Used 1997 BMW 8 Series Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 1997 8 Series, so we've included reviews for other years of the 8 Series since its last redesign.
850i hits the sweet spot for this 40+
Larry LaRose, 06/19/2009
1992 BMW 8 Series 850i 2dr Coupe
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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
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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.
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After 8 years of ownership
Jim S, 09/05/2005
1992 BMW 8 Series 850i 2dr Coupe
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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.
.....almost
Melrin4SC, 01/13/2004
1996 BMW 8 Series 850Ci 2dr Coupe
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a few minor tweeks and this would have been the best prodcution car ever produced,... period. But unfortunately it is a bit too heavy. But several great firsts and innovations came out on this car before all others. 5 speed Steptronic, EDC and DSC, better than AST+4. reduce empty weight by about 900 pounds would make it so much more drivable, and almsot tossable with the '96 on drive train. But still gets surprising fuel economy for a car this heavy.
Wonderful to own and drive
thomas, 03/08/2008
1996 BMW 8 Series 850Ci 2dr Coupe
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This car gets heads turning, fair at the gas pump, sleek to drive and is easy to handle. The best to own, hope you get one!