| Author | Message | ||
| Mike Procopio (Pupz308)
Junior Member Username: Pupz308 Post Number: 187 Registered: 10-2002 |
Greg, I'm very familiar with them. Hot, amazing cars--especially with the deep front spoiler. My first car, in high school, was a "rescued" 633CSi from a mechanic--the previous owner couldn't pay for a tranny repair, forgot about the car, moved away, etc. Was a steal at $2k. Talk about a car that has class! Also, something I've always noticed--there is a *vague* similarity in lines between the 6 series BMW at the Ferrari 400: BMW M6:  Ferrari 400:  The general shape... And, most notably, the coupe side window treatment. | ||
| Taek-Ho Kwon (Stickanddice)
Junior Member Username: Stickanddice Post Number: 205 Registered: 11-2002 |
Yeah, Just afraid of people transplanting the engines making a Frankenstein car. The cars are not commanding enough of a price for surgery like that to be done right, if you know what I mean. I don't want a mechanical timebomb. | ||
| Jon P. Kofod (95f355c)
Member Username: 95f355c Post Number: 528 Registered: 8-2001 |
I am pretty sure the original Euro cars had the M635 badging but this may have changed on later models. Best way to determine is by looking under the hood as the Euro motor valve cover is different than the US version. | ||
| Jon P. Kofod (95f355c)
Member Username: 95f355c Post Number: 527 Registered: 8-2001 |
yeah, you're right there is only one. I think there was one for sale a month ago but I can't find it. | ||
| Taek-Ho Kwon (Stickanddice)
Junior Member Username: Stickanddice Post Number: 201 Registered: 11-2002 |
Jon, I found only one and contacted the owner. He sent me an email already with some pics of the car. There were ads on other Euro 6s but they were not ///Ms. I was under the impression that the Euro Ms had the badging ///M635 CSi, not ///M6. Nevertheless, this particular car has ///M6 on the rear decklid. Hmmm...maybe I should visit that forum you mentioned for BMWs. Sorry for the ranting Fcar nuts. | ||
| Jon P. Kofod (95f355c)
Member Username: 95f355c Post Number: 526 Registered: 8-2001 |
Check here: http://www.roadfly.org/bmw/classifieds/cars/showads.php?cat=217 There are two Euro M6's listed for sale. Euro models are harder to find and usually command a 2-3K premium. Regards, Jon | ||
| Taek-Ho Kwon (Stickanddice)
Junior Member Username: Stickanddice Post Number: 196 Registered: 11-2002 |
I looove this car. I have been in the market for one of these for quite some time, but have not found one yet. I'm actually looking for the European specification 635 CSi M, which John is mentioning in his post. My dad had this car when I was young and I remember dearly when he sold it. Please let me know if you guys run into a good one for sale. Hopefully people will be getting rid of their rides as BMW releases their new 6 series. John, you seem to be in the loop with the Bimmer community, how about a couple of leads for this italophile? | ||
| Omar (Auraraptor)
Member Username: Auraraptor Post Number: 382 Registered: 9-2002 |
E24s are sweet...///M6s kick @$$.....too bad the shifter is sooo rubbery (IMO) It remains one of 3 manual cars I have ever driven (NSX NA2, 328GTS, and duh ///M6), and the only one I dont yet own  In time.... | ||
| Chris Horner (Cmhorner17)
Junior Member Username: Cmhorner17 Post Number: 113 Registered: 4-2002 |
http://www.bmwworld.com/models/e24.htm Here is a good 6-series site for you | ||
| "The Don" (Mlemus)
Advanced Member Username: Mlemus Post Number: 3239 Registered: 8-2002 |
Talk about useless knowledge in my head. | ||
| Greg V. (512tr17teeth)
New member Username: 512tr17teeth Post Number: 41 Registered: 3-2003 |
Thanks for the site Jon | ||
| Jon P. Kofod (95f355c)
Member Username: 95f355c Post Number: 525 Registered: 8-2001 |
Matt you are correct they came with TRX wheels but most have been replaced by newer OEM wheels. | ||
| Jon P. Kofod (95f355c)
Member Username: 95f355c Post Number: 524 Registered: 8-2001 |
Sorry Alzheimer�s kicking in! Here is a site with some info on the M6. http://www.bmwmregistry.com/model_faq.php?id=5 Also pictures at: http://www.bmwmregistry.com/models.php?id=1 | ||
| "The Don" (Mlemus)
Advanced Member Username: Mlemus Post Number: 3234 Registered: 8-2002 |
No joking but I think I remember they had metric tires. Nice looking car though | ||
| Greg V. (512tr17teeth)
New member Username: 512tr17teeth Post Number: 39 Registered: 3-2003 |
Thanks Jon, I appreciate the clarification. I would like to buy an M6, when I get through college and dental school in the next decade. I hope they are still around. LOL | ||
| Jon P. Kofod (95f355c)
Member Username: 95f355c Post Number: 523 Registered: 8-2001 |
Greg, Forgot to mention, if you are seriously interested in one make sure you get the best one available preferrably with service records if possible. Many people buys these cars at bargain prices only to find out the repairs needed made the purchase price more than an expensive example woud have cost. Number one problem on these cars is the timing chain and being able to verify it has been changed. When they go you are talking big $$$$'s. | ||
| Jon P. Kofod (95f355c)
Member Username: 95f355c Post Number: 522 Registered: 8-2001 |
Greg, I own a "cousin" of the M6, the old and original M5 which shares the same engine and gearbox as the M6. The US version of the M6 used a 3.5 liter race derived in line six that made 256 hp and 239 pound feet of torque. The Euro version which was sold here from 85-87 and known as the M635CSI had 286 hp. The most used BMW board is roadfly.com but because of the rareity of the M6 most M6 owners reside on the M5 board at http://bimmer.roadfly.org/bmw/forums/e28m5/ Basically the cars (M5 and M6) are nearly identical on specs and performance as well as parts. You can see pictures of my M5 (which has been converted to a race car) at http://neverlift.homestead.com/flatout.html . The M series cars from the 80's are extremely expensive to maintain relative to their value. Engine rebuild is 10K at a minimum but closer to 12-13K from a reputable M shop. Tranny rebuild is 3K. Most other stuff is a bit more than an equivelant 80's BMW. I have owned my M5 for nearly 7 years and know the M6 and M5 in and out. If you have any further questions please feel free to email me. I have a friend who owns one and loves it. Regards, Jon P. Kofod 1995 F355 Challenge #23 1988 M5 Club Racer #44 | ||
| Greg V. (512tr17teeth)
New member Username: 512tr17teeth Post Number: 36 Registered: 3-2003 |
Has anyone heard of the BMW M6 from the 1980's (powerful version of the 635csi). I dont know much about them, except that they are rare, and hold their value really well for BMW's. If anyone has some information or a site with pics or videos of the BMW M6, please let me know. Thanks |