BMW M850i 6 month review - the good, the bad and the pointless!

Mat’s had his hands on the M850i for 6 months now, but sadly he’s been told he has to hand it back! So after using it as his daily driver for so long, what’s he found it like to live with on a daily basis? Join Mat for his 6-month review to see what he liked, loved and disliked about the 8 Series!
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[@bentanous5254]

If Top Gear are actually serious about their show they need to get Matt

[@memyselfandI90001]

they would get back their original crew lol

[@Luke-ru5vu]

No top gear is too shit now to handle Matt. Give him a separate show and replace top gear altogether

[@zoobank9633]

Someone get a petition going....

[@Nasty00B]

Top Gear ? What's that ?

[@blackfire_x2964]

I prefer mat staying in carwow

[@kingcrumpet]

Seriously, Mat is the ONLY car reviewer that I find funny, and I find him hilarious!

[@khalil1911]

yeah the other ones are kidna cringy tbh

[@nimish2073]

Do u know Doug or Donut things ?

[@kingcrumpet]

@@khalil1911 100% bro

[@kingcrumpet]

@@nimish2073 Yeah I don't mind Doug and I like his reviews of older or quirkier cars, but don't nessesarily find him funny. That's not the end of the world though! Tbh the only donut video I can remember watching was the history of the Supra. It was very good. You like those channels?

[@nimish2073]

kingcrumpet Yeah, bumper 2 bumper also. He is so much energetic.

[@BIGGSHAUN]

“If you lend someone your car....” I don’t understand that statement

[@user-sr6ys3ff8g]

It means if u give someone your car for a certain time /s

[@eaststreetvariety5214]

etnik J r/wooosh

[@christmasisawesome9348]

@@eaststreetvariety5214 It's a bad joke tho..

[@pyroVoid]

I must be braindead, but what is wrong with that statement?

[@lag5761]

@@pyroVoid lend me 100.000 $. ( your answer)

[@mdo]

"...never used the turn signals" How could you? It's a BMW, turn signal fluid is stupidly expensive, not worth the spending.

[@jeokagem8002]

Besides... a$$holes who drive BMWs have a reputation to uphold!?

[@philippfromhell1818]

I tried using those things in my e46 but the fxcxkxxking 🤬 full beams keep turning on with the turn signals so I stopped bothering Probably a similar problem with other BMW drivers

[@GoatOfTheWoods]

Bineînțeles :))

[@mostafaa.363]

Anhuin , the conqueror Hey, try changing your turn signal stalk. I’ve seen a dude on KZbin who has a Pontiac with the same problem as you. He showed a way to fix it. Here’s the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3fEf5inYtVpj5o

[@kaasgebak358]

Dude its not about the expensive turn signal fluid but all about the turn signal stick not breaking off !!

[@joashjr9531]

No one: Absolutely no one: Mat: it’s not as good as bmw’s idrive

[@user-ve9tu5rv6e]

Absolutely no on

[@johanssonb]

@Some Phaggot Yep, I don't know where it comes from and I still don't get what's so funny about it.

[@RobG001]

Yep every time, yet today, I hardly used the idrive only for the basic stuff, WTF, lol

[@jaroslavzaruba2765]

you are one dumb fucker

[@donnyvandebeek6998]

You missed the ‘as’, not as good as 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@Whatsthisbuttondo1]

So it needs an android phone to unlock it and a apple phone to use the infotainment system. Great job BMW!

[@StonedNoob]

like how can someone get this wrong lmao !

[@superchargedpetrolhead]

yeah exactly, it's almost like the guys in infotainment design department are apple users and they didn't bother to include android auto and the engineers who worked on developing the app for unlocking and locking of the car are android users and they didn't bother with apple... How did this even get approved by BMW.

[@trykkermike]

But there will be an software update from BMW that fixes this... 🤔 Right?..... 🤔... Right?!?

[@Whatsthisbuttondo1]

Apple phones are incapable of unlocking the car because NFC is restricted to payments only on their ecosystem. So BMW should just stick it up and put android auto on their infotainment system.

[@memau]

The digital key feature only works with selected Samsung phones and not with all android phones!

