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Old Jun 12, 2002 | 07:51 PM
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Info on 850i BMWs needed..

im looking to buy a 91 850i, it also has the M racing package. 100,000 miles
anyone know of any problems with these, anything to look for? any websites you can point me to for info..

thanks

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Old Jun 12, 2002 | 10:32 PM
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Car: 82 Z28
Engine: Al LT1 headed LG4 305
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Axle/Gears: 3.73 posi with spacer
All i know is it's and 8 series with a 5 liter V-8 engine, other than that i would say that BMW's are pretty good quality and last a while.
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Old Jun 12, 2002 | 10:42 PM
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Some 850's had V-12's. I don't know what years they had them. But currently I think the 850 is a V12 and the 840 is a V8.
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Old Jun 13, 2002 | 11:58 AM
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I think your right.
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Old Jun 13, 2002 | 12:25 PM
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its a V12
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Old Jun 14, 2002 | 01:03 AM
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I don't know that much about them. I have some friends that drive them. I do know that they will not be cheap to fix.

As far as info, I would not be surprised if they had a web site for BMW's just like we have one for Camaro's. Try a search on the web.

Bill
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