Hi. I currently own a 5 series tourer and am thinking of PXing for an 8 Series Grand Coupe max 2-4 year old. I’ve had the 5 series for 7 years bought with 40k on the clock. It now has 207k. I’m not a petrol head but would like any opinions on how good and reliable the 8 Series is. I will not be putting the sort of mileage that I have done on my 5 series.

  • blueeyesshined13@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    I went from an 840i coupe the m850i gran coupe and I love the 8 series so much. Such a looker and stands out from the crowd.

    • Haute_Horologist@alien.topBEnglish
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      10 months ago

      What was the biggest plus point for the switch? I have a 840i gran Coupe but wondering if I’m missing out on the v8.

      • blueeyesshined13@alien.topBEnglish
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        10 months ago

        The v8 lol it’s so nice and smooth and super quick. Just a tune and you’re as fast as an m8 comp or faster. It just sounds so good too. Don’t get me wrong the b58 in the 840i is also an amazing engine but just seems slightly underpowered for such a heavy car.

        • Haute_Horologist@alien.topBEnglish
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          10 months ago

          Yeah, I can understand that, the B58 is a great engine, in Comfort and Eco pro, it definitely drives like you’re not in a rush to go anywhere. I have to say when you slip it into Sports Plus, it’s punchy enough but definitely nothing ridiculous.

          I have to say, the 850i is definitely the best option, the M8 is somewhat redundant.

  • Haute_Horologist@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    I got one recently and it’s bloody brilliant. As long as you don’t need all the convenience, go for it, you won’t regret it.

      • Haute_Horologist@alien.topBEnglish
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        10 months ago

        The 8 series is a huge car without all the huge car conveniences. For example, if you get the Gran Coupe, there’s only really two rear seats, they’re very comfortable but in a 7 series you can actually seat 3 people properly. The other thing is the boot, again it’s a big boot but the opening isn’t very big.

        It’s also a low car, so things like children’s car seats are slightly less easy to deal with than in other more practical vehicles.

        • schneybley@alien.topBEnglish
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          10 months ago

          I thought about buying one. But in addition to being expensive to buy those are very expensive to maintain.

          • Haute_Horologist@alien.topBEnglish
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            10 months ago

            I don’t think the maintenance is any worse than anything else in the same range, if you have a b58 engine then you’re in a good place anyway.

            If you’re buying used then they are not as expensive as you might expect. If you’re looking for new then I’d lease rather than take ownership.