Re: 91-92 850i Common probs to avoid at purchase? (archive)

Phil,
The best thing to do is look through the archives here. You'll find most of the common things to worry about and look at. However, most common wear items on the 8's are mileage related, so a low mile '91, if it's a 5%er (search under "95/5" for explanations) should be basically trouble free. Besides exterior/interior stuff, items to be aware of as the car get's older are DK motors, belt tensioners, headlight buckets, seat cables, intake manifold leaks, and on..... A well maintained 8 is actually very reliable (read posts about limp-home features), and most of us have found that the public opinion about these cars being HIGH maintenance is just plain garbage. Parts are expensive and sometimes hard to find, but remember, you'll be buying a classic BMW so expect to have to open mr. wallet more than you would for say, a used Lexus.

And repeat the mantra: (no offense meant to -40 guys & gals)

"I JUST HAVE TO OWN A V-12 AT LEAST ONCE IN MY LIFE!!"

Good hunting,
Stan C.
'92 850iA
Bay Area 8's

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Re: 91-92 850i Common probs to avoid at purchase? Jim S. 11:33 9/07/2000 (0)

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