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I have a regular E24 635 (not the motorsport M635Csi model that used the E34 M5 engine). Anyhow, the guy that looks after my sixer also has a number of M5s and M6s of that vintage on his books. His opinion is that if the engine is looked after (regular servicing, cam chain changes, etc) they will last forever and the cars themselves are great. The crucial thing is get one that's been well serviced "by the book". If the previous owner has taken servicing shortcuts, you're screwed. High potential for a moneypit. Personally, my 635 (Sept 1988 production) has been great, bought it 3 years ago with 220,000 km (136,000 miles). Spent $2500 on electrics (anticipated), and another $2500 when the auto Tx died (not anticipated, but not M5 relevant). Remember the suspension will probably need an overhaul by now too.
My understanding is the engine / Tx is NOT the same as the contempory M3, but I'm open to correction.
The E34 M5s are real sleepers and I would get one tomorrow if I had the $$ and garage space. I admire your taste. Let me know how you go.
Cheers
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(As for) Michael Moore:Calling that lying liberal POS propaganda a documentary is like calling PARF the library of congress.
I knew it would happen, just not so soon...........
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