My next car has to be an 850csi! - Page 2

Sosa · #16 (**permalink**) 10-31-2001, 08:30 AM

Thats the ultimate....., but a gas guzzler though..12cyl.geez

Alan · #17 (**permalink**) 10-31-2001, 08:36 AM

Yo, the repair bills on that thing are HUGE. Inspection 2 is supposedly like 1500 at the dealer. There are pretty much two of everything on the car. 2 fuel pumps, 2 throttle motors, and i think 2 batteries. Expensive as hell to maintain. But if you maintain it right you will get a LONG life out of it. Gorgeus car. Best looking in Avus Blue.

Zoso · #18 (**permalink**) 10-31-2001, 08:38 AM

there are a couple of them out there for sale

http://www.autotrader.com/findacar/r...ed=y&x=45&y=14

E39 Marcin · #19 (**permalink**) 10-31-2001, 08:52 AM

I remember reading something regarding they didnt sell well in the US, also BMW NA had to pull them becouse the barly passed emissions. Anyone verify?

BTW the 850Csi has to be one of my favorite cars every. Along with the 300SL Gullwing

Magnus · #20 (**permalink**) 10-31-2001, 09:09 AM

I bet you I pay more in maintenance in my M3 over time than for the 850csi......Not bragging! And not a good thing!

Cone · #21 (**permalink**) 10-31-2001, 09:23 AM

I thought that all the 840s were 6 speeds and all the 850s were autos.... Guess I'm wrong???

Josh · #22 (**permalink**) 10-31-2001, 10:40 AM

The 8 series was released during an economic recession, that is why they did not sell well.

In the US, all 840's were automatics. In 91-92, 850i's were offered with a 6 speed option and in 94-95, the 850CSi's came only with 6 speeds. In europe the transmission options were different.

DannyM5 · #23 (**permalink**) 10-31-2001, 11:17 AM

From what I understand,

Only the Euro 850csi was available with the 4ws system... Josh could probably help me on that one.

EVOIIIM3 · #24 (**permalink**) 10-31-2001, 11:18 AM

I've alwasy wanted a 850 doesn't have to be a CSI. maybe some day, if I sell the 5. Or mabe I can put the 850 enigne in the M3? I know they did it with a 318ti.

How come I can't post pics anymore???

ESM3 · #25 (**permalink**) 10-31-2001, 03:31 PM

I have seen a 85ocsi once in Boca Raton FL. Man! What a ride. You have got the get the V12 850 with the 6 and if you can shoot for a CSI, its like the LTW of 8 series I guess.

ultim8DTM5 · #26 (**permalink**) 10-31-2001, 04:14 PM

hell yeah, go for the 850! just make sure you save up for the deep dish rears as well!

austo · #27 (**permalink**) 10-31-2001, 04:29 PM

perfect highway car

ESP · #28 (**permalink**) 10-31-2001, 04:44 PM

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.

Magnus · #29 (**permalink**) 10-31-2001, 05:13 PM

I must say, it's fuk'n expensive

! I've been reading for sale adds for a month, and I can't find a real mint version close to $45-50k

Then I have to get the Zeemax kit, paint it, install it and get someone to work the trunk to spec.

I'll have to keep waiting!

vodomagoo · #30 (**permalink**) 10-31-2001, 05:22 PM

All i know is that if you get that and get rid of ur e30, well thats just as good as goin jap on us. comon magnus keep the m3 and get the 850csi one for the highway trip down to highpoint and another for sunrise mt.