[@sbomorse]

The reverse steering assist would actually be really useful for me. I have a VERY narrow entrance tunnel to the courtyard of my house. There is virtually no gap either side when driving through - to be able to allow the car to reverse out for me would be perfect. Turning around in the courtyard is really difficult. So many people have scraped their bumpers squeezing through - me included.

[@Fragffs]

Mat, love how you made a fake call and then held your phone upside down. You're a real performer.

[@JOSEPH-is7wp]

You are an excellent presenter, love your sense of humor 😂

[@AliHaider-bg3vv]

@R A fuck off mate

[@ccalvinn]

@R A where are your car review videos? where is your evidence of expertise?

[@venomousspyro7336]

Agreed

[@067901322]

R A fuck off mate

[@CammieGee]

Indeed

[@rocketbunnym2689]

*4:38** l lost it there LMFAOOOO you silly cow, Matt you're truly a legend* 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@footballgeorgiebest]

I know, sitting in a Starbucks and everyone looked at me for doing the same thing 😂

[@samvrs]

RocketBunny M2 same

[@venomousspyro7336]

😂😂😂

[@nerdslive1]

Usually get bored watching these reviews of cars but this one was really entertaining. Good job. Subscribed

[@denizgurlersan4238]

I genuinely enjoy this channel.. gives me a lot of ideas for mine but the content is amazing. I Love the original 8 series from the early 90's, but this is also gorgeous. Glad you loved messing about with it for 6 months.

[@yamansalama2124]

Matt is criticizing BMW idrive?! 🧐🤯😳 the end is near

[@petrosrz8990]

It isn’t technically idrive anymore.

[@SS-rn4oh]

Any respectful reviewer has to admit xidrive is shit

[@beigefox6579]

He was criticizing the maps not the idrive itself.

[@benhuang2773]

BMW iDrive is alright, but not as good as BMW iDrive.

[@GrinBeatz]

9:20 Oh silly Matt, you know BMW owners don't let nobody eat in their car

[@WK-zb3ly]

Pod - Ew

[@Filipolis]

Literally have a friend who has a 1 series as his first car. No eating allowed at all. Good that he still uses his turn signals tho :D

[@theowleyes07]

I had my coffee in the bmw

[@danked6731]

Yes.

[@JStryker7]

That is correct. No food and no feet on the dash.

[@garethbattersby]

The way the seat change shape, and support your back and come in to hug you at the sides is cool... It's the exact same feature I had on my 1995 Ford Probe

[@jackburton5]

4:42 “you silly cow” 🤣🤣🤣🤣👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@BobaShakeMallow]

🤣🐮

[@youtubeisgettingworse]

Play that in 0.5 speed :D

[@magg93]

wanker

[@worldpeace6322]

"What are you talking about mom, you look as if you were driving normally, YOU SILLY COW" -Mat, 2019

[@SA-th8fq]

🌚

[@jcaugh86]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@justadad44]

Matt said "silly cow" about that rubbish woman. Mate u won't get rid of my support now.🤣🤣🤣

[@scozz]

These vids with Matt are getting better and better. All the best for the future 👍

[@r2sleepio]

Matt, awesome wrap up of your time with the 850i. I was quite close to getting one a couple of months ago but there were a couple of things that put me off. I was given the car for 2 days by the dealership and when I returned it I had an average of 9mpg. I may have ragged it a little. I have also have two little ones and the rear seats could not accomodate them and their booster seats so that was a big no no from the missus. I am keen to check out the m8, but alas neither of those two sticking points mentioned above will be alleviated. But bloody hell was it an intoxicating drive.

[@zanek9695]

Brilliant video. So refreshing to see a review without the snobbish, over-professional, dated approach. Fun, and mentions things the typical viewer would like to know.

[@petergrif6142]

I didn’t know Tom Holland’s dad reviewed cars. Great video by the way!

[@theowleyes07]

This is what i was looking for

[@TheDalitis8]

The resemblance is uncanny!

