You guys know more about this stuff than I. This is my first E9. I've had it professionally inspected, and multiple E9 guys look it over, and I'm certainly open to anyone inspecting the car.
Converting the car to a 5 speed, or not, isn't why I'm considering selling. I'm actually quite OK with the auto. It's faster than a recent 4 speed car I test drove and I like to drink coffee and stuff while I drive. I'm not barreling through twisting roads on a daily basis. That 1000 mile cruise was pretty awesome, the car was fine as-is. It's that I plan on driving this car almost daily, rain or shine. Although we get pretty good weather in Cali it does rain on occasion, and I'd feel guilty not "respecting" a 35K original mile car. In addition, I'd remove the stock Blaupunkt stereo, put speakers in the doors, etc., again I'd feel a bit guilty altering a time capsule, albeit tastefully.
That said, its been over a week since I posted and not one serious buyer. I'm good either way. I've ordered some parts and might just "ride on" and not look back. I've decided I'm not even going to list it on ebay. I don't relish the idea of being back in the market trying to find a solid E9 that hasn't been hacked after being around the block for 40+ years. My motivation is less about selling it, and more about preserving it. If it's not, then good for me. (This is not meant to sound crass, just conveying I'm cool with keeping it, I know what it is.)
