Should You Buy a BMW 8 Series? (Test Drive & Review 840i)

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[@odinikita4821]

"Pedestrian safety why is that a concern of mine" Cracked me up!

[@georgeyerou3142]

I leased one of these back in 2020. I was 22 years old and suddenly you could get into a BMW 840i for £400 per month with a £2k deposit. It was an unbelievable deal and trust me the car was well worth the money. When the lease came to an end there was nothing quite like it on the market as prices had gone up like crazy. I absolutely loved that car.

[@DavidSmith-xn8lg]

I’m not a fan of leasing. Just renting. Won’t ever own it. If it works for you

[@alirezazadeh]

@@DavidSmith-xn8lgagree feels really good to own a nice car… but then knowing that in a few years time it’ll be worthless 🥲

[@Wouter-van-der-Molen]

@@DavidSmith-xn8lg do you really want to own a heavily depriciating asset? In many ways you should be happy you don't own it.

[@pablomalaga4676]

Owning a BMW after 4 years is just a nightmare factory​@@DavidSmith-xn8lg

[@tonymontana9302]

@@Wouter-van-der-Molenboomer mentality

[@mrd64]

Despite the faults, still one of the most interesting cars you've had on the channel for a long time.

[@jovialgent9963]

I'm more than old enough to remember the original 8. Was gorgeous then & it's gorgeous now! I'm just not a fan of new BMW's or Mercs!

[@amac1657]

I agree the new ones have that big ugly grill .

[@themanipulator1]

I'm in the same boat, unfortunately most modern cars, even high end ones are not made for petrol heads

[@foz775]

Loved that car, I remember a local businessman that owned a few of the pubs and clubs in my town had one. Was a stunning car

[@Conservator.]

But these don’t even have big grills. I think they (the 8 series) are beautiful btw.

[@jovialgent9963]

@@Conservator. I never mentioned big grills??

[@rogerjsy]

everyone to their own ..so i think it looks fabulous and even though not driven one i’d still have it !

[@leenevin8451]

Looks ok, you should see the old one

[@npantaz]

I’ve had my 840i for 3 years. It’s fabulous. Also, even now, I get comments of admiration in the street almost every day. Unfair video. Each to their own mate!

[@ksegg_ffs]

Absolutely agreed this is more a 6. Just "8" by nomenclature.

[@derekporter66]

Alright bad Santa

[@Vontharau47]

It's a 630 not a 840... well - apparently they think we're all stupid.

[@colinmeechan587]

An insult to the E31

[@benpenagonzales6014]

Agree, you won’t fall in love with a bmw. But you’ll miss it when it’s gone

[@jordansundheim7]

i fell in love with mine

[@davidbillberg2203]

Oh nice! I saw an M850i today. It sounded very good.

[@PardeepSingh-ls1vd]

I have one, it is good. 😊 wouldn’t settle for a 840

[@jo05dk]

For the interior alone i'd have the LC500. ..and then comes the looks which beat the BMW into oblivion, and that engine...🥰 More expensive yes, but not a car that makes you fall asleep thinking about it. Such a shame what BMW has done to itself. I'm old enough to remember the original 8-series, and the cars they made back then. They didn't bore me...at all :)

[@rebeltvr6046]

Exterior too...LC500 looks amazing, unique, otherworldly. This 8 series looks like my '12 Accord Coupe lol

[@keponen331]

original 8 was still pretty boring compared to its contemporaries like the mk3 Supra and GTR

[@f2john]

Not to mention the LC will be 100 times more reliable and won't be ready for the breakers at 100k miles.

[@jo05dk]

@@keponen331 I disagree. I find the original 850 WAY more exciting than a Supra...or at least the MK4 Supra. If we're talking any of the earlier generations, including the MA47, we can have a debate..but no.. A MK4 Supra doesn't do it for me like an E31, 850 does. The GTR: I hear you.. at the same time as BMW sold the E31, Nissan had the GTR33. I do admire those cars. I lived on the same street as a GTR32 owner some years back, and it was a definete highlight hearing that thing burble down the street. Such a cultivated sound. Lovely car. ..but i'm in my 50s now, and i'd have a more laid back GT-oriented 12 cylinder coupe with popup headlights any day.

