Hi guys. I've always loved the 6 series styling but I ended up buying my e36 for a more modern look. Now, after a year of ownership, I've started looking at other BMW's. First e31s(8-series), e30s and now e24s. Sadly, I don't have the money to purchase another money pit, because we all know, BMW's are money pits, but I wanted to ask just get a general idea.
Which e24 is the better deal? Both are here in Houston.
1989 635Csi
http://houston.craigslist.org/cto/1130744635.html
1986 635Csi
http://houston.craigslist.org/cto/1131775580.html
Last edited by ponchiz318; 04-20-2009 at 05:06 PM.
I would look at that 89 personally.
e30 84 340i m6x powered.
e34 89 535i 5speed - current DD
e24 89 635csi - maybe a DD?
e34 93 525i (m50tu) - gone
e39 540i 6spd m-sport - gone
e53 x5 4.4l - gone
e30 89 325i (m20) - gone
I would say find out the miles on each of them. I noticed that neither ad included the car's mileage. I would go for the '89 as well.
Nice color choices...
Last edited by Zack01GC; 04-20-2009 at 02:02 PM.
1986 635CSi - 2001 330ci
Go for the '89. You'll get the later M30B35 too, and more power.
1989 (10/88) 202k E34 535i/5 Schwarz/Natur
1989 165k E34 535i/5 Schwarz/Natur (Gone)
1989 220k E34 535i 3.0 M60 Swap Weiß/Schwarz (Gone)
1988 159k E28 528e Schwarz/Pearl (Gone)
1985 270k E28 525e Import Arktisblau/Blau (Gone)
1987 125k E24 L6 Schwarz/Natur (Gone)
1987 210k E30 325is Delphin/Beige (Gone)
1985 190k E30 325e Alpinblau/Beige (Gone)
That '89 isn't an '89 unless it got the diving board swapped in. That said, they both look decent.
It will come down to maintenance assume both are in the mid to high 100k mile range. You want to see all of the cooling system parts and hoses replaced, driveshaft, and AC conversion, every suspension component, and, gads, a bazillion other items. Check out the Buyer's Guide above. Find out which one uses the least amount of oil. Compression and leakdown checks are a good idea, too.
Greg Rea
1985 M639 arctic blue metallic
2001 740i sport Imola red
1983 AR Spider Veloce celeste acqua mettallico
ex- 1967 230SL (250SL motor)
ex-1965 Ford Falcon Futura Convertible (302 H.O., C4 auto)
ex-1989 E32/M30 white whale (330k miles at the end in 2017)
ex-1986 E24 Dinan turbo arctic blue metallic
they look like the same car. what's with the first character caps? it looks 'scammy' to me. have you verified that the cars exist?
2003 M5
2007 X3 6MT
Yeah, the "89" doesn't look like one. Doesn't have the airbag steering wheel and the mirrors look chrome, plus the aforementioned bumpers. Also seems weird that the first letter in every word in both ads is capitalized. Is that normal?
-NEK, St. Louis
It doesn't look like that '89 is an '89. Maybe '87 or '86 as well. Best to go look at each car. It will come down to maintenance and condition. Don't forget to take it for a nice hard ride. Unless the mileages are way off 100K vs. 200K, I think you will be able to decide once you see the cars with your own eyes. Definitely worth the gas if you are seriously looking to buy a 6er. If high miles on the car and you are still interested, don't forget to have your local BMW mechanic put it up on a lift.
For me, I even flew to another island with mechanic/enthusiast to go check a few out. Hehehe.
"Simply looking at a Shark is the same as buying one " - R. Carter"I have to stop looking at Sharks" - RokuMado
In Desire Of: 1985 M635CSi (Alpine White) OR ALPINA Model
1985 Euro 635CSi CR 5-Spd (Schwartz/Buffalo Anthracite)
1985 Euro 635CSi CR 5-Spd (Polaris/Napa Schwartz)
1985 Euro 628CSi Auto(Zobelbraun/Buffalo Nutria)...Rehomed
2002 540iT Sport Auto (Schwartz/Napa Black)
2019 740i M Sport (Carbon Black/Napa Black)
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I'm pretty sure its the same car. same milleage, same scratches at the same locations, same wooden stick, same wheels, both are 86. Looked at the 86 Saturday
Yeah, they really did look exactly the same. The '86 ad was deleted by author a few moments ago.
1989 (10/88) 202k E34 535i/5 Schwarz/Natur
1989 165k E34 535i/5 Schwarz/Natur (Gone)
1989 220k E34 535i 3.0 M60 Swap Weiß/Schwarz (Gone)
1988 159k E28 528e Schwarz/Pearl (Gone)
1985 270k E28 525e Import Arktisblau/Blau (Gone)
1987 125k E24 L6 Schwarz/Natur (Gone)
1987 210k E30 325is Delphin/Beige (Gone)
1985 190k E30 325e Alpinblau/Beige (Gone)
188,ooo and change. 86 had a asking of $3,800 on Sat. The kid selling the "89" is trying to flip it, making $400 on it. Talked with him moments ago.. I am out.
Good call on the bumpers of the "89." '89's had world bumpers, who would swap them for older US bumpers? Haha
1986 635CSi - 2001 330ci
I've left an email to the guy selling the 86. Has not responded.
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