Re: Appeal of the e12 (archive)

I'm posting this reply, assuming your question is legitimate and not just provocative. You can consider the e12 to be a larger 2002 (very similar suspension) with the bonus of fuel injection (much smoother, better starting).
They are a real bargin, but like 2002 the chassis tend to rust a lot. Especially in Canada, where you're from.
530i's suffered from some heat problems and didn't get the best dealer and manufacturer support. By the time 528i came out the damage had been done.
An e12 with 3.5L conversion (very easy) IMO, is more fun to drive than E28 535i.

I understand there is probably a nostalgic type value attached to these cars for some of you when you bought it new
I also understand some things can't be explained....but if most of you could help me in understanding the appeal of these cars..I'd appreciate it

Bearing in mind I posted a similar question to the 2002 board a while back and the general consensus is ease of modding, working and still cutting edge handling, as well as a few intangibles,,I may be off, but that criteria dosen't seem to apply here...or does it

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