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The Singers
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Sat Nov 27, 2004 7:23 pm Post subject:
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Hi all,
I'm looking at a 1986 635I with just over 97K. I'm wondering what types of
experiences have been had and opinions have been learned from this
potentially fabulous vehicle.
Thanks in advance,
Greg s
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Old Radios
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Sat Nov 27, 2004 7:51 pm Post subject:
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Pretty much the usual with 80's BMW's. Have it looked over by a good
BMW mechanic, open your pocket book and expect ~$100/month in repairs.
It typically takes $1-2,000 to get them right after you buy them, then a
steady stream of maintenance issues (hence the 100/mo). They're lots of
fun, but unless you have the $ you'd better be willing to work on it
yourself. Granted, they're easy to work on, and parts can be had
relatively cheap on-line.
mark.
The Singers wrote:
| Quote: | Hi all,
I'm looking at a 1986 635I with just over 97K. I'm wondering what types of
experiences have been had and opinions have been learned from this
potentially fabulous vehicle.
Thanks in advance,
Greg s
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Matt O'Toole
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Sat Nov 27, 2004 11:26 pm Post subject:
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Old Radios wrote:
| Quote: | Pretty much the usual with 80's BMW's. Have it looked over by a good
BMW mechanic, open your pocket book and expect ~$100/month in repairs.
It typically takes $1-2,000 to get them right after you buy them,
then a steady stream of maintenance issues (hence the 100/mo).
They're lots of fun, but unless you have the $ you'd better be
willing to work on it yourself. Granted, they're easy to work on,
and parts can be had relatively cheap on-line.
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$100 a month is *way* cheaper than the depreciation on a new BMW, or even a
newer used one.
BTW, according to my spreadsheets for the last 20 years, it does cost about $100
a month to own an older BMW -- or any other old car, including the "cheaper"
ones. IME, old BMWs are good, cheap transportation. And I have over a half
million miles of that experience.
Matt O.
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Old Radios
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Sun Nov 28, 2004 12:16 am Post subject:
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Oh, I agree. I'll buy another. I just think people assume they're like
a Honda on steroids. You just put gas in it and drive, they're "fine
German machines" and never break down. Over the past 30 years I've
owned mostly Japanese cars. Now that I've owned a BMW 5'er and an Audi,
I'm dead sold on German cars. But I must say, they are NOT maintinance
free like Japanese cars (relatively speaking). People need to know
that. I'm sold, though. Though I've spent too many weekends on the
garage floor with the Audi and bimmer, I'll never drive anything else again.
Mark.
Matt O'Toole wrote:
| Quote: | Old Radios wrote:
Pretty much the usual with 80's BMW's. Have it looked over by a good
BMW mechanic, open your pocket book and expect ~$100/month in repairs.
It typically takes $1-2,000 to get them right after you buy them,
then a steady stream of maintenance issues (hence the 100/mo).
They're lots of fun, but unless you have the $ you'd better be
willing to work on it yourself. Granted, they're easy to work on,
and parts can be had relatively cheap on-line.
$100 a month is *way* cheaper than the depreciation on a new BMW, or even a
newer used one.
BTW, according to my spreadsheets for the last 20 years, it does cost about $100
a month to own an older BMW -- or any other old car, including the "cheaper"
ones. IME, old BMWs are good, cheap transportation. And I have over a half
million miles of that experience.
Matt O.
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John Burns
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Sun Nov 28, 2004 5:11 pm Post subject:
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| Quote: | I'm looking at a 1986 635I with just over 97K. I'm wondering what types of
experiences have been had and opinions have been learned from this
potentially fabulous vehicle.
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I had an 85 and adored it. Wonderful cars. Rust is the biggest problem
with UK examples. There's a buyer's guide on my site's E24 page.
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Mark (UK)
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Mon Nov 29, 2004 4:20 pm Post subject:
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John Burns wrote:
| Quote: | I'm looking at a 1986 635I with just over 97K. I'm wondering what
types of experiences have been had and opinions have been learned
from this potentially fabulous vehicle.
I had an 85 and adored it. Wonderful cars. Rust is the biggest problem
with UK examples. There's a buyer's guide on my site's E24 page.
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Have you no longer got the 6 John?
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