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*THIS* is a REAL BMW! 1997 840Ci Review, An Underappreciated Modern Classic — RedlineArchive
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I've always had a fascination with the 8 series. Today, courtesy of https://www.retroclassiccar.com/ I am getting to drive one. It's a 1997 BMW 840Ci with the automatic gearbox, and in this first drive I'm getting a feel for what was the flagship car of the 1990s. Want to see your car on the channel? Email me on talk@jayemm.com ************************************************************************ Looking to buy a new or used car? HOLMESDALE FINANCE can help! My channel partner Holmesdale Finance specialises in finance solution for new and used prestige, sports and performance cars - including MODERN CLASSIC policies and many more. You might be surprised at what they can do, so speak to them to find out more. Their website is http://www.holmesdalefinance.co.uk/ *********************************************************************** If you love our content, please check out our Patreon page for even more: http://www.patreon.com/JayEmmOnCars

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