Description. For sale is a 1988 BMW 635CSi with 213k miles for $7,500. It has an original 5 speed manual. In 1988, BMW upgraded the engine in the 6 series to 208 hp, engine code M30B35.
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By 1988, BMW’s lineup consisted of a few dinosaurs from the 1970s which remarkably still were considered reasonably fresh and competitive in the market. First was the E28 5 series; a refresh itself of the earlier E12 design, most of the technology and the layout seemed fairly dated by 1988; if nothing else, certainly the bumpers hinted at a less than harmonious relationship between Paul Bracq and the United States DOT.
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The same could be said of the E24 6 series, now entering its 12th year of production. Granted, like the E28 it had received a host of updates in the early 1980s that kept in on top of the heap; for both platforms, the screaming S38 powerplant uttered the last roar in the U.S. For both legendary chassis. But unlike the E28, the E24 was granted one last stay of execution before the launch of the 8 series. With some light facial work, a nip and a tuck it suddenly looked like a much more modern car and in my mind the prettiest of the E24s outside of the original and unspoiled 630CS.
Most of these last of the run 6’s seemed to be automatic, but a precious few were imported with a 5-speed manual – giving a sporty and less expensive alternative to those not needing the motivation of the M6. Today there is one such 635CSi for sale on Hemmings: CLICK FOR DETAILS:Year: 1988Model: 635CSiEngine: 3.5 liter inline-6Transmission: 5-speed manualMileage: 127,700 miPrice: $ BMW 635CSi, This is a delightful shark. Rare 5-speed with limited-slip, excellent original Luxor Beige paint, Natur color leather interior. They are only original ONCE!
Some tasteful upgrades like Dinan chip, 16” BMW 740 wheels (original TRX wheels included with car) with excellent Continental Sport Contact 2 tires, BMW M3 shifter, LED brake lights etc. Always adult-owned and driven, always garaged, always loved. Small crack in vinyl dash near windshield. Oil change indicator disconnected (I average 1-2k miles/year and the car gets a complete oil change service annually), everything else works as it should.
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