1991 - Bmw 8-series on 2040-cars
Helm, California, United States

Re-listing because previous winner had a family emergency and change of time frame, so lucky new buyer! I've also added a few pictures under the hood. I'm selling my beautiful 1991 V-12 BMW 850i. I've owned the owned the car for nearly four years, but my work has kept me almost completely in New York and the car has been garaged. In the past four years, I've only put 3,500 miles on the car and maintained upkeep. It's time to pass the torch and let someone else enjoy this classic. I have all documents pertaining to the service that was performed to the vehicle. Clean title in hand. Clean Car Fax. Clean Inside. Regular oil changes, no accidents. Car has always been garaged or covered. Besides the BBS rims and an 500w Kenwood amplifier the car is stock. Average wear on the leather interior for a that's 20 yrs old. Check out the pictures, and I have more to send if requested. Currently insured and registered. All original owner's manuals. 3 sets of keys. Clifford Alarm System with two remotes. Car is sold AS IS. Thanks for your interest. •12 cylinder (V-12) •5.0 L •296 HP •100,020 miles •2 door coupe •premium wheels (BBS Rims) •automatic transmission • twelve-speaker stereo with cassette player and cd changer with amplifier •A/C, heated seats, sunroof, dark tinted glass •Always garaged, hand washed and hand waxed •pop-up head lamps *no smoking •I am the 3RD owner of this car. Car Fax States 6 owners however 1st owner was the dealership which leased off the lot to the 1st owner who bought the car when the lease ran out. 2nd Owner changed registration when moved from Danville to Castro Valley. Work that I've done in the last 1000 miles: *two brand new ZR-18 tires *new water pump •new serpentine belts •new thermostat *new fan clutch *new fuel pump Work that needs to be done: Driver side door actuator Oil Leak in Timing Chain Tensioner Loose Front Suspension This is well on it's way to being an incredible car. It will continue to need love as any classic car does. Want to find it a good home. There aren't many cars from the early '90s that could compete with the 850 in terms of performance or style, and the 850 still looks contemporary. The long hood and short deck emphasize the big V12 under the hood, and with folding headlights, the shark-like profile definitely looks the part of the king of the street. With a cost approaching six figures in 1991, you got paint that was far beyond basic assembly line and it was definitely worth it, because this coupe still looks fantastic. The exterior is diamond black with gray leather. BMW's reputation for being performance-oriented doesn't come by accident, and the sporting buckets are both supportive and all-day comfortable, designed to hammer from Paris to Munich at triple-digit speeds. Everything was standard, including power seats, windows, and locks, climate control, a trip computer, and a powerful stereo that still impresses today, it's a joy to run it through the gears. Some more info about the BMW 850i: The 850i was a technological showcase, boasting cutting-edge luxury features such as remote keyless entry, dual-zone climate control, a power tilt-and-telescope steering wheel, a twelve-speaker stereo, and windows that automatically closed at high speeds. An active five-link rear suspension helped steer the 850i at the limit, and an early form of electronic stability control helped keep the big coupe on course. Under the hood, an aluminum-block, 5.0-liter V-12 used the industry's only drive-by-wire electronic throttles. BMW's familiar "twin-kidney" grille was installed, but the hidden headlamps was a feature never before seen on BMW models in the U.S . A new 8 Series cost around US$100,000. The BMW 850i coupe is truly something special, with a V12 engine producing some 300 hp and a top speed of 186 mph. The engine itself is barely audible. No roaring, no screaming, just a soft, pleasant hum. Its 296-horsepower, 5.0-liter V12 engine came from the 750iL, the new 850i was created with a more sporty character. But driving a BMW 850CSi is relaxing as in no other car. Suspension • Stabilizer Bar: Front And Rear In Car Entertainment • Audio System: AM Stereo/FM Stereo • Speakers: 12 Comfort • Air Conditioning: Automatic • Air Filtration: Interior Air Filtration • Trunk Lights: Cargo Area Light • Reading Lights: Front And Rear • Steering Wheel Trim: Leather Engine • Engine Description: 5L V12 24V • Fuel Type: Gas • Fuel Induction: SPI • Valves Per Cylinder: 2 • Aspiration: Normal • MPG Automatic City: 12 • MPG Automatic Highway: 19 Instrumentation • Clock • Tachometer Seats • Drivers: Heated • Drivers Lumbar: Power 2-Way • Drivers Power: 2 • Passenger: Heated • Passenger Power: 2 • Front Seat Type: Bucket • Upholstery: Leather • Center Armrest Safety • Driver and Passenger Airbag • ABS: 4-Wheel • Anti Theft System DriveTrain • Transmission: 4-Speed Automatic • Drive Train Type: • Differential Limited Slip: Mechanical • Wheels Rims: Alloy Roof and Glass • Front Wipers: Variable Intermittent • Rear Defogger • Sunroof: Power • Privacy Glass: Light Convenience • Cruise Control • Windows: Power Windows • Steering Power: Speed-Proportional Power Steering • Steering Adjustment: Tilt And Telescopic • Mirrors: Power Remote • Power Door Locks Dimensions • Length: 188.2 • Width: 73.0 • Height: 52.8 Wheelbase: 105.7 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- On Jan-25-14 at 11:36:47 PST, seller added the following information: If you would like to come by and inspect the car before bidding, please contact me at 917-650-9919 and we'll set it up. Happy Bidding.
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