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We have a limited number of reviews for the 1996 8 Series, so we've included reviews for other years of the 8 Series since its last redesign.
Once in a Lifetime
Fastest M8, 05/11/2006
1995 BMW 8 Series 850CSi 2dr Coupe
8 of 51 people found this review helpful
The pinnacle of BMW design and engineering is captured in this "no expense spared to develop" ultimate BMW supercoupe. An absolute dream to drive, you are the master of the universe on the highway with monstrous amounts of torque available at any speed or in any gear to propel you past virtually any plebian motorcar you may encounter along the way. The design of the 850CSi stills turns heads 15 years following its introduction, and the car is swiftly becoming a collectible with a sizeable cult following. BMW simply never built one better than the 850CSi - it's the total package of exclusivity, luxury and performance.
A few thoughts
rabbitman, 03/06/2002
1995 BMW 8 Series 840Ci 2dr Coupe
2 of 19 people found this review helpful
I have driven the car for 4 years and about 50,000. It steers great and the suspension is awesome. I dropped in the Dinan chips which boosted performance and was worth the cost. I had an extended warranty that paid for some large repairs and I would not buy and 840 without one unless ou have a certified BMW mechanics
1996 BMW 8 Series for sale near you
2 of 2 listings
- 850Ci CoupeMSRP: $22,9001,127 mi away
- 850Ci CoupeMSRP: $39,9901,176 mi away
850i hits the sweet spot for this 40+
Larry LaRose, 06/19/2009
1992 BMW 8 Series 850i 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I've had the car for about 1 week so far, but have always admired and yearned to get into one some day. That day has now come due to a very soft market for older V12 coupes. I paid about 10% of the once princely sum of 100K here in Canada. The car has just 40,000 miles and is near perfect in every way. The car is astoundingly beautiful. It's 10 times more visually pleasing than the 2009 Mercedes CL550 or any other large coupe save for the DBS. Remember, this car is 17 years old. BMW should re-hire whoever had the design input of this car. (although, truth be told, I drive a modern Z4, which I thought was satan-ugly 6 years ago). The Z4 is now beautiful, so what do I know??
Just don't break anytning
K Elliott, 03/09/2003
1992 BMW 8 Series 850i 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Dinan Engineering took the car and "supercouped it". Significant engine and suspension modifications done resulting in a very different automobile than what came out of the factory. Original auto is very nice, however, somewhat underpowered. A true GT car, for the right driver there are few more pleasing automobiles on the road. But, should something go wrong...get out your checkbook and it won't be pretty.
After 8 years of ownership
Jim S, 09/05/2005
1992 BMW 8 Series 850i 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The 8 series is a super-coupe, the king of the heavy cruisers of the autobahn. Although heavy, it still responds well to driver input and was a major departure for BMW in that it was a heavy coupe with all the creature comforts. In town it is a little ponderous, and sometimes shows its 4100lb curb weight. However, on the highway, it shines. The E31, as it is known in the BMW world, has a timeless and artistic form that draws a crowd of admirers wherever you stop. The main question I've gottn about my now 14 year old car is, "is that the new model?" Truly a beautiful and unique automobile.