[@jo05dk]

@@f2john 100K: That would be a milestone to celebrate for a modern BMW for sure. Man they do know how to make unreliable cars, sadly.

[@intellex551]

The LC500 is the most slept on car . I think that's one that will be worth a lot more than it is valued at now. But the 8 series reminds me of probably my favourite Top Gear episode, in Australia with the Continental and the GTR.

[@ln5747]

Their used prices have dropped quite a bit

[@ravitaheem4272]

That was a 6 series

[@anthonymeek4248]

@@ravitaheem4272 this is very similar/replacement though?

[@ravitaheem4272]

@@anthonymeek4248 it is and a great way for BMW to inflate the price by £000s

[@chrischambers6069]

C&C music factory! 👏👏😂 Currently own a 640m sport amd it’s all the car I’ll ever need. I’ll definitely have one of these next though. You don’t see many on the road and they’re great value for money.

[@Fendermanpaul]

Me too. I love mine. Absolute head Turner.

[@jonesy-rh5fk]

I think the black interior lowers it. My dad’s got an 840i gran coupé with a white and navy blue interior, and whilst it needs taking care of I can’t tell you how much nicer it feels than the all black one did. Add to that the fact we’re averaging 35mpg, I can’t think of a better car for the money, nor one I’d rather have. Horses for courses though.

[@ReeceT20]

The previous 6er was definitely better in gran coupe form but this 8 just looks awful as a GC, the back looks frumpy like a panamera

[@andydorn3146]

Last summer I set my heart on an LC500 convertible for all the right reasons; stunning styling, peachy V8, gorgeous interior if you can ignore the rotten touchpad .... and then took it on a 2hr test drive around Cologne, where I live. Shock, horror .... the scuttle-shake was unbearable and the fuel economy about 20mpg on that run. So, by way of a comparison, I took a BMW M850i convertible on the same test drive and enjoyed very smooth, rattle free progress and about 26mpg. It's now on my drive, and I love it. (Oxford to Cologne average about 30mpg) - Great car

[@FredericFreedom]

Whats "scuttle shake?"

[@thesaint8400]

George Pattison (the accountant who killed his family at Epsom College) drove an 8 series.

[@ph8077]

Typical serial killing BM driver!

[@Leedfan999]

Did he kill them with his 8 series?

[@JohnJoannou-xq5rq]

My dad had two of the original E31 8 series. He had a 1992 one, original 1st gen. Then he had a 1994 one, which was still original 1st gen, but better brakes, steering, it just handled a lot better. Both were 840's by the way. The 1992 one he had for 4 years, then sold it and then had the 1994 one he had for 2 years in the UK, then sent it to Cyprus where he had it for another couple of years then selling it there. I drove the 1994 one, what a motor! Effortless driving experience. I've never really gelled with this one, it just doesn't do anything for me. this was in the early 2000's by the way.

[@mohamedlala3394]

Bro commented his whole life story

[@kevinwall795]

You are spot on about BMW interiors. I find they are marginally more interesting than those of a Tesla (the MOST boring car interior, EVER). As great as build quality is and certain tech etc, I just couldn't own one. That speedo...🤑

[@mihailhidler5400]

Cringe exaggeration, with all due disgust for tesla

[@nallanw4329]

I honestly don’t get the interior thing but am probably in the minority. Build quality feels great in the bimmers I’ve had, and functionality is good. I’m not in a car to be wowed by a certain look inside it. Again, I get that this is an unpopular opinion 😂

[@davesavage8672]

A fair review Matt, each to their own, had an 840i Coupe for two years and loved every minute of it. It had every option pack on it and when you learn all of the tech, it's fantastic (and you can turn the bits off that you don't like - gesture control and anti collision braking). Just for accuracy, in the UK, the 840i was RWD only, and the 840d and M850i xDrive only.

