is 1985 bmw 635csi a good first car?

Question

is 1985 bmw 635csi a good first car?

Answer 1

Well, back here in europe, thats a real classical car already ans worth quite some bucks..http://www.speedfreakcarparts.nl have some nice stuff for BMW, car parts and stuff.

Answer 2

it's possible to use a 635 for an everyday car but I'd have it thoroughly checked out because a 635 is NOT going to become a very valuable car---so buying a "fixer upper" is a money pit.



buy the best one you can afford and by all means have it looked over. Problem areas would include driveshafts, electrical, HVAC and cracked cylinder heads.

Answer 3

i own a 1986 635 csi. and would get in and drive it ANYWHERE. as long as the owner has records and its a clean car i would have no hesitation buying it.( i believe that guy was floating around a forum too the car looks familiar) the only killers of these cars are rust (yes even in CA look for it) and neglect. my friends 6er just rolled over 300k. its a manual trans so the driveline is bullet proof. now keep in mind these cars DO require maintenance to keep them up. and some if it gets expensive. but owning one is a blast. they are fun as hell to drive, i'd say if the ad is true to word then i would not hesitate to buy it

Answer 4

Besides a '79 VW Beetle Cabrio, my Euro '85 E24 "dogleg" 5-speed has been the most reliable car I have owned. I'm its original owner and have never been stranded on the side of the road with it. Mechanically and in general, it represents the highpoint of superlative German engineering, craftsmanship, and quality.



The noteworthy feature of this car is how timeless its design and lines are - Paul Bracq architecture that will never go out of style. To this day, this car turns heads. I also own the predecessor model to the E24 6-series, a Euro '75 E9 (3.0 CS Coupe), which is also a truly beautiful car, but mechanically the E24 is far superior. It has a perfect combination of handling, braking, power, comfort, steering, and class. There are other cars that are quicker, stop faster, handle and ride better but I can't think of another that combines so many positive qualities into a single car.



Admittedly, I have been very indulgent about maintaining it. Parts and service have never been inexpensive. But for something as beautiful, elegant, stylish, and these days, as rare as this car, I'm ok with that.



I encourage you to have the car thoroughly gone over and assessed by a very competent BMW mechanic as to it's general condition and what it might soon need. Be especially mindful of rust. For me, that would be a deal breaker.

Answer 5

That car does not have a timing belt, it has a timing chain so he is could be blowing smoke out his rear about all the work it has had since he made this mistake in his ad. That aside, the old BMW coupes are cool cars in my opinion and it is not a bad price for one. Make sure the aftermarket wheels are of good quality and don't shake when driven on because of poor centering etc.

Answer 6

First of all I just want to say that's a sexy car right there, I have always loved the 1980's 6 series. But anyway, my suggestion: Take it to a local mechanic, have him check it out, and if it's in good condition than buy it and have fun!

Answer 7

Maybe as an extra car because this car is too old. If you want a BMW 6 series than check out autotrader.com

Answer 8

Not really a great car for anyone. However they are WAY WAY more reliable and less expensive to maintain than any "next gen" BMW. This is factual not fantasy.. These cars looks are stunning. Lots of people who see one up front swear its the most beautiful car they ever saw OR the ugliest car they ever saw. There seems to be no in between. 85 with a stick is the best 6 series you can get. 1985 was the best you could get. It has the best transmission (stick) of any year the motor is the lower compression longer lasting 3.5. It didn't have the troublesome rear leveling system and the hoaky "beer cooler" in the back.

Problem with the car is its a very old design and by 1985 BMW crammed in ABS and electronic trans (auto) electronics and other gizmos the body was never designed to use in the first place. Making the inerds of the car crampacked with stuff, making it a very hard car to work on. By 1988-89 the car even had an air bag and non functional but mandatory safety crash pads in the drivers dash.

Everything but the body is an E28 from the A/C fan to the muffler but the body is so heavy its slow and hard to "play" with. When the back end breaks loose its very hard to get it back into line even with the most impressive suspension additions. The big doors are a constant headache with leaks and latching problems. The back seats really are the most useless things in all the years I have had them not once have I ever had a person ride in the back not even kids.

All in all its a beautiful car to look at and a comfortable cruiser because of the weight, but that's where the pluses end and the negatives begin.

Answer 9

No, as much as I love BMW and have owned two different BMW cars. I would not keep one if it weren't under warranty or I'd purchase extended warranty which would only be an option for a car that's still under warranty... I owned a 2007 BMW 335xi, the car was about 2 years old & 50k mileage at the time and I've run into a great list of issues. These repairs could run you up in the thousands and I'd assume a 25+ year old car will be hard to find parts for. I wouldn't recommend it.

Answer 10

I wouldn't trust a 27 year old car to be reliable for a daily driver, no matter how well the owner says it's been maintained.

Answer 11

It's not a good first car. You will not be able to afford the maintenance. You also will not be able to trust it for longer trips. The 6-series were always nice looking cars, but they are now only reasonable as a SECOND car.