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12-06-2009, 09:29 PM
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12-06-2009, 10:04 PM
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They are such beautiful coupes. Back in the day, along with the Jaguar XJS, those 8 series were the *DIRECT* competition to the 560SEC.
At a Eurosunday meeting two weeks ago, I met a man there who collects those particular BMW cars. He did not disagree with me too much when I said to him, ~~~They never were accepted that much by other BMW owners even when they first came out. Real BMW fanatics maintain that the only REAL BMW was the 2002. And amongst them, there exists a lunatic fringe of them that say, no, the ONLY REAL BMW is the 2002tii.  ~~~The V12 850i model is more to be avoided, as it is dangerously complicated and thus suspect to becoming a true money pit, in the worst way, (like the 6.9 in your signature that you so covet) ~~~The 840i is a better bet but it too can be a gamble, especially when it comes to electricals and horrific things like dashboard pixels depixillating, etc. ~~~They are VERY sexy looking coupes though especially without the headlights on. Rear seatroom, as with many coupes like this are better suited for amputees, bags of groceries, children, or dogs that are not too big ~~~Best examples that are for sale, are most likely found on enthusiast fora that cater to them. Such as bimmerforums etc. Same as right here. ~~~ Specific wheel choice, and more importantly - color, counts a LOT. Darker matallics, like red, blue and black, look the best, when choosing a car. ~~~ Pay the most, when buying, that you can afford, for the one in the best condition, lowest miles and most records with it. Saves BIG in the long run.
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12-07-2009, 11:26 PM
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Just sold the 6.9 after 10 years. It required maintenance, but it was no money pit.
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12-07-2009, 10:48 AM
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12-08-2009, 12:29 AM
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along with bert lance and billybeer?
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12-08-2009, 07:26 PM
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We actually had a new Aspen 318 in our family back in '76. It was compelling evidence that Chrysler had apparently fired all of its engineers back in 1970...
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12-08-2009, 07:46 PM
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12-08-2009, 11:32 PM
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Maybe so, but I just sold my '78 volare (225 slant 6) to my roommate. That car is utterly unstoppable. Can't kill it. Always starts, always runs, even after sitting for years. I was foolish enough to restore it mechanically with more parts than I care to list. The end result was a car that was miserable to drive but ran like a top.
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12-07-2009, 04:38 PM
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12-07-2009, 12:44 PM
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I saw an interesting looking 850i for sale in MD last summer for about $16k, I was tempted but I thought better of it.
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12-08-2009, 10:18 PM
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The sharknose? Those are stunning.....
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1991 560 SEC AMG, 199k <---- 300 hp 10:1 ECE euro HV ... 1995 E 420, 170k "The Red Plum" (sold) 2015 BMW 535i xdrive awd Stage 1 DINAN, 6k, <----364 hp 1967 Mercury Cougar, 49k 2013 Jaguar XF, 20k <----340 hp Supercharged, All Wheel Drive (sold)
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