SCANS - BMW 850 CSI VS Aston DB7 VS Maserati 3200GT VS Ferrari 456GTA

Paul-Bracq-BMW · 06-02-2016, 08:39 PM

From Classic & Sorts Car July 16 edition...

Always loved the 850 CSI and it would have been fantastic if they had produced the M8 with the McLaren F1 engine! 4 wheel steering and a V12 revised by the M division is not bad though!

I think the 8 series was one of the best BMW designs ever and has aged very gracefully indeed. For sure, a future classic!

Notice to current BMW designers: keep your designs simple and elegant and don't put too many badges and logos everywhere: a good designed car speaks for itself!

Can't wait to see the upcoming renaissance of the 8, but it's a hard act to follow...

Enjoy the read!

8k4 · 06-02-2016, 09:04 PM

Nickel for each

DrivenByE30 · 06-21-2016, 05:12 AM

Dear Santa Claus,

My order of preference:

850CSi
DB7
Maserati
456GTA

Thank you

Dackelone · 06-21-2016, 05:14 AM

I always liked the 850i as well. But the sweet spot for me, was the 840i.

W/// · 06-21-2016, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Dackelone

I always liked the 850i as well. But the sweet spot for me, was the 840i.

Likewise. When I was a kid, we lived in Belgium. In our apartment complex, someone had a dark green 8 series. It was my absolute dream car. Really wouldn't mind picking one up before prices sky rocket, but I don't have the room or budget for one

Paul-Bracq-BMW · 06-21-2016, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by W///

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dackelone

I always liked the 850i as well. But the sweet spot for me, was the 840i.

Likewise. When I was a kid, we lived in Belgium. In our apartment complex, someone had a dark green 8 series. It was my absolute dream car. Really wouldn't mind picking one up before prices sky rocket, but I don't have the room or budget for one

It's the maintenance that is scary with these beasts and also if electrics and electronics go wrong!

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Paul-Bracq-BMW Moderator 4092 Rep 1,973 Posts Drives: 1981 323i, sports M5, LSD Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	SCANS - BMW 850 CSI VS Aston DB7 VS Maserati 3200GT VS Ferrari 456GTA From Classic & Sorts Car July 16 edition... Always loved the 850 CSI and it would have been fantastic if they had produced the M8 with the McLaren F1 engine! 4 wheel steering and a V12 revised by the M division is not bad though! I think the 8 series was one of the best BMW designs ever and has aged very gracefully indeed. For sure, a future classic! Notice to current BMW designers: keep your designs simple and elegant and don't put too many badges and logos everywhere: a good designed car speaks for itself! Can't wait to see the upcoming renaissance of the 8, but it's a hard act to follow... Enjoy the read! Attached Images __________________ 1981 323i, 143 Kashmir-Metallic, 0094 Pergament, Sports M5, LSD.
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DrivenByE30 Brigadier General 592 Rep 3,870 Posts Drives: '12 F30 Lux 335i 6MT Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: OC - SoCal iTrader: (0)	Dear Santa Claus, My order of preference: 850CSi DB7 Maserati 456GTA Thank you
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Dackelone European Editor 10528 Rep 22,992 Posts Drives: N54 e82 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bayern, Germany iTrader: (1)	I always liked the 850i as well. But the sweet spot for me, was the 840i. __________________ Dackel's European Delivery Museum Guide
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