e34 530i & 535i V8s

[djk]

Has anyone got one? I like the idea of a V8, just how bad would fuel consumption and servicing costs be as compared to a 525i? I know a 530i isn't appreciably quicker than a 525, but they seem to usually be better specced. Seems I could take advantage of the high fuel prices as people are desperate to get rid of V8s so it seems values have gone through the floor.

My man maths works that I only do about 6k miles a year, so any percentage change in fuel costs doesn't affect me as badly as others.

Thoughts? Do I need to come to my senses?

[Blitz]

The 535i is 6 cylinder. I think the 540i is the best option as there is not much difference between the 530i and the 525i.

[djk]

I thought 535s were only 6s before 92 or something? Praps I've gone daft!

[Steve-E30]

They do a 530 in straight 6 and a 530 in v8 form
E34 shape

[david106]

I'm thinking the same as you I'm still looking for an e34 had a look at a 540 didnt buy it but regret it now still there's plenty to choose from

[djk]

Think I've got it now, it's e39 535s that are V8s, and the e34 530i V8 effectively replaced the 6-cylinder 530i & 535i. I think...

No-one's talking me out of it! I'm in critical danger of biting off more than I can chew, aren't I?

[AlexBaur325]

FUEL mate....unless either you have deep pockets or its going to be a sunday car or you have a very short commute i imagine you will be bending over at the pump a lot.

Still buy it though!!! V8s are ace!!!

[darkchild]

A mate of mine has a lovely K plate 530i auto Touring with all the toys and its a very nice thing indeed. Stupidly smooth, goes fairly well and built like a tank. The 540i must be very rapid.

He averages the grand total of 21mpg in mixed driving and can get high 20's on a run.

The V8's are prone to cam cover oil leaks where oil will leak into the plug wells, buggering the coil packs.

[oze30]

I just replaced my rocker cover, but didn't know there was a nother gasket on the inside of the covers(seperates the oil and plug wells!)

[fingerman]

I've had a v8 530 and a straight 6 530 and the V8 knocks socks off it - and knocked socks of a 325 touring when I had a little go

Anyway - I managed to get 466 miles out of a tank and it was a 530 auto and the auto box was stuck in sport mode - lots of careful driving tho !

fuel consumption isn't that bad and the roar of the V8 is sweet - but it's a similar situation like owning a 320 to a 325, same engine so I always wanted the 540 - More power and similar mpg

One of the issues with owning the V8's is that the parts a more expensive and the M60 is quick heavy up front, altho I'd never say now to owning another again as they do go !

[djk]

Annoyed, there was a straight 530i manual touring went for £700 on ebay last week, I forgot when the auction was ending, would have been a laugh. Sticking with e30s for now it seems...