A proper usable classic

[gjm 3258]

1978 633CSi with 4-speed manual. I've no doubt it'll need work (pretty much every E24 does) but these are lovely cars.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=1942652606

[KwS 2429]

Looks nice. I wonder what the reserve is?

[Kodachrome 158]

2 minutes ago, KwS said:

Looks nice. I wonder what the reserve is?

Indeed, hard to gauge if this is another dreamer (like the $10k+ E28 parked in a field) or legit sale.

[Eagle 1680]

Been close do buying a couple of early E24's over the years but the E12 platfom is just too dated from a performance and availability point. Its looks nice but "82+ or bust for me.

[Kodachrome 158]

Is performance really that different though? I know there is something quirky with the brakes, but the engines are kinda just M30 variations with similar power? 

Does the E12 platform have any love over the E28 based models?

Edited February 7, 2019 by mattsimis

[BM WORLD 1286]

you want the later e28 style platform 

better suspension and brake setup 

also way better electrics etc

[Eagle 1680]

1 hour ago, mattsimis said:

Is performance really that different though? I know there is something quirky with the brakes, but the engines are kinda just M30 variations with similar power? 

Does the E12 platform have any love over the E28 based models?

Not big differences in power relative to the displacement but they changed fuel injection systems and made better head designs over the years. E12 platform is like the E21 platform, inferior whilst offer no advantages.