[@funfzylinder]

did you face any problems?_ how is the reliability? id love to own a gran coupe as im planning to get married

[@davesavage8672]

@@funfzylinder nothing but routine servicing. There's significantly more legroom (16cm IIRC) and headroom in the back of the Gran Coupe than the Coupe

[@funfzylinder]

@@davesavage8672 how many miles did you drove it for?

[@davesavage8672]

@@funfzylinder 29000 miles, amazingly got just under 35mpg over the whole period I owned it

[@SS-sw9jl]

I had an 840i last year, and loved it so much that I swapped it for an M8 Comp last week. It's definitely not 'too much' I've been gunning it non-stop, I don't think I'll ever get bored of hearing the V8 roar!

[@PardeepSingh-ls1vd]

Did you try the 850? Tempted to look at the M8 but would miss the comfort & sunroof

[@SS-sw9jl]

@@PardeepSingh-ls1vd I did strongly consider the 850 but I've never had an M car before and wanted to go for the full fat version if I was going to make the change! Sunroof is a fair point but my 840i never had one and I prefer the carbon roof on the M8 anyway. Comfort wise there's definitely a compromise with the much stiffer and sporty M8, but it's a sacrifice I'm willing to make for more power and the much more aggressive styling. Having also had the 840 I did want something that looked a BIT more different on the exterior so the M8 it was! If I was new to the 8 Series, I'd probably say the M850 is the sweet spot between comfort and power - hope this helps.

[@PardeepSingh-ls1vd]

Thanks for your reply. Perhaps I’ll try the M8 when tired of the 850… agree about the styling… they look great. I’ve had a few M cars before so wanted a comfy setup this time. Great choice 👊🏽

[@santana9537]

@@PardeepSingh-ls1vdtbf I’ve always preferred not having a sunroof. When you drive the same car with and without a sunroof back to Back the handling is noticeable Not major but when you have a carbon roof instead then it’s far better 850i would need a sunroof though being a GT car

[@Bmw-Hk]

@@PardeepSingh-ls1vd you know you can tune your M850 making it like M8 😜 That is my plan with mine after the warranty expire

[@mickeysmouse4800]

Too modern for its own good: BMW get rid of most of that faff and reduce the price!!

[@paulc8778]

Your comment about " getting in and feeling happy and enjoying the experience" with the car is spot on. I purchased a 2016.5 Mazda CX5 2.5 years ago in one of the best colours, soul red with all the spec. I loved it when i test drove it and still love driving it every day today, still puts a smile on my face and makes me feel content, just a great place to be.

[@pedromanafaia]

I think the comparison with the Lexus is somehow unfair. You can't buy the Lexus for the same price - as you pointed out - and you wouldn't be able to buy the Lexus as a 4 door coupe either. I had a 640d cabrio for 3 years and I loved it. Would have an 8 series I think. Nevertheless thank you for another great video!!!

[@quickrich1194]

Can turn off the safety systems completely with a button on the dash. to help you park in tight spaces, BMW the only company that lets you turn off all safety systems.

[@zeed5764]

I think this shape was the epitome of classic and modern.. When BMWs still looked good! 😀 Nowadays, I swear they get inspiration from a 5 year old.

[@glenbetton3146]

A reverse tardis .......about as spacious as an airline toilet and just as memorable.......put that on the highlights reel....... In contrast, the old E31, thirty years on, is still a very memorable car

[@NigelMorgan-vb9oi]

Very interesting. I am considering a 640D which is half the money although quite high mileage, 80K approx. Should I wait until I can afford an 840 ? Would appreciate your opinion. Thanks.

