Radio silence... one, two, three, four. We are back on air.
And what a comeback of a post. I present you a 1985 all original M88 powered E24. I don't think it gets any better than that. Yes you can probably already spot the rust and fading paint here and there. It has potential and it can be turned into a beauty.
Most people are terrified of the M88 engine due to the hefty price when it comes to parts but let me tell you that the returns are worth it. The investment in such a vehicle are returnable. I know it from personal experience and my US spec E28 M5.
The seller of the vehicle is the owner of VSR, so that should give you a little more confidence when making your decision.
From Wiki:
BMW Motorsport introduced M 635 CSi in Europe at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 1983. It is essentially an E24 powered by the powerplant of the BMW M1 - the M88 (286 PS (210 kW; 282 hp)). Most of the cars were equipped with special metric 415 mm diameter wheels requiring Michelin TRX tires. A catalyzed, lower compression ratio version of the car with the S38 engine (260 PS (190 kW; 260 hp)) was introduced in the U.S. in 1987. All M6 cars came standard with a 25% rear limited slip differential. U.S. models included additional comforts that were usually optional on models sold in Europe such as Nappa leather power seats and a dedicated rear A/C unit with a center beverage chiller. Car and Driver tested a U.S. M6 in July 1987 and achieved a 0-60 time of 6.1 seconds, better than the BMW published 6.4 and 6.8 second times for the European and U.S. versions respectively. 4,088 M 635CSi cars were built between 1983 and 1988 with 1,767 U.S. M6 built.[5]
Here is another nice video comparison between the U.S. M6 and the M635csi. It gives you all the info you need.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=auGn7_ioSO8
1985 BMW M635CSi
10/84 production 113K miles Diamondschwartz with Black Leather Getrag 280 5 speed M88/3 3.5 liter 282 HP 24 valve twin cam engine3.73 Limited Slip Differential
BMW BBS 17" style 5 Alloy wheels with new Michelin Pilot Sport Cup tires Very original car, no history of accidents or repainting, but weathered on the exterior. Clearcoat is dry and underneath this car is SOLID . . no rust on floors, or front corners behind wheels. No rust at rear lights or license plate lights. Minor rust starting at jack points. Hella H1 H4 headlights replace the poor original Euro lights. No tears in leather, no split seams, dashboard is uncracked and soft vinyl as new! Carpeting is clean without stains. Recent battery replacement. Original European only "bundle of snakes" exhaust headers. This car needs some mechanical maintenance after not having been used for the past several years. Primarily brake and suspension parts that are still original as built in 1984! Exhaust is intact and does not leak.Engine runs very well and sounds like new. Recently replaced radiator.
$9435http://nh.craigslist.org/cto/4670584526.html
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