Subject	I almost bought an 850csi before I got my Z.
Posted by	TriniTT on August 21, 2008 at 10:19 AM
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In Reply To	SZR: Gas prices = need a new DD posted by V.S. on August 21, 2008 at 01:24 AM
Message	Gorgeous, but mechanical nightmares if something goes awry. Cheers, JBrobst
Follow Ups	SZR: Gas prices = need a new DD - V.S. 01:24:07 08/21/08 easily one of my favorite BMW's ever made (n/m) - LJZTT 01:29:36 08/21/08 2nd. I've always liked that thing. (n/m) - Pilot.P (NZ) 02:08:34 08/21/08 I drive a '99 BMW 323is (e36). It has ups and downs... - just4kinks 02:12:04 08/21/08 I've been told that after the late 90's, BMW's started to - V.S. 02:21:19 08/21/08 The 850 had a V-12 and the 840 had a V8. - Dave N 02:39:08 08/21/08 Youve heard wrong...:-) - Fly-Surf 09:40:10 08/21/08 That garage doesn't suck (n/m) - BigTDogg (MA) 09:46:59 08/21/08 Big 2nd. Wouldn't kick them out. (n/m) - Musashi Sword 10:04:21 08/21/08 I finally finished the drywall and electricals... - Fly-Surf 12:36:25 08/21/08 Even without, it's still a gorgeous stable! (n/m) - BigTDogg (MA) 20:12:36 08/21/08 But "BMW" doesn't roll off the tongue like "DeTomaso" ;) - SactoTodd 10:06:30 08/21/08 But all around...I'd say my ZX is best! - Fly-Surf 14:47:07 08/21/08 Pantera, love that ride (n/m) - CRAZZEPETE. 10:35:38 08/21/08 Take a look at the new 2009 VW common rail TDI Jetta. Plenty - whatsthegoodword 03:05:29 08/21/08 BMW 850i alpina is down right beautiful. - z-spott[HI] 03:26:44 08/21/08 Couple things about the 8 Series: - BobbyT 04:18:58 08/21/08 Pretty accurate... - Fly-Surf 09:42:21 08/21/08 Now is the time to buy an 8 series. Prices have tanked; - Gordo 93TT Daytona 10:55:52 08/21/08 Re: Now is the time to buy an 8 series. Prices have tanked; - Fly-Surf 12:31:44 08/21/08 Mk V GTi.....lots of fun and 25+ mpg.... - racer2fst 05:48:54 08/21/08 def. a widebody kit (n/m) - itsghoZt 14:04:15 08/21/08 http://www.terra2imports.ca/bmw/8-series/ (n/m) - jschrauwen 14:46:24 08/21/08 wow, my big tundra gets 16mpg :\ (n/m) - dpjax 07:15:40 08/21/08 I drive a 95 M3 and really enjoy driving it. It does - 300twinz (satx) 07:45:54 08/21/08 I almost bought one instead of the Z. Glad i didn't. - SuparexTT 09:01:30 08/21/08 You don't know what your missing. Hanging out - 300twinz (satx) 09:25:15 08/21/08 oh they arent hiding in the shadows, i have seen 2 here - pearlyellowtt 08:08:11 08/21/08 Not a great DD choice. Civic SI is fun and quick - BigTDogg (MA) 08:45:23 08/21/08 ...but FWD (n/m) - ENVYMYZ 09:27:25 08/21/08 I have a FWD Auto DD. No complaints at 33mpg - BigTDogg (MA) 09:39:15 08/21/08 2nd on the Si. - Josher 09:48:27 08/21/08 sounds like gas prices aren't the problem, reliability is. - SuparexTT 08:58:20 08/21/08 Domestic auto companies wont be able to step up to the plate - Tennyson (ATL) 09:27:45 08/21/08 they look better without the kit - gt300zxtt 09:50:46 08/21/08 more and more are coming over from japan - AxleZTTic 09:55:47 08/21/08 That's been one of my favorites since it came out. (n/m) - Musashi Sword 10:02:50 08/21/08 I almost bought an 850csi before I got my Z. - TriniTT 10:19:50 08/21/08 a friend of mine used to have an 850, he was a president - CRAZZEPETE. 10:33:33 08/21/08 A CRX model HF would be a great DD, 45 - 50MPG (n/m) - Zblackbeast 10:39:07 08/21/08 Bimmerfest.com ... Link inside - Gordo 93TT Daytona 10:48:37 08/21/08 My old 850i was nice but not dd material for someone>> - Zster (Big Red) 11:01:08 08/21/08 Agreed 100% - Fly-Surf 12:34:23 08/21/08 My DD is a '96 328is - it has been wonderful. - Becker 11:08:02 08/21/08 2nd on the reality check and mechanical problems - golden_1 11:27:34 08/21/08 Wow, I really appreciate everyone's feedback. However, I - V.S. 21:39:00 08/21/08 they like to break and suck to work on. been there,done that (n/m) - Halo Z 11:30:40 08/21/08 Chevy Colbalt - MrPulldown 11:38:26 08/21/08 Daily Driver - lazer(AK) 13:03:23 08/21/08 My '06 4.0 V-6 tacoma gets about 20-21 mpg. (n/m) - AZHeat 13:36:33 08/21/08 Re: SZR: Gas prices = need a new DD - jaidieray 15:24:49 08/21/08 Nice.. here's my friends... - Zleepertt(MD) 17:06:24 08/21/08 I have a 96 328 sedan. Love the car. - CameronSF 19:04:51 08/21/08
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