Availability of 635 parts
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Printed Date: 29-April-2024 at 15:43
Topic: Availability of 635 parts
Posted By: Vinealon
Subject: Availability of 635 parts
Date Posted: 27-May-2009 at 11:54
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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. ------------- onwards and upwards |
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Posted By: m3Cecotto
Date Posted: 27-May-2009 at 14:41
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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 - 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. ------------- 1981 E23 735i 1989 E30 325i Motorsport Cabrio 1989 E24 635CSi Motorsport Edition http://www.bavarianretro.com" rel="nofollow - Bavarian Retro Cars |
Posted By: alpina17
Date Posted: 27-January-2010 at 12:24
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Bits & bobs I've come across... http:// - http://stores.shop.ebay.ie/bmwspareparts4_BMW-E24-628-630-633-635-M635_W0QQ_fsubZ17460602QQ_sidZ669937165QQ_trksidZp4634Q2ec0Q2em322 - http://stores.shop.ebay.ie/bmwspareparts4_BMW-E24-628-630-63 3-635-M635_W0QQ_fsubZ17460602QQ_sidZ669937165QQ_trksidZp4634 Q2ec0Q2em322 http://stores.shop.ebay.ie/BMW-SPARES-GLOUCESTERSHIRE_E24-6-%20SERIES_W0QQ_fsubZ296651014QQ_sidZ294241144QQ_trksidZp4634Q2e%20c0Q2em322 - http://stores.shop.ebay.ie/BMW-SPARES-GLOUCESTERSHIRE_E24-6- SERIES_W0QQ_fsubZ296651014QQ_sidZ294241144QQ_trksidZp4634Q2e c0Q2em322 http://stores.shop.ebay.ie/J-A-Motor-Supplies_BMW_W0QQ_fsubZ%2016QQ_sidZ35658327QQ_trksidZp4634Q2ec0Q2em322%20 - http://stores.shop.ebay.ie/J-A-Motor-Supplies_BMW_W0QQ_fsubZ 16QQ_sidZ35658327QQ_trksidZp4634Q2ec0Q2em322 |
Posted By: AndyS
Date Posted: 28-January-2010 at 23:01
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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! ------------- AndyS Live each day as if it's your last - one day it will be. http://www.photostick.co.uk/view-933_BaurSig1.jpg" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: caley64
Date 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. |
Posted By: alpina17
Date Posted: 04-February-2010 at 16:59
| As far as I can remember £9, 000, think if I was spending that much would be searching for an M to be honest |
Posted By: AndyS
Date Posted: 04-February-2010 at 23:17
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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. ------------- AndyS Live each day as if it's your last - one day it will be. http://www.photostick.co.uk/view-933_BaurSig1.jpg" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: 1996523i
Date Posted: 26-January-2011 at 22:40
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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. Regards, Gary |