E24 6 series manual
Discussion
Anyone have any experience of owning the original 6 series 635csi manual? They seem hard to find, but looks like you get a lot of car for your money. can you still get parts for them? any owners clubs or resources? fun to drive? will they break the bank when you have to perform maintenance?
Having owned 3 E24s, admittedly 24V M635s, if you can find a good one (i.e. not rusty) then snap it up.
Mechanically the 12V 635s are pretty straightforward to maintain. The E28-based models from 1983 are the best bet.
Parts are readily available but bodywork and trim can be very expensive; front wings are approx. £700 each.
They are still relatively cheap to buy but choose wisely!
Mechanically the 12V 635s are pretty straightforward to maintain. The E28-based models from 1983 are the best bet.
Parts are readily available but bodywork and trim can be very expensive; front wings are approx. £700 each.
They are still relatively cheap to buy but choose wisely!
The M6s do look fantastic, particularly that engine from the M1. However, a quick check on fully comp insurance for me shows a manual 635csi coming in around £250 (£700 excess) whil an M6 comes in at around £800.
Problem is its really hard to find a manual 6 in the first place, let alone several to ensure no rust.
Problem is its really hard to find a manual 6 in the first place, let alone several to ensure no rust.
Manual E24s are indeed very rare and from my perspective much more desirable. I don't mind auto but if you're "going out to play" manual is the only way to go. Having said that the youngest ones are now 20 years old so as all ready suggested make rust your priority. Its not really a big deal for someone competent to convert an auto to manual should you eventually give up on trying to find a nice manual.
Parts needed are: Flywheel, clutch kit, spigot bearing, pedal box, clutch master cylinder + reservoir, propshaft and finally you may need a centre console but I think if you remove the black plastic part that the auto selector sticks through you should be able to stick a manual gaiter in the hole left behind. If this was a route you were forced to take then the easiest option would be to buy a deceased E28 5 series with the "big" six engine fitted, the only part you would have to buy new is the spigot bearing.
One final thing the last of the sixes known as "Highline" have the worst performance due to all the weight they gained over the years so if performance is paramount look for an earlier one.
Parts needed are: Flywheel, clutch kit, spigot bearing, pedal box, clutch master cylinder + reservoir, propshaft and finally you may need a centre console but I think if you remove the black plastic part that the auto selector sticks through you should be able to stick a manual gaiter in the hole left behind. If this was a route you were forced to take then the easiest option would be to buy a deceased E28 5 series with the "big" six engine fitted, the only part you would have to buy new is the spigot bearing.
One final thing the last of the sixes known as "Highline" have the worst performance due to all the weight they gained over the years so if performance is paramount look for an earlier one.
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