1973 BMW 3.0 CSi (E9) Classic Car Review

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Everybody talks about the BMW 3.0 CSL when they talk about the E9 model, but do they know that the CSL was largely based on the 3.0 CSi? Yes, the multiple European Touring Car Championship title winning CSL street car is 210KG lighter than the CSi, but the engine it uses is largely based on the 3.0 CSi with only has a slight engine capacity and horsepower increase (3.0 to 3.1 litre and only a handful more horsepower). So the 3.0 CSi is a special car with racing pedigree in its own right! Very rare in Hong Kong and especially in rust-free form like the one we are reviewing today - enjoy!
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  • @davidevans4089
    @davidevans40893 жыл бұрын

    The best looking BMW , much better than anything they make today.

  • @instacarhk5963

    @instacarhk5963

    3 жыл бұрын

    Can't disagree with that!

  • @RicherPickle

    @RicherPickle

    Жыл бұрын

    I have a 1973 Bavaria nearly restored.

  • @satoshinakamoto3342
    @satoshinakamoto33423 жыл бұрын

    This is such a sexy car. The design, the engine sound. Wish I was wealthy enough to own this, along with E28 M5

  • @allanlai_
    @allanlai_3 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful car. Love the pillar-less look.

  • @instacarhk5963

    @instacarhk5963

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Allan!

  • @swisscottage1070
    @swisscottage10702 жыл бұрын

    That beauty will turn more heads than anything that is made today.

  • @juniorrobinson4678

    @juniorrobinson4678

    Жыл бұрын

    Yip so agree this and the E30 and E36 only BMs that do it for me

  • @P--O
    @P--O10 ай бұрын

    From the time when they still made beautiful cars and specially this model!

  • @paulvon2378

    @paulvon2378

    2 ай бұрын

    work of art you can drive

  • @kentvonseverin1257
    @kentvonseverin1257 Жыл бұрын

    This is a beautiful example. The LHD cars are exceptionally beautiful to North Americans like myself, with solid wood dash spar that was only used in the LHD vehicles. When I looked through the service records of my 1973 CS there is a history of the ledge of the inner front fender being vacuumed ($250.00 maintenance). The E9 comes alive at 60mph.

  • @tedd7028
    @tedd70289 ай бұрын

    Amazing editing and footage. Just what I needed to see to learn more about my dream car.

  • @instacarhk5963

    @instacarhk5963

    9 ай бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @stevey-nwas1230
    @stevey-nwas12302 жыл бұрын

    Best looking car in the world 👊👊👊👊👊 That why my mates family have 5 of them , .... yes ...I said 5 great investment also , prices only going up and up on the csl model specially with the csi model following behind Better to own this model than having money in the bank earning you pennies While these cars are going up in their thousands every year And my mates family drive them all in the summer only Great video 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @grxiii
    @grxiii5 ай бұрын

    I want one of these so bad.

  • @vinceyungHK
    @vinceyungHK3 жыл бұрын

    Love the drone footage! And a great review ! Very enjoyable 😊

  • @instacarhk5963

    @instacarhk5963

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @peterchan6567
    @peterchan65673 жыл бұрын

    This is a really well put together video, congratulations! Looking forward to seeing more of your stuff!!

  • @instacarhk5963

    @instacarhk5963

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @emixmim
    @emixmim3 жыл бұрын

    Great review as usual! Looking forward to the next video!

  • @instacarhk5963

    @instacarhk5963

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your support!

  • @Irishbrazilian
    @Irishbrazilian2 жыл бұрын

    Gorgeous, thanks for the posting!!

  • @germantecahd3416
    @germantecahd34163 жыл бұрын

    My dream car...

  • @lexburen5932
    @lexburen59322 жыл бұрын

    i dont know but with prices for a well sorted clean examples low kilometers these E9's go for wel over 80.000 €. I think these are well regarded as a classic car, but go under the radar you dont see them a lot they are rare sight

  • @user-en9zo2ol4z
    @user-en9zo2ol4z Жыл бұрын

    A special favourite of mine, the distinctive rakish front end along with the wonderful sweep of the C pillar is very distinctive, without peer as far as I am aware.

  • @moinhaider1496
    @moinhaider14963 жыл бұрын

    Lovely scenery, car and commentary!

  • @instacarhk5963

    @instacarhk5963

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your kind words!

  • @alvene1
    @alvene13 жыл бұрын

    Very nice shots!!! Very cinematic!!!! I like the car too but your video is very nicely made!! Well done!!

  • @instacarhk5963

    @instacarhk5963

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks as always Alvene!

  • @Gavin-oq5tt
    @Gavin-oq5tt3 жыл бұрын

    Really good and informative video. Thank you. PS. Just got sight of the 550 in the last shot, so thinking that this was a very good day for reviewing cars!

