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Is my 1998 BMW 840Ci Sport likely to turn into a money pit?
Could you advise if my 1998 BMW 840Ci Sport with 109,000 miles (with a replacement engine of approx 50,000 to 60,000 miles) - is worth keeping? Or should I get rid of it as a money-guzzling hole in my wallet?
Asked on 16 June 2010 by boroladson
Answered by
David Ross
It depends how many miles you're driving. If it's costing you lots on fuel then you might want to consider getting something like a BMW 5 Series diesel. The 530d is a powerful engine and although no 840i, is far more efficient. At 109,000 miles things (not necessarily engine-related if its been replaced) can start to go wrong and be expensive to fix.
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