Scharnhorsts Beasts or Bores?

[Maniacalmaster]

Are BMWs all that well was thinking of getting a 1980s 318, but then I saw Scharnie with drum brakes, plus everyones got one. What are repairs and servicings like cost wise, reliability is good I suppose.

[The Wiz]

Have a 1987 M3 and a 1987 325i convertible. Had no real problems with either.

[willmcc]

They're great providing they have been looked after, the complex ones can go to seed really quickly if not serviced properly.
Complex electrics can be a little unreliable and early computers are just plain bizzare.
They tend to suck gas and badly treated ones can smoke like a train.
But impossible to fault if you want to do big distances in comfort and KNOW that you're going to get there without breaking down.

[chris watton]

I always thought Scharnhorst was a very capable WW2 German heavy Battle Cruiser!!