I don’t think the maintenance is any worse than anything else in the same range, if you have a b58 engine then you’re in a good place anyway.

If you’re buying used then they are not as expensive as you might expect. If you’re looking for new then I’d lease rather than take ownership.

The 8 series is a huge car without all the huge car conveniences. For example, if you get the Gran Coupe, there’s only really two rear seats, they’re very comfortable but in a 7 series you can actually seat 3 people properly. The other thing is the boot, again it’s a big boot but the opening isn’t very big.

It’s also a low car, so things like children’s car seats are slightly less easy to deal with than in other more practical vehicles.

Currently done 488 miles! It’s very new, for now!

Go full grown up and get the 840i.

The GC is better looking in person, it’s very long, low and swooping. Don’t think pictures do it enough justice.

M8 Gran Coupe

I got one recently and it’s bloody brilliant. As long as you don’t need all the convenience, go for it, you won’t regret it.