Buying tips - 840 CI ?
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lotuslad said:
I know a chap who bought one and all I can say is BE CAREFUL! These cars are seriously expensive to put right if anything goes wrong. I'd advise getting the fine toothcomb out of the toolbox.
I hear problems can be expected with Nicasil short block engines? Although many may have been replaced under BMW warranty?
buy either a 4.4 V8 model or the rare 850csi with the 5.6 and 6 speed gearbox.
Brakes, tyres, suspension will wear out quite quickly and need regular servicing. Nose cone damage and exhausts run into £1000's.
Other than that they should be very mechanically reliable with servicing costs similar to a 7.
Other things to check is that all the electrics work as these get costly.
If you can get a warenty do it, they are worth there weight in gold with a car like this
Brakes, tyres, suspension will wear out quite quickly and need regular servicing. Nose cone damage and exhausts run into £1000's.
Other than that they should be very mechanically reliable with servicing costs similar to a 7.
Other things to check is that all the electrics work as these get costly.
If you can get a warenty do it, they are worth there weight in gold with a car like this
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