Kijiji Find: $8000 12 cylinder 850i

"Lumpy44, Proprietor Of Fine Gif" (lumpy44)
04/03/2014 at 12:42 • Filed to: Kijiji Find

So this just popped on to the local Kijiji.

1991 BMW 850i, 12 cylinders of hope to hell this thing doesn't ever break fun.

Car was apparently owned by a 850 "specialist" in BC that fixed all mechanical issue with the car. Car has only 120000km which isn't that bad at all. The reason for the low price is apparently the paint which does look terrible, but for $8000 and a paint job you could own a 12 cylinder monster of a car.

Full ad here

What does Oppo think?

DISCUSSION (19)

BJ > Lumpy44, Proprietor Of Fine Gif
04/03/2014 at 12:47

I think you should buy it, paint it, replace those wheels with something more attractive and then flaunt it here to our collective jealousy.

And when it breaks, come to us for support - we promise to give you equal helpings of sympathy and Schadenfreude .

Brian Silvestro > Lumpy44, Proprietor Of Fine Gif
04/03/2014 at 12:48

Dude it's got the manual. You have to buy it now.

Lumpy44, Proprietor Of Fine Gif > BJ
04/03/2014 at 12:52

I do think it is a beautiful car and might even consider looking at it because it is rare and dear lord it might kill you fast. But the fact that the repair costs could be in the realm of more than I make in a year, its a no go for me. Did see a used CRX the other day that looks like a potential toy.

Battery Tender Unnecessary > Lumpy44, Proprietor Of Fine Gif
04/03/2014 at 12:55

Manual 850s are rare birds. Just have $8k set aside for maintenance, nearly 25 year old V12s are no joke.

Lumpy44, Proprietor Of Fine Gif > Battery Tender Unnecessary
04/03/2014 at 13:11

Basically all I know about 12's are that if things break you are in trouble.

Lumpy44, Proprietor Of Fine Gif > Brian Silvestro
04/03/2014 at 13:13

Well I could trade him all the money I have and still have to give him my 2 children. University graduate problems.

Brian Silvestro > Lumpy44, Proprietor Of Fine Gif
04/03/2014 at 13:15

Sounds like a fair trade!

Jagvar > Lumpy44, Proprietor Of Fine Gif
04/03/2014 at 13:16

Kinja'd!!!

PLEASE paint it green!

Lumpy44, Proprietor Of Fine Gif > Jagvar
04/03/2014 at 13:18

Green or a dark blue would be my pic, or ///M of course.

Lumpy44, Proprietor Of Fine Gif > Brian Silvestro
04/03/2014 at 13:18

Today's plan: Make 2 children

Brian Silvestro > Lumpy44, Proprietor Of Fine Gif
04/03/2014 at 13:20

COTD

Sn210 > Lumpy44, Proprietor Of Fine Gif
04/03/2014 at 13:22

WANT!

This reminds me of a black 850i I saw for sale a few years ago. The paint was shot and they guy was trying to offload it for $8k. If I wasn't saving for a house at the time... But I'd probably still be living at home without a house (and probably without a wife) if I had bought it. I'm pretty sure the one I saw was an auto though

Kinja'd!!!

Lumpy44, Proprietor Of Fine Gif > Sn210
04/03/2014 at 13:23

I wonder what the max towing weight is for a v12...

bob and john > Lumpy44, Proprietor Of Fine Gif
04/03/2014 at 13:51

do it. even if you dont drive it, something like this will get pricey in a couple of years

Lumpy44, Proprietor Of Fine Gif > bob and john
04/03/2014 at 13:57

See mine and Brian's conversation.

bob and john > Lumpy44, Proprietor Of Fine Gif
04/03/2014 at 14:07

ah, pity.

well, at least Oppo knows about this now, maybe someone will come by and actually buy it.

Sn210 > Lumpy44, Proprietor Of Fine Gif
04/03/2014 at 14:21

wow I never noticed that! Probably not a good idea putting extra stress on that engine

Sn210 > Lumpy44, Proprietor Of Fine Gif
04/03/2014 at 14:28

Check this one out... $5k

http://luxautoplus.com/Used-1991-BMW-…

Stupidru > Lumpy44, Proprietor Of Fine Gif
04/03/2014 at 14:32

Never owned one, but all I've heard is that you should have the value of the car set aside for repairs since the engine was basically two V6s slapped together, so there's two of everything