![]() Verdictįar from the last word in driving dynamics and capable of crippling your wallet and your bank account in one fell swoop, the 8 Series is, nevertheless, hugely charming and still a sexy-looking beast. Check out this bagged BMW E31 8 Series for some inspiration. Beyond that, there’s not really much on offer, but lowered on the right wheels an 8 Series will look a million dollars. Don’t forget an exhaust as it’s easy to get it sounding glorious. Wheels and suspension options are decent, styling less so with the Sport pretty much the best-looking setup for this car, and you can supercharge the M62, while the M60 perks up with an eBay chip (old-school tuning). Age and mileage are this car’s greatest enemy and can land you with some serious bills. If you get one with EDC it’s going to break and will be expensive to repair. It has a complicated suspension setup with a lot of components and the weight really takes its toll on all those arms and bushes. The M60 suffers from the Nikasil bore-wear issue, while the M62 is sturdy but check for leaking rocker cover gasket and failing timing chain tensioners which can lead to the plastic timing chain guides breaking, which will leave you with a large bill.Įxpect a lot of electrical niggles at this age. If you’re looking for something fun, this isn’t it. It’s heavy, it’s slow and it’s not entertaining to drive. Also, you probably won’t see another one so the exclusivity is a big part of the appeal. It looks stunning and it’s an absolutely superb GT, comfy, wafty, able to effortlessly eat up miles and look cool while doing it. ![]() It’s got pop-up headlights, which are an instant win, and it’s also a pillarless design, which just ramps up the cool factor. ![]() There are a handful of manual cars out there but we wouldn’t bother holding out for one, the auto suits the character of the car just fine. If we can stretch to it we’d go for an 840Ci Sport – the 4.4-liter M62 is the better and more reliable engine and the Sport looks that much sexier. If you’re looking for a unique V8 experience, this is it. It looks quite unlike anything else BMW has ever produced and still turns heads today, and will get you attention wherever you go. Up until the last few years, there was only one 8 Series and the original is still a unique and special machine. Max torque: 295/310lb ft Why do you want one? Also note that used car prices are ever-changing, so always do your research before buying.Įngine: 4.0-liter M60B40/4.4-liter M62B44 We’ve picked our top 5 BMW V8 cars to suit (just about) every budget and they’re all guaranteed to put a huge smile on your face. If you’ve ever been tempted by something with a great V8 under the bonnet this is your lucky day. The V8 is something truly special and while it’s not always the most powerful engine option and certainly not the most economical, it always sounds amazing and delivers an old-school muscle car feel that no other engine can match. Thankfully, BMW has provided so many V8s over the years that some of them make the best used cars to buy today. Now seems a good a time as any to celebrate the almighty V8, because this is an engine that is quickly being killed off. ![]() Turbos and mild hybrid systems are now the norm, manufacturers are downsizing engines and switching to electric, and governments collectively around the world are introducing polices to end the sale of new internal combustion-engined cars in the near future. The motoring world as we know it is changing. We’ve picked out some of our favorite BMW V8s that you should consider buying. While the V8 engine is synonymous with US muscle, some of very best V8 cars have come from Germany.
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