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Originally Posted by jyl
How is parts availability for the '80s M6, also for the 633/635 and M5/535/528 cars? Available/not available? Affordable/not affordable?
And, how are they as DIY cars? What is the "bible" as far as service manuals go?
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Quite available. Not affordable. At least the engine and related areas. The rest of the car is straight e24.... it's really only the motor. And they made so many e24s (and e28 sister sedans) that the main parts are in ample supply, as are used parts, and even some aftermarket and o.e.
The motor is the beast. And not horrific in terms of expense. It's cheaper than rebuilding a 911 motor.
I had a 1985 Euro M6 and that was a real animal. By modern standards though, it's not that exciting. You'd have to love the shape and the historic significance that it was the first M car (the M1 doesn't count). It was a REAL M, not a watered down sport package that M represents today.
A flawless US example might crack $25K, so they're not really worth making a silk purse out of a cow's ear. Nice ones are out there for $10-15K. The Euro is the way to go, IMHO.