BMW 850 running costs/reliability?
#1
BMW 850 running costs/reliability?
just out of curiosity, what's it like on a 850 with a six speed. very intriging car as their used prices are literally $10K even for a v12 with a six speed.
also, how does its reliability and costs compare to that of an e36 m3?
thanks fellas
also, how does its reliability and costs compare to that of an e36 m3?
thanks fellas
#2
I would never get a 850... the car is sexy but it sucks to work on it.
#6
ah yes, the 850 - I've owned two of them - a '91 and a '93 - in my opinion the most beautiful car that BMW has ever produced
a 20 to 14 year old car where EVERYTHING is going to wear out, from aspiration to computer pixels - parts are available (there's lots of donor cars around) but unless you're an accomplished wrench, frequent repair is going to be very expensive.
I drove my two on extended road trips annually but came to realize the risk of a breakdown in the middle of injun country - and there was ALWAYS a maintenance issue somewhere along the trip.
there's a very good reason why purchase prices are falling (and it's not the economy..)
oh, and p.s. : none came from the "BMW factory" as "bad ones" (where in the world did he get that ?)
a 20 to 14 year old car where EVERYTHING is going to wear out, from aspiration to computer pixels - parts are available (there's lots of donor cars around) but unless you're an accomplished wrench, frequent repair is going to be very expensive.
I drove my two on extended road trips annually but came to realize the risk of a breakdown in the middle of injun country - and there was ALWAYS a maintenance issue somewhere along the trip.
there's a very good reason why purchase prices are falling (and it's not the economy..)
oh, and p.s. : none came from the "BMW factory" as "bad ones" (where in the world did he get that ?)
#7
honestly, i grew up loving this car (my neighbor had a new 850 at the time) its just such a beautiful car to me... if i had the time and knowledge to work on one i would buy one... but did the regular 850i's come with a stick?? i thought only CSI models came with that and a bumped up engine output... they are being sold these days for around 60k (very rare and desirable) but yeah, it depends on how much you have passion fpor the car i guess to own it
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#8
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BMW_8_Series_(E31)#850i
#9
hmm, sounds like an 850 is not for me. 840 should be dead reliable, just a shame i believe they were never never in a manual. please correct me if im mistanken on that last bit, because if they did, so getting one
#11
With an LS swap you get the looks and I know nothing can match V12 noises but can easily get 500 + NA rear wheel horse power. I personally think best of both works great looks 4 seats, and reliability for days
#12
what does "dead reliable" mean ? if you're suggesting that the V8 is more reliable than the V12 then you're incorrect..
incorrect again - the Euro 840 had the MT option - and there's a number of AT to MT conversions here in the US
oh, and for the "nothing can match V12 noises" comment - wrong, the V8 growl would appeal more to those who are into that sort of mod, more so than the V12
PERSONAL OPINION : suggest that any those here who've shown an interest in an E31 NOT get one - the breed doesn't need more "hacking"
incorrect again - the Euro 840 had the MT option - and there's a number of AT to MT conversions here in the US
oh, and for the "nothing can match V12 noises" comment - wrong, the V8 growl would appeal more to those who are into that sort of mod, more so than the V12
PERSONAL OPINION : suggest that any those here who've shown an interest in an E31 NOT get one - the breed doesn't need more "hacking"
Last edited by MI55LE; 08-28-2011 at 07:40 AM.
#13
what does "dead reliable" mean ? if you're suggesting that the V8 is more reliable than the V12 then you're incorrect..
incorrect again - the Euro 840 had the MT option - and there's a number of AT to MT conversions here in the US
oh, and for the "nothing can match V12 noises" comment - wrong, the V8 growl would appeal more to those who are into that sort of mod, more so than the V12
PERSONAL OPINION : suggest that any those here who've shown an interest in an E31 NOT get one - the breed doesn't need more "hacking"
incorrect again - the Euro 840 had the MT option - and there's a number of AT to MT conversions here in the US
oh, and for the "nothing can match V12 noises" comment - wrong, the V8 growl would appeal more to those who are into that sort of mod, more so than the V12
PERSONAL OPINION : suggest that any those here who've shown an interest in an E31 NOT get one - the breed doesn't need more "hacking"
#14
start jumpin', hotshot :
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1991-BMW-850i-BLACK-BLACK-6-SPEED-MANUAL-/120771952087?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item1c1e91bdd7
and
there's a whole bunch of 'em on Auto Trader - so, let us know which one you've "jumped on"
ON EDIT: ;-) I didn't think so..........
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1991-BMW-850i-BLACK-BLACK-6-SPEED-MANUAL-/120771952087?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item1c1e91bdd7
and
there's a whole bunch of 'em on Auto Trader - so, let us know which one you've "jumped on"
ON EDIT: ;-) I didn't think so..........
Last edited by MI55LE; 09-05-2011 at 09:10 AM.