Deciding on which E9 - is my logic sound?

CSteve said:
I have owned a 1600(my only brand new BMW purchased in 1971) a 2800CS, four Bavarias in various states, and four 3.0 CS in various states. I sold my last coupe, the best of the litter when it was time. No regrets, no remorse. It was time. Bought a 2002, 1976, pristine, from a guy here on E9.

Over those many years I have come to appreciate, perhaps love, the 2000CS. The nose is an acquired taste but more "interesting" than the 3.0CS's. I can hear the howling.
But the interior is so classically beautiful. Exactly what they should have carried over to the 3.0 and 2800.

Europe is probably your best bet for a 2000CS, but the lower overall price makes importing feasible.

So many choices.
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Steve: it is definitely "an acquired taste." The 2000CS front end reminds me of Mickey Rooney' portrayal of Mr. Yunioshi, Holly Goloightly's landlord in "Breakfast at Tiffany's"....
 
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Dear noob - as to your comment about the engine, I'm not sure why that would be a negative. Yes, its no longer a numbers matching car, but I think with the 38/38 webers Carl Nelson prefers on the M30, that engine produced 218 ft lbs of torque. That should make a light little coupe go nicely.
 
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Your budget will dictate what you can get.

$30k will get you an E9 (3.0CS or 2800CS) a decent runner but will have a few issues with rust (nothing super major; maybe $5k worth of work to be done).

$45k will get you a nice E9 w/minimal rust.

CSi...add 10% at least. Maybe 15%.

Up from there, it should be 99% visible rust free.
 
teahead said:
Your budget will dictate what you can get.

$30k will get you an E9 (3.0CS or 2800CS) a decent runner but will have a few issues with rust (nothing super major; maybe $5k worth of work to be done).

$45k will get you a nice E9 w/minimal rust.

CSi...add 10% at least. Maybe 15%.

Up from there, it should be 99% visible rust free.
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Thanks, Rob, that is a little more encouraging!
 
teahead said:
Your budget will dictate what you can get.

$30k will get you an E9 (3.0CS or 2800CS) a decent runner but will have a few issues with rust (nothing super major; maybe $5k worth of work to be done).

$45k will get you a nice E9 w/minimal rust.

CSi...add 10% at least. Maybe 15%.

Up from there, it should be 99% visible rust free.
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Are you sure these are calibrated to the current market? I want to shop where you shop!
 
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I dunno. This one that sold for $28k has lots of potential and definitely not a rust bucket. I think $5k for rust repair and paint match (not a full paint job) should be good for years to come.

Ditto this one currently for sale.

Now, if you go just by BAT sales, the average is much higher, but I think if you're patient and wait for the right one, I think it's entirely possible to get a decent one under $45k.
 
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GDI said:
I actually started looking at E3's after I got my tii, I had a '71 Sahara that I enjoyed but it had the horrendous ZF auto. But the beauty of the E9 challenges almost any car ever made, IMO. The E3 is nice and nostalgic, but the lines do not compare.

For comparison, some other cars I am considering include the E24, a 928S4, or a later 911. 928's seem to offer a lot of classic car for the money, and performance is in another league - but again, it doesn't compare to the lines of the E9.

Maybe a solid 928, AND a driver E3 for daily duty!
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just had to reply on this.... :) as i switched begin 2020 after 5 years regularity rallying a '70 E9 to a '82 928...
Indeed , the 928 is already a "modern" car compared to the E9 and performance is ...as you have twice the HP/torque. ( oem cars )
( my E9 has very low gearing for rally , so almost no more drivable on highways )
Yes, for lines i prefer the E9 , for driving fun so much more the 928 . In the end it's a "generation" younger with a V8.

Don't know the US market , but my "Europe" search experience ended with also $40k for a "solid" 928.... parts are expensive and his engine / transaxle isn't that "basic" as a M30 / Getrag ..... but they are incredible rust free compared a E9.

Prices are not ( yet ?) "911" level but most cheap ones are worn , to long driven without maintenance by a generation of people who wanted a "Porsche" but in reality couldn't afford it.

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Belgiumbarry said:
just had to reply on this.... :) as i switched begin 2020 after 5 years regularity rallying a '70 E9 to a '82 928...
Indeed , the 928 is already a "modern" car compared to the E9 and performance is ...as you have twice the HP/torque. ( oem cars )
( my E9 has very low gearing for rally , so almost no more drivable on highways )
Yes, for lines i prefer the E9 , for driving fun so much more the 928 . In the end it's a "generation" younger with a V8.

Don't know the US market , but my "Europe" search experience ended with also $40k for a "solid" 928.... parts are expensive and his engine / transaxle isn't that "basic" as a M30 / Getrag ..... but they are incredible rust free compared a E9.

Prices are not ( yet ?) "911" level but most cheap ones are worn , to long driven without maintenance by a generation of people who wanted a "Porsche" but in reality couldn't afford it.

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Lucky man to have both my dream cars!

I am enamored with the E9, but the 928 is a wonderful and far more practical machine, I know. In the end, if I don't end up with an E9 I'll probably go with the 928, or another 911. Thanks for the perspective!
 
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