It has the looks and performance other cars dream of.
The brake servo needed replacing at £700.
The two batteries needed replacing.
The very fast car, which can do 155mph+.
It is a very well built car.
It has the looks, that most cars dream of.
The rear leg room is very tight, even for a small child.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 2nd July, 2002
An expensive mistake
Water pump and thermostat failed, pumping water all over the engine.
BMW didn't tighten the radiator hose properly with similar results.
Brake pump failed.Fixed under independent warranty. Would have cost £1400.
Starts every time, though.
Seats are comfortable, but hard.
Acceleration is very good for such a heavy car.
Good on staight, flat roads, but not on twisty, pot-holed british roads.
Solid build quality.
Heavy depreciation, lost £6000 in 10 months.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Review Date: 9th May, 2002
The best looking car ever - with matching performance
Air con failed - still not fixed.
Gone through many tires - replaced shock absorbers.
Amazing in every aspect - top notch performance and perfect ride and handling.
Still the best looking car EVER I think, even though the design is 11 years old - looks the part, Silver or Calypso Red are the colours to have.
Wish to get yet another 8 Series soon, and a new 8 series is out in 2002/2003, rare manual CSi is very good.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 3rd January, 2001
The 850 CSI is among the best looking cars ever! I just want to ask you hows the fuel consumption on that V12? under normal driving and hard driving? How does it feel to have 380 bhp and 405 lb/ft under your right foot?, only asking cos I've never been in anything near your cars power/torque.
Raziel.
This car is beautiful, I've had the luxury to drive it once, but never owned one! Well perhaps I might own one if they start producing a new 8 series, based on this model again?
In Canada 8 series is pretty rare and I've seen it only twice on roads.
28th Oct 2022, 14:20
Please do your research before buying a car like this :)
Depreciation goes without saying on these when nearly new and buying used, but they are old enough now to be gaining in value for good condition cars.