NPOCP: Old BMWs Edition

"Jay Lauer" (thefaultinourcars)
02/07/2014 at 10:04 • Filed to: None

At $5,000, it sounds like a whole lot of car. But, is it worth it? You tell me.

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DISCUSSION (19)

Mattbob > Jay Lauer
02/07/2014 at 10:06

No. I've been looking for an old 3 series for a few weeks now. You should be able to pick up a nice 7 series with nothing wrong with it, and that kind of mileage for half that price.

Brian Silvestro > Jay Lauer
02/07/2014 at 10:07

No.

505Turbeaux > Jay Lauer
02/07/2014 at 10:08

about average price, maybe a little high with the cracked dash and mileage.

Jay Lauer > Mattbob
02/07/2014 at 10:08

I've seen old 6's like this priced for half, but this one is also extremely well maintained. Old BMWs biggest problems is not being taken care of.

Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 > Jay Lauer
02/07/2014 at 10:08

Bob Loblaw Made Me Make a Phoney Phone Call to Edward Rooney > Mattbob
02/07/2014 at 10:11

That's not a 3-Series or a 7-Series, so, uh, what's your point? The market for the 6-Series is generally healthier than a comparable 3/7 from the period.

Mattbob > Jay Lauer
02/07/2014 at 10:11

take a look and drive it. That would be the real test. With some of the additions though, I start to get leery about it being driven hard.

Mattbob > Bob Loblaw Made Me Make a Phoney Phone Call to Edward Rooney
02/07/2014 at 10:13

well if you really want a 6 series I guess I don't have a point, but if you are cross shopping, it is something to think about. So uh, there, man.

Bob Loblaw Made Me Make a Phoney Phone Call to Edward Rooney > Jay Lauer
02/07/2014 at 10:14

What 505Turbeaux said. It's definitely a touch high, but I do get the feeling from the photos that it's been well-maintained, although the seller's description leaves that a little murky. If it keeps up appearances after an inspection, I'd say it might be worth paying a touch more than what it's "worth".

offroadkarter > Jay Lauer
02/07/2014 at 10:16

would I pay it? no

Would someone pay it? Maybe

A dealer down by my friend in southern maryland had a grey 86 635csi on the lot with 72,000 miles. Car was MINT, they wanted 7 grand for it. To put a time frame on how long they had it, I first noticed the car on the lot around the time my friend got his e23 (fall of 2012). I saw the car on the lot, in the same spot, all through 2013. It was only when I went to buy said e23 last month, that I noticed the car, as well as the entire dealership, closed up shop and vanished.

So I think this price is a wee bit high.

offroadkarter > Mattbob
02/07/2014 at 10:17

which is what I did. 85 745i, 150,000 miles, 2 Grand

Thank you for reminding me that my car is worthless lol

Jay Lauer > Bob Loblaw Made Me Make a Phoney Phone Call to Edward Rooney
02/07/2014 at 10:19

You sir, are a mouthful.

Bob Loblaw Made Me Make a Phoney Phone Call to Edward Rooney > Jay Lauer
02/07/2014 at 10:21

So I've been told.

rabidpenguin > Jay Lauer
02/07/2014 at 10:26

It is in nice shape and the m30's run forever. However, I think 5 is a little high.

Jay Lauer > rabidpenguin
02/07/2014 at 10:33

You're probably right. I've seen a number of them at $1500, but they're automatics. The manual seems rare to find in any 5 or 6-er.

rabidpenguin > Jay Lauer
02/07/2014 at 11:12

Rare especially in the later production years. They pop up for sale pretty often as long as you keep looking.

Jay Lauer > rabidpenguin
02/07/2014 at 11:22

Exactly. I'm sure if I had a real interest in buying own I could look hard enough. They just intrigue me more than anything. Know anything about old 6-ers?

venivelovici > Jay Lauer
02/07/2014 at 11:59

"although the RWD makes it tough to drive in the snow"

elvisizer > Jay Lauer
02/07/2014 at 12:59

as far as old bmw's go the 635csi is kinda meh imho, but that looks like a decent example for the price. Not happy to see replica wheels and nitto tires- what ELSE did you cheap out on, current owner? And it's BEIGE! I'd lean towards CP.

Besides, I found this one for $500 less with a turbo. Homebuilt manifold? Sure, why not! I'd do it for the lulz.