars! GOOD for them!
This family is my dream.
Great story and each had their individual love of the 5.
9:29 That kid attacks those corners way slower when his parents are with him!
so many great stories on this channel. I need to got bed... maybe more.
What a great and beautyfull history !
I love my E24 M635CSi. It's like an old friend. I grew up with shark nosed BMWs
Awesome video!!
Loved this as I love all Petrolicious videos, but it had a different vibe to it from previous videos. Not sure how to describe, but it felt different.
Every car has character, no matter how old it is or if it is shiny new. Sometimes it's a bit difficult to see. Too bad some people aren't able (or aren't willing) to see a car's character, especially for the reason that it is 'new'.
Man motivation right here to get to building my e28
Impressed! Fantastic video :-)
Such a lucky kid. Also that roof rack looks amazing
One of my most favorite TH-cam channels!
Absolutely the coolest video on youtube that I have seen in weeks.
You've done it again Petrolicious.
That 535 is superbbb! Gorgeous! A bit stance-nationy but, still acceptable.
This is beautiful.
Glad to see you Petrolicious back!!
Great lessons that they taught their kid.
Amazing job. The Chau family has a long history of imports, but nothing special like you guys! Very happy for y'all! :) Hoping to give my kid a Lancer, the mom a ralliart, and me the father, an Evo in the future! (i currently drive a regular lancer)
This video was beautiful
It's a great story and a better family. It's nice to see people appreciate things live value, reliability, and loyalty. Everyday people go into a dealer and drop $50k+ on a car just because they know the badge on the front and nothing else. Honestly, for $50k, what do you get in a new car today? 10 usb ports, 20 cup holder, and a 40" in-dash screen? In 10 years, the junkyards are going to lined with these types of cars.
A clean moderately low mileage E28 M5 can easily fetch 40k now. That's amazing to see the inflation of value, the cleanest E28's can get up to 90k.
Great cars, great family
great family and cars
Superb vid!! I wish this was my story though :P
I hope I can share my E28 passion with my future kids! :D
Ah yes.. beautiful Cali.. This is the only reason why you can have cars like this. Can't find anything this old up here in the Tundra of Canada. The winter months assassinate cars due to all the salt they use on the roads.
Good to see people appreciating the value of money and keeping some nice classics on the road. Great vid!
Beautiful!
One of the best cars ever made !
"He's a pretty good driver" - Sorry pops, 9:12 thinks otherwise... :D
Still it's a great video and I share a lot of what had been said in it.
I agree... I was really shocked by how the kid and the mom use the steering wheel. The Canyon road looks pretty nice and easy, but that's not a way to use your hands.
Specially the mom... I would be scared to be a passenger.
Yohann Paris
Scared? I would get out of her car. Who gave her a driver's licence ?!
It was all slow speed stuff. I'm embarrassed by the hands too haha
I'm glad you enjoyed it though. Sorry about my mistakes haha
Austin Caccavo lesson leaned don´t do it again ;) great cars lovely video, nice to see real car people!
I love them all - but the early 528e here, is rarer to see in good shape than a 535is or M5 by far. Happy to see the right exhausts on all of them (rare) - proportional and not obnoxious. My 1st car was a 1984 533i, Alpine White and Cherry Red. I see the 528e has been fitted with the 533/633 `83-`84 steering wheel. Very nice video and rare family. I've had nothing but vintage BMWs as daily-drivers in the Northeast since age 18 - very unique like you guys.... how many can say they drive their RWD car in the snow, go Ice-Racing and win a Concours in their class?
Fantastic! One of Petrolicious best!
i'm personally an E30 type of guy but this E28 is good too
Cool family!
I had a 1984 528e as my first car - I paid $200 for it from my neighbor. Man I still miss that car...
Great story.
Love it.
I love this car !