Re: 8 series

["Eric M. Hunt" <bmw1@xxxxxxxx>]

Who said anything about 750s?  I wouldn't buy one of those either.  I think you
would have to agree that an 850 does not have problems "just like with any
other car".  The engine and engine management system are much more complex than
"any other car".  BTW, my response is taken directly from my BMW service
advisor who happens to have 20 years of experience servicing BMWs.

Don't get me wrong, I would love to own an 850 or an 840, but the chance of
something going wrong (and being able to afford to fix it) is just too great.
I'll stick with my E30 for now.

- -Eric
87 325ic

Michael Barrett wrote:

> >There seem to be many more problems with the 850s due to the engine and
> >electronics associate with the car.  I would go for the 840.  Make >sure
> >the car has been very well maintained.  Poorly maintained >versions are not
> >worth your trouble since these cars have been known >to cost a fortune to
> >fix (depending on what it is).
>
> BUNK.  I hate to see this kind of uninformed opinion denegrating a great
> car.  The engine/electronics are virtually the same as the same year 750s,
> but you don't get this kind of naysaying about those cars.  There are a few
> issues to look for in an 850, just like with any other car (for example, DO
> NOT under any circumstance buy an 1994-1995 840 unless the engine has been
> replaced under warranty due to the sulfur issue).  For an INFORMED listing
> of what to look for, go to www.bmwe31.com.
>
> Michael Barrett
> BMW CCA 111632
> 93 850Ci
> 88 635CSi
>
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