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    Posted: 27-May-2009 at 11:54
Hi Folks
I am currently looking at getting a 1988+ 635CSi, a car
I have admired for many many years, however, I am
worried about the availability of parts for these
beauties. Do they share service parts with other BMWs or
are they available through specialist stockist.
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Mechanical parts are generally easily available through:-

New:-

1. Specialists - there are a few. 
2. Retailers such as GSF and Euro Car Parts
3. Dealers.  The stock held by BMW is superb and while some prices are frightening, others are remarkably reasonable


Secondhand and online:- here, eBay, www.bigcoupe.com [shameless plug]www.bavarianretro.co.uk[/shameless plug]

Body panels are a different matter and are dreadfully expensive or NLA.  Secondhand is your best bet.  When mine was restored, many panels had to be hand made.

As it goes, I've just taken in a Highline - as '88 on cars are referred to - to break, so if there's anything you are looking for, please give me a shout.


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The post '82 E24 shares engine & gearbox with the E32 7-series. The 635 & 735 have 220bhp while the very similar E34 535 ('88 on) has only 211bhp.

Chassis-wise, the post '82 E24 is based on the E28 5-series (up to '88). Pre '82 the Six was based on the externally similar E12 5-series & it's all different.

When looking at a Six to buy, forget about mechanicals & concentrate on the bodywork. This is where the potential money pit will be. A full restoration will cost more than the car is worth though one day that may change. 

Unless it's lived in a museum from day one it will have rust somewhere. Just make sure there's not too much of it! Always buy the very best Six you can find. People are starting to hang on to the good ones.

See the other thread on this sub-forum. Beware - some of the pictures might be upsetting to E24 owners!

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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote caley64 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 02-February-2010 at 14:12
Just saw a nice looking 635 Csi Motorsport sold on the "Old Colonel" site, don't know how much it went for though.
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As far as I can remember £9, 000, think if I was spending that much would be searching for an M to be honest
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote AndyS Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 04-February-2010 at 23:17
Yes but an M635 in that condition would be another £3k or £4k at least.

Actually, £9000 is pretty good - the days of getting a mint E24 for £3000 are long gone. They've been under-valued for far too long.

I'd want more than that for my Motorsport if I ever came to sell it.

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Just to let ya all know, just had a nice 1989 635 Csi in for breaking.

Please call me on 07854 926 097

Midnight Blue with cream leather interior.

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