635 CSI- Old School Cool?

[Benengo]

This is an itch I've wanted to scratch since i was a kid and there are now one or 2 in the classiffieds.

any advice on what they are like to live with, servicing costs etc? apart from the rust thing what should i be looking for?

Also how does the Mpower model compare,... would i regret nor extending my budget?

lastly, are there any specialist independents i can get to check one over?

[TomM]

I had that same itch, and scratched when a director at my old work decided to sell his.

I loved it, and to this day regret selling it. I had an 89 Highline, de-chromed with a box of history with it. The guy I bought it from had spent £4k in 3 years, and the car drove without fault. I had it for a year and used it maybe twice a week for work and at weekends (and weddings etc)

I sold it for more than I bought it for, and I still keep my eye on them now as I would love another. It got so many comments and attention (all good)

Cheaper ones could be money pits, rust on the wings needs to have been done - as very pricey to put right. Rust around the rear number plate also common. Original wheels fitted with TRX tyres which are pretty hard to find and quite pricey.

I was amazed how tight it was to drive and still very quick, makes a superb noise too. IIRC there was a motorsport 635CSI which was an auto, then the M6 which was manual. For me, the car suited the auto box so well - big comfy cruiser, with masses of class.

Do it, but dont go for a cheap one. Make sure you get one with 2 keys, as I had one break when starting the car - luckily it came out OK though, and I did have a spare.

Edited to say - running wise it does like a drink Service at BMW was £230 and Munich Legends pretty much always have a good one - although you will pay Munich Legends prices!

Edited by TomM on Saturday 16th January 11:32

[skenergysolution]

TomM said:

Edited to say - running wise it does like a drink Service at BMW was £230 and Munich Legends pretty much always have a good one - although you will pay Munich Legends prices!

Edited by TomM on Saturday 16th January 11:32

LPG it!!

[hss111]

this car is totally cool. my father brought one when they first came out back in the 80's. 635 csi highline model!!! it was the dogs bks. back then it was 40 gs brand new. people to this day still comment on that car. can you get any cooler........?

[derin100]

skenergysolution said:

TomM said:

Edited to say - running wise it does like a drink Service at BMW was £230 and Munich Legends pretty much always have a good one - although you will pay Munich Legends prices!

Edited by TomM on Saturday 16th January 11:32

LPG it!!

[LHD]

derin100 said:

skenergysolution said:

TomM said:

Edited to say - running wise it does like a drink Service at BMW was £230 and Munich Legends pretty much always have a good one - although you will pay Munich Legends prices!

Edited by TomM on Saturday 16th January 11:32

LPG it!!

I think this is more appropriate:

[derin100]

Yep...actually you're right...says it all.

Edited by derin100 on Saturday 16th January 21:39