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Re: Looking to buy 840ci and a few questions... (archive)
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Posted by CarlT on October 21, 2000 at 15:32:16:

In Reply to: Looking to buy 840ci and a few questions... posted by John on October 21, 2000 at 10:18:56:


Hello All...

I am looking to purchase an 840ci and had a few questions I wanted to post to this forum.


1. What are the differences between the 4.0 liter V8 & 4.4 liter V8 engines in regards to Horse Power & Torque, if any?

Same horsepower a little more torque. No Nikasil problem.


2. What year did BMW have the 4.4-liter V8 engine offered?

Fall 95 as a 96 model

3. What year did BMW have the side turn signal lights (that are mounted just behind the front wheels on the quarter panel, in the black strip) was it 96? 97?


Different from Country to Country, 96 model year in the US (I think)


4. Was the standard manual transmission ever a big hit with the 840ci? I ask since a lot of used 840ci’s have automatic (cringe) transmission. Was the manual never an option or just for the 850Csi?


Never offered in NA. With the 4.4 came a 5 speed Steptronic. Faster 0-60 due to improved gear ratios.

5. Did BMW ever produce a silver 840Ci with a black or red interior? The silver 840ci I have seen have a gray interior. Just wondering.

Yes

6. Also, if the 840ci is not a pre-certified BMW what options, if any, does one have to purchase an extended warranty package?

Several, check archives or call your local dealer


7. If the V8 is a Nikasil engine, and the car is past its 6 years or 100,000 miles warranty, should that be a "price" point? Meaning, talking to the seller about the price to replace the egnine and subtracting it from the selling price. (refernced www.koalamotorsport.com/v8shortblock.htm)

Not all V8 has this problem, it depends on the local sulfur content in the fuel, and if the owner used 92 or 89 fuel. Check www.530i.org. Have a leakdown test done, that will give you a indication of the wear. Yes this would reduce the price quite a bit...:)


Thank you again and take care…John


P.s. I wanted to indicate that this is a great forum…I have been reading the messages on here and in the past history. Good information!


Happy hunting
Carl
"Everyone should own a V12 once in thier life..." :)


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