i know very little about them and my brother is dead set on buying one. Can anyone shed some light? My first instinct is moneypit....
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I don't know a whole lot about them... I love the way they look, though.
I do remember hearing/reading that the v12 in the 850 is essentially two m20s, complete with separate DMEs for each bank.Jay
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They should be as reliable as the E32 740 or 750 in reality, since they have all the same basic mechanical and electrical systems.'88 528e /// '88 M5 /// '89 951 /// '98 E430 /// '02 M5Comment
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VERY VERY expensive parts. I worked on a 840. STUPID prices. Upscale car so BMW inflates prices. Car was fast but rode like a cadillac. I prefer my 2002,325iX and 318is(e30) anyday.
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They are moneypits. This is why they are so damn cheap.
The E32 740 and 750 are NOT cheap to properly maintain. The engine has to come out of an E32 750 for headgasket replacement, FYI...
Just to give you an idea of how good a "packaging" job BMW did on the 8 series.
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does that mean it is reliable or no?Originally posted by euroshark View Post"We praise or find fault, depending on which of the two provides more opportunity for our powers of judgement to shine."Comment
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Not directly related, but it's a good reference I think.
They're money pits, especially if it's old or cheap. They were hundred thousand dollar cars new, and weren't reliable then, now that they're 3-4 owner cars, they aren't getting any better
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How expensive are we talking here? A comparison to e30 prices would be preferred.Originally posted by dlmrun2002 View Post"We praise or find fault, depending on which of the two provides more opportunity for our powers of judgement to shine."Comment
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I Love the looks of them, but not the maint. they need. There is a long thread on them on bfc.Originally posted by psloan View Post
First thing you should do is ls1 swap lol.Mtech1 v8 build thread - https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/sho...d.php?t=413205
OEM v8 manual chip or dme - https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/sho....php?p=4938827Comment
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Originally posted by psloan View Post
I know at one time the plug wires/coil packs set for the 12cyl was like $1300 alone sooo. much much more than a e30 in parts I would assumeComment
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Originally posted by atomic View Post
Wow...."We praise or find fault, depending on which of the two provides more opportunity for our powers of judgement to shine."Comment
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On a 750i, removing the engine to do the headgaskets is about a $6k job if I recall correctly.Comment
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Just get an Alfa
No, really... My first car (well, sorta) was an Alfa Milano 2.5 V6 and it was not only the most trouble free car I have ever had, I also kept it for the longest period of time (3 years). Italian motors + Bosch electronics FTW.'88 528e /// '88 M5 /// '89 951 /// '98 E430 /// '02 M5Comment
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I had an 81 alfa romeo GTV6 as my first cas. wish I had kept it.Originally posted by euroshark View PostJust get an Alfa
No, really... My first car (well, sorta) was an Alfa Milano 2.5 V6 and it was not only the most trouble free car I have ever had, I also kept it for the longest period of time (3 years). Italian motors + Bosch electronics FTW.
What would you guys reccomend instead of an 8? Lots of luxury and power required."We praise or find fault, depending on which of the two provides more opportunity for our powers of judgement to shine."Comment
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Early 90's Audi A8Originally posted by psloan View Post
Jaguar XJ-12 coupe
Maserati Biturbo
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