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1997 BMW 840Ci

VIN: WBAEF8329VCC31615
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For Sale
$21,500
Sep 4, 2025
Private Seller
New York, New York, USA
118,200 mi TMU
Automatic
LHD
Original & Highly Original
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About this 1997 BMW 840Ci

VIN: WBAEF8329VCC31615

What you see here is one of the most impressive cars on the road, a BMW 8 series from 1997. How many cars can still turn heads at age 30? This one is guaranteed to.

I have owned this car since 2003 and have virtually all repair records since my purchase. It has been garaged the entire time and rarely exposed to the elements. It is a pleasure to drive, but now, at my age, I don't drive that much. So I'm looking for a good home for it.

Pros: The engine is a beast; I have not idea what it's top speed is, but it's faster than I've ever pushed it. AC works flawlessly, and it sports an aftermarket Alpine CD player, with an outboard amplifier and subwoofer setup. Recent repairs include new brake rotors and completely new electrical harness. Exterior is in very good condition, particularly considering its age. The right door sustained small damage in a fender-bender almost 10 years ago and was flawlessly repaired and repainted. Interior shows some wear, particularly the leather on the driver's seat.

Issues: There are a handful of them, but nothing that impacts the drivability of the car.
1. Check-engine light is always on. I'm told this is an issue with one of the oxygen sensors int he emissions control system, which my mechanic cannot fix. For me, it is a non-issue, because in New York, cars over 25 years old are exempt from emissions inspections.
2. Trunk lid cannot be opened normally; you must use the key as explained in the owners manual.
3. Passenger seat moves forward and back, but not up and down.
4. Aftermarket 18-inch rims have some curb rash and would probably perform better if they were straightened.

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Market Summary

The BMW 840Ci - Automatic - E31 (1993 to 1999) market. See Similar Markets

CMB $18,916
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Introduced for the 1993 model year, the 840Ci was a variant of the E31 BMW 8 Series. The 840Ci was the E31 8 Series' lowest priced offer... Learn more.
There are 12 BMW 8 Series - E31 for sale across all model years (1991 to 1999) and variants, 5 are 840Ci - Automatic and 4 are model year 1997 . There were 98 840Ci - Automatic sold in the last 5 years.

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1997 BMW 840Ci

Original & Highly Original
6865 mi 97k mi TMU
Manual transmission Automatic
LHD steering LHD
For Sale
$38,795
Apr 17, 2025
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1997 BMW 840Ci

Original & Highly Original
6865 mi 163k mi TMU
Manual transmission Automatic
LHD steering LHD
Sold
$18,500
Jan 10, 2025
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1997 BMW 840Ci

Original & Highly Original
6865 mi 119k mi
Manual transmission Automatic
LHD steering LHD
Last Asking
$18,900
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May 31, 2025
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Year
1997
Make
Model Family
Model Generation
Model Variant
840Ci
Model Trim
-
Engine
4.4L V8 (M62)
Transmission
Automatic
Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive (RWD)
Originality
Original & Highly Original
Mileage
118,200 mi TMU
VIN
WBAEF8329VCC31615
Vehicle Type
Automobile
Body Style
Coupe
Doors
2 Doors
Driver Side
Left Hand Drive
Ext. Color Group
Black
Int. Color Group
Gray

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