When BMW was Beautiful. 850 CSI review
When BMW was Beautiful. 850 CSI review
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You got me on that one, Mike..........I never got to drive an 850.
Just looking at one is a treat, though....it's a real eye opener. It is one of the most handsome BMW's ever done, probably second only to the Isetta.
Just looking at one is a treat, though....it's a real eye opener. It is one of the most handsome BMW's ever done, probably second only to the Isetta.
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I don't understand why the understated classy looking interiors seem to have been left behind. All kinds of bells and whistles and flashy chrome.
That BMW looks really nice, both inside and out.
That BMW looks really nice, both inside and out.
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And here's a real ace-in-the-hole for the 850. Back then, BMWs didn't have.................
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I always liked this car but hardly ever saw one on the road. It was way too expensive which is why it sold poorly and a bit too heavy and not very fast for its lofty price tag. I would love to get a used one but I have heard they have their share of BMW issues and will be extremely expensive to maintain and own. The interior is very nice and looks high end and it just shows you that interiors with numerous buttons can look very good compared to some cheap **** and annoying screen BMW uses now that is supposed to replace all those buttons. I'll take the 8 series over the current 6 series any day.
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I'd love to drive one... it would be interesting for sure, but I never did care for the way they looked, really...
It's amazing, also, to see the performance, features, and specs that you got back then for over 100 grand is now available and exceeded in cars less than 1/3rd that price.... and that's not even with inflation taken into consideration.
By the way... where are you getting all of these old mag reviews? Is there an archive somewhere out there? I'd love to check out some others.
It's amazing, also, to see the performance, features, and specs that you got back then for over 100 grand is now available and exceeded in cars less than 1/3rd that price.... and that's not even with inflation taken into consideration.
By the way... where are you getting all of these old mag reviews? Is there an archive somewhere out there? I'd love to check out some others.
Not only that, but compare the dash/console materials, interior trim, and door thickness back then with a lot of newer cars. Many vehicles today, unfortunately, get cheaper and tinnier with every redesign.
And here's a real ace-in-the-hole for the 850. Back then, BMWs didn't have.................
And here's a real ace-in-the-hole for the 850. Back then, BMWs didn't have.................
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Wow a V12 with a manual transmission... Yummy.
Just saw a 840 in Downtown Atlanta recently. Beautiful car.
I actually use to own a 8-Series... well a Hot Wheels one anyways. It was definitely one of my favorite cars.
Just saw a 840 in Downtown Atlanta recently. Beautiful car.
I actually use to own a 8-Series... well a Hot Wheels one anyways. It was definitely one of my favorite cars.
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I used to think the 8 series was one of the ugliest cars BMW has ever created - but now the design has grown on me a lot. It is indeed a very unique car and has that "kickass" look to it. Very sweet. 
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