Um, WTF is an 850i 6-speed doing on craigslist in Madison, WI?

"Textured Soy Protein" (texturedsoyprotein)
07/18/2014 at 23:12 • Filed to: None

So, this just popped up on my local craigslist. '92 850i 6-speed with 134k miles, for $11,995. The listing claims, "We just spent over $3000+ in fresh service including new suspension, new batteries, tune-up service and so much more so you don't have to."

DISCUSSION (26)

Brian Silvestro > Textured Soy Protein
07/18/2014 at 23:14

I know what you're test driving next.

nFamousCJ - Keeper of Stringbean, Gengars and a Deezul > Textured Soy Protein
07/18/2014 at 23:14

but how much?

Textured Soy Protein > nFamousCJ - Keeper of Stringbean, Gengars and a Deezul
07/18/2014 at 23:16

Oh, hey yeah I should've included that. Asking $11,995. Updated the post.

Textured Soy Protein > Brian Silvestro
07/18/2014 at 23:17

Yeah, probably. :0

TwinCharged - Is Now UK Opponaut > Textured Soy Protein
07/18/2014 at 23:19

Looks good!

Sn210 > Textured Soy Protein
07/18/2014 at 23:33

I want this so bad!!

Brian Silvestro > Textured Soy Protein
07/18/2014 at 23:40

I know what you're purchasing next.

Textured Soy Protein > Brian Silvestro
07/18/2014 at 23:41

Ehh, who knows. So far my experience with 2-ton larger-displacement NA BMWs has not yet made me want to pull the trigger.

Brian Silvestro > Textured Soy Protein
07/18/2014 at 23:42

How heavy are Z8s?

You should get a Z8.

A Z8 would be nice.

Textured Soy Protein > Brian Silvestro
07/18/2014 at 23:46

A hair under 3500 lbs actually.

Brian Silvestro > Textured Soy Protein
07/18/2014 at 23:49

MMMMMMMM]

Kinja'd!!!

Sir_Stig: and toxic masculinity ruins the party again. > Textured Soy Protein
07/18/2014 at 23:49

Do it do it do it.

M-Powwerr Drives a Ford > Textured Soy Protein
07/19/2014 at 00:14

a 850 with a stick is one of my dream cars, I wish I has 12 kilobucks right now

Deal Killer - Powered by Focus > Textured Soy Protein
07/19/2014 at 00:18

What the fuck died in the drivers side foot well? Other than that, OMFG, I love me some 850i!

Trevor Mohr > Textured Soy Protein
07/19/2014 at 00:23

Sell my GTI before it depreciates any further. Buy this. Keep spare money for future (inevitable) problems.

Textured Soy Protein > Deal Killer - Powered by Focus
07/19/2014 at 00:38

I think it looks like that because there's a leather pad sewn into the carpet down there, which is partially covered by some kind of plastic wrap with writing on it.

Textured Soy Protein > Brian Silvestro
07/19/2014 at 00:39

Not exactly in my price range.

BoxerFanatic, troublesome iconoclast. > Textured Soy Protein
07/19/2014 at 00:41

Such a fantastic car.

V12 and a stick is epic. I kind of wish they had given the 840 a bit more attention, and offered it with a stick. IIRC, all 840 V8s were automatics, only the 850i and 850CSi had the option for a manual gearbox.

But for as buttery-smooth as a V12 is, it is complex, and heavy. An 840 would have been epic with an E39 M5's motorsport V8 an 6-speed manual.

As much as I love these... I can imagine horror stories about an expensive, old, out of production, WAY out of warranty BMW E31's maintenance or repairs. The ad even mentions just having spent 3 grand on maintenance...

One of the reasons why I would almost rather have a more wallet-freindly Mark III Toyota Supra... most of the looks, for a lot less money to upkeep... and still smooth with an inline 6, and manual gearbox availability.

Kinja'd!!!