1985 BMW 6-Series

Description

Full photo gallery:
https://drive.google.com/drive/u/4/folders/1-jZ2j1tHL0Y--RzMDteBIsGpCKgA0Byb?fbclid=IwAR0DfSzLD3vFbXn7RMGY3VWgpHwFBrOqXKv2UrT1lHO0yBwXwZ9Am9QsNN8
Full write-up:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DNrN7MrI4_TKsT6_PLScq4Xt3y1qElfz6buCxvrWYLc/edit?usp=sharing
TL;DR:
– Gifted to my father in 2009 (77,000 miles)
– Regularly serviced by Rennsport Motor Works and stored in Teaneck, NJ
– Moved to Westhampton Beach, NY in Fall 2014 and serviced by Angelo’s Auto Repair
– I took ownership in summer 2017 (97,000 miles)
– Title/registration transferred to myself in February 2021
– All records back to 2009 and then some
Services within the past three years:
Fuel injection serviced
– Fuel injectors flow matched by Marren Fuel Injection
– Air-flow meter replaced with rebuilt unit
– Throttle position sensor replaced
Supersprint high performance cat-back installed
– New gaskets, hangers and oxygen sensor installed
Braking system overhauled
– Calipers rebuilt by Hayworth Racing Brakes
– Master cylinder and booster replaced
– Braided-stainless lines from Turner Motorsport installed
– All new power brake and steering hoses
– P.S. pump resealed with factory kit
– Dexron III P.S. fluid flushed and replaced
Lock and ignition tumblers replaced with factory units. Flashlight key, standard key, valet key and wallet key included with sale
All vacuum hoses replaced with new, ICV serviced, throttle body cleaned, AFM replaced with rebuilt unit
Climate control unit and interior temperature sensor replaced/rebuilt
Suspension and steering overhauled
– Idler arm, center/outer tie rods, steering u-joint and flex disc replaced
– Upper (thrust) control arms replaced with new, bushings swapped for Moosehead Engineering part
– Lower control arms replaced
– Shocks/strut inserts replaced with Bilstein B8
– Springs replaced with Ireland Engineering lowering springs (¾” drop)
– Strut and shock mounts replaced
– Front and rear strut brace installed
– Wheel speed sensors replaced
– Rear trailing arm bushings replaced
– Rear subframe bushings replaced
– Differential mount, transmission mounts and engine mounts replaced
– New front wheel bearings and hubs
Cooling system overhaul
– New expansion tank and cap
– Good, used heater valve
– New thermostat housing
– New DME temperature sensor
– New thermostat and water pump
– New drive belts
– New lower radiator hose
– Coolant flushed and bled
The car is set up to be a dependable driver. I’ve put 5,000 miles on it this year. The real issue is rust. Being a NE car for a lot of its life, and even after the repair in 2011, the rear quarters, front wings and upper rockers began to rust/rot again. Interestingly enough, the floors, cowl, spare tire well and structural components such as the frame rails and strut/shock towers show no evidence of rust. To repair this to a high standard is a project that I’m unwilling to take on. It would require fabrication work and/or replacement body panels. Close-up photos of all rust can be found in the gallery.
Important Points:
– Recent valve adjustment.
– There is a slight oil leak from the oil cooler lines
– The transmission output shaft and shift selector seals are leaking
– The differential is dry as it was recently resealed
– The idle oscillates between 675-750 and is lumpy at times.
– The gearbox shifts well, but would benefit from a short shift kit and/or stiffer bushings.
– The clutch grabs low, but does not slip or chatter.
– The brakes stop even and clean, the pedal feels firm.
– The steering is tight.
– The suspension is quiet and performs as it should newer components.
– The gauge cluster is fully operational and no warning lights are present, however the service interval lights cannot be reset
– There is a newer Kenwood XDC head unit with bluetooth and a microphone installed.
– The heat works and modulates as necessary.
– The air conditioning is non-operational. It was charged with R12 in 2020 but could not build pressure. The compressor spins freely.
– Oil always changed with Penngrade 1 20w-50 during my ownership.
– PS fluid is of proper Dexron III specification.
– The sunroof opens and closes quickly, but does not stop correctly when fully opened.
– All windows and central locks are operational.
– There is a slight wind leak in the passenger side door seal, but the car does not leak water when washed.
– Cruise control is operational.
The car can be seen in Marina del Rey, CA within a days' notice. Please reach out via email at [email protected] or message for more details or to set up a showing. Local, national or worldwide transport can be arranged at the buyer's' expense.
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Item condition is subject to variation on opinion. Please use your due-diligence and feel free to ask questions prior to purchasing. Full payment is due within 72 hours of purchase. A pre-purchase inspection may be arranged at the buyer's expense. All sales are final – vehicle is sold as-is. Payment of sales tax is the responsibility of the buyer, dependent on destination state laws. This car has not been CARB certified and therefore cannot be registered in the State of California in its current state.