Re: 8 series

["Ron Buchalski" <rbuchals@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Eric,

The 750 and 850 share the same engine, as well as the same engine management 
system.  They are BOTH more complex than engines and management systems on 
lesser (6-cylinder) BMWs. But, nonetheless, any BMW x50 model (750, 850) are 
equal in terms of engines and engine management.  It's just that more 750s 
were sold than 850s, so there's more experience with the 750.

As far as cars go, the 850 had the most complex electronic systems (chassis 
electronics) ever put into a BMW (at that time), and we all know how 
electrical gremlins pop up over time, so maintaining the chassis electronics 
systems on an 850 will ultimately cost more than maintaining the chassis 
electronics systems on other BMWs.

The 840, being a "lesser" car than the 850, may have not had as many 
electronic enhancements, so in terms of chassis electronics, it may be a 
more reliable car.

- -rb

>
>Date: Tue, 04 Sep 2001 17:02:16 -0400
>From: "Eric M. Hunt" <bmw1@domain.elided>
>Subject: Re: 8 series
>
>Who said anything about 750s?  I wouldn't buy one of those either.  I think 
>you would have to agree that an 850 does not have problems "just like with 
>any other car".  The engine and engine management system are much more 
>complex than "any other car".  BTW, my response is taken directly from my 
>BMW service advisor who happens to have 20 years of experience servicing 
>BMWs.
>
>Don't get me wrong, I would love to own an 850 or an 840, but the chance of 
>something going wrong (and being able to afford to fix it) is just too 
>great. I'll stick with my E30 for now.
>
>- -Eric
>87 325ic
>
>Michael Barrett wrote:
>
> > >There seem to be many more problems with the 850s due to the engine and
> > >electronics associate with the car.  I would go for the 840.  Make 
> >sure
> > >the car has been very well maintained.  Poorly maintained >versions are 
>not
> > >worth your trouble since these cars have been known >to cost a fortune 
>to
> > >fix (depending on what it is).
> >
> > BUNK.  I hate to see this kind of uninformed opinion denegrating a great
> > car.  The engine/electronics are virtually the same as the same year 
>750s,
> > but you don't get this kind of naysaying about those cars.  There are a 
>few
> > issues to look for in an 850, just like with any other car (for example, 
>DO
> > NOT under any circumstance buy an 1994-1995 840 unless the engine has 
>been
> > replaced under warranty due to the sulfur issue).  For an INFORMED 
>listing
> > of what to look for, go to www.bmwe31.com.
> >
> > Michael Barrett
> > BMW CCA 111632
> > 93 850Ci
> > 88 635CSi
> >
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