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Originally Posted by martin mustang
Love the 8 series, I was going for one after I purchased a 1988 635 CSI, but must admit I was put off by the complexity of the car, so went for a 911 instead. I am based in the west of Ireland Galway, I see one on a regular basis around town, wondering is it yours?
the 840 is simply a true classic, and I guess with the new 8 series out, your car value must be appreciating nicely.
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You can't go wrong with a 911, I would love a 635csi someday. It's not me, I am based in Kildare.
I was afraid to get one myself for a few years, I spent 17 years driving nothing but Toyotas. I got myself an e92 325i 4 years ago, then an e36 316i was offered to me free to take away 18 months ago, so having never worked on a car before, I got a Halfords toolbox set and restored it over 3 months during the first lockdown.
I just change the oil every 5k and service regularly and I found the BMWs to be super reliable. I think with the 8, a lot of the perceived complexity was based on a reputation formed in the early 90's with the v12's and even they don't seem too complex now, what I have found most annoying is for such a massive engine bay everything is so compact and close together I had over 40 cuts on my hands from a weekend working in the engine bay.
I watched all of Timms bmw and m539's videos on the e31 and they gave me the confidence to feel that I could look after anything that does not require a car lift