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Having owned an 88, I can vouch for the "sprightly" feel of the car. When I bought mine, I also considered the next 2 generations of M5 and came to the conclusion that while they were faster, the 1st gen really felt more immediate. More fun and more pleasing for driving.
I guess if you were looking for a luxurious silently fast car, I would look to the later generations.
But for a car that can bring a smile to your face, this generation of M5 is pretty good.
Well worth restoring. Although I'm guessing that to maximize its collector value you would have to restore it to US factory spec. Which is kind of a blunted car for that generation. Lighter Euro bumpers and good set of headers and exhaust really liven things up.
Watch the rear self leveling suspension. If it works, great. Note that the hydraulic pump that pressurizes the system costs more than the engine under the hood! That's why so many of these cars have been "upgraded" with non self leveling rear shocks. They drive fine, but aren't factory spec.
Carl
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