what do you ppl think of 850?

Tessa · #1 (**permalink**) 03-20-2002, 09:09 PM

I understand that the most populat car here is 3series, M3 - is on the top list

, but what about 850? I drove a car for a while (wasn't mine

a friend of mine gave it to me to drive around for couple of days). I loved it! The one thing - it wasn't cloutch... so for me it wasn't as fun... uhhh, stilll it was fun even w/ automatic

Lot's of power V12 for crying outloud

Anyways, what do you think of a car, anybody owns it? I have heard that BMW is going to put it on a market again, I wonder what it would look like

T

Sam L · #2 (**permalink**) 03-20-2002, 09:17 PM

i love the 850! you can find it in 6 speed manual...it was offered some years, but i don't remember which. try asking Josh (he's a moderator), i think he has one.

i think generally everyone here loves the 8 series. =]

Deejay Falco · #3 (**permalink**) 03-20-2002, 09:19 PM

My dad's friend owns one ... it's sick as hell, and I love it.

John

Greg · #4 (**permalink**) 03-20-2002, 09:48 PM

I was meeting my parents at a pretty upscale restaraunt one night and as I was pulling up, this beautiful black 850csi rolled up with BBS rims. I shot the bull with him for a while, asking him about it, he could have cared less about talking to some young punk, he wanted some grub, but indeed one of the nicest BMW's I've ever seen.

Baby M3 · #5 (**permalink**) 03-20-2002, 11:58 PM

The 850i/840i/850CSi were all nice cars but they're way too heavy to be a swift sports car.

I would consider more like luxury GT cars, definitely good for cruising but bad for autocrossing.

It's a great looking car though!

Jon

OPTIMO · #6 (**permalink**) 03-21-2002, 03:39 AM

850csi is sweet. Great styling, but I've never seen one in manual. Those things are a beast, I would definitely persue it if you want one..then takes tons of pictures.

JCM3 · #7 (**permalink**) 03-21-2002, 05:03 AM

Very bad ass..always wanted one but maintance would kill me. But who cares find me a 6spd.

Index · #8 (**permalink**) 03-21-2002, 07:02 AM

Dinan makes a twin turbo conversion pumping out 800hp from the v12 in the 850 csi....like burns any other bimmer...=) i herd the convertion is like 24K

Baby M3 · #9 (**permalink**) 03-21-2002, 07:45 AM

The 850CSi was only available in stick. There were no automatic 850CSis.

On the other hand, the 850i/850Ci could be had with either an auto or stick.

Jon

Quote:

Originally posted by OPTIMO
850csi is sweet. Great styling, but I've never seen one in manual. Those things are a beast, I would definitely persue it if you want one..then takes tons of pictures.

OPTIMO · #10 (**permalink**) 03-21-2002, 07:47 AM

Thanks for the knowledge. I was actually just on R/D's site seeing if they had anything cool for 8ers, but all they have are body kits. You learn something new everyday.

///M187 · #11 (**permalink**) 03-21-2002, 07:49 AM

The 8 series was alway's a car to look out for, it still turn's head's wherever you go. Power, handling all in one package. if your serious about purchasing one then make sure you get a good inspection both in terms of mechanic's and history.

Best of luck....

Larry · #12 (**permalink**) 03-21-2002, 09:11 AM

For me the 8er was/is the best looking bmw made. The Dinan twin turbo is no longer offered. If I remember correctly it had 607HP and 666ft lbs tq. I think someone on this board has a 850TT. The car is just amazing. As far as maintenance, from my experience if the car is well maintained there will be no problems (crossing fingers). How ever costs to repair things on the car is not cheap. Good you hear you had a good experience with the 8er.

Tessa · #13 (**permalink**) 03-21-2002, 09:24 AM

Thanks a lot guys. I'm not looking into purchasing one, my salary would go just for the gas, but I was just trying to find out more. It looks very nice. Drives like a dream.. and has so much power... you are rihgt. The one I drove was a 850ci I think, dark green.. niiiiice

800hp - OMG!

Were's that site with the kits for the 850's?

Thank's

E36Silhouette · #14 (**permalink**) 03-21-2002, 07:15 PM

I saw a 850i with full ACS kit and rims. Definitely killer!

eMed_out · #15 (**permalink**) 03-21-2002, 09:38 PM

the other day i waz taking my girl home and saw a blak 850CSI with a nice exhust comming outta car wash.....the driver did a MEAANNN burn out...back end fishtailed like a moo fukka...and sped away.....i shed a tear....said a prayer....and ruined the rest of me day.............850CSI ANYDAY!