Dave17 Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 Evening all! I'm thinking about getting the 840c, 4.4 liter V8 with about 280PS. I was wondering if any of you had any experience with these and could give me a few pointers! I'm aware they are gas guzzler with huge tanks, I'm guessing about 20mpg? What are they like to drive and live with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewen Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 Evening all! I'm thinking about getting the 840c, 4.4 liter V8 with about 280PS. I was wondering if any of you had any experience with these and could give me a few pointers! I'm aware they are gas guzzler with huge tanks, I'm guessing about 20mpg? What are they like to drive and live with? I've driven one for an hour or so. I like the shape, I liked the interior although its very cramped in the front IMO. I liked the noise it made. Lots of interior toys I'd never need. It was a little dull to drive, and felt heavy and sluggish on the twisties. Not that fast really. Left me cold. I actually enjoyed driving a ford Cougar (the second of two cars I looked at on the day) more which sounds a bit odd now. I bought my second Mk IV instead....far more exciting to drive, far less complicated and much more fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminator Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 I have always wanted to drive one of these, one of the best looking BWM's IMHO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave17 Posted February 19, 2010 Author Share Posted February 19, 2010 Aaah thanks Ewen, I'm thinking about getting one as a second car, i really fancy something filled with gadgets and a bit more luxury than the Supe for the daily work run! I guess I'll have to take one out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewen Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 Aaah thanks Ewen, I'm thinking about getting one as a second car, i really fancy something filled with gadgets and a bit more luxury than the Supe for the daily work run! I guess I'll have to take one out! Lucky lad. I'd consider one as a second car.....but TBH, if I was looking at 800's my heart would have already decided on an old 635 Csi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave17 Posted February 19, 2010 Author Share Posted February 19, 2010 Pics? Sorry I'm on my phone at the moment! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian W Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 ps I definitely would Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewen Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3301/3298834386_5ca4fc051c.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3394/3298007015_60061b32c4.jpg ps I definitely would Gorgeous looking car. The best implementation of the Hofmeister kink BMW ever did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave17 Posted February 19, 2010 Author Share Posted February 19, 2010 Mmmmmmmmm I may have to look in to those as well now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbloodyturbo Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 When I was a kid we had a red M635csi highline (last of the line 1989) and it was very nice but very thirsty. We have a 4.4 840ci in Estoril blue now and its a really nice car to drive, much more refined than the supra. It chews miles up in comfort and although not as fast as my TT, it certainly shifts with power just about everywhere. Steptronic box is also very good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewen Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 We have a 4.4 840ci in Estoril blue now and its a really nice car to drive, much more refined than the supra. It chews miles up in comfort and although not as fast as my TT, it certainly shifts with power just about everywhere. Steptronic box is also very good. I'd agree with all that, in the OP's context of 'second car'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SupraGTE Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 the the 4.4 has been a very good engine , and driving them carefully they are not to thirsty just stay far far away from the 850 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbloodyturbo Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 Only other thing I'd say is be aware that parts are astronomical so when you go and look at a few, be very careful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SupraGTE Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 yes as BBT says some parts are unbelivable expensive ,you can check some part price on http://www.realoem.com/bmw/ bmws online EPC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave17 Posted February 19, 2010 Author Share Posted February 19, 2010 Damn! They are expensive on parts! Still a FSH should save some of the pain. I'd love to try a 5.2 but I can't justify fuel consumption in the very low teens V12s sound so nice as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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