[@FriendlyNeighbourhoodSpidey]

Doesnt even look like him

[@Adam-uq1ny]

Looks nothing like him

[@tracktimevideos5164]

Tom Hollands Dad is hilarious. Recently entertained our company

[@davidperry3531]

Hey Matt, you really have to try all those features - the auto park is great and the reversing assistant invaluable when backing down a winding driveway on a dark night. My G20 330i M Sport has all those features you get on the 850i, including Laser headlights but at a fraction of the price. I believe that BMW don't trust Apple to open and lock their cars so the automatic walk up/walk away feature is good as you don't even need to touch a key. If you don't use indicators you get a vib through the steering wheel.

[@jamesonfitsimons5988]

4:39 if Matt ever gets fired we’re rioting

[@arnoldlayne9918]

Rather have an 850i, getting paid to drive them 🎷🎷🎷

[@zoobank9633]

Like a sir

[@pharaongaming8617]

Mercedes fans:its so bad BMW pays people to drive it

[@hunterhalcombe7558]

That scratched console makes me angry 😡

[@magg93]

Makes me want to take out my key and scrape the whole damn side of the car

[@SirMrShanks]

Angry towards whom?

[@underwatercar4139]

@@SirMrShanks the guy or bmw?

[@noobnoobow5525]

@@magg93 chill bro

[@DavidFromMars]

This is design is so good. I like how the air outlet on the side of the car behind the front wheel slants down unlike the the one slanting up on the 4 coupe. That with the shape the side window gives a really pleasing side profile.

[@roni14518]

enjoyed the video, and agree with him all the way, I have a 540 with all the same features, and Mat is so right on the joys and annoyances BMW adds as extras on their vehicles.

[@zaidsaifi2559]

The editing of this particular video is definitely a bit weirder than usual

[@danielmpour3021]

Zaid Saifi and better

[@FiuzA2k]

Maybe because it's not a standard review so it doesn't follow the same editing patterns? I liked it.

[@aarvin1]

Weird is good

[@dexterrr9163]

I kind of enjoying it

[@daanishwaseem7726]

Stunning car !! Can’t wait to see the M8 😍

[@zoobank9633]

Agreed 😍

[@carwow]

Same here!

[@marcellukacic5221]

I hope that will be his next long-termer after the G63 is gone!

[@thompson2407]

@R A people who like BMW and it's design will? u stupid?

[@worlow1841]

@R A I would choose the BMW Ofer all the other cars in its class

[@MP-cm4yk]

The parking and reverse assistant I use all the time, both great features. Car is longer than it should be I reckon. I turned gestures control off, steering wheel is easier. Beautiful car overall for money

[@billwynne27]

MATT, ANOTHER GREAT REVIEW; YOU HIT THOSE THINGS THAT CAN BOTHER YOU WHILE DRIVING THIS MONSTER. I'M STUNNED BY THE MILEAGE YOU GOT. I'D LOVE TO SEE AUTO PARKING CARS ACTUALLY PERFORM THAT FUNCTION.

[@faiz7311]

Love this man's review every time. full of humour. Keep review cars for us.

[@rauhvelt]

Mat is easily one of the best if not the best car guy on youtube. So entertaining with a lot of good information. Thumbs up Mat 👍🏼👍🏼

[@arsenalgunners1861]

Lol are you serious? 😂 Guess you don't know about Ricky from LLF

[@tonytone7863]

You are so right when you said Not using your signal lights on the bmw is a classic case for those drivers... I see that all the time!

[@sadieandme3971]

Best job ever mate congrats and best of luck too x

[@Jonny9bey]

Love content, the videos are funny, informative and engaging! Good job Carwow!!

[@carwow]

Thanks!

[@rajanarasimhan]

Matt make sure BMW gives you m8

[@benjaminvollan7559]

These reviews just getting better and better, and Matt. Damn he is good

[@rafngard]

My wife and I have been looking at houses lately, and we have a BMW with the backup assistance. It is really useful when backing out of 40 different driveways you are not familiar with. Only thing you have to remember is to stop before the end of the driveway, otherwise it will put you in the road turned the way you were when coming in, which is a doh-moment if you are on a dead-end.

[@iot1452]

7:31 Fleetwood Mac... yeah!! Matt has a good taste in music

[@chrisahn2398]

Honestly I haven’t seen one on the road where I live, so it was good to see an in-depth review on it. Thanks Mat!

