1995 BMW 8 Series Consumer Reviews
Most Helpful Reviews
Positive Review
It's BIG, It's Beautful, It's HOT HOT HOT. Yes it's bad on gas, but with a 5.4L 326 HP V12 you are expecting Honda Civic mileage? This car runs & rides like a dream & is so rare (last built in 98") that is stops people no matter where we go.Ultra SHARP!!... It sold for $93.5K- back in 96 & I have been told that BMW may bring it back in 09' @ a cool $250K-. So if you can find one in any model year (only 2,600 ever made), BUY it, you won't be sorry.......... Good Luck
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Critical Review
God, but you have to love the BMW 8 series, in either the V-8 or 12-cyl. versions. That low-slung design looks great after 20 years, with its M-1 nose and pert tail. And as a road tourer, it's still pretty competitive if you're not too fussy. As a local BMW specialist shop-owner says, "Think of it as a Ferarri with a Bimmer badge." And it costs like a Ferarri to maintain, no question. Virtually no part is common with any other BMW. If you need a front bumper, it's over two grand in the box; then you need to put it on the car, which costs hundreds more. Rebuilding the pop-up headlights is another two grand, again just for the parts. Still, our 1997 840 -- in the family from new -- continually turns heads with its exotic looks. Just prepare to turn your pockets inside out in exchange for not paying depreciation on something newer. It's probably a wash, as long as you don't lose a transmission or have serious engine trouble; if so, you're toast. I've spent $2,300 per year on avg for the 7 years since we bought the car from my wife's uncle at wholesale. And it looks like the 8 series has about stopped depreciating...a good late one (and you can find one if you're patient) still costs north of 12 grand, and there you are -- with a Ferarri that'll keep you poor, but will make your heart sing every time you turn the key.
1995 8 Series Reviews
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Fun to drive
low to the ground Careful leaving driveways
I probably own the last 840ci made. I was tired of driving the kids around in a Volvo and saw the car at the dealership when my husband and I went to pick up our pre-ordered sedans. I test drove it on a winding coast road in California and Voila. Everywhere I go men of all ages stop me to chat about car. I am also treated like royalty at the car wash which is filled with Bentleys and Rolls. Vallets love my car and park it in the special section. So if u r a single female I recommend buying one. Much cooler than a porsche.
Styling, handling, interior
One off and expensive parts
One of the best cars I have ever owned.
Comfort, style, speed!
Back sear...What back sear?
I got my 1997 840ci 21/2 years ago from someone who used it as a week-end driver and kept excellent service records. Car has been very dependable. It is so comfortable (I am 6'1" tall) and runs great! Everyone asks about it because they haven't seen one. What a cheap thrill! If you can find one well maintained...BUY IT!!
I can't imagine another car that I would enjoy driving more than my 850. It has been a loyal, reliable companion and remains an excellent value. Solid, Smooth and Sassy.
God, but you have to love the BMW 8 series, in either the V-8 or 12-cyl. versions. That low-slung design looks great after 20 years, with its M-1 nose and pert tail. And as a road tourer, it's still pretty competitive if you're not too fussy. As a local BMW specialist shop-owner says, "Think of it as a Ferarri with a Bimmer badge." And it costs like a Ferarri to maintain, no question. Virtually no part is common with any other BMW. If you need a front bumper, it's over two grand in the box; then you need to put it on the car, which costs hundreds more. Rebuilding the pop-up headlights is another two grand, again just for the parts. Still, our 1997 840 -- in the family from new -- continually turns heads with its exotic looks. Just prepare to turn your pockets inside out in exchange for not paying depreciation on something newer. It's probably a wash, as long as you don't lose a transmission or have serious engine trouble; if so, you're toast. I've spent $2,300 per year on avg for the 7 years since we bought the car from my wife's uncle at wholesale. And it looks like the 8 series has about stopped depreciating...a good late one (and you can find one if you're patient) still costs north of 12 grand, and there you are -- with a Ferarri that'll keep you poor, but will make your heart sing every time you turn the key.
best of best ! performance, style, value and comfortable !
The shark nose beamer is truly a blast from the past. If you ever have an oppurtunity to drive one, do it, you will not be dissapointed. If they would of only came out with a convertible to compete with Mercedez, they may have very well been still producing the 8 series today. Everybody has a 3 series, you don't see to many 8 series anymore. Enjoy if you have one!!!
STYLE, PERFORMANCE & COMFORT ARE 10. SPEND $10,000 BUT FEEL LIKE YOU DRIVE $150,000 CAR. EVERY ONE LOOK AT THIS CAR EVERY TIME I DRIVE OUT!
