Andy the aussie
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Gooseberry hill mate......Where in OZ Andy ? Simon
You ?
Gooseberry hill mate......Where in OZ Andy ? Simon
Cool, I will.
what's the WA E9 population
That VIN is a 2.5CSA automatic and an e-mail to BMW will confirm it. This is #173 of 244 produced, there is no possibility it is anything but a 2.5CSA. At that price it is a good buy though if the chassis is solid., especially if you plan to upgrade the motor. Good luck.
http://www.e9-driven.com/E9_Vins.asp
And this isn't the first time a seller has claimed the VIN series is wrong, have him produce the confirmation from BMW or e-mail yourself.
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Thanks again Chris,The only differences are lower HP, manual windows, cloth interior and an engine upgrade makes the HP issue moot. It's still a coupe after all.
Steve, Not my first classic and not my first forumDo what you want, don't listen to us or you'll be driven crazy
If you are going to drop an engine in though, consensus is that you want at least an M30B35
Consensus is that you want at least an M30B35
North america 34 was no good but i think we got the non cat version ?
Anyone ?
Ahh bugger....Didn't see your post before I posted mine, but if I'm not mistaken, Australia got the same 8:1 CR M30B34 as US got. I'm sure somebody can comfirm this.
correct!Ahh bugger....
Ok so im def on the hunt for an 35 then !
The only differences are lower HP, manual windows, cloth interior and an engine upgrade makes the HP issue moot. It's still a coupe after all.
Rear windows..... yes windows down is an option i want, transmission shifter console definately shows two rocker switches.....
Wind up fronts and electric rears ? Is that possible ?
Servus!
Congrats to one of the most rare E9s. BMW only built 600 of the 2.5 CS with manual gearbox and 244 with automatic.
The VIN range is the following:
2.5 CS: 4305001-4305600
2,5 CS(A): 4315001-4315244
Production period: 4/74-12/75
To answer your question: no, it's not a usual combination in a 2,5 CS.
The default factory settings for a 2.5 CS was with fixed rear windows, smaller tool kit, steel rims, plysch seats, foam padded steering wheel. Remember that the 2.5 CS was an "oil crises version" of the E9.
However, as there are (as always for the E9 cars) variations, I think it's was possible to order all the normal E9 options to a 2.5 CS. For instance, I have a very early 2.5 CS and it's loaded (from factory) with electric sunroof, 4x power windows, normal "turbine-style" rims, radio etc. I also know 2.5 CS cars with Klimaanlage/AC and leather seats (should be with horizontal pleats).
In the official 2.5 CS sales leaflet (8/74), it says:
"Apart from the following, all other technical data corresponds to that of the BMW 3.0 CS.
Foam padded steering wheel
fixed rear side windows
no lock on glove department
modified tool kit and luggage compartment fittings
rear bumper without overrider"
As always, try to establish, via the VIN, if it's a really late car. As the 2.5 CS was produced very late during the E9 era, it's fully possible that BMW used the E9 parts that was "available for the day".
MfG