BMW 850 ci
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Printed Date: 06-May-2024 at 09:32
Topic: BMW 850 ci
Posted By: carbuilder2002
Subject: BMW 850 ci
Date Posted: 25-April-2005 at 07:24
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Hello, I'm new to BMW's but have owned a lot of very desirable automotive icons. Am considering buying an 850ci and would like to know if there are any common failings (I was advised against the 840 due to cylinder liner wear problems?). At what year did the adoptive auto box become standard or was it always an option? Thanks. Geoff. ------------- carbuilder2002 |
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Posted By: 3.0csl
Date Posted: 25-April-2005 at 10:29
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The 840 is a better car than the 850 alround. The one to go for is the 850 csi. The 840's with nikasil problems should have either been rectified or if they havent yet had a problem they are very unlikely to get one.
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Rohan ------------- Rohan Murphy 3.0 csl 2285146 3.0 csl 2275522 |
Posted By: carbuilder2002
Date Posted: 25-April-2005 at 10:33
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Thanks Rohan, I was going for an 850ci anyway. Why do you say the 840ci is the better car? Geoff. ------------- carbuilder2002 |
Posted By: Rhys
Date Posted: 25-April-2005 at 10:57
http://www.alldata.com/TSB/940647_en.html - info. . For different years/models, just select then use menu etc.
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Posted By: 3.0csl
Date Posted: 25-April-2005 at 13:21
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you were going for an 850 ci but you want an 850 cSi. 840 is as fast, more economical and less scary when it goes wrong.
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Posted By: aussie840
Date Posted: 27-April-2005 at 06:46
I'll 2nd that. |
3.0csl wrote: