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Originally posted by Dinan540i


It's only not worth the money if you don't enjoy it or because you don't make enough money to own it. The 8 series have been known to have some computer problems, but seeing as the engines in the 8 series are in other dependable models, it shouldn't be more of a problem than most older Bimmers. I can attest to the fact that BMWs in their middle ages are a fortune to maintain, there is a period when basically everything is going to need refreshing. Once over that, it is no more expensive than most old luxury cars. It is true though that labor on this car is more expensive because of an extremely cramped engine compartment and the CSi's V12 isn't the same as the one in 750iL, simply because the CSi's is a more highly tuned one. Older BMW 8 cylinders are notorious for high maintenance costs and I'm sure this will be the same with the V12. Magnus, it is very simple, if spending anywhere from 3-10k in repairs will break your bank, you will either be broke or have a car that gets dust in your garage waiting for you to get the funds. The 850CSi, unlike the normal 850 and 840 is a bonified exotic, regardless of what people tell you. It fits all the requirements, it's low, superwide, impractical and bloody expensive. It's a fantastic car and a real collectors item if you manage to hold on to it. Keep her Zaino'ed and in perfect condition and you've got a show car. Unless you want to spend major cash keeping her up, you'll only want to drive her on cool sunny days or on the weekends. It's a great car and have fun. BTW, if you want to boost performance, you can really lighten the interior significantly, but this will decrease the value unless you restore it to original at the end.

He ownes a E30 M3, he knows what it takes to keep it running. I bet it's not as expensive as a E30 M3. At least the V12 was in other cars and is basically 2 straight 6 engines. That keeps part cost down.

I also rememeber there was a problem with the throttl engines. The car also has a "limp home" mode that tops out at 80mph