8 series BMW?
08-13-2003, 05:31 PM
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i want a bimmer =(
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8 series BMW?
I went out to eat tonight, as i was leaving this car caught my eye and when i looked closer i saw it had a BMW emblem but it looked like no BMW i have ever seen. I told my date i had to go check it out...we walked over to it and i about died.
the first thing i did was walk to the back to see what kind it was and it said 840...i just looked at him and my mouth dropped open. A freakin 8 series bimmer!!!
It had a drop on it, with 19" Hamann HM2's ...tight as hell
didnt even know they made an 8 series....
the first thing i did was walk to the back to see what kind it was and it said 840...i just looked at him and my mouth dropped open. A freakin 8 series bimmer!!!
It had a drop on it, with 19" Hamann HM2's ...tight as hell
didnt even know they made an 8 series....
08-13-2003, 06:00 PM
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Originally posted by Shawn S
Yup they're sweet.
V-12 too.
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Yup they're sweet.
V-12 too.
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Well technically the one she saw (840) is a V8. The 850 is the V12. Not sure if thats what you meant.
And I still like the way they look, someone at my work has a nice one.
08-13-2003, 06:06 PM
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I think those are so :tits:
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08-13-2003, 06:21 PM
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That car is still the shit. It was one of my dream cars and I'd get one if I had the cheese. It still looks good to this day. It was before its time. I think I see some of Ebay for about 30 grand.
08-13-2003, 06:34 PM
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Back in the mid 90’s, the owner of the company I used to work for had one.
V-12, manual Tranny, Custom Borla exhaust.
He had lots of work done under the hood too.
I left quite a lot of drool on it the 5-years I worked there.
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V-12, manual Tranny, Custom Borla exhaust.
He had lots of work done under the hood too.
I left quite a lot of drool on it the 5-years I worked there.
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08-13-2003, 06:35 PM
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Originally posted by TypeSAddict
It is phenomenal how far car tech has come in just a few years. I mean, look at that phone!
It is phenomenal how far car tech has come in just a few years. I mean, look at that phone!
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08-13-2003, 06:41 PM
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Originally posted by Beltfed
They were nice, only one that was a really impressive was the 850CSi.
They were nice, only one that was a really impressive was the 850CSi.
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Base Number of Cylinders: 12
Base Engine Size: 5.6 liters
Base Engine Type: V12
Horsepower: 372 hp
Max Horsepower: 5300 rpm
Torque: 402 ft-lbs.
Max Torque: 4000 rpm
Drive Type: RWD
08-13-2003, 08:02 PM
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I actually just saw one on the road today, I was gawking, and the guy driving it saw me. He must have thought I was weird.
I am in love with these cars for no good reason.
I am in love with these cars for no good reason.
08-13-2003, 09:13 PM
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theres a phat 850CSI around here white with white 19s, there are a bunch of 850s that are in absolutley PERFECT condition around here, and theres a custom 840 convertible thats pretty sweet too, those cars are awesome!
08-13-2003, 11:51 PM
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those cars are aaaamazing i love them. one of my best friends from h.s. has a dark grey/charcoal 850i w/ 18s. that thing just hauls ass... gotta love the v12. i even learned how to drive stick on that thing!! :wackit: ooh man it was so sweet. only thing that sucks is its a bitch to maintain if you need parts or anything cuz bmw obviously doesnt make them anymore. he doesnt drive it as often anymore cuz he has a MINI Cooper S too but its beastly and in pristine condition.
08-14-2003, 01:23 AM
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hello, and welcome to 10 years ago.
08-14-2003, 07:33 AM
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Originally posted by Beltfed
They were nice, only one that was a really impressive was the 850CSi.
Don't bother with them now as they are extremely expensive to maintain.
They were nice, only one that was a really impressive was the 850CSi.
Don't bother with them now as they are extremely expensive to maintain.
and horrible resale value. and maintain you will.....
08-14-2003, 09:28 AM
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Originally posted by SilverSoCal_CL-P
Well technically the one she saw (840) is a V8. The 850 is the V12. Not sure if thats what you meant.
And I still like the way they look, someone at my work has a nice one.
