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Re: how much $ you got? (archive)
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Posted by Potential buyer on February 24, 2002 at 17:18:07:

In Reply to: Re: how much $ you got? posted by david on February 24, 2002 at 15:50:42:

Seems as that the M62 should be then considered more reliable. I think I could afford the maintenance costs... my primary concern is downtime. Which spends more time at the dealer, more frequently? I've heard a lot of conflicting info on this- some say the 750's engine is more reliable, and then there are websites like www.my750.com that completely trash it.

The M60 engine has the nikasil thing with it- are there any known issues with the M62 over long term use?

When I do purchase, I intend to run the car to 200k+ miles....

Thanks for your help...


I have owned both. The 12 has obvious motoring advantages, but I kid you not....repair and parts costs can be breathtaking. Upper oil pan gasket (it has 2...upper and lower pans = $1,000 in labor...gasket extra) Remember, it has 2 of almost everything. Very heavy and somwhat largish engine crammed in...sometimes you must dismantle a lot in order to reach the item(s) to be repaired. If cost is not an object...do the 12. I changed in favor of the M62.

david 98 740i



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