  • @instacarhk5963

    @instacarhk5963

    3 жыл бұрын

    Good catch! Different days though, HK is a very small place after all haha

  • @stephenboulton1347
    @stephenboulton1347 Жыл бұрын

    A work of art

  • @DT-of5qq
    @DT-of5qq2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the vid. Art on wheels.

  • @teddylor1
    @teddylor12 жыл бұрын

    This is always one of my favorite oldies, the body design is very stylish and classy

  • @gnaegi444
    @gnaegi444 Жыл бұрын

    Gorgeous car! My dad had one in Taiga Green.. best ever..

  • @tekis0
    @tekis02 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful car and nice video!!

  • @RecoveringGenius
    @RecoveringGenius2 жыл бұрын

    Never seen your channel before, this is the first time. Great English and car knowledge my friend. Cheers to doing a great job.

  • @instacarhk5963

    @instacarhk5963

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the kind words! Stay tuned for more videos in the future!

  • @davidcrouch3226
    @davidcrouch32262 жыл бұрын

    Just discovered your channel. Great presentation and super high production values. Nice work

  • @instacarhk5963

    @instacarhk5963

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your kind words! Please remember to like, share and subscribe :D

  • @resQ-av8r
    @resQ-av8r2 ай бұрын

    I had the same color CSL back in the late 80s and his impression and my memory don't line up. I lived on top of a mountain outside Frankfurt (Feldberg) and my neighbor had a 74 RSR ... although we worked in the same place we'd often race to work and the CSL would often win. This car with updated bilstein suspension & front airdam was better than the Porsche of the day. The RUST issue was true back then with my CSL only being 15 years old (it had a full body rotiserie resto back then .. trunk, floor & front firewall/fender area). The metal was sourced in France back then (as I recall) and it was just not up to BMW standard.

  • @songgreaty3338
    @songgreaty33382 жыл бұрын

    I first saw this beautiful car in Mongkok when I was a school kid in 1970's. Love at first sight. many Tks for your marvellous video! Bring back many good old memories. l got a 1972 Benz 280C 4 speed manual anyway, a memorable car as well.

  • @instacarhk5963

    @instacarhk5963

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad the video sparks back good memories for you, thanks for your support!

  • @songgreaty3338

    @songgreaty3338

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@instacarhk5963 Many Tks indeed!

  • @kzfp
    @kzfp3 жыл бұрын

    The camera panning is so good in this video!

  • @instacarhk5963

    @instacarhk5963

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching PK!!

  • @thomasjorame7835
    @thomasjorame78352 жыл бұрын

    Always wanted one. love the shape

  • @waynert3548
    @waynert3548 Жыл бұрын

    Simply beautiful

  • @apatsalis
    @apatsalis Жыл бұрын

    Very Special indeed

  • @Fc-cb3tn
    @Fc-cb3tn3 жыл бұрын

    It’s been a bit busy for me recently so I haven’t had the chance to watch many Instacar videos, but I’m glad I spent time on this. Production values have gone up a lot, with the music being there but not overly loud and covering up everything else, many more different shots to keep us entertained, and a very interesting choice of car to review. I’m certain you can continue making good reviews even with some of BMW’s recent disgusting releases.

  • @instacarhk5963

    @instacarhk5963

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the kind words and support!

  • @tomwilbmwe3bavariamodified766

    @tomwilbmwe3bavariamodified766

    3 жыл бұрын

    Agree..... appears BMW has forgotten their roots and what would continue to work.... as far as the classic cars it would do them well to support that area of business. What an excellent job on his you did!

  • @instacarhk5963

    @instacarhk5963

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@tomwilbmwe3bavariamodified766 Agree, cars these days just aren't what they were before! (fake exhaust noise, artificial backfiring etc.) Thanks for your support!

  • @tomwilbmwe3bavariamodified766

    @tomwilbmwe3bavariamodified766

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@instacarhk5963 and too funny as I have the exact same steering wheel in my 72 e3 Bavaria!

  • @bobcoats2708
    @bobcoats27082 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful car and great paint color! Personally I prefer the stock alloys to the Alpinas, and I’d ditch the pinstriping and chrome wheel spats. To each his own. Sadly, it’s not a problem I’ll have, as I doubt I will ever be able to park an E9 in my garage.

  • @michaeltan3752

    @michaeltan3752

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes. No wheel splats. They tend to inhibit rust as water and mud are always present there. Overall, a marvelous and timeless design. Great colour. Great video!

  • @davidbee9563
    @davidbee9563 Жыл бұрын

    Great review of a lovely e9 coupe. As you mentioned the CSL is quite similar to the CSi and many added the optional comforts back into the cars when new. Many confuse the CSL with the 3.2 "Batmobile" model which are quite rare and the values reflect that. When I was a young lad there was a 2800CS along my paper route that I admired. I think the chrome trim goes well with that metallic blue. Does anyone there have an 1800ti sedan? I had one briefly. It was the basis for the TiSA that was raced in the 2 litre touring car series before the smaller 02 two door model. It came with a 5 speed manual and rear disc brakes. That was pre-1970!

