Ok, I'm not building my new BMW, but it doesn't hurt to have a spare wheel and tire. This particular model that I'm buying rides on Metric tires that are no longer mass produced. I think you know what that means when you have to buy a new one. $$$$$ Thankfully I found a nice new one on E-bay for half the price.
There is a huge difference in restoring and Mustang and a limited production BMW. There literally have been a million Fox body Mustangs made from 1979-1993. As you can imagine parts are everywhere and there is a huge market for reproduction parts. In fact the best Mustang restoration part warehouse is now only 45 minutes from me in Hewitt should I need anything. Mustangs have always been collectible and will continue to be so. It's a great car to get your feet wet doing a restoration project.
On the other end, unless you have DEEP pockets and plenty of time, it's best not to attempt to restore a BMW 6-series. Thus the one I'm buying is in mint condition. I had a great time restoring the Mustang, but this car would be an entirely different experience. Not that I would not find it rewarding, but maybe in 20 years I'll buy another one and restore it from the ground up.
I'm taking off tomorrow. Fourth of July in Philly and the fireworks should be awesome.
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