Hi everybody this is my first post so I hope im following the right procedure. I have my eye on a 1987 635csi which Im thinking of buying. I hav,nt viewed the car yet. The owner says the car looks and drives great and it does look good, but he says it has rust on the sills. My question is how big of a problem is this? Do you walk away from a nice car because of this or get stuck in and sort it. Any help would be much appreciated . Thanks

Paul.

The steel used on earlier BMW's was much thicker than that of more recent models, bear in mind that a 27 year old car that is worth its salt is also worth restoring. Ask yourself if the car is worth the asking price as it is AND consider your budget to put her right ;)

"IF" its only the sills then that would be a good result, give her a good once-over checking the rear arches, rear valance and boot-pan for "bubbling"...

Thanks for the reply I,ll check those areas and more. This car has an auto box with 150,000 miles and full service history. Is rust the main issue to look out for with these csi,s are the electrics problamatic. Thanks

Paul.

To be perfectly honest 150k is nothing, its like 40k in a Vauxhall !!

As for rust, expect some for her age but not usually excessive, hence why they become classics.

Electrics are usually good too ;)

Thanks again If I buy the car ill probably have a lot more questions.

Paul.

You will, I promise... Thats why you joined :)

I have a 1989 high line Silver/ tan trim, 18" Aplinas for sale too...but I now need to find exhaust system for it if anyone's looking for one ...