This Guy Bought A $7500 BMW 850i, So You Don't Have To

The BMW 8-series is a car I’m sure many of us have examined in the classifieds, tempted by its striking flanks and generally tempting prices. With a reputation for ruinous running costs though, taking the plunge is easier said than done. Particularly with one of the V12-powered 850i examples.

Happily, there’s a man who knows no fear when it comes to buying once expensive, heavily-depreciated cars that are more complicated than the plot of Inception. We’re talking about YouTuber and columnist Tyler Hoover, who’s just sold his E65 BMW 745i - originally purchased for just $3400 - and spent the proceeds on this 850i.

It wasn’t the cheapest in the United States, but it was the cheapest on Auto Trader USA, weighing in at just $7500. His plans for the car involve a manual gearbox conversion, so this is one to watch with interest.