[zx10guy]

Originally Posted by BMWCCA1

In 50-years of selling BMWs I always told my customers to only buy a V8, hybrid, or EV BMW if they were NOT planning on keeping it past the warranty period. Furthermore, I've always said "Friends don't let friends buy BMW V8s". It is sad how often my advice was not followed and disaster ensued. And why I still drive a 2013 128i M-sport stick!

BMW is apparently constantly proving that they don't know how to make a V8 engine that holds up any more than they know how to make a durable window-regulator.

Or gaskets....valve cover, oil pan, OFHG.....

[zx10guy]

Originally Posted by Dozer324

Funny because I’ve never once considered owning a V8 BMW. Wonder what I’m missing out on.

A whole lot of fun. From what I remember....oil consumption, cooking of other components because the turbos are placed in the V of the engine, valve seals, unexplained high power drain on the battery when the car is sitting....and probably more that I'm forgetting.

[BlkGS]

Originally Posted by Dozer324

Funny because I’ve never once considered owning a V8 BMW. Wonder what I’m missing out on.

Mountains of power at all times, effortless acceleration, insanely smooth and refined drivetrains... They're splendid.

It's worth noting, the best BMW of all time, the E39 M5, has a V8.

[BMWCCA1]

Originally Posted by BlkGS

Mountains of power at all times, effortless acceleration, insanely smooth and refined drivetrains... They're splendid.

It's worth noting, the best BMW of all time, the E39 M5, has a V8.

What we all do know is that the E39 M5 was the first of the bloated, not-really-an-M-car produced by BMW. I like my E39 530i Sport/Premium MT better than the M5 and certainly more than a 540i. And I don't really like it that much, compared to my E34. BaT here we come this Spring.

[afadeev]

Originally Posted by Dozer324

Funny because I’ve never once considered owning a V8 BMW. Wonder what I’m missing out on.

This:

[Efthreeoh]

Originally Posted by Dozer324

Funny because I’ve never once considered owning a V8 BMW. Wonder what I’m missing out on.

two extra cylinders that apparently eff the whole thing up. Maybe BMW should have made a Straight-8 instead...

[BlkGS]

Originally Posted by BMWCCA1

What we all do know is that the E39 M5 was the first of the bloated, not-really-an-M-car produced by BMW. I like my E39 530i Sport/Premium MT better than the M5 and certainly more than a 540i. And I don't really like it that much, compared to my E34. BaT here we come this Spring.

Well that's certainly a completely insane take. I suspect not many people, or sale prices, will agree with you on that one.

[PunsGalore]

Originally Posted by BlkGS

Funny because the V8 BMWs are the only ones worth owning...

At least they figured it out with the N63TU3 vehicles.

I completely disagree - BMW’s inline 6’s are where it’s at.. the sound and reliability are unmatched. The V8’s are nice but DEFINITELY not the only ones worth owning.. even the newest iterations are wayyy to unreliable for my taste - it’s inherent due to the “hot v” design

[PunsGalore]

Originally Posted by kriskross

Unfortunately not the sort of vibe you hear in general media; just read an article last week that supposedly EVs last as long as ICEs, not sure what data they looked at…

The F30 also still has the old generation batteries hence the short warranty. They obviously knew how poor the batteries are.

Next car will certainly be petrol again, my old runner (E90) on 125k miles still first engine… lesson learned!

E90 was peak 3 series in my opinion.. E46 was great too, the E90 just improved upon things like build quality

[PunsGalore]

Originally Posted by BMWCCA1

What we all do know is that the E39 M5 was the first of the bloated, not-really-an-M-car produced by BMW. I like my E39 530i Sport/Premium MT better than the M5 and certainly more than a 540i. And I don't really like it that much, compared to my E34. BaT here we come this Spring.

Definitely prefer the 530i to the 540i, the handling is just superb on the E39 530i.. 530i compared to the M5.. that’s a little harder.

[pbonsalb]

Originally Posted by PunsGalore

I completely disagree - BMW’s inline 6’s are where it’s at.. the sound and reliability are unmatched. The V8’s are nice but DEFINITELY not the only ones worth owning.. even the newest iterations are wayyy to unreliable for my taste - it’s inherent due to the “hot v” design

I have had 3 BMW with I6 and 3 BMW with V8. E39 528i, E36 M3, E61 535xi, E70 X5 4.8i, E90 M3 and F90 M5. No reliability problems with either the I6 or V8 in my case. Of all those, I like the F90 M5 the most. Would have liked to have owned an E46 M3 and an E60 M5 (V10), but probably won’t at this point.

Also had a couple of the old big I6, a 73 Bavaria with late 3.5L conversion and 79 635csi also with late 3.5L conversion.

[PunsGalore]

Originally Posted by pbonsalb

I have had 3 BMW with I6 and 3 BMW with V8. E39 528i, E36 M3, E61 535xi, E70 X5 4.8i, E90 M3 and F90 M5. No reliability problems with either the I6 or V8 in my case. Of all those, I like the F90 M5 the most. Would have liked to have owned an E46 M3 and an E60 M5 (V10), but probably won’t at this point.

Also had a couple of the old big I6, a 73 Bavaria with late 3.5L conversion and 79 635csi also with late 3.5L conversion.

Glad to hear it!