What do you think of the BMW 850i?

I'm really interested in the BMW 850i, tell me what you think.

Do you think it's a good car?

Here's a pic

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What do you think of the BMW 850i?matchless

The 850i is a beautiful car, argueably one of the best BMW has produced. Its predecessor, the 635csi to me is the best looking BMW.

However, looks aside, the 8 series car is very heavy and not exactly a performance car. As far as sports car go, it is relatively mild.

It really depends on what you intend to do with the car. If you are looking for a daily driver ... turn and run the other way ... fast. If the repair and maintenance costs don't scare you silly, the wopping 10mpg surely will.

If you are intending to get this car as a personal toy (for the wow factor when cruising down main street) and only use it as a weekend cruiser... please spend the time to find yourself a mint condition one and keep it in prestine condition. Religiously maintain it and you will enjoy it for a long long time.

If you are intending to get this car for its performance, then you would be much better off with a much lighter 3 or 5 series. The 850i is not well respected when it comes to speed.

If you are intending to collect this car and hope it will appreciate in value someday. I think you'll be sorry. There are plenty of these cars around and the 8 series BMW is current not and will unlikely ever be able to gain "collectible" status. Its not rare enough, check out the production numbers for the 8 series ... there are lots of used 850's to choose from. Its a matter of supply and demand.