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.
Growing up on a diet of World Rally Championship highlights and lengthy Gran Turismo 2 sessions, a life in cars was as good as inevitable for Matt.
Comments
Well at least it’s not cheapest in the country, that means it’s not a complete basket case. That V12 is both old and complicated, so if something will go wrong, it will be a nightmare.
I’d like to buy a 840ci someday and put a modified 500 hp 2JZ in it. To give it power it deserves and make it more reliable.
I bet his next one will be an old ‘90s supercharged Jag of some sort, XJR most probably.
What if I wanted to buy that BMW..
Glad to meet someone who can finally take the joke without getting offended
Swap for the twins turbo Buick Regal gn engine