[@florianbusch3082]

Mat is just hilarious! Love the practical snack storage space

[@harenk]

Matt, you are one of the most entertaining reviewers ever. Keep it up!

Cars don't need to display the license plates because it ruins the beauty of a good sporty design. A technological solution is needed.

[@Allan13k]

like what? The front plate looks fine to me, it isn't an ugly shape like North American ones

[@averageinvestor4986]

@@Allan13k both are ugly regardless

[@sleygtc]

Yeah then when someone runs you over and you don't know their license plate, it'll be a good story 😂

[@stephenplays560]

It is better to easily be able to identify the vehicle for safety. If all cars have it, nobody can make fun of your car for having it on.

[@Junkfist]

Also I think a nice private reg adds a bit of personalisation to your car, short of wrapping/modding it's a nice cheap modification!

[@itsnot_jae4600]

Matt is the funniest car journalist ever 😂 and he get funnier every in review

[@Lucifer-lr5ub]

Why can’t i laugh at try not to laughs but Mat makes me laugh too much

[@gregw4303]

Funny and thorough review, well done mate.

[@alancobbin1310]

Great video Matt ,don’t let the haters take the jam out ya donut.would love to know the depreciation in 6 months on that 850i.

[@LSATSB]

Wasn’t sure about Carwow at first but just to let you know you are absolutely nailing it as a presenter keep it up!

[@daytonars344]

Detailed one of these recently. Amazing car.

[@nwabuezeozuzu6370]

Lovely video mate!

[@jasonh6799]

I thought the thug life is a bit cringe But then the color plate dropped in and I can’t stop laughing😂

[@rhyno514]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/lXSvZ6Fme6-Nps0 😂😂😂

[@zahidomar6247]

12:12 sherlock holmes music, love it. What a GOAT

[@Wetsuitntie]

I totally agree the 8 Series is an epic design (both coupe & convertible) - but I'd never choose it in black/black/black. (OK - you said it's dark blue, but it looks black on screen!) You said you like a bit of bling (eg the crystal gear knob). Well, so do I, but to me that means chrome/silver trims, attractive colours and eye-catching contrasts. (The diesel model in red you included looks much more appealing to me, for example.) All a subjective matter of tastes, of course. At least this car has a red interior; I'm surprised that wasn't black as well! PS: Loved the look on your face when you were enjoying the body-hugging adjustments to the driving seat. Got me smiling with that, Mat! PPS: I use the reversing assistant on my Z4 every day, as where I park it is tricky to get into and back out of. Horses for courses, to be sure, but I love that feature!

[@edrossbeats916]

The ending music on this really suits you haha. PLEASE keep that. It's like Sherlocky music, you resemble his character too so it's fitting. Funny, informed and slightly strange. Top video lad! (cheers for telling us all the cons as well as the pros, very honest and respectable review. Great car.)

[@nikfrantik984]

Mat makes the best car reviews these days. He makes them informative yet funny. Great job Mat!

[@rurimino]

Thug Life reference showing Matt with signature glasses (and a paint palette) - you can tell he moves with the times. Funny and insightful at the same time. That's why I always like to watch him and sometimes imagine driving one of those cars. Although on a plus note it was Matt's review of the Audi A4 that led me to getting one - which I still own and love 2 years down the line!

[@siphobennett2933]

I love your reviews!

[@devanandaraom]

Matt does professionally detailing pro & cons .. super

[@Aposn-rg1pz]

I don’t know why I’m watching this . I can’t even afford the wheels of this car .

[@AliAhmed63708]

@russ g i cant even afford to think about the wheel 🤣

[@siamulislam8213]

Work hard then!

[@maxmorris4562]

I can’t even afford a fucking Kia Picanto

[@arinbk6841]

I can't even afford a keyboard to type this comment

[@scotwilson4169]

Great review, half was the car, other half was your presenting 😂

[@azrantafseer6590]

You know I found out something Almost all car review guys are really really really funny and cool. I love em. Specially Doug DeMuro and Matt Watson

[@ESMorg]

The backup assist is the main feature i use that i wish all my cars had.. I literally haven’t backed out of my garage in about a year now driving the bmw lol since it does it for u

[@AP-RSI]

4:33 where is this scene from??? :-D

[@prodsnooze]

12:00 The phone's actually upside down

[@abhayh924]

Lmaooooooo

[@oluwaseunonipede4775]

Honestly Mat you’re a comedian on wheels. Nice one bro. I’m yet to see any of your reviews that I don’t like. Keep it up.

