[LuvMyE92]

I'm thinking about buying an M850i convertible. I don't think it will be my one and only daily driver. It's a lot of money, a lot of car, to have sitting in the garage most of the time. I'm curious what others do.

[WCH]

I don't but you could definitely DD a convertible. The main reason I don't is that I live in NE and don't want to deal with changing tires in the winter.

[noushy]

absolutely, mine is mostly a spring summer fall car but no questions you can. The GC is probably the best DD but I have a coupe and no issues. I had a M6 convertible and it was fine, I put 50k on it in three years of driving.

Noushy

[DRA]

Mine is a DD.

[Resjudicata]

I have the convertible, and it's not my DD (I have a large SUV for daily), but I live in DC with a lot of rain and snow.

You could use it as a daily and a lot of my neighbors do in fact.

It depends where you live, and your tolerance for bad weather. and if you're income/wealth allows for it.
if you're young, flexible, and want it as a DD, you certainly can drive it year around.

I'd probably put snow or all weather tires on it for winters; but the convertible is comfortable for me even at 40 degrees outside. everything is heated.

[Resjudicata]

to your point, it is a lot to have a 6 figure car sit in the garage 25%-50% of the time.

However, I'll tell you that the 33% of the time when you CAN take it out, drop the top and ROAR from 0 to 60 in under 4 seconds with the wind whipping around you is as close to heaven as I'll ever get.

Keep in mind, insurance + maintenance (gas, tyres, etc) + cost, you're looking at about $2000 per month on a 2019 m850i convertible to sit in a garage.
but I'd pay $24,000 just to drive it from June-August. September to October and March to June is a "bonus" .

if you need a daily, I'd definitely get the m8 gran coupe.

[Resjudicata]

Finances are different for everyone, but when I got my financial advisor license (many years ago) the rule of thumb was to keep all your vehicles under your salary. it assumes a five year loan / timeline for cars.

Thus if you earn $200k / yr as a household; and your wife's car is $80k, your m850i is $120k, you technically don't have "budget" for a third winter/daily driver.

that assumes 0 debt and a house payment that's around a max of double as the cars. (max 50% house, 20-25% cars, 25-30% living)

[BMWCARGUYM5X5]

Originally Posted by LuvMyE92

I'm thinking about buying an M850i convertible. I don't think it will be my one and only daily driver. It's a lot of money, a lot of car, to have sitting in the garage most of the time. I'm curious what others do.

Yes it's my DD but I'm moving to South FL and just got the car a week ago. Currently live in CT.

[Reliable1]

Daily driver!!
I didn’t buy this car to park it, that’s for sure!!
Love driving my M8 GC Competition!

[edwarjejeega]

DD here in Michigan 🤷🏻*♂️ had it for over a year now

[likegadgets]

DD 850i - Coupe. In Southern CA its easy

[LuvMyE92]

I see now I should have clarified that I was looking at the convertible, but still, thanks everyone for the feedback and votes!

[Resjudicata]

Originally Posted by LuvMyE92

I see now I should have clarified that I was looking at the convertible, but still, thanks everyone for the feedback and votes!

The top is high quality, but it's no substitute for a real coupe style roof. It's drivable in all weather, but it's not much fun in the rain or snow.