87 BMW 635 CSI
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I had one as my daily driver for 10 years as an outside sales guy.
Great road car. Make sure its got a good maint. history and has been serviced regularly.
I had 175k on mine and it ran like a fine watch. Some idiot ran into the back of it at about 30mph without even stepping on the brakes while I was stopped at a traffic light. Totalled it and the car in front of me (Which was a brand new, special ordered M3. Boy was that guy pissed.) If that had not happened, I'd still be driving it.
Great road car. Make sure its got a good maint. history and has been serviced regularly.
I had 175k on mine and it ran like a fine watch. Some idiot ran into the back of it at about 30mph without even stepping on the brakes while I was stopped at a traffic light. Totalled it and the car in front of me (Which was a brand new, special ordered M3. Boy was that guy pissed.) If that had not happened, I'd still be driving it.
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I've always liked them, but never had one. Nice 85 stick w/ 61k on e-bay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/VINTA...item43acf6d94e
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Great news. The Lord did help me. The car was a P.O.S.! Stored outside, no cover, cracked dash, molding etc. Wanted about 50% over market. This lesson has taught me to stick with P-cars. Thanks all.
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I've always liked them, but never had one. Nice 85 stick w/ 61k on e-bay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/VINTA...item43acf6d94e
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Nice example.
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I had one for a few years. It was the first car I ever bought. Had an alternator go once. BMW wanted a fortune for a replacement then I realized I could remove the mounting plate from the old alternator and order the exact same Bosch alternator from a Bosch retailer, which was 1/4 the price. Don't remember any other issues with it. More of a comfortable and stylish cruiser than a sports car.