I drove a 840ci here in the states with a manual tranny, 5sp. I have also driven a 850i and ci. I actually liked the 840 better from a handling and feel standpoint. I am sure the power of the csi makes up for that in the 850 though.
Magnus, I have been thinking of getting a 8er for a while, but have decided against it, gonna go older BMW soon I hope.
