Hello all,
I am new to the forum and have been reading your forums for sometime now. I have been searching and searching for that perfect 850 to buy and I have come across a very nice 1991 850i with only 33000 miles on it( inclusive of the Km put on it before the gauges were changed). I am probably going to buy it but had a few questions first. The current owner imported this car to the US from Germany about 4 years ago(he's the second owner). He had to add catalytic convertors to pass emissions as well as change the computer and speedo for US(the gas gauge still show metric).
I can tell a few subtle differences between the US models and the Euro models but I was wondering if anyone had any good knowledge as to what the differences are?
Will I run in problem when it comes to servicing a Euro model?
Is there any difference in engine/ transmission/ gearing?
Any benifit or downfall to the Euro model Vs. US?
Any emmisions/registration problems I might encounter?
As I mentioned this will be my first 850 and I am looking forward to the purchase but I want to make sure it's not my first mistake as well by buying a Euro model. Any help or insight you could give would be greatly appreciated. I will be purchasing in the next week or two so anything would help.
Thanks for your time and you have a very informative website and forum. i look forward to many more years with my new toy!