Euro 2.5CS as valuable as 3.0CS

[PasadenaRoss]

Gentleman,

I have been wanting a coupe for sometime and came accross a pretty decent 1975 2.5CS (Euro Model) which I am very interested in.

My dilemma is that I was looking for a 3.0CS. Would a Euro 1975 2.5CS be as sought after as the 3.0CS?

From what I can tell, all is the same as CS except for of course the smaller motor and brakes.

Although I want the car for me. I want to make sure that the future value and desireability is there as well.

Thank you all in advance for your comments and suggestions.

Regards,

Ross

 

[HB Chris]

Ross,

They are pretty rare in the U.S. and made in a smaller quantity (600 stick, 244 auto) but it would fetch less than a 3.0CS in comparable condition. Many like to upgrade their engines to 3.5 spec and I guess you could do that here as well along with a 5 speed but brakes need to match. The interior didn't come in leather I had heard but that can be fixed as well. What kind of shape is it in and what are they asking? It's still a coupe so your biggest concern should be rust and how much of it exists. Lots of coupers in LA who could check it out with you.

 

[Arde]

Euro = good
Rare = good
Smaller engine = good for the wave of M.E. dictators shaking like leaves and oil prices spiking up soon

 

[Simufly]

e9 2500.

Yes why not, they are among the last e9s produced as a result of yet another oil crisis.

 

[blumax]

Value of euro 2.5L E-9 vs others

One item of the original sparse trim--read steel wheels of the 2.5 that came standard--can be replaced with original 14" turbine alloys that came as standard equipment on the non-oil crisis 3.0 CS, CSi and premium E-3 models.

The 2.5L was a nice short stroke motor that revved freely--just a little light on power @ around 150 HP as I recall.

 

[dp]

f.w.i.w. the 2.5 liter power curve is about the same as the 3.0's, just not "as much." You can use a 3 liter crank to get your displacement up to ~2.8 liters, but the power curve won't change too much unless you add 2800 pistons w/ higher compression...THEN you get the fun wind-it-out motor that 2800 owners keep secret (oops....)