Re: ~10% of 1991 to 1993 US @50% = 200 (again) (archive)

RE: "More than half the 850's sold where 91-93 models, so 10% of more than 50% of 850's sold in the US may be 6 speeds. This would be higher than 200."

Please take the time to run the numbers beforehand... With a total of 4,072 US 850s, applying your 50% sold from 1991-1993, of which you claim that 6 speeds represent 10% provides, surprise... 200 (actually 204). Also, I think that few have experienced that 1 out of every 10 850s advertised is a six speed. Like the CSi, they do however tend to be traded more often in national vs. local forums. Just like the CSi, you'd swear there were more based on how often they come up on Ebay, etc. 'Nough said... will someone please call BMW and get the real numbers!!!!!

Greg K

Yes, I meant about 10% of the 91-93 cars had 6 speeds, not 10% of all cars.
The number 200 does seem low. More than half the 850's sold where 91-93 models, so 10% of more than 50% of 850's sold in the US may be 6 speeds. This would be higher than 200. Does anyone have sales data by year to confirm this?
If you follow the market on these cars (don't we all?), you will find about about 10% of the 91-93 cars offered for sale are 6 speeds. Combine that with 90% of 91-93 cars being high mileage, well used examples and you will see that only 1% of the 91-93 cars are low milage, one owner, garage kept, well maintained, documented, 6 speeds that collectors and weekend enthusiasts desire.
Now try to find a specific exterior and interior color and the odds are even tougher!

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Key words = More than, higher than James 15:22 9/27/2000 (1)
- Okay, so you're saying 204 6spds? GregK 20:00 9/27/2000 (0)

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