1991 BMW 8 Series Review
Price: $17,995

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by the Edmunds Experts
What’s new
BMW's replacement for the 635CSi, the 850i offers V12 power, a six-speed manual transmission and rear-wheel drive. Standard traction control, a driver airbag, antilock brakes and power head restraints are a few of the safety features found on this expensive BMW coupe. A four-speed automatic transmission is optional.
For sale near Bay Shore, NY
2 listings
- $17,995
- 75,912 miles
- No accidents, 6 owners, personal use only
- 12cyl
- iMotors (18 mi away)
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Located in Hicksville, NY
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
13 Combined MPG (11 City/17 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: WBAEG231XMCB72574
Stock: 0160
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 03-27-2025 - $22,871
- 88,051 miles
- No accidents, 3 owners, personal use only
- 12cyl
- Ames Ford Lincoln (1,061 mi away)
- Heated Mirrors
- Power Passenger Seat
- Multi-Zone A/C
- Stability Control
- Seat Memory
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Located in Ames, IA
1991 BMW 850i featuring an incredible V12 engine and Automatic Transmission. We invested a significant amount of money into this trade-in, to make su...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
13 Combined MPG (11 City/17 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: WBAEG2318MCB72041
Stock: 45261AY
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 11-06-2024
Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in New York
$288/mo for 8 Series 850i
8 Series 850i
vs
$168/mo
Avg. Midsize Car
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4.88 out of 5 starsAcapulco, 02/21/2009
1991 BMW 8 Series 850i 2dr Coupe
Painted in non-factory Lamborghini yellow and with M5 18 inch "parallel" chrome rims, it looks simply stunning. Since I live in Acapulco, my son living in San Diego keeps the BMW garaged and serviced. The 850 is driven every other day, and I personally get to use it for a week every two months or so. There are few cars for any amount of money, that offer this fabulous driving experience. … A real head-turner, even in La Jolla people just stop and stare. The rear seat, once you get in, is extremely comfortable, and regularly drive around with 4 passengers. The 850 is so quiet and stable that it is easy to go 100 MPH without noticing. In Sport Mode, performance is awesome.
You will be treated like you are famous
4.13 out of 5 starsVette Killer, 07/17/2003
1991 BMW 8 Series 850i 2dr Coupe
This is one powerful and beautiful
driving machine. However as any car
that started out with a price tag of
80+ grand, you are going to have to
keep some cash in the bank for upkeep.
Forget about gas mileage, the car loves
to drink like a college frat boy.
However, you should see peoples faces
when you zoom by them at 150 mph. It
makes it all worth while. The … valet's
love it as well. Not a car for the
broke.
"If you have the means, I highly
recommend picking one up" - Ferris
Bueller
One hot ride!
4.88 out of 5 starsbomber428, 12/09/2003
1991 BMW 8 Series 850i 2dr Coupe
I was a little concerned about
maintenance costs of what was once a
very expensive car going on 13 years
old, but I have been very surprised.
Very solid, reliable, and what a head
turner. Decent fuel economy for a V12
at about 18 mpg with the 6 speed
manual.
Like Wine & Cheese - BMW 850 i
4.75 out of 5 starsCLechner@cox.net, 04/19/2006
1991 BMW 8 Series 850i 2dr Coupe
Fifteen after the production of my BMW 850i-V12-sixspeed, appreciation for this vehicle continues to grow. Over the years of having several new vehicles, import & domestic, none have deserved or earned the rights to a parking spot in my garage like the 850i. This vehicle was so advanced for its time that until recent years many manufacturers couldn't or didn't offer options that were … standard on all 850s. Undoubtedly, given advancements in engineering & technology, the modern car will improve. Faster, lighter, more frills on the dash to play with... But nothing compares to the sound and feel you get when behind the wheel of 4500 lb coupe, roaring V12 engine, & winding open road. Nothing!!!
1991 8 Series Highlights
Engine Type | Gas |
---|---|
Combined MPG | 13 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $288/month |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 10.6 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | rear wheel drive |
Safety
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original0
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintNot Tested
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