  • @locsman

    @locsman

    Жыл бұрын

    I owned a white csa model back in the early 80's. I Paid £1400 for it.

  • @raphaelfernandes5921
    @raphaelfernandes59212 жыл бұрын

    Nice video

  • @instacarhk5963

    @instacarhk5963

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @njnj785
    @njnj7852 жыл бұрын

    I enjoy watching the video and interesting to see in asian country if I have more of these I would drive it in the islands of the Philippines.

  • @EnriqueLopez-hb5jn
    @EnriqueLopez-hb5jn3 жыл бұрын

    Nice scenery, car is awesome, this car the E-9 BMW 3.0 CSI,would serve as a basis for the 635 CSI model, if you make a comparison, you would see some of the 3.0 roots in it.

  • @instacarhk5963

    @instacarhk5963

    3 жыл бұрын

    Noted!

  • @sanjeevsinghbrar7406
    @sanjeevsinghbrar74062 жыл бұрын

    The car undoubtedly is fantastic. You presentation is impeccable🥇what I'd like to know how are things with the new mainland rules over the territory. Will you all be able to hold on to these lovely cars and bikes.

  • @instacarhk5963

    @instacarhk5963

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your kind words. Of course we can still enjoy our cars and bikes, no problem!

  • @metaphysichien
    @metaphysichien2 жыл бұрын

    nice !

  • @VenerableYorge
    @VenerableYorgeКүн бұрын

    V E R Y F A N T A S T I C ! ! ! 💯👍😃

  • @SergiuSalcau00
    @SergiuSalcau002 жыл бұрын

    I want this car

  • @moraymedia2009
    @moraymedia20093 жыл бұрын

    Waahh what an amazingly sexy car!!!

  • @Vincentsb1
    @Vincentsb13 жыл бұрын

    Gorgeous BMW, breathtaking scenery! Which reservoir is it?

  • @instacarhk5963

    @instacarhk5963

    3 жыл бұрын

    Tai Tam!

  • @seangelarden8753
    @seangelarden87532 жыл бұрын

    Shock Towers were a problem area in all 70s BMW s

  • @fillusrahim-xy9ib
    @fillusrahim-xy9ib5 ай бұрын

    Iso rivolta equivalent 👍😍😍😍

  • @Re-InCarNation
    @Re-InCarNation3 жыл бұрын

    Do you know of any big car meets in Hong Kong?

  • @instacarhk5963

    @instacarhk5963

    3 жыл бұрын

    Can't say i do!

  • @karlosism
    @karlosism2 жыл бұрын

    what color is that? name of rims?

  • @instacarhk5963

    @instacarhk5963

    2 жыл бұрын

    Ford Blue. Wheels are Alpina, that's all i know.

  • @instacarhk5963

    @instacarhk5963

    2 жыл бұрын

    Sorry it’s actually FJORD blue, not Ford

  • @rakaroots
    @rakaroots2 жыл бұрын

    What's the color name of this car?

  • @instacarhk5963

    @instacarhk5963

    2 жыл бұрын

    Ford Blue

  • @instacarhk5963

    @instacarhk5963

    2 жыл бұрын

    Sorry not Ford blue, FJORD blue

  • @rakaroots

    @rakaroots

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@instacarhk5963 Tysm for the answer, beautiful car 😍

  • @dougdarby3564

    @dougdarby3564

    10 ай бұрын

    Fjord blue metallic

  • @amanuelkindie5161
    @amanuelkindie51613 жыл бұрын

    Classic cars don’t belong in big cities and countries like US. They are made to be driven in a greener town with vintage small buildings built in the medieval age , and where there are less people, countries like Italy and France, specially the country side towns in these countries . You just don’t get as much satisfaction driving a classic in an urban center with big flashy electric towers around you. It feels proper to drive a vintage car in a vintage town. Period don’t argue with me.

  • @user-gm9ss1gh1f
    @user-gm9ss1gh1f8 ай бұрын

    bmw 3.0 CSi E9❤คันนี้100ล้านไม่มีขาย WichaisrisukCitation750millioncessna jets

  • @lewis72
    @lewis722 жыл бұрын

    The chrome arch trims look terrible.

  • @michaelkelly3221
    @michaelkelly32212 жыл бұрын

    This car has always been one of my favorites, but that interior is hideous.

  • @porscheguy43

    @porscheguy43

    2 жыл бұрын

    send pic of your interior

  • @michaelkelly3221

    @michaelkelly3221

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@porscheguy43 Look's like we hit a nerve...or was it just the fragile ego of a little man?

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