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Re: 96 850 CI - Buy or Not? - Long (archive)
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Posted by Bert Smith on January 13, 2001 at 22:39:24:

In Reply to: 96 850 CI - Buy or Not? - Long posted by Len on January 13, 2001 at 21:40:44:


Local dealer has a silver 96 850 ci (automatic) with 40K miles and all factory options (wheels and paint from what I can tell). Car comes with a warranty for a bit over 18 months and/or 60K miles. Asking price is $46K. I'm on the wait list for a M3 (about a year wait), but I've been second guessing if I should find a clean 850 and be happy. I'm 50, can't really use the performance of either car (M3 or 850), but I'm leaning more toward comfort and "presence" in a car. Older 6 series cars are too high mileage or priced far above book. I'm also on the M5 list, but that wait is over 18 months. The 850 seems like a unique car, but I've heard horror stories (some on this board) about repair costs and massive depreciation. Any suggestions, comments, thoughts are welcome. Thanks

This might be a good buy with a longer warranty...see what the dealer will negotiate.


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