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Only post occasionally. This is the 1st BMW I leased (leased a total 5). At the time it was the only V8 available with a standard transmission. Loved it, great road car with loads of room, big trunk & pulled like a tractor. Turned it in after 3 years. Randy is right. This engine was Nikasil lined & in the long term would have caused problems. Check some BMW BBS boards & you'll learn all about it. New top ends needed.