FS: 1989 635 csi e24 m30 b35

[E30M20B25]

Good Evening Gentlemen,

As most of you know, I am leaving to Singapore in just over a month, and I am selling everything I own.

So far I have sold all three E30s and I am giving the E34 to my Mother; so the only one left to find a good new home is the E24.

She is a 1989 635 CSI; This was the last year BMW produced a Six series until the launch of the E63 in 2003. (Some might argue that the E31 was the true successor to the E24, but a E31 is a 8 series, not a 6. but I suppose that is neither here nor there..)

In '76 this Chassis Replaced the Good old E9.


I had my doubts if she was actually a L6 as I was told; but a little research informed me that due to the fact that she has the leather headliner and trim, after 1987 they were given the L6 Demarcation.

Technically the dash should have been leather covered too; but sadly they shrink over time and crack. After two or three times, most people switched over to the plastic dashs.


I should note that she should be able to qualify for collectors plates due to her rarity; Technically she falls under the less than 1500 made in that year category.


Currently she has 215 HP and 224 lbs torque thanks to the newer and more desirable (more power, less fuel consumption) M30B35 first used in these vehicles in 1988. A $229 Mark D chip for her will give you 250 HP and 255 Lbs; M30 chips can be found used for about $100.


I had big plans for her, If only I had more time here I would have completed it and she would have been my road warrior. I had a full 5 speed swap for her and a great suspension. Sadly those are both sold; The 5 speed swap may be for sale soon though, as the current purchaser for her has yet to fully purchase it.


When I first purchased her she was in very poor mechanical repair.

Most of the major problems have been fixed but there are a few outstanding items that, although do not stop her from being my current daily driver, could be fixed to be more enjoyable.


As such I will start with the current negatives:

The center driveshaft support is worn; I have a spare, but I don't have the time to replace it; Naturally I would give the new owner the spare as well as a bunch of other spares. It does not effect driving but you can just feel it during acceleration.

A very common problem with E28 based chassis (which this E24 is, she is not E12 based in case some were curious, that was pre 1983), was the fact that the steering boxes were prone to separating from the subframe. I had the same problem, and there are two fixes for it; one is to buy a kit that bolts the steering box to the subframe, this is what I did. The other option is to have the box welded to the subframe. Welding is the better option but also requires more time. She still steers just fine with the bolt fix though.


The Drivers seat's leather is torn; unfortunate but replaceable. The passenger seat shows wear but no rips; the rear seats are perfect as no one really ever sits in the back of a E24 ^_^.

The exhaust is starting to get loud, which would normally be unfortunate as the spares are about $800; luckily for the next owner I have a full spare exhaust for her.

She also has a rebuilt title as she was hit in the rear in the US and then purchased and brought to Canada for repairs. The only good thing I can say about this is that I will reflect this fact in the price.



Now for the good things!

Besides the fact that she is a absolute blast to drive; I have had to repair and replace many things since I got her.

All the vacuum lines and air intake boots have been replaced.

The steer box was fixed.

The Pitman arms and support arms were replaced.

Brakes have been replaced.

A new optima battery has been installed.

A major change to her that is important is the SLS was deleted (if you have ever had to suffer with a failed SLS system for a rear suspension, you know how great a SLS delete is). As such she is running Bilstein HDs.

All the Ignition components are new, Distributor cap and rotor, Wiring harness, plugs, etc.

There is probably a few other things that have been done, but I cannot remember right now as I type this at 5am ^_^.


I have a few receipts totaling over a grand in parts from a few months ago that we can go through. Right when I bought her I got a lot done.


I should note that the wheels on her now are not the ones in the picture, they were already purchased; I have now new 15" rims and new rubber. (Yes both the rims and the rubber are new)


Another nice thing is all the spare you will get, generally when people buy the last of any chassis that I have they get everything that I had held in my storage for spares.

Some expensive items include the exhaust, the brake bomb, and the steering wheel adjustable rack. Plus boxes of replacement parts.


Probably the most important question everyone is wondering is the price.

As a clean and sorted E24 can fetch between 12 and 16 grand, I believe that $4,500 obo is fair for mine as she has a few rough edges.

If you want to see her, please give me a call, email or a PM. I have the next two weeks off work and am available all day, but in one week I am going to NYC to attend a friends wedding for a week. But feel free to leave a email during that time and I can meet you after.

My cell is 604-218-7253 and my email is cole975@gmail.com

Thank you all for reading this huge post and your interest!

Cheers!

-Ryan

[Initial D.oug]

hawt. Nice price too!!! Good luck with the sale. I would get it if I had the cash.

[Eugene]

That's a sweet ride, and I also would buy it in a heartbeat if I had the room! I'll pass it on to my co-worker who is looking for an older 6.

[E30M20B25]

Hey thanks Eugene and Doug!

And yeah any word spreading is much appreciated!

Cheers!

[M635]

Great times with that 6'er! It served me well!

Bump for a great ride! There's something that is distinctly different about the 6'er to the other models. The 6'er carries it's own reputation, and grasps it well. They are brilliant produced cars, and definately the best models to drive (screw E31's and E63's- this is the real deal).

Good luck Ryan!

[Blakeoffire]

Ooooh... so tempting to take in another shark. Good luck with the sale Ryan...

I'm selling my 325iS next week and shifting over to something newer, otherwise I'd be all over this 6er as a daily-driver...


-B.

[Poon]

I've seen this in person, and it is definitely a nice car, and a steal for $4500. Bump for a nice ride!

-Andrew Poon

[E30M20B25]

Thank you Blake and Andrew for the comment!

I will be leaving for NYC for a wedding soon and will be gone until next wednesday.

If anyone want to see her let me know or send me a PM.

I will not post this price on the other 11 or so places I posted this ad; but the people from here can take her for $4,000 OBO. Just remind me when you call me that you saw it on BC so that I don't get confused.

Thanks again guys!

-Ryan

[Blakeoffire]

Ryan,

Did I see you driving the silver 6er on a busy Oak street... friday afternoon about 2:30pm..?

I was trying to place myself within traffic so as to grab a better look (failed) but from what I saw... quite nice for what you're asking.

Buy a 6er guys... turn it into your own envisioned ride and then notice as you find yourself staring at it from different angles for extended periods of time... (plus other drivers staring at you) and driving much farther away from everything than you had originally planned.

Smooth, refined, elegant, menacing, presence, modest power, excellent handling, rarity and comfort only scratch the surface of what's lurking within the 'potential' categories of these beautiful cars...


-B.

[E30M20B25]

Hah! Yeah that was me!

I have been using the e24 as my daily driver while my e34 is at the Euro Shop.

Oh and in case it was too subtle in the last reply.

PRICE DROP: $4,000 OBO

[E30M20B25]

Well, I am leaving in less than 4 weeks now so I guess i need to drop her again...

I Think I forgot to add that I did the trunk seal as well and I have found the adjustable steering column for her as well.

I have a bunch of misc parts for her as well including filters and the such and a few other new bits in boxes for her.

Anyways I think this is my last drop I want to do really, any lower and I will start taking orders for her parts from the big coupe group people....

$3,500 OBO