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8 series Jul 4, 2018 20:21:56 GMT

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Post by chipbutty on Jul 4, 2018 20:21:56 GMT

www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201802083538589?make=BMW&advertising-location=at_cars&sort=price-asc&model=8%20SERIES&onesearchad=Used&onesearchad=Nearly%20New&onesearchad=New&postcode=cv346xn&radius=1500&page=1

I’ve always liked the 8 series, but recently they have sneaked up on me and become even more covetable (just as prices start to go daft)

i understand the M62 V8s have become extra troublesome of late (something to do with timing chains, sprockets and tensioners needing doing), but they are still very pretty.

ChrisM VIP Wanted a V-10 but settled for half a V-6 twice Posts: 6,028 My Motor: Captur EDC, Kuga AWD, Fiesta Ecoboost and T-Cross DSG	8 series Jul 5, 2018 7:24:48 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by ChrisM on Jul 5, 2018 7:24:48 GMT Jul 4, 2018 20:21:56 GMT chipbutty said: I’ve always liked the 8 series Me too, the more cylinders the better but I'll never have the time nor money to own one or be able to enjoy it like it was meant to be driven
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Tim VIP BMW 430d, Fiat Coupe Turbo, E39 M5 Posts: 8,186	8 series Jul 5, 2018 8:23:31 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Tim on Jul 5, 2018 8:23:31 GMT Always liked them but there are some real horror stories regarding problems and costs. Last time I looked prices were all over the place as well.

PetrolEd VIP Posts: 3,304 My Motor: Ovlov Truck and 997.2 C2S	8 series Jul 5, 2018 9:12:54 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by PetrolEd on Jul 5, 2018 9:12:54 GMT Its a lovely looking thing but on a cost vs rward basis it just doesn't stack up for me, very much like all the maseratis I've coveted in my time from the BiTurbo to the Quattroporte.
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racingteatray VIP Posts: 6,446 My Motor: Porsche Macan GTS / Mini Cooper / Fiat 500 Twinair	8 series Jul 13, 2018 9:56:51 GMT via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by racingteatray on Jul 13, 2018 9:56:51 GMT It’s well-documented that I love these and have flirted with buying one more than once. That particular one has been on sale for a while.

franki68 VIP Posts: 924	8 series Jul 13, 2018 14:12:35 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by franki68 on Jul 13, 2018 14:12:35 GMT know the 8 series very well.The 840 was a nicer drive than the v12,the v12 had horrible vague steering which the v8 didnt seem to suffer from,it was the same with the 750 and 740 at the time,the 8 cylinder car was much nicer to drive.

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8 series Jul 15, 2018 12:23:53 GMT

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Post by PG on Jul 15, 2018 12:23:53 GMT

A friend of mine ran one for several years. He did all the maintenance himself and said that if you went and sourced 8 series parts, one's trousers were normally removed. But if you went in and asked for 1970's 7 series parts (as an 8 is pretty much 90% 7 series parts below the surface), they were way, way cheaper.

When you compare these old 8 series to the new one, you have to wonder why so much car design has gone wrong over the years....

racingteatray VIP Posts: 6,446 My Motor: Porsche Macan GTS / Mini Cooper / Fiat 500 Twinair	8 series Jul 16, 2018 20:50:35 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by racingteatray on Jul 16, 2018 20:50:35 GMT This looks like a very clean and tidy example with the right spec and history: www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/bmw/8-series/bmw-8-series-840-ci-sport-individual-1998/8799905

Post by chipbutty on Jul 4, 2018 20:21:56 GMT

Post by ChrisM on Jul 5, 2018 7:24:48 GMT

Post by Tim on Jul 5, 2018 8:23:31 GMT

Post by PetrolEd on Jul 5, 2018 9:12:54 GMT

Post by racingteatray on Jul 13, 2018 9:56:51 GMT

Post by franki68 on Jul 13, 2018 14:12:35 GMT

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Post by racingteatray on Jul 16, 2018 20:50:35 GMT