Would You Buy A E24....

[MinkerVR6]

For 2500 Bucks....There is one around town for 2500 bucks. 166k miles. I don't know to much about them, but I heard they are a hole to pour your money into much like the 8-series. Give me some advice....

[reelizmpro]

Depends on which E24 you're talking about. I would like to own an M6 someday but even the 635Csi makes a nice classy cruiser and they are built like tanks. Such a heavy car needs a lot of power though if you want to really get around in them.

[kansas-ix]

Do it for 2k.

[MinkerVR6]

I'm not sure what e24 it is, I saw it on autotrader and didn't write it down. Are they reliable, they aren't quick are they?

[bkelsey86]

Nothing but the M6 hauls major ass stock. But turbo the m30 and it will haul. Its a great car and definetly a classic I'd buy it for that much.

[DEV0 E30]

I'm not sure what e24 it is, I saw it on autotrader and didn't write it down. Are they reliable, they aren't quick are they?

http://bmwinfo.com/26100.html

Model: Engine: Power: Topspeed: Year:
628CSi M30 6 cylinder 184 HP 212 km/h 1979 - 1986
630CS M30 6 cylinder 185 HP 210 km/h 1976 - 1979
633CSi M30 6 cylinder 200 HP 215 km/h 1976 - 1982
635CSi M30 6 cylinder 218 HP 229 km/h 1978 - 1990

[MinkerVR6]

635CSi for 2500, thats what it is....

[Den]

I'm not sure what e24 it is, I saw it on autotrader and didn't write it down. Are they reliable, they aren't quick are they?

http://bmwinfo.com/26100.html

Model: Engine: Power: Topspeed: Year:
628CSi M30 6 cylinder 184 HP 212 km/h 1979 - 1986
630CS M30 6 cylinder 185 HP 210 km/h 1976 - 1979
633CSi M30 6 cylinder 200 HP 215 km/h 1976 - 1982
635CSi M30 6 cylinder 218 HP 229 km/h 1978 - 1990

Those are Euro HP numbers.
Stock US M30's didn't make 200+hp untill the 1988 revision for the debut of their fattest car ever, the E32 7-series. Also found in the E34 535. This 218hp M30 was used in the E24 for 1988-89 only. Pre-88 US 3.5's made 182hp. E24 635 is an E28 535 with a different body and seats. Reliability is about the same as an E30. Most would be about as quick as an E30 in a straight line, some quicker.

[Den]

If you like the feel of a heavier car and want a bahn cruiser, I'd buy it if the paint + leather were decent. An M30 that's taken care of will run 300k+.

[DEV0 E30]

My bad, forgot that bmwinfo favors cars on that side of the pond. I was driving home from a friends house in my eta tonight and one flew past me doing about 80-90. Awesome car it was.

[M-technik-3]

I'd buy one but it would have to be EU spec as the god awful US bumpers are ugly. And I would have to know maintance history.

They are also an electrical nightmare waiting to happen.

[bimmerlover]

6 series are cool.. I wouldn't call them money pits. The m30 is a great, solid, esay to work with engine. I don't care much for the beast like feel/size of the E24, however that's just personal opinion. Without knowing any details.. it's hard for anyone to say whether the one you're looking at is worth 2500. I wouldn't pay 2500 for one unless it was in VERY nice shape.

[AdamF 88iS]

They are also an electrical nightmare waiting to happen.

Hardly. There isnt much more to them than there is to E30s...only some of the stuff in the climate control system is more complex but they are standing up to the test of time pretty well. Most of the electrics are shared with E28s and some E30 stuff too.

[PanamaE30]

They are also an electrical nightmare waiting to happen.

Hardly. There isnt much more to them than there is to E30s...only some of the stuff in the climate control system is more complex but they are standing up to the test of time pretty well. Most of the electrics are shared with E28s and some E30 stuff too.

*looks at his electrical wiring nightmare in his E30*

:roll:

[Matt86es]

one for $800

Would you buy one in sound mechanical condition, but need some cosmetic work(shitty paint and interior) for ~$800 just to have some fun with?