I love the 8-Series bimmer. This car seemed so far ahead of its time when it launched, and it happened to launch just after I started driving. I remember this not only from car magazines at the time, but from Car Stereo Review. BMW was reaching for the stars, and this car was quite iconic. In my opinion, these have lost no luster, as they still look modern today and offer the rare combination of twelve cylinders available with a clutch pedal.
This example claims 72,000 original miles, which, we think, makes it a potential bargain at the price. V12 maintenance is not likely cheap or easy, but the reward should be impressive.
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Orange County, CA
$14,500
Posted by CG
Ad text:
For sale is my beautiful 1991 BMW 850i. I am selling it to purchase more toys. It has a clean CarFax. I have maintained this car very well. The recent maintenance includes the following: Oil pan gasket, Oil change, Brand new tires, new hood shocks, power steering hose and fluid, alignment. I have invoices for the maintenance during my ownership. The car has been repainted at some point in its life. The original color is the same color it is currently “Mauritiusblau Metallic”. There were very few 850’s ever made in this color and the fact that it is a 6 speed manual and only has 72k miles makes it quite the rare collectible vehicle. You will be hard pressed to ever find an 8 series like this ever again.
The engine and transmission are in superb condition. It has never broken down on me and the motor runs strong and smooth with no strange noises or issues and it accelerates without hesitation. The transmission shifts smoothly with no grinding or issues. The clutch has been replaced at some point. The pedal feels very fresh and grabs every gear properly.
Overall I would rate the condition of the exterior an 8/10 because of a few imperfections I have stated in the disclosures section but mostly good with no clear coat oxidation . I would rate the interior 9.5/10 due to its superb condition and overall cleanliness.
If you have any questions or would like to see the car in person please contact me, Bob H, directly at (949) xxx-xxxx (my cellular phone), or you can respond to this posting. I answer at all hours and am always on-call. If you would like to come by please give me a call and I would be glad to arrange an appointment and provide directions.
Disclosures: Small ding on rear driver side quarter panel. Minor crack in passenger side tail light. Sunroof is inoperable; upon inspection it seems to need a new cable. (All cosmetic imperfections stated are pictured in the album.)
Complete photo album: http://imgur.com/a/OpWbM