[@berwhaletheavenger]

Hmmm. When I saw the blue concept car I was bowled over. Then came the actual production version. Oh dear. It looks like a bloated whale. Sorry, but the Lexus LC500 is the way to go especially when reliability is factored in.

[@25myma]

It's an annoying trend these days; they add all the humps and lumps on the bodywork, 20" wheels even on a toyota yaris, then slope up the glazing,.. this looks cool, but many look more like hotwheels toys than real cars. It was great in 2000-2010s that, as cars grew bigger, you really felt the real estate inside, now they're big and cartoonish outside, smaller and less ergonomic inside,..product of our times, what to say.

[@aja4191]

Great cars but you are in boring white exterior with totally black interior that looks like your down the pit. If it was red or green or blue exterior and white interior its a totally different car. Its also the bmw that holds value like a peugeot so you get bang for your buck. Why on yt is diesel the antichrist? Best family car? 335d xdrive touring. Wolf in sheeps clothing. Hold value too. Love mine. I

[@OliverTrist]

2:00 It’s dull inside because it’s a ‘funeral black’ interior. My collection includes couple of V8 BMWs. Neither of the BMWs has a black interior because BMW are just so very bad at them.

[@sajjeel123]

The BMW key with the screen is so absurd considering you can do things like set the climate and departure times etc though the BMW app... And you don't need to hold a key the size of a Nokia 3310 if you just have the standard key

[@Barbarapape]

Our love affair with all things German is over with. They are not the slightly expensive but well built cars of previous decades. Only a fool would buy one without a good warranty, it is only a matter of time before the recycled plastic parts start to fail, and that applies to all brands.

[@Ashiitakai]

end of route reached - the car remembers the previous 200m (or thereabouts) you have driven so will reverse back the way you steered for that distance - useful feature on when you meet traffic on country roads or in a tight car park.

[@jammyjim69]

Prefer the look of that to the lexus, just don't like the shape. Never liked the jag e type either so I've probably got no taste, but you like what you like! Interior on the other hand is shocking black on black on grey with a thousand buttons

[@nearlythere9443]

I'm no lover of BMW, I hate all the needless technology, but that Lexus is ugly, no doubt sales in China are strong, at least the BMW has some style about it.

[@YH-yh8pr]

Matt I totally agree with you I have the 640d GC and I think it's beautiful. The 8 series was meant to replace it as their flagship coupe or GC but its not special enough to justify the price and looks wise I don't think it hits the spot. Your right would I buy one, No.

[@gaara4667]

They both look the same to me so I don’t understand the looks argument. 🤔

[@PardeepSingh-ls1vd]

I have the 640d and the 850i both are great in their respective segments! 850GC being a lot more modern!

[@pragadoegito]

I would also choose the Lexus LC 500 over the 8 Series any day.

[@edharris3167]

I think the LC500 is a beautiful car, it’s just stunning. Interior is different but also a beautiful place to be. But, I couldn’t get on with the drive. It started to get bland very quickly, even with the V8. My much older M6 gran coupe was more enjoyable, never mind the new M8. It’s a shame, for me, as the LC was the car I thought I’d never sell but purely based on how it looked.

[@ParzivalPheonix]

I drive a 18 yr old 330D on 270k and find these modern interiors a bit of a turn off to be honest.

[@stelittler]

I’ve got an 840d and it is great. Such an amazing GT car. Loads of road presence. You are right that the interior is not exciting and the visibility is poor. I’ve had it a year and I still can’t really place all four corners on the road. On the boot space - it is massive. It takes three full golf club sets without folding the rear seats.

