850 ci Manual

[jamesgray1969]

Evening all

I've been offered a 1993 850 ci Manual with 135k on the clock. It has a full service history and has had £3.5k spent on it over the last 2 years including suspension rebuild, shocks and a wiring loom. Its in original, unmodified condition and pretty good for its age and mileage.

The seller wants £11k for it. including the private plate WXI 850.

I'm struggling to find anything similar. The valuation seems fair but any thoughts? On howmanyleft.co.uk there appear to only 4 850ci manuals left on the road.

I had my heart set on a Z4 3.0si coupe but love the look of the 8 series.

thanks

[Mike335i]

If the car is sound then go for it (in my humble opinion). A manual 8 series is surely going to be very sought after, especially an 850ci!

[Sticks.]

It might come down to how much spare money you've got. The 850 could consume lots of it, whereas the Z4 is relatively hassle free.

It would be tempting though

[Andy70]

If you can afford it go for it, not so long back I was looking at those but couldn't find a manual anywhere, you lucky git!! (just try and negotiate a better price?) play it down and tell him its crap and it will do :-)))

[alabbasi]

Rare cars, the manuals seem to command a premium on this side of the pond. If you like it, buy it.

[Mr Tidy]

Go for a deal OP - and if it doesn't quite work out get a Z4 Coupe (not that I am biased).

Good luck anyway.