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Points: 6381 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 12-April-2006 at 19:38
Originally posted by Brucey Brucey wrote:

Originally posted by twincamsham twincamsham wrote:

I think im decided that they do look better on Highline bumpers

ooh, I think you could start a vigoroous discussion, an argument, or possibly even a fight with that one....

Where's the punch-up?

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Points: 744 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 12-April-2006 at 19:24
Originally posted by twincamsham twincamsham wrote:

I think im decided that they do look better on Highline bumpers

ooh, I think you could start a vigoroous discussion, an argument, or possibly even a fight with that one....

cheers

 

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Points: 66 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 12-April-2006 at 08:19

Thats Mint,

I think im decided that they do look better on Highline bumpers: why didnt i look around a little longer

 
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Points: 125 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 12-April-2006 at 07:50

There's a similar car on Autotrader at the moment for about £7.5K but with double the miles... but then it is a trader and they won't necessarily get anywhere near that price.

It's a very nice spec and very original so I agree with Shem - on the right day with the right buyer, anything is possible!

But don't sell it, DRIVE IT!

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Points: 1259 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 11-April-2006 at 18:04

I would say it's worth £10K +/ - 2K.

If you sell the car it might be worth putting in an auction of pedigree. Last year i witnessed an Alpina B9 with 20K go for £19K at a Bonhams auctions at Olympia.

Loverly car. However as it's been laid up to make perfect they may well be a lot of bushes and rubber parts that will need replacing, but on a car like this it will be worth it.

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Points: 51 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 11-April-2006 at 17:54

Assuming the wings, scuffs and all other minor things are sorted, and it really is as mint as it appears to be then it should go for top money.

Its the milleage that sets it out, I would have thought that around 8-10K was achievable? maybe with the right buyer even more.

The problem with really low mileage cars is that their value is very sensitive an extra miles put on them. This could put people off unless they would really only use it occasionally.

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Points: 5 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 09-April-2006 at 14:11

Hi,

The car has not been laid up, well not until she suddenly passed away at Christmas.  So only been out of use until Feb (couple of months), which was when it was MOT'd and released from the estate.

Leather interior is silver/grey, electric/mem/heated seats.  No pics on net but will post one tomorrow.

The wings had gone at the back of the wheel arches.  I get substantial discount from BMW so it wasnt too bad.  And due to the nature of the cars condition/history I wanted to replace the wings.

In 2 minds whether to sell on and invest money or just keep it at the moment. 

Any idea of a value for it?

Thanks Paul
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Points: 6381 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 05-April-2006 at 18:53
Potential show winner there if tidied-up

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Points: 125 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 05-April-2006 at 06:31

Very nice looking car, must be one of the lowest mileage 635's around. What colour's the leather interior?
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Points: 1365 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 05-April-2006 at 05:39
I've had mine done, new metal & lead loaded. Bodyshop reckoned the rest of the wings were solid. I know I'll have to get some new wings at some point but not just yet.

As Steve says, some things will need recommissioning after standing about.
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Paul, I'd agree with AndyS. Repair wings (and definitely get car waxoyled )and use the money saved on other things which may have perished, seized, etc (brake rubbers, rad hoses, etc) whilst laid up.

I had a minor repair done on one of my wings almost 10 years ago and it it still OK now. Mind you, I've only done about 5,000 miles in that time, a bit like your car !!

 
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Points: 1365 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 04-April-2006 at 20:24
A bit late to tell you but if the rust is just behind the indicators it can be repaired easily. Better than forking out a grand +painting!

Lovely looking car by the way. If you're going to use it more than 35k miles in the next 17 years you should think about getting it waxoyled.

Any pics of the interior?
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Points: 5 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 04-April-2006 at 16:34

Hi All,

Been browsing this forum for a while.  Ive just inherited a BMW 635 CSi Highline from my great aunt - she purchased it new and its covered just 35k miles.  It has a small amount of rust on the original front wings - this is the only thing that really needs sorting out before it gets any worse.  I will be fitting new wings which have been ordered.

Here is a pic.....

Just replaced the TRX tyres to keep the car in its original state.  It drives like new, interior looks and smells new.....its like driving in a timewarp....!

Few small problems/imperfections to sort out, cruise control doesnt work, front wings to be replaced/repainted, some small scuffs of body bumper pieces......

Any input on above welcomed......

Cheers

Paul

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