[@stepjamie]

I think if the interior was maroon or grey the contrast would be so much better, black maybe safe, but it’s also boring 🥱

[@James-ld2jc]

Doesn't do it for me. There are too many gimmicks and a bland interior. Your 7/10 seems too generous

[@wii7876]

My f34 335d xdrive gt is the best all round car on earth , i wont have it any other way 😊 its faster and more room than this 8 series

[@infinite_azure_]

Bmw interiors have been very mediocre and/or boring for a long time, audi/lexus are my favourites

[@toms_garage]

Literally gagged on my water at the gym regarding the lc500 hybrid vegetarian comment 😂😮😢

[@oliver44756]

Hi Matt, just a point about the BMW 3 litre engines. Despite saying ‘twin power’ under the bonnet they are both single turbo engines. The one turbo has two scrolls inside, hence the tagline ‘twin power turbo’. Fantastic review 👍

[@mre7862]

Not always the case. The 535d I had was twin turbo. You’re right in respects that the engine cover says twin power turbo regardless of whether they have one or two snails, though!

[@teemu2012]

840i is single turbo and 840d is bi turbo

[@lewispommells234]

I've driven two of these in 'grand coupe' guise as a loaner car from BMW when mine was in for a recalls on two separate occasions. One was specced similar to yours on the video and the other was the same but had the white (Ivory I think it was called) interior with the sunroof. I had the same opinion as you, it was a bit boring and uninspiring with everything black and a black headliner. When I stepped in to the other one it was like a different car, completely uplifted the interior and made it a nicer place to be. I'd go with the ivory or merino interior.

[@snbala]

Whenever I do see one of these, depreciation comes to mind. Can’t believe how much these cost new v what they are worth now. Never seen the appeal of these and it looks like majority agree due to the poor sales.

[@jackfruitbananas]

No no no.... I will not get one. You influenced my decision to buy the 5 Series GT.

[@Bikeops2021]

I can but dream. In all honesty, I don’t need such, what really is a beautiful looking car! 😊

[@adrianflower3230]

At least I know this was not sponsored by BMW 😁😁😂😂

[@WatchKek]

One of the best looking modern BMWs but they wanted it to be a Bentley Continental competitor and it isn’t that. It’s not a comparison for the S Class Coupé either, but I do really like it nonetheless.

[@keanumunteanu]

I just love 8 series and I also like lc 500. My choice is still bmw

[@brianbridle951]

Only if it comes with Blinker fliud and turbo warranty.

[@davek7256]

If could choose I’d have a BMW exterior fitting with a Mercedes interior. My ideal combo. That 8 series does look damn fine I have to say.

[@Holdeenio]

I agree with your analysis of the current bmw interiors, especially when lined up against Merc or Audi. I had a M140i when they very first came out in 2016 and the interior was bland on that, but like for like it came in so much cheaper than the S3 or A45 of the same time and in my opinion, is still to this day a far better car to drive. I haven’t driven this 8, but imagine it’s much the same. If driven back to back with the s53 and an Audi equivalent, I imagine they’d be better wafters but not as fun when making haste.

[@j3xk72r9]

I think the current BMW digital dials are very ugly. Given that they can display anything on a digital panel, why don't they offer an emulation of the classic backlit orange dials, which have never been bettered in my opinion.

[@TheMusicFan1297]

Fully agree.

[@Dreamweaver787]

I never seem to understand why the BMW brand is so strong on people, had a new 1 series M-Sport 135 " the new new 1 series" and it was just boring. And the 8 series, all I see is women driving these lately and they always have had lip surgery done to them, or do you get this included when you own one😏

[@zsb707]

That 135 is anything but boring. As for the 8 Series, I've never seen a woman behind the wheel.

[@egocd]

Just get a 440i. Apart from the looks, there's not much point going for the 840i. Only other reason would be if you want a V8.

[@TheMusicFan1297]

I can‘t look at the hamster teeth of the 4 series.

[@Hrr539]

Had my 840i for 2 years now, completely blacked out red interior 840i coupe, got it at 21 and to this day I still love it. A very uncommon car and a lot more powerful than you’d expect for a non M bmw

[@castellocelano]

You should have fully checked out the gesture controls. There's gestures for everything you could want on a regular entertainment system.

