Originally Posted by
AlexF
Amazingly complicated cars and great value but as said dont expect cars costing up too 100k (M6) to be cheap to run.
The v8 in the 6 series isnt the same as the old one in the E39... its double VANOS and Valvetronic for for a start so you wont find lots in scrappys.
The autos are ok and the worst case is a rebuilt which is between 1k-2k and the boxes are much easier to find in other models. You will also struggle to find manual as most where autos.... also consider a maunal might need a clutch
Thats what I keep looking at!
Massive running costs but such an amazing car to drive!
Good point! I meant the E60 5 series not e39.
N62 engine is shared between 545, 645 and 745
7 series autos are notoriously unreliable according to a mate who works at a bmw dealership, Im guessing 6 series box will be the same as 7 series. (745 -> 645)
2 grand repair for a car worth 5k would be painful (for me anyway)
and yes, theres not many manuals, but they are more reliable gearbox wise.