I would not do it (archive)

Steve, I have also been very interested in buying a 93-95 BMW V8. I did a lot of research on the V8 engine problem. Because I plan on keeping the car a long time, I decided to pass on the pre-96 V8s. The bottom line is that it is a real potential problem, which is difficult to predict or detect. You may never have a problem, or the engine could go in the next 1000 miles. But the bottom line is that a good number of cars have been afflicted.

I just could not justify taking the chance, which is a real bummer, because there are so many nice early to mid 90's V8 BMWs out there.

: OK, I have started looking for an 8 a little earlier than planned a)couldn't resist b)might take some time to find the right car.

: I am going to test drive an 1994 840Ci auto on Saturday at a BMW main dealer. Questions are as follows:

: Is there much value / peace of mind in buying a BMW approved used vehicle? When buying used I always go over the car myself in detail checking main components and that everything works - can I let BMW take care of that this time?

: The car has covered 82k miles on the original engine. Should I be worried about the bore linings? I think they are Nikasil for that year and I don't know how long BMW warrants the engine, is it 100k miles?

: Anything else to look out for?

: Thanks.

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