635 Csi advice please

vcl_X1 · 23 Aug 2009 at 10:25

Hi,

It's time I got rid of my current vehicle (L200 Pickup) and looking at my 10 car perfect garage, of all the realistic options the 635 Csi seems the most appealling right now.

What should I look out for? I know they can rust a little in a few places.

The M version would be a nice bonus but isn't essential.

I'm looking to use it most days but not for big mileage.

Talk me out of it or convince me to proceed please

V

Lashout_UK · 23 Aug 2009 at 11:34

Check for rust in the usual spots, bumpers, valance corners, rocker panels, shock towers, sills etc.

The engine is pretty bullet proof; as long as the oil has been changed, valves adjusted and the oiler bar "banjo bolts" kept nice and tight.

Auto transmissions, if that's what you're looking for, are the first thing to go - 100K or so - but some people have gotten 200K+ out of them with regular fluid changes - revving auto in neutral is a generally bad thing to do for these, reputedly.

They can be costly to maintain.

http://www.europeancarweb.com/tech/0401ec_bmw_e24_6_series/index.html

Kappa · 23 Aug 2009 at 11:40

I had a quick look at these at one point, I have no idea about costs if something goes wrong, but certainly tempting for how much they go for!

DO IT! In white!

Fantastic looking cars if clean

Scania · 23 Aug 2009 at 11:46

BMW Car Magazine - Issue 183,September 2009 issue - is your friend, it has a Buyers Guide: E24 6 Series.
http://www.bmwcarmagazine.com/thismonth.asp

vcl_X1 · 23 Aug 2009 at 11:55

Lashout_UK said:
Auto transmissions, if that's what you're looking for...

http://www.europeancarweb.com/tech/0401ec_bmw_e24_6_series/index.html

Ideally not an auto, I'd prefer a manual but not seeing many of those.

vcl_X1 · 23 Aug 2009 at 11:57

Kappa said:
DO IT! In white!

No chance in White, dark Blue will do or Black preferably.

DM · 23 Aug 2009 at 12:19

I had a Highline one of these many years ago, fantastic.

Get an auto for gods sake though and dont get a 628.

encephalopathy · 23 Aug 2009 at 16:36

red is good too - spotted this one in cyprus on my holidays

vcl_X1 · 23 Aug 2009 at 16:53

encephalopathy said:
red is good too - spotted this one in cyprus on my holidays

I promised myself the first red car I'd ever buy would be from the Maranello stables

mjt · 24 Aug 2009 at 21:13

get a B9

http://pistonheads.com/sales/1202659.htm

--Mike-- · 24 Aug 2009 at 21:26

vcl_X1 said:
I promised myself the first red car I'd ever buy would be from the Maranello stables

Can you imagine the emotion you would have from driving it away for the first time? I can only dream...

iaind · 24 Aug 2009 at 21:47

mjt said:
get a B9
http://pistonheads.com/sales/1202659.htm

Good lord, I just accidentally all over the place

mrk · 24 Aug 2009 at 22:25

Dog Leg gearbox, wtf?!

mjt · 24 Aug 2009 at 22:26

yeah, old mercedes used to have them too.

first gear is for losers

widdyst · 24 Aug 2009 at 22:29

mjt said:
get a B9
http://pistonheads.com/sales/1202659.htm

oooooo i want, i want

vcl_X1 · 25 Aug 2009 at 21:17

--Mike-- said:
Can you imagine the emotion you would have from driving it away for the first time? I can only dream...

Sure can

It needn't be a new one either, I'd settle for a 250GT (yes I know some consider it not to be a real Ferrari), in fact almost anything they've made apart from an Fxx would do nicely.

Dorje · 25 Aug 2009 at 21:24

mrk said:
Dog Leg gearbox, wtf?!

Not heard about them before?

They're used in performance orientated cars. Often used on track cars as they only use 1st in the pit lane.

vcl_X1 · 25 Aug 2009 at 21:30

mjt said:
get a B9
http://pistonheads.com/sales/1202659.htm

As that's not on my 10 car perfect garage list then it isn't an option.

BTW the list, in no order

1) Jaguar XK140
2) Aston Martin DB5
3) BMW 635 Csi
4) Lambo Miura
5) Bugatti Veyron
6) Honda S2000
7) Porsche 911 Turbo (997?)
8) Ariel Atom
9) Shelby 428 Cobra
10) VW Beetle - original

Joe T · 26 Aug 2009 at 21:45

You should start with the Veyron mate. Get the hardest one out of the way first!