BMW 840ci
01-08-2006, 11:49 PM
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Originally Posted by zero_to60,Jan 8 2006, 04:33 PM
but in reality the only car I'd ever consider borrowng money for starts with a 3 and ends with an 8! and I can't afford that level of borrowing
I looked at the 8 series a while ago, the LPG conversions are really rated.
When things go wrong, they go big style though, most of the 840's are Auto though if you can live with that.
01-09-2006, 02:37 AM
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I had a friend running an 840Ci. Very nice but it cost him an absolute forune to run. If its got a warranty, just check to see whats covered as they are loaded with technology.
01-09-2006, 04:19 AM
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My wifes recently acquired M5.35i has a similar engine I believe and its great fun. Really goes well and does 35mpg. Trouble is it goes wrong every week. Still like the car as its super comfortable and quiet. I think next time we might consider Lexus instead as I bet the build quality and running costs are less.
01-09-2006, 07:53 AM
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I got a pdf version of the 8 series brochure and jeeeez they are loaded with technology that's for sure!
Basically I want a coupe but can't afford a Jag XK so this looks like it could be the motor....I also want something rare which the 8 series appears to be and not a four cylinder motor either
Won't be ready to buy until August time though so gives me time to see what you can get for your money
Basically I want a coupe but can't afford a Jag XK so this looks like it could be the motor....I also want something rare which the 8 series appears to be and not a four cylinder motor either
Won't be ready to buy until August time though so gives me time to see what you can get for your money
01-09-2006, 07:59 AM
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Originally Posted by zero_to60,Jan 9 2006, 04:53 PM
I got a pdf version of the 8 series brochure and jeeeez they are loaded with technology that's for sure!
Basically I want a coupe but can't afford a Jag XK so this looks like it could be the motor....I also want something rare which the 8 series appears to be and not a four cylinder motor either
Won't be ready to buy until August time though so gives me time to see what you can get for your money
Basically I want a coupe but can't afford a Jag XK so this looks like it could be the motor....I also want something rare which the 8 series appears to be and not a four cylinder motor either
Won't be ready to buy until August time though so gives me time to see what you can get for your money
BMW approved, which will cost you in terms of purchase price, but is the safest option
Independent - which will be nearly as expensive as a BMW dealer, clocked and with a worthless warranty
Council estate part-time dealer - which will be cheap, clocked and end up costing you a fortune
auction - which may look cheap but the car will be there because it has a problem
Someone coming up to retirement who wants to trade down to something smaller/more practical. Think aout a wanted ad to flush these sellers out
Unless you can think of another way?
The BMW prices are steep though.
01-09-2006, 09:10 AM
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thanks all for the input......
the car will be a semi-daily driver in so far that some days I will use it to commute in and others not....I intend to hang on to the Corrolla as it's great for a car to go to the dump in and will allow me to stick 'the other' car in the garage if and when it goes wrong and I can't afford to fix it there and then....
upshot is that I am not too worried about a car that is complicated providing I can buy it cheap enough in the first place......I payed 24k for my S2000 and two years later got 15k back
one thing I have learned is that depreciaton is the main expense to look to minimise.....it's why I think that anyone buying a contemporary prestige motor with their own money must be bonkers or rich or a combination of both....either that or have a good relationship with their mortage provider
Another thing I have realised is that I don't actually like any new cars.....later Ferraris have nothing on the older stuff despite being able to whip them over a pint at the pub....
the car will be a semi-daily driver in so far that some days I will use it to commute in and others not....I intend to hang on to the Corrolla as it's great for a car to go to the dump in and will allow me to stick 'the other' car in the garage if and when it goes wrong and I can't afford to fix it there and then....
upshot is that I am not too worried about a car that is complicated providing I can buy it cheap enough in the first place......I payed 24k for my S2000 and two years later got 15k back
one thing I have learned is that depreciaton is the main expense to look to minimise.....it's why I think that anyone buying a contemporary prestige motor with their own money must be bonkers or rich or a combination of both....either that or have a good relationship with their mortage provider
Another thing I have realised is that I don't actually like any new cars.....later Ferraris have nothing on the older stuff despite being able to whip them over a pint at the pub....
