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In Reply to: Appeal of the e12 posted by Trini on November 28, 2001 at 09:52:12:
I have seen 4 (FOUR) E12's here in the Chicago area since I got my car a year ago. I've seen countless E28's, mostly 528e's.
I thought that the E12 didn't have many modification possibilities when I bought mine. Boy was I wrong. It may not be as crazy as an M car or an E30, but just like any BMW, its all about how far you want to go. And being an older car, you just have to do a little more homework to track down go-fast parts.
I sent a picture of my car to a friend who hadn't seen it yet. He remarked that with the swoopy ass end of it, he thought it looked like an old Jaguar. That's some pretty decent praise.
Driving my car to work every day, there's just something about a BMW with no electronic gizmos, great handling, and is 20 years old. It has a soul, and I can feel it every time I'm driving it. Like I'm writing my own pages in the 20 year old history of this car. I'm trying to do her proud.
Learning to work on the car has provided more satisfaction that I could have ever imagined. I knew some stuff about cars, but there's just something awe inspiring when you talk to people about things you've had to work on with your car. And the relation to other cars is there too. You can never have too much knowledge, and owning my E12 has really increased my mechanical know-how.
Adam Wilson
1981 528i 5spd saphire blau metallic/navy blue leather
M1 steering wheel, Bilsteins, Korman springs, and other goodies
http://www.automotiveinfopage.com
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
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