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$15,750
New York, New York, USA New York, New York, USA
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, and to be truthful, I don't really want to sell it.

But now, at my age, I don't drive that much. So I'm looking for a good home for it.

I recently dropped the price, so perhaps that will be an added incentive for you to own a unique piece of automotive history.

Pros: The 4.4-litre 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. Rims are Breyton Vision, 18 inch. I have one extra rim, and the original spare wheel and tire are under the trunk in very good condition. The trunk lid includes the original set of tools.

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 rims have some curb rash.

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Details about this vehicle - curated by our market specialists.

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

Market Summary

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

CMB $19,491
The CLASSIC.COM Market Benchmark (CMB) represents a benchmark value for vehicles in this market based on data accumulated by CLASSIC.COM. Actual market value for a specific vehicle will depend on various elements, including the condition of the vehicle.
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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 21 BMW 8 Series - E31 for sale across all model years (1991 to 1999) and variants, 6 are 840Ci - Automatic and 5 are model year 1997 . There were 97 840Ci - Automatic sold in the last 5 years.

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