Rare find or a scam? - Page 2 - United Bimmer Community

**Rooz** · 04-12-2006, 09:18 PM

humm... I think u need to edit ur reply

lol

Quote:

Originally Posted by TerryY

80 HP from a bigger engine
Different trim inside and out
CSI was built by M in the M plant
Several thousand 850s but only 225 CSI in the US-About the same proportions in world wide production.

Thank you sir!

So a dim piece would be a 97 850CSI I take it?

witeshark · 04-12-2006, 09:31 PM

Well, here's my too sents I think these listings should include a car fax listing. Right after pigs fly

Storamin · 04-12-2006, 09:32 PM

No offence, but the KBB is off for high performance bmws.

**TerryY** · 04-12-2006, 10:07 PM

The 850 CSI in the US was imported only for '94 and '95

'96 started OBD2 emissions in the US and the CSI was never converted.

Unfortunately the US CSI had the square Dumbo mirrors just the same as the standard models and a lesser braking system than the Euro version. Also no rear steer (AHK) or differential oil cooler either.

witeshark · 04-12-2006, 11:11 PM

TerrY: is that rear steer similar to the one Honda had in an old Prelude model?

**TerryY** · 04-12-2006, 11:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by witeshark

TerrY: is that rear steer similar to the one Honda had in an old Prelude model?

It was a lane change assist rather than a cornering assist. I believe it would turn only same direction as the front wheels

Repairs to a dead system between the hydraulics and computers can run a couple of thousand Euros at a dealer in Europe. And it still may not work. 3000 PSI hydraulic systems can be spectacular when they leak.

Remember that the 8 was to be the Perfect 'Bahnstormer, 155MPH plus all day without breaking a sweat. Not intended to be a sports car as we understand them here. That doesn't keep some of us from trying though.

**BMWLotAttendant** · 04-12-2006, 11:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Storamin

No offence, but the KBB is off for high performance bmws.

I just knew you had to have your say.

And, I wouldn't consider the 8-Series to be high performance.

witeshark · 04-12-2006, 11:47 PM

BMWLotAttendant: Like TerryY said, a Bahn Burner Long highways

**BMWLotAttendant** · 04-12-2006, 11:53 PM

I think I missed that lesson....

Care to explain?

Storamin · 04-13-2006, 10:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMWLotAttendant

I just knew you had to have your say.

And, I wouldn't consider the 8-Series to be high performance.

You knew it!

A Bahn Stormer as per the Autobahn. It's meant to be a cruiser at 150 mph for hours. It's not really meant to be on the race track.

**cainchapman** · 04-13-2006, 04:14 PM

The CSI is a Manual also.

Whilst being a beautiful car, the 850 was really a waste of space. The 840, had just as much horsepower from 4 less cylinders. Fewer components means a higher MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures). As the CSI's had the same Nurburgring suspension package, manual and wheels as my car & the M5, it alone is not cheap to repair. At that age, you would need to look at it. $1,400(USD) per shock.

Also it had a super trick diff (Z diff off memory). None of the panels match any other model BMW and are extremely expensive.

I do love them and the President of BMWCC NZ had an 840 CSI and it was a dream to drive in. However, I would recommend an M5 before the 8 series for practicality and cost of ownership.

**TerryY** · 04-13-2006, 07:20 PM

The 8s were a whole different audience than the 5 series.

It seems more targeted at the 7 series owners that wanted a Sporty luxury cruiser.

I sincerely hope that it didn't share any panels with other BMWs but it does share most of the driveline. Otherwise I think Unique is a good description. $pendy works too.

Anyone would play Hell prying most of us out of our 8s to put us into something Practical like a four door.

witeshark · 04-14-2006, 11:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TerryY

It was a lane change assist rather than a cornering assist. I believe it would turn only same direction as the front wheels
though.

This is new to me. Very interesting!

**doughboyea** · 04-18-2006, 06:18 PM

Am I the only one to notice that the owner claims 416hp after Dinan mods?

It's a shame that the 8 series never had the M on the back.... even though the csi was as such. It would've given it that little extra appeal.... imagine M8.

Another thing, which I believe someone else mentioned. This 8 series is a manual in the pics. It is mentioned as a six speed manual but the ad information states she's got a 4 speed auto w/overdrive.

Now, granted, $45k is a shit load to spend on a USED car. BUT:

1. It's an M8
2. Limited production
3. Dealer modded
4. Below expected mileage
5. Comes with 6-speed

Oh, and Retail pricing, not counting collector value nor the Dinan shit in it, is at $33k. Like Gold Panda, I beleive spent alot on Dinan, the extra $12k for the mods to go from 380 to 416hp is worth it to some.

Dough

**BMWLotAttendant** · 04-18-2006, 06:45 PM

There you go again....on and on about how great a car really is.

Be my guest...go ahead and spend your imaginary Monopoly money on that M8. I'd like to spend mine on something better. Yes, I agree the 850CSi is nice, and a great car, and excellent Dinan mods, low mileage, and a 6-speed is indeed better than the auto.....BUT you have to agree that $45K is a chunk of change...and unless you really appreciate 8ers like Terry does...or that's your spare change...there are better choices than just the M8.

Really, for $45K, you might as well buy a used e46 M3, e60 545i, e66 745Li, etc. And then stick all those Dinan mods on afterwards and it would be 2-5 times better than that M8.

I could go on and on.

I just don't see the sense unless you are a die hard 8-Series fan like Terry is or have money to blow.

Anywho