840 as a Daily Driver?

Shaboody I use my 840ci as a daily driver, I cover 38,000 miles a year as its my work vahicle in the last year I have had to replace 2 lower control arms and 2 sets of tyres (tires) Only normal servicing and lubricants, bought my 95 840 in june 04 with 64,000 miles on it and now have 121,000. still going strong despite being stolen /recovered, Mark

Mine is a daily driver also. Still going strong at 144,000 miles on the original engine.

I have spent almost nothing for maintenance of broken things in the 2 years I have owned mine.

BUT I have in several cases used things like worn out front struts to start a modification chain that I wanted to do. Like Bilstien struts all the way around and while we are at it how about springs and camber plates . Well Kbar sway bars sound good too And then the tires are getting a bit thin so how about all the Goodyear F1 tire that I can stuff into the wheelwells Oh and now it needs to be re-geared so I can try to burn those 285's on the rear.

The E31 is ADDICTIVE!!!! So is trying to get the next little bit of performance out of one

I aggree with Terry, although i've already spent a lot more on my new 8 than I had anticipated. I attribute that to not having the car checked out before purchasing it from a friend. I've had to replace lots of little bits and pieces, including most of the front suspension, but it's by far the most satisfying car I've driven. To be able to get in it everyday and make the way too short commute to work is a thrill. If you've wanted one for a while and have a good mechanic, why not go for it? You only live once, as the saying goes.

Paul

Repairs in 12 mths

Ok I have an 850i a 1991
Ive spent 8000 USD

Necessity
New Tires
Brake Master cylinder
Steering linkage
Steering ball Joint
Steering idler bushes
Shocks
Suspension
torsion Bars
Underpining bushings
Upper and Lower Control Arms
Expansion Tank
Front Low Beam Light bulbs

Nice to Have
ACS styled bodykit
Respray front nose
Exhaust Tips
Spacers front and rear
Starter Motor for sunroof
Repair wheel rims

Needed
OBComputer

I am due a service next Month USD - 400 budget
MOT 200
Road Tax 12 mths 1,400 UD

I have covered 3000 in 11 mths

Cheers

Richard,

Thanks for the post. You've made me feel better about the $3000 in parts I've spent on mine so far. I'm hoping that after the front suspension work is done I can take a breather for a while and save up for those 18" wheels I want. Forgot to mention that I also spent about $1000 getting the stereo upgraded to iPod compatible and XM radio service. And I bought this car to do away with a car payment!

Paul

Its addictive

Its certainly addictive.

BUY IT !!!!! These cars are the best, You can hardly go anywhere without someone saying something to you about it, mainly because they are rare, I drive mine everyday and aside from the thirsty 12-cylinder eating gas like a Hummer it is fantastic. With the 8-cylinder you won't have that problem. Good-Luck..

DMP

The V12 is thirsty, but forget Hummer type fuel consumption. A friend gets less out his Range Rover than I do from my B12 - and for less performance, less style, etc.

And, there is nothing quite like driving a 12 cyl. I "traded up" from a '04 G35 coupe that was quite a bit faster than my 850, but as good as the Infiniti was, the 8 is better. More refined at 13 years older, more satisfying, and more stylish in my opinion (not humble). Go for it!

Paul

Go on just do it ....

lets see the scans asap,,,be an individual...like us