I'm starting to consider something along the lines of an old 6, maybe 5 or 3 for a daily driver (I just really like the older cars). Just found a 6 that I might investigate further. However, I'd want the car to be inspected before I got serious about it. Are there any NON-dealership BMW shops that are held in high regard in the PHX area? My husband knows of one in Tucson where his brother took his 5s, but that's a heck of a drive for just an inspection.

Thanks!

Bayer Motor Werks in Chandler is good for the older cars.

Try Ultimate Auto Works in the Scottsdale Airpark. They have done a great job with everything we bring them.

im going with Bavarian Motor LTD. in Phoenix 16th street just south of Thomas.

Hmm, many choices it seems. How to decide? Chandler is closest for me and therefore easier to check out.

Good to know there's a few out there, though.

I'll vouch for Bavarian Motor LTD as well. Andrew is the owner.

i've been to beyer motor works in chandler a couple times in the last month or so.....great people. one of the service managers, tony, has an e21 too :D . and their little parking area next to the garage has a bunch of 80's BMW'S (e30's, e12's, & i think e28's)
here's they're website:beyermotorworks.com (http://beyermotorworks.com/home.html)


also, there's this place near ASU, called
Bill's Bimmers BMW Service
1833 E. 3rd St.
Tempe, AZ 85281
480.966.4779
and they just speciallize in older bmw's (last time i drove by there, they had a bunch of e21's and e12's)

cool, just found their website: http://www.billsbimmers.com....looks like they specialize in bmw's in general (not just the old school)

btw, hope u can get an e24 6-series (dubbed the shark), beautiful cars! i would love to get a 635csi or m6.