coil pack question

[E21BIMMERHEAD]

So the other day I was driving back from a wedding and a coil pack decided to die... Well now my question is how long do you guys think I have until the other pack dies(1.8L)? I cant drive my other car(e28 535i) because that computer is dead.....I dont get paid until friday so I have to limp my mazda for a little bit. What do you guys think the chances are of the other coil pack crapping out?

 

[nickster]

It's hard to tell.... they don't always die out together. You might be ok till Friday, but I personally wouldn't drive it like that... you have no choice though, I guess.

 

[slavrenz]

I had about 150 miles, and it ruined the brand new catalytic converter I installed because of the first failed coil.