E24 M535i - Would you?
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I have been toying with the idea of a usuable classic. I'd really like a 20v ur quattro, but I understand that parts are virtually unobtainable. Next choice would be a 993 C2, nice car, still get virtually all the bits to keep it running, but very cramped and I need to get the kids in.
That leaves my other favourite, the E24 BMW M535i. Most are quite expensive now, but I understand that you can get parts still to keep them running, and unlike the hallowed E28 M5, there is a reasonable choice of RHD ones to go at.
Clocked this one over at the classified - am I mad? http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/2295185.htm
That leaves my other favourite, the E24 BMW M535i. Most are quite expensive now, but I understand that you can get parts still to keep them running, and unlike the hallowed E28 M5, there is a reasonable choice of RHD ones to go at.
Clocked this one over at the classified - am I mad? http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/2295185.htm
I'm a bit confused...
e28 M535 or e24 M635?
Oddly, the M535 has the M30 engine (circa 218bhp) the same as the standard (non-M) 635csi.
The M635 has the 286bhp "proper" M engine - the same as the e28 M5.
A good M5 and M635 are about the same pricewise - upwards of £15k. The M5 is rarer (only 187 RHD built).
The M635 you have linked has been for sale for approx 2 years and I wouldn't touch it with a stolen todger.
ETA: any of these (except for the one you linked
) are excellent. I've just done a deal for an e28 M5. Awesome engine. To my mind, the M engine is better suited to the 5er than the 6er. The 6er works very well in standard 635 form as a big old grand tourer - I've had two and love them.
Whichever you go for, check for rust. Everywhere.
e28 M535 or e24 M635?
Oddly, the M535 has the M30 engine (circa 218bhp) the same as the standard (non-M) 635csi.
The M635 has the 286bhp "proper" M engine - the same as the e28 M5.
A good M5 and M635 are about the same pricewise - upwards of £15k. The M5 is rarer (only 187 RHD built).
The M635 you have linked has been for sale for approx 2 years and I wouldn't touch it with a stolen todger.
ETA: any of these (except for the one you linked
) are excellent. I've just done a deal for an e28 M5. Awesome engine. To my mind, the M engine is better suited to the 5er than the 6er. The 6er works very well in standard 635 form as a big old grand tourer - I've had two and love them.Whichever you go for, check for rust. Everywhere.
Edited by Gruber on Thursday 19th July 16:21
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