BMW 8 Series 850 CSi Review

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BMW 8 Series 850 CSi
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charliesgym's Review of BMW 8 Series 850 CSi

20th Sep 2003

Overall Rating

5 stars
  • Value for money
    5 stars
Good Points

Handling, handling, handling! I've owned everything this car is the best!


Bad Points

Respect this automobile and it will return the favour...disrespect it and you will PAY dearly!


General Comments

I saw this 850 sitting inside a classic car showroom alongside a 328 GTS Ferrari (red of course). I climbed inside and out of both cars, drove each one and guess what? I bought the 850! At first I thought maybe I blundered but after learning how to drive this vehicle, yes, this car has to be learnt how to drive, I've fallen in love with it. I wouldn't trade it for a new one. There's nothing on the road to compare to this work of art. Find one if you can and BUY IT!

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  • Merlin4SC on 14th Jan 2004

    Your are absolutely correct about learning to drive. Fortunately, I am used to learning to operate new machines having flown most of my life.

    But once you the the hang of the steptronic to the torque curve of the M73 engine, it is great. And you CAN achieve very decent economy on the highway too(i get 22.5 mpg at ISA)

  • simon wade on 6th Aug 2006

    I have one also- & could'nt agree more with you. They are beautiful cars & truly a work of art way ahead of its time. The first time I saw one I fell in love with it straight away. People of all ages comment on it all the time, which is a great feeling.

    I intend to drive it on the continent, ending up in Northern Italy- bit like the Italian job!

    I would'nt sell mine for anything & intend to keep it indefinately.Its just finding the right specialist to service it, that really does understand every nut & bolt on the car. Do you know anyone in the Bristol area? Simon Wade

  • charliesgym Rank: Lance Corporal on 11th Aug 2006

    To Simon: Sorry I can't help you in Bristol but I can help you in Palm Springs, CA. I have my own BMW specialist and he is a godsend and does know every nut and bolt. I still have my 850 and love it more today than I did 5 years ago. I still get stopped when locking it or walking away from it by many people who want to know about the car. I recommend you buy a wide kit from Zeemax and the wheels to go along with it. Your 850 will look like it came from Torino but Bavaria is just as good...even better. Charlie