Faults:

Nothing in my short one year of ownership. Previous owner spent a fortune on preventative maintenance however.

General Comments:

840 coupe - classic 1990s BMW at their best!

Blue in color, best in my opinion. This car is stunning at all angles. BMW never made a better looking car in my opinion. Original alloys.

Inside is grey/white leather; very comfortable and taken care of well. This car has barely a mark on it inside or out. Credit to the previous owner who had the car since new in 1999.

I'm not taken with the newer 8 series cars looks at all. BMW lost their way. They need to look back at the 1990s classics and understand why people loved them back then.

The car is incredible to drive. I find the V8 in the 840 has plenty power and saw no need to get the 850. I'm sure the V12 is wonderful, but this car moves fast enough even with the automatic box. 18 - 20 mpg so far. But if you worry about fuel consumption, this isn't the car for you!

A fine car to own as an interesting second car for summer fun. Very expensive if things go wrong. Do your research and only buy a nice example.

Faults:

The main radiator went.

A safety relay that, in the event of a crash locks all doors and puts hazards on, went faulty and hazards kept coming on.

Washer fluid bottle wouldn't take any water in.

General Comments:

It is an extremely beautiful car, that receives plenty of attention wherever you go. Which I believe it deserves!

It's a very fast car that gives a fantastic $1million feel!

The handling is out of this world!

And for an impractical and uncomfortable super car, its actually very comfortable and practical!

The engine noise and exhaust noise is a little too restricted for my likings, as the V12 and beautiful double back box sounds out of this world when at high revs.

The original BMW sound system is still in the car when I purchased it, is absolutely state of the art. It has 6 high quality speakers, a 6 cd built in interchanger and a very expensive amplifier.

Faults:

Nikasil to Alusil engine upgrade, by BMW, at 48000 miles.

Steering box replaced at 65000, due to minor, but annoying, leak.

General Comments:

The 8 Series BMWs are driver's cars. The 840Ci is no exception and offers comfort and exhilaration in equal measure.

A very solid and stable car when driving at speed and extremely comfortable (as a two seater) for the occupants.

This is a car to see and be seen in. Not only does it get envious looks, but also affords the driver the sort of respect from other motorists that only royalty normally commands.

With so few on the roads, when you do see a fellow 8er, there is a great feeling of belonging to an exclusive club. This normally generates a smile or a wave of acknowledgment.

This car is no heavyweight slouch either, put your foot down and watch the speedometer rise as the fuel gauge falls - the air and scenery will whistle past. When you need it, it will also stop. The ABS is a life saver.

Safety is paramount in the design of this car. Airbags for driver and front passenger. Superbly built bodywork with impact zones to protect the occupants even at the 155MPH speeds that can be obtained.

With hardly any optional extras (most items are included), you can still turn your car to be an individual by fitting alloy wheels, performance chips and radar detectors.

This car is not one to be spoilt by 'boy racer' attachments and is appreciated and loved by it's owners.

It is usually a great buy having been looked after and lavished upon by it's previous owner. Few get mistreated and neglected.