BMW 6 Series Page

6 Series Model Range & Production History

• Aug 1976 633CSi Launched
• Jan 1980 3453cc 635CSi Introduced with sports suspension, metalic paint & TRX alloy wheels.
• Sept 1980 2788cc 628CSi Introduced.
• Jun 1982 635CSi receives 3430cc engine from 735i
• Sept 1983 635CSi fitted with standard on board computer, leather & sunroof.
• Jan 1984 628CSi Specification upgrade includes front fog lamps. Metalic paint & sunroof optional.
• Oct 1984 628CSi & 635CSi receive colour coded interior, electric seats, sports seering wheel & standard ABS. 635CSi receives upgraded computer.
• Sept 1985 Side repeater indicators on all models, M-technic spoiler standard on 635CSi.
• Sept 1986 635CSi fitted with sunroof deflector. Switchable auto gearbox is a no cost option.
• May 1987 628CSi Special order only (UK)
• Sept 1987 635CSi gets colour-keyed bumpers & spoilers, elipsoidal headlights & foglights, full leather upholstery, air conditioning, green tinted glass & memory electric fron seats as standard.
• Sept 1989 635CSi Discontinued.

6 Series Model Range

6 Series Specific BMW Club Information

There is a special Group for 6 Series owners and enthusiasts as a part of BMW Clubs Australia.

6 Series Buyers Notes

• Front body work should be checked for stone-chips, rust & evidence of poorly repaired accident damage.
• Check that service indicator & warning indicators are working as they should.
• Check the fan coupling isn't seized, the Motronic air-flow sensor is working and that the head gasket is ok.
• Check that there is no black oil smoke, oil leaks on engine, clatering camshaft, noisy cam chain or worn valvegear.
• Check for worn propshaft bearing, perished hoses, collapsed offside engine mount ( and subsequent forward tilted engine block & misaligned air intake ).
• Worn or noisy manual gearbox bearings, stiff gearshift action, damaged propshaft/Gearbox couplings & loose or leaking diff.
• Check for worn steering box, collapsed front & rear subframe mounting bushes.