Well technically the one she saw (840) is a V8. The 850 is the V12. Not sure if thats what you meant.
And I still like the way they look, someone at my work has a nice one.
08-14-2003, 09:30 AM
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Oh and by the way, this particular BMW was a complete and utter failure. The V12 never ran right and a friend had one. He said it always felt like you were being pulled by the engine. Beautiful looking though, I must admit. The fact that most have no seen it proves my point of not being a great seller. Plus it was expensive as all hell.
08-14-2003, 09:50 AM
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Originally posted by dets
classic. this is a model they should definatly release again
classic. this is a model they should definatly release again
08-14-2003, 10:20 AM
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Oh and by the way, this particular BMW was a complete and utter failure. The V12 never ran right and a friend had one. He said it always felt like you were being pulled by the engine. Beautiful looking though, I must admit. The fact that most have no seen it proves my point of not being a great seller. Plus it was expensive as all hell.
Oh and by the way, this particular BMW was a complete and utter failure. The V12 never ran right and a friend had one. He said it always felt like you were being pulled by the engine. Beautiful looking though, I must admit. The fact that most have no seen it proves my point of not being a great seller. Plus it was expensive as all hell.
I agree... The car is sweet. For being over a decade old, it still stands up well. IIRC, the 8 series also had some serious electrical and computer demons which also add to it being a rare sight in the wild.
08-14-2003, 10:33 AM
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Originally posted by Shawn S
Yup they're sweet.
V-12 too.
Shawn S
Yup they're sweet.
V-12 too.
Shawn S
840 were V-8s i think.
One of the best cars EVER!!!!!!!
I still want one.
08-14-2003, 10:44 AM
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Originally posted by sarlacc23
not a V-12, 2 inline 6's 850CSI, pretty sure, but not 100% sure. or they started as 1 inlines and then went to a 12, i dont know anymore, I used to be head over heels for that car.
840 were V-8s i think.
not a V-12, 2 inline 6's 850CSI, pretty sure, but not 100% sure. or they started as 1 inlines and then went to a 12, i dont know anymore, I used to be head over heels for that car.
840 were V-8s i think.
08-14-2003, 10:50 AM
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Originally posted by Beltfed
The 850CSi used a 5.6L V12, 840Ci had a 4.4L V8.
The 850CSi used a 5.6L V12, 840Ci had a 4.4L V8.
oh well, 12 cyl is 12 cyl and i still want one.
08-14-2003, 11:29 AM
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Yeah my friend's dad had a limited edition Black 850CSI. His dad is pretty rich by the way. Well his dad bought a XJ8 and gave the CSI to his son, my friend. Well soon enough he wrecked it. By the way this kid was like 17 then. This only happened a couple years back. I didn't get to ride in it but my friends did and they can agree that V-12 was monstrous.
08-14-2003, 11:55 AM
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I remember the first time I saw one . . I was driving down the highway and saw it sitting on the dealers lot. I about killed myself trying make a qucik exit and circled back.
Beautiful was all I could say. The lines on that car where it for me. I went home and got my camera to take a picture for me to drool over at home. :P
Too bad they were so expensive . .
I wonder if you could do an engine swap to say an 350 out of a Vet or z28? Remember all those people who swapped out their Jag engines because they sucked.
Other than reliability, performance was a bit under par for a car with a V12.
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Beautiful was all I could say. The lines on that car where it for me. I went home and got my camera to take a picture for me to drool over at home. :P
Too bad they were so expensive . .
I wonder if you could do an engine swap to say an 350 out of a Vet or z28? Remember all those people who swapped out their Jag engines because they sucked.
Other than reliability, performance was a bit under par for a car with a V12.
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08-14-2003, 12:08 PM
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Originally posted by dbox
and horrible resale value.
and horrible resale value.
Not bad for a 10-Year old car.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2426849644
08-14-2003, 02:00 PM
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What pisses me off is I work in the North Shore area of Chicago, and it is one of the five richest congressional districts in the country. Across the street is a high school, and I see high school kids driving these things to school, and the ink on their license probably isn't even dry. Throw in a boxter or two, and the occasional lotus. I tell ya, it ain't fair!