BMW E31 8-SERIES BUYERS GUIDE

This video shows the BMW E31 8-Series in full detail, driving, repairing, operational costs and the problems you may have. Can you use a BMW E31 as a Daily Driver? I have been doing that for 10 years and I can tell you what to expect, how many things drop off and what sort of costs are involved. How to buy a good E31: https://youtu.be/R-tB0mRf3fM Part 1: https://youtu.be/voDdfiqh7oo Part 2: https://youtu.be/W_bbKxFBKqA Part 3: https://youtu.be/EmPXRHeqmHs Part 4: https://youtu.be/TIywlsAEvRs Part 5: https://youtu.be/VRVbXfghugA Is the E31 modern enough to cope with busy roads? What about wipers, headlights, brakes and reliability? After owning BMW V8's for 22 years and 840ci's for 12 years I can give a real-world view of these questions with no punches pulled In my case this is an 840ci, but this guide is for all the E31 8-Series. In later episodes we will have a look at all the other aspects of the E31, controls, lighting, what's under the bonnet and common problems. On-line buyers guide below: https://www.meeknet.co.uk/e31/Buying_Guide/BMW_E31_8-Series_Buying_Guide.htm My E31 website is: https://www.meeknet.co.uk/e31 #BMW8er #BuyersGuide #BMW840ci #BMWE31 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:34 Let's go for a drive 00:05:50 0-60 Acceleration 00:07:06 Road-holding and Body-Roll 00:08:40 Is it A Supercar? 00:09:04 Performance in Corners 00:09:17 Common Problems 00:10:45 Cost of Ownership 00:12:14 Features 00:12:56 Interior Storage

Added 8 May 2026