[@nisalk]

I only have childhood memories of this car and I will be looking forward to seeing one up close and in person sometime soon. 😊

[@PlanetautoUK]

We loved it, bloody quick too and that sound. *ben

[@FixItRyan]

Hands down my favorite car reviewer on KZbin.

[@nevillejames2200]

Great review

[@bcp5932]

Someone has been working out. 😏 Great review, as always!

[@banaanbosse2565]

I saw Rumors by Fleetwood Mac on the infotainment system so my life is complete!

[@DiveshRSA]

I genuinely laughed out loud at Matt’s gangsta moment there. Good thing I had just finished swallowing that sip of tea.

[@markhemming5343]

I bought one off the back off this review, carbon black, black leather and spec’d the Swarovski controls…..love it.? Just had it remapped and ooohhh my god!!!!!

[@dushankaperera3334]

This guy is so funny but knows about cars. Perfect combo for motoring journalist. Keep it up

[@tabatauccelli2246]

We are all feeling with you Mat

[@vubaoanh1997]

love the Sherlock Holmes music at the end. Very ... mysterious

[@anonymous6694]

stumbled upon this channel and mat watson is hilarious. I would like to see detailed review of the actual drive experience (feedback through the steering wheel and chassis) and just overall enjoyment sense rather than the sales brochure figures though

[@mc_alfred6257]

It's a beautiful car and you just make me have a solid point of what I'd like to own and I wish I get to own that!, maybe from this Megane 1.6 GT to that!, buh no fuss I'm still happy!

[@rohitgiasi7998]

“car review but it’s a meme”

[@edrosie24]

This was one of the best vids yet. Thug life bit was hilarious hahaha

[@josemiguelg1801]

3:09 why I love this man! You’re good, go on Mat. 😅

[@laatinoo1]

cheers mate, just found your channel, great car! what about charging your phone wirelessly? so there is no possibility for google maps and spotify? greetings from germany!

[@thegunda1769]

That editing thug life 😂😂

[@samvrs]

Love how explicit this video is 😂😂

[@lawrence8434]

So funny dude. Love your reviews!!!

[@Rafanator]

I saw one the freeway and this car looks great and sounds great.

[@synchronicityization]

Matt is so funny 😂 I love watching his videos.

[@BlackBirds93]

*scratches only a mad cat or throwing your keys everyday for 6 months could have made* Matt: I gently tried to vacuum and this happened :(

[@gravemind6536]

With Piano black you should only clean them with a gentle microfibre cloth, anything else will leave scratches.

[@BlackBirds93]

@@gravemind6536 Damp or dry?

[@gravemind6536]

@@BlackBirds93 Dry it should get rid of any dust and smudges, if it has proper dirt use a glass cleaner so you don't get a streaky finish.

[@Qwepto]

These edits are the reason I watch these vids

[@muzlp]

The sounds of the V8 though.. eargasm~

[@radhikaharikrishnan3013]

Carwow do a Audi S8 2020 review please.

[@venomousspyro7336]

4:40 I’m weeaaaakkkk 😂😂😂😂😂

[@onefrequencydown]

This guy is hilarious! Legend. Keep em coming!

[@Kg-rn1xb]

I really like the way this guy be presenting car. He make it interseting to watch !

[@Muhammadazeem-ob8kf]

Matt looks like tomholland when he gets older 😂

[@AnimalzyNL]

This is definitely my favorite recent bmw. Love everything about it, from the styling to the features and everything.

[@theweeknd2725]

Yeah this and the 5 series, tbh I like all the sedan models and the M135i as well, but damn 8 series looks like a Shark, so beautiful and aggressive

[@DeyshaanGTR_]

I love your editor😂.... and your videos

[@scottyee707]

Haven't watch your videos in a while thanks to the crappy KZbin algorithm but they have improved a lot!