[@briandobson7943]

its a bit like my Renault Laguna coupe i used to have lol

[@wheelieking3976]

I have the grand coupe. Love it. Stop picking holes in the best car I have ever owned. You’re review reminds me of a guy that used to own a GTi golf😅

[@ItsDanLatham]

If these come down to about £25k I think I'd be signing the papers. I know its not the best car ever, but its gorgeous and a jack of all trades. I guess realistically, the petrol Audi S5 of the same age represents better used value.

[@ifyouarefeelingsinister]

How’s your TT going for you?

[@ItsDanLatham]

@@ifyouarefeelingsinister great! Would like something a but bigger but as a fun all rounder it does a great job.

[@ifyouarefeelingsinister]

@@ItsDanLathamglad to hear it, I actually bought the same model in blue after seeing your first video on it

[@ItsDanLatham]

@@ifyouarefeelingsinister nice! How you getting on with it?

[@ifyouarefeelingsinister]

@@ItsDanLathamI love it. Although it is an absolute annoyance if you need to give a lift to more than one person. My wife’s Mini has twice the space in the back

[@russellfleming6513]

It’s just big and bloated and not very nice .

[@davideselvi3906]

Personally the Gran Coupé version is better! But its predecessor (6 series GC) has a better exterior! Anyway, thanks to Matt's advice..... I've just bought a 5 series Gran Turismo 3 litre diesel with 245 HP and it's AWESOME! Looking forward to "pair" it with the 6 series GT and keep both of them till the end!!! Underappreciated cars which are actually........ Clever!!!! 😁😁 Greetings from Italy

[@RBC0405]

The BM looks 10/10, but that LC500 is special!

[@Sid3300]

The E31 was a beautiful looking car, I remember Hoovies Garage having one that was extremely broken. I wouldn't say this successor is as good looking but it's still a decent looking car.

[@nice95gle]

I went from a 6 series Gran Coupe to an 8 series Gran Coupe. Both stunning cars. Sometimes I will sit in my garage and just stare at the 8 series. It's such a beautiful car. The weird thing is, the 6 series still felt more special. I can't put my finger on it. But the 8 series is missing something.

[@raheemalli6691]

Ha ha…I thought that I was the only person that does this! Coming from a 2016 Lexus GS, the 840i GC is beautiful inside and out (not to say that the GS is a terrible car).

[@Manos-de-Piedra]

You have good taste, both the 6 series and 8 series are stunning cars visually. Does the 8 series feel like a bigger car?

[@raheemalli6691]

⁠​⁠​⁠@@Manos-de-PiedraThank you! Yes I agree, both are great cars. Although the 6 series is obviously old, it has aged well! Coming from the GS, it felt extremely wide and long. However, after three months of ownership (plus the convenience of the 360 cameras), it feels like a normal sized car.

[@miamimo70]

It's got some weird lines, I'd take the LC500 tbh

[@ianpurcell7266]

The original 8 series were not bought by poor people and therefore why in gods name is there a diesel version today.

[@zsb707]

These cars shouldn't be diesel tbh. Fortunately there are V8 and L6 petrol engines available.

[@minityper]

Previous 6 series are way nicer from the inside and out. The interior is really bland in the 8. However the engines, they are great.

[@Account1746]

Hefty car these 840is

[@jonathangiles4854]

Straight to Autotrader. Thanks Matt! 😂

[@smithjohn2416]

Best looking BMW to date. Like the attractive older sibling of the 4-Series.

[@advent1969]

It’s to your credit that you give such an objective view on a car your have in your inventory. BTW you can change the track with the gesture control, it’s a two finder swipe - you were just using the wrong gesture 😂

[@darrenaquilina1403]

One of the nicest BMW’s ever produced. Imho, of course. I drive an E92, and love big coupes.

[@haz_raf]

More and more electrical and fancy stuff to go wrong. Back to basics I’d say.

