Does it do this all of the time? Or only when cold. If you're only having trouble when it's cold, it is probably the thermo-time switch, or cold start injector. Both are really easy to replace on your car.

Mike L
Hi, i am 17 years old and proud of my new 84 528e, but in the past week or so, it has been almost as tempermental as a woman when i try and start it. It is just of and on that it needs a good 8+ seconds to finally start, it is turning over fine, and is not making any odd noises, but just has trouble catching. I am new to BMWs, is this a simple fix? Is there any easy way to determine what it is by myself so i dont have to go to a mechanic? Any suggestions are greatly appreciated, thanks,
Tom