6-Series cylinder head - the price
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Forum Name: BMW 6 Series
Forum Discription: This forum will deal with any issues on the BMW 6 Series (E24, E63 & E64)
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Printed Date: 02-May-2024 at 21:33
Topic: 6-Series cylinder head - the price
Posted By: Horsetan
Subject: 6-Series cylinder head - the price
Date Posted: 07-October-2003 at 21:30
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The good news: the cylinder head work is complete.
The bad news: the bill is £2300. Or thereabouts. *sigh* -------------   
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Posted By: Andyboy
Date Posted: 07-October-2003 at 22:00
| F*CK ME!!! The price of a 6 Series........ |
Posted By: Horsetan
Date Posted: 08-October-2003 at 11:34
Sometimes you just have to swallow your shock and pay up. Last year, bringing the bodywork up to scratch cost three grand. And besides, as you know, I don't like new cars. I would much rather have a stylish old classic and keep it running. It's much more fun..... supposedly! -------------
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Andyboy wrote:Posted By: Andyboy
Date Posted: 08-October-2003 at 13:14
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Agreed. I drove the new 5 Series last week in the Fatherland and it's f*cking horrible, a really unplesant turd. This one was modded with 19 inch rims and lowered, but even so.......YUK!!
That new 6 Series looks like a complete abortion as well. WHAT ARE BMW DOING?? 
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Posted By: Horsetan
Date Posted: 08-October-2003 at 14:16
The new 6-Series will appeal to those wealthy, urbane people who don't mind what it looks like and aren't really familiar with the E24... Let's just say that if the electrics go wrong in about 14 years' time, you won't want to be owning one.  -------------
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Posted By: Andyboy
Date Posted: 09-October-2003 at 09:46
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Hmmmm.......I get the distinct feeling that in ten year's time, all those early E65's will be valueless, unfixable scrap. To think the first owner could have bought a house for the same money. Fools.
I agree Horse, decent old stuff is the way to go and preserving some of it for the future is a good idea. Even an E28 518 (!) because anyone can fix them at home. Replacing a 635CSi head will be nothing compared to sorting out why the electronic handbrake and active steering ECU's don't work.......!
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Posted By: Horsetan
Date Posted: 09-October-2003 at 11:25
In order to understand how the E63 works, you may need a degree in electronic engineering as opposed to mechanical engineering... As for decent old stuff, I'm all for it. I still don't quite understand what makes people want to preserve Allegros and Marinas, though -------------
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Posted By: Sohlman
Date Posted: 09-October-2003 at 12:07
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I think a law should be made that all alegros, marina, metro's etc be sent to the crusher no exceptions other than a 6R4. -------------  Sunday 10th July Brooklands Sharkfest and Big Coupe Day. http://635csi.mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk/ - Coupe Events
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Posted By: Horsetan
Date Posted: 09-October-2003 at 14:38
Ah... you've driven one of those, then....!? -------------
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Posted By: Andyboy
Date Posted: 09-October-2003 at 19:06
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FOR SALE: 2001 745i, needs major electrical attention, spares or repair £495 (may p/x ride-on lawnmower)
REPRINTED THAMES VALLEY TRADER 'BARGAIN CARS' W/E 22ND MAY 2009.
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Posted By: Sohlman
Date Posted: 09-October-2003 at 19:42
Nope, but they had 1000BHP which has to be respected ------------- Sunday 10th July Brooklands Sharkfest and Big Coupe Day. http://635csi.mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk/ - Coupe Events
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