[@jonathancost4927]

Thanks for doing this review Matt. Despite being a base model that car is spec’d very well, Driving Assistant Plus (auto steering) is not a feature you see often. When you were trying to change the radio channel I’m pretty sure on this version the gesture is a two-fingered stabbing motion, not the more logical swipe gesture that you were doing. That’s the case in my girlfriend’s X3. I have a 640d M Sport (which, by the way, I’ve never really loved as was the case with you and your 6 series convertible) and I’m pretty sure the 8 will be my next car. As @chrischambers6069 said they’re great value for the money.

[@loosabway3400]

Cars are all about 'feeling'. Bang on that you base your observations on that.

[@damirbajic4579]

Ooooo, hell yes. I am getting 840d gran coupe in a few months so I have been waiting for this review. Thanks Matt. Edit:😂😂😂😂😂. You destroyed it but I am still getting one. I love everything about it and like Range Rover to you; BMW always puts a smile on my face. I can't help it.

[@HighPeakAutos]

No don’t let me put you off. We all have different opinions, that’s what makes the world go around

[@damirbajic4579]

@HighPeakAutos Still glad to hear your opinion. I have kids that have legs and head so coupe doesn't work for me but my mid life crisis is making me sell touring and go for gran coupe. I think I can live with it. Wife is not sure but I can get new wife as well. Haaahaaa

[@FlynnBellamyCars]

I have been waiting for this review, and it did not disappoint. An 840i would be superb, I love the I6s in BMWs and I would honestly choose it over the V8 M850i…

[@PardeepSingh-ls1vd]

Drive the v8 first… 😀

[@FlynnBellamyCars]

@@PardeepSingh-ls1vd Don’t get me wrong, I would absolutely love the V8… but I think I would still choose the I6… but who knows, you have to experience things before you can make a judgement on them.

[@omarchaudry]

It’s a beautiful car. And the radio volume is DEFINITELY not a gimmick. I use it all the time on my 5 series. It saves you fiddling around and trying to find the volume button and taking your hand off the gear stick and getting distracted from the road. You can kese your concentration and just turn the volume up and down just like magic. Don’t just jump to conclusions and call it a gimmick

[@joehint]

I drive a 840 and have driven BMWs for over 20 years from the five series to the seven series. The last car was a 550M. I can say the 8 is the best BMW I've driven. You can change stations and the guesture control is awesome.

[@ser5bmw]

I’ve had my 840i for 3 years now. It’ll probably be the last BMW I have: had them for nearly 30 years, tried one of everything. The new BMW’s are a step down (was in the dealership this morning for the 8’s first MOT), had a look around the new 5 series and it’s just cheap looking. The interior is even more bland than the 8, full of drab plastic and cloth and it’s a £100k car. That’s Porsche money. It’s where I’m looking at when it’s time. For now though, I still enjoy the 8 - it’s not a daily driver, I’ve got a 520d for that, so the 8 still feels special when I use it. By the way, I had the 640d back in the day, and I think it was better than the 8 ever so slightly.

[@AliasHSW]

On my bucket list is to drive across US in a GT car. Playing this or that in my mind I would choose the Lexus LC. It’s better looking but feels a bit more low key.

[@thraciandude]

The question is not if I should, the question is if I can.

[@tariqtvproductions]

BMW have lost the plot! If I was in charge I'd take them back to their roots. Front engine, rwd, petrol, lsd, manual, 50 50 weight distribution, stiff chassis not massive, minimum computers, remove all the plastic, make them handmade. I'd only have them sell the 3 series comprising of the E30, e36, E46, 5 series, e28, E34 and e39, 6 series e24, e63, 7 series e23, E38 and lastly the e31 8 series. All the other models are hedious the grills look like a beaver! 😂

[@mihailhidler5400]

No, because it s too expensive

[@philjackett-simpson5149]

The b58 engine is very economical, ive had two mk5 supras with the b58. I was averaging 7.7 litres to a 100km

