I’m not discounting what everyone else is saying (I kind of am tbh), but unless you have or currently do own one please stop parroting the internet. I don’t know the particular history of this car but I do know that if you do the preventative maintenance and don’t abuse her, she’ll likely be very reliable. First thing I’d do is a complete pre purchase inspection, then make sure you attend to the major areas of concern. Starting from the rear, drain, inspect and replace the diff fluid with the latest bmw spec. Smg change that to Redline 75/90. Rod bearings and Vanos line (I’d advise 5w/50 or 15w/50 redline not 10w/60 redline though as it’s viscosity is actually higher than 15w/50 at low temps). Throttle actuators although if/when they go you can still limp home and there’s no catastrophic damage. Consider replacing the fuel injectors and filter as well. I had mine inspected and wound up flushing the brake fluid and replacing a control arm bushing. Finally once you’ve attended to that, follow proper warmup procedures and then let every other internet expert do the worrying.
Correct - I’m so sick of the nonsense about the s85. It is a fantastic intoxicating engine. Anyone complaining about these cars just couldn’t afford to own one. My biggest problem is what car do you buy after owning one of these masterpieces…
I agree, but I will add the car is a classic that will likely rise in value in the future provided there’s still gasoline to buy. Sure you can daily it, but I don’t. I treat it like another classic bmw, such as an e46 M3 or e39 M5.
They are 40k in Ireland now - I only drive mine at weekends - E60 M5 though. I fuckin love it. I don’t know why they don’t hold their value in the US but I suspect you have way more 500hp+ cars on the market. 500 is high in Ireland. The new M2 is very tempting…
Exactly, this. E60 M5 but same thing. It’s great car, with an exotic, but yes high strung engine. But it’s widely known what the flaws are, and they are things that can all be addressed so with maintenance and proper care the car will last. Sure servicing isn’t cheap, but you don’t buy a V10 and expect to get Corolla priced parts. I just put something like 4k miles on mine over a weekend driving it down to the mountains and all through the twisties with over 100k on the clock and it’s ready to do it again tomorrow.
I’m not discounting what everyone else is saying (I kind of am tbh), but unless you have or currently do own one please stop parroting the internet. I don’t know the particular history of this car but I do know that if you do the preventative maintenance and don’t abuse her, she’ll likely be very reliable. First thing I’d do is a complete pre purchase inspection, then make sure you attend to the major areas of concern. Starting from the rear, drain, inspect and replace the diff fluid with the latest bmw spec. Smg change that to Redline 75/90. Rod bearings and Vanos line (I’d advise 5w/50 or 15w/50 redline not 10w/60 redline though as it’s viscosity is actually higher than 15w/50 at low temps). Throttle actuators although if/when they go you can still limp home and there’s no catastrophic damage. Consider replacing the fuel injectors and filter as well. I had mine inspected and wound up flushing the brake fluid and replacing a control arm bushing. Finally once you’ve attended to that, follow proper warmup procedures and then let every other internet expert do the worrying.
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Exactly. V10 M button >
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How many miles on yours? Have you done the rod bearings?
Correct - I’m so sick of the nonsense about the s85. It is a fantastic intoxicating engine. Anyone complaining about these cars just couldn’t afford to own one. My biggest problem is what car do you buy after owning one of these masterpieces…
I agree, but I will add the car is a classic that will likely rise in value in the future provided there’s still gasoline to buy. Sure you can daily it, but I don’t. I treat it like another classic bmw, such as an e46 M3 or e39 M5.
They are 40k in Ireland now - I only drive mine at weekends - E60 M5 though. I fuckin love it. I don’t know why they don’t hold their value in the US but I suspect you have way more 500hp+ cars on the market. 500 is high in Ireland. The new M2 is very tempting…
https://preview.redd.it/moir2ih18m2c1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ae945dca92710c0a2dcb8b29424678986ff6e75a
Exactly, this. E60 M5 but same thing. It’s great car, with an exotic, but yes high strung engine. But it’s widely known what the flaws are, and they are things that can all be addressed so with maintenance and proper care the car will last. Sure servicing isn’t cheap, but you don’t buy a V10 and expect to get Corolla priced parts. I just put something like 4k miles on mine over a weekend driving it down to the mountains and all through the twisties with over 100k on the clock and it’s ready to do it again tomorrow.