Subject	a friend of mine used to have an 850, he was a president
Posted by	CRAZZEPETE. on August 21, 2008 at 10:33 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	at a major bank, he sold it and got a Ford Explorer because the 850 only got 265km per tank, that's about 163 miles per tank....not very good on gas at all. Stage VI Naturally Aspirated "What kind of lube are you using? Vaseline works well" - Woody75 (Denver) 09:26:01 01/10/08
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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