[@ronszeto6925]

As an Accountant, I like this car 😂

[@deaks25]

I have an '08 650i and while the LC500 V8 is the dream replacement (The one Matt tested in red with tan interior is bedroom poster-worthy), but I do find myself eyeing the 840i from time to time, but I have the same problem as Matt; it doesn't stir my soul. Even worse, I look at what an 840i does and all I can think is it's no better than my old 650i. I have no doubt it handles better on a backroad, but it's much heavier, no faster and the same on fuel. I like the quirky looks of my car, the 8-Series is very 'safe'; standard BMW (before they went crazy). All it's really got is the ultra-modern tech, and by it's nature, tech is hard to be passionate about and so it doesn't tickle me in the right places the way the Lexus does. And if I wanted to replace my car on a bit of a budget, the last-gen 6-Series coupe is even cheaper than the 8's. However, if someone I knew bought an 840i, I wouldn't turn my nose up at it. I love 2+2 GTs and they seem to be a dying breed so even a slightly generic one like the 840i is worthy.

[@TheMingball]

I had a 2012 640d and absolutely loved it. Was a bit harsh suspension wise though. Beautiful car though. Changed it for an Audi A7 which I originally hated then grew to love over the 3 years of ownership although it was never a driver's car. Lusted after the 8 series but was too new and expensive as a second hander so bought an Audi A8 (like yours recently) which was a lovely but boring car to drive. The 8 series was now coming within my budget so I now have an 840 GranCoupe which is a far more exciting car than the Audi. I've had a Merc CLS, BMW 6(2 Generations) AudiA7, AudiA8 and this BM is my favourite. The interior is better than the Audi's but not quite as dramatic as more expensive vehicles. At least it's not a Mercedes. Possibly the cheapest "premium" manufacturer.

[@michaelharvey5529]

I love old skool BMWs I have an E46 convertible but modern BMWs don’t do it for me interiors are boring, I’d defo buy a Mercedes over a bmw now

[@scal2712]

I've literally been looking to upgrade my Audi S5, to the 850i or an RS5 and I'm still undecided as you get so much car for your money in the BMW 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@daraghmorrissey]

I love this 8 series. might be last current model I would buy. The new electric 5 series is very heavy and wildly expensive

[@thrillingspeed]

Lol,what r u saying about i5 being expensive ;) Just 4 u 2 know, 2019/20 8 series are like 80-90 k euros,very very cheap 😂

[@thrillingspeed]

What u get for 30k pounds? What model year? How come it is so fucking cheapo? Not in Finland,it is 3 times more expensive 😢

[@fju2112]

On the one hand you say the inline-6 is plenty of engine, don't worry about going for the V8 or the M-car; on the other hand you say it's not exciting enough for you to want it, even used and at a steep discount. I'm wondering, do you think the M850i (more modern car) or the 850i in 2019 might have changed your mind at all? I have driven that BMW V8 in an M550i and was quite impressed.

[@masoodrazaq]

I drove the 850 coupe for a few days and it also left me sort of nonplussed. Not exciting in any way. I like the 850 or M8 Gran Coupe but also concerned that it just won’t be exciting enough. I agree with you on Lexus LC, even though it’s a bit slow. In the end, some sort of 911 or high spec Panamera would probably be more exciting.

[@tslondon422]

had the 640d, model before this. Found it to be incredible dull, poor steering feel, too heavy, too small inside. Didn't really enjoy it. Sold it after 6 months and got an mx5. So much better

[@harishchauhan734]

So what car , in your opinion, is the best. I was after either 640 or 840 . After your review in two minds now. Please advise something along these two lines... Exciting, quick and practical. Thank you in advance

[@ewanwallace1]

Peak BMW is 5 Series. Above this they just don't have the style or sense of occasion to compete with competitors in those upper segments. Used examples are very temptingly priced but there's a reason.