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6,7,8,X,Z - Series and Mini CooperGeneral Chat related to models that do not fit into particular categories above. Please try to put your discussion in more appropriate sections. This section does cover the MINI Cooper and 8-Series vehicles: BMW 830i, BMW 840Ci, BMW 850i, BMW 850Ci, BMW 850CSi, M8, Alpina B12, BMW CS Concept and others.
Hello all I'm new to this forum and would like some feedback on the 850ci 1993 I have found one that has been chipped and modded 117K miles after market over sized wheels and upgraded exaust for 13500 is this a good price? From what I have been able to find the only major problems with this model is the overheating from way back I have owned other models (88 M3 The real one, and an 05 530i for my wife I want to get a fast unique ride what do you all think?
Some people save an extra 1k per year for any additional repairs besides your regular maintenance. This is a V12 engine and there is hardly any room to do some work yourself unless you raise the car up and have the right tools.
This is why I decide to go with the 840 in my case. This is the original engine the 540 used to have in the early/mis 90's (M60), then it evolved into a 4.4L (M62). There is more room and most parts are interchangeable with the M60/M62 engines.
Thanks for all the info... it seems this model is very fussy and takes a lot of tweeking just to keep it up. The local dealer only has 1 tech that even knows anything about this model. I think I will take a good long look at this one before I pull the trigger.. but it is really a lookerI will let you know how it turns out. Thanks
I really want to replace my M3 1988 I got lots of great looks with that one..."longing for the glory days" I thought this might be the one
how much should I expect in annual up keep?
Last edited by mikes850 : 05-29-2008 at 10:57 PM.
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I drove it... saw the records Dinan chip and mod for engine and trans the paint is all there interior is great... new water pumps clean motor I think I am in love... I know the upkeep is high but for a weekend driver I had to do it. Will be posting pics soon... This ting purrs like a kitten.
For a car that is 15 years old it is amazing. will go faster than posted limits!!
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. but it is really a looker
I drove it...
saw the records Dinan chip and mod for engine and trans the paint is all there interior is great... new water pumps clean motor I think I am in love... I know the upkeep is high but for a weekend driver I had to do it. Will be posting pics soon... This ting purrs like a kitten. 
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