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In Reply to: 8 Series posted by Charles on April 16, 2000 at 00:03:10:
The 8's do have high repair costs, as both labor and parts are high. The V12's have two of everything, and if one goes out (e.g. sensor or DK motor) then you really should replace them both. The V12's get poor gas mileage but are still wonderful engines. Early 840's had problems with the engine block construction and high sulfur content gasoline, and a lot of them where replaced. Electrical problems seem to be the most prevalent, and can be a real pain to trace out for repair: the computer systems are so integrated that a failure in, say an engine sensor, can manifest itself as a transmission fail-safe fault. That said, even when having problems, my car has never failed to get me home, so the limp-home feature does work.
Don't get discouraged though, these are fantastic cars and well worth the time to look for a nice one. If you're so inclined, don't be afraid to pay a little more for a car in good condition, you may end up spending less in the long run (unless you like wrenching on the car). If you get an older, high mileage car, be prepared to sink some $'s into it at some point, but...when everything is fixed/working, they can be quite reliable.
Once again, I suggest reading down the message board and also the archives of older messages. You'll find the answer to almost any question. We encourage you to learn all you can about the 8's, as these are unique and somewhat rare cars that demand an owner who will take care of them. This is a car for the discriminating owner/driver, who can appreciate it's good looks and technical sophistication. Best of luck on your search, and we look forward to hearing the outcome.
Stan C.
'92 Blue 850iA, 78K mi.
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