Early 90's BMW 850 for under 9 grand used.?

Question

I found a couple 91-93 850's on autotrader and kijiji for under 9 grand. Are they just trying to get rid of them? Or do you think they've been bagged to h**l?

Answer 1

If this is your first car or first BMW stay away from an 8 Series, 9g's is cheap probably because it needs another 9g's to keep it running like new.

9 grand for a used car??  Buy a Honda or Toyota you cannot go wrong.  BMWs mean you can afford to drive and maintain one, so make sure you are ready to back yourself up if buying a BMW.  They're soooo expensive to drive for the average joe.

Answer 2

Yes they are just trying to get rid of them.. I would not touch a 850 with my 10 foot pole.. It has all the same problems as the 750i and more.. They were one of BMWs biggest mistakes pre 94..  

Answer 3

That actually sounds *steep.* High-end BMWs and Mercedes need lots of upkeep to stay running, though not quite as bad as pre-Ford Jaguars. Thus, the mentality of the market is that if you can't afford one new, you'll probably have trouble affording the parts and labor if you're not an automotive mechanic. All luxury cars seem to have steep depreciation, hence the availability of sub-20,000$ Ferraris and Rolls Royces in good running shape.