Here is my 850. There is an ad in the "for sale" section with all of the details.

Thanks to everyone who has offered their advice or help with my issues so far. THIS MAY HELP A LOT OF PEOPLE RIGHT HERE...I noticed that a lot of people were having the same problems as me(rough idle, loses power on the freeway but if take foot off gas for a sec. then right back on it has power again, "trans fail - safe prog" on display, rough and slipping when changing gears,...etc.) Most common fix seemed to be blown fuse off right side battery. I checked everything suggested on any forum and I still had issues. Couple days ago It lost power on freeway...but this time it stayed that way! I thought I was screwed because nothing worked fuse was in tact and it just got worse. BUT WE FINALLY FIGURED IT OUT!!!!! And here is what the problem was: Right on the front of the engine are 3 or 4 little plastic electical slots where the the spark plug wires meet up and plug in. One of them was loose, basically just hanging there. Pushed it back in...now the car runs perfect! Also cleaned throttle bodies which also helped a ton. Thank you.

nice, one of the early 8ers!

MODS! DO NOT MOVE/DELETE/CLOSE this information. I’m posting it to protect people from a scam. You closed the for sale thread the last time when we were scammed for thousands of dollars which made if very difficult to get back!! Also the thread with seller feedback is gone which had all this information in it for anyone that searched for it!



Today I received a PM from a new member called madelife08 with 15 posts. That contained the following message:

“Please read...I am getting scammed...

Way too long of a story to type in a message. Please call me asap...if you are still active on here. Adam has apparently stolen $2300 from me. But of course I would have no way of finding out since they blocked those threads. Just saw some posts by you and was really hoping to get in touch. Maybe you can help my situation a bit. I live in San Diego and he is on bimmerforums doing this shit still. I need some help, anything would be appreciated. My cell is 858-663-9498 Name is mat. Thank you”



The only Adam he could be referring to is Adam Benjamin Winer. Adam was an idiotic scammer who came to this forum. At that time he created a thread to part out his white e34 525i under the user name “White525i”. He was parting out and selling his car so that he could buy an 8 series. Everybody sent him payment but he never shipped the items. I organized the scam victims and we began to collect information on him. We discovered he had been arrested for scamming before and he had done the same thing on a VW forum to our knowledge. I paid $250 for an exhaust, but other people paid for parts over $500, and he double sold many of the items. I was going to take him to court after speaking to my lawyers, but the fact that he was on probation and could go back to prison for scamming again must have been enough to scare him back into paying us back after a few weeks.

Looking through ALL 15 of this new madelife08 members posts, I could see that madelife08 posted a few threads. The first one being a thread to part out an 8 series. He also has a thread posting for another 8 series. In his thread he talks about crashing into a truck with one of them, and he wants to part it out, and that he is new to BMW’s. if you search google for his phone number (858-663-9498) you will find craigslist adds for cars he is selling under the name Mat, and also an ebay auction for that same car. There was an ad for a lexus is300 up at one time but that is down. He mentions no damage in any of his sale ads and they are posted all over the place at random prices. They are the same people. Avoid this member at all costs. They are the same person. He screwed over Me, InfernoM3, WdpIan, Brodee, SS525, Shankster, maximabello, and others.

I’m going to copy the content of the adds into this post so that if the adds are pulled you still can find the information.

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=744845&referrerid=56200 850i he posted on here.

http://sandiego.craigslist.org/car/417878208.html 850i on craigslist.

http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/car/417342906.html Dodge Stratus
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-:-8-Series_W0QQitemZ320156366461QQcmdZViewItem 850i again. His feedback is shows he was buying parts for an is300. which was a craig’slist add this is no longer up. He was asking $11,900 for a 2001 is300 listing that phone number again. The title was “2001 Lexus IS 300- NEED TO SELL THIS WEEKEND!!- price just reduced 1k”. You can see he bought a gauge cluster for the car, and cool new v12 logos. I hope that has nothing to do with the fact that he has no under the hood shots of his cars.
on buyhotcars.com he listed the 840ci at $5000. with a note that he is willing to part out his car. The post I removed now. http://www.buyhotcars.com/car/other/1994_bmw_840ci_5000_24732.html

ABOUT THIS IDIOT

http://images.ibsys.com/2004/0117/2772482_200X150.jpg

The original ADAM BENJAMIN WINER is a SCAMMER!!!! This new guy sounds like the same guy since Adams stupid strategy was to part cars out and never deliver the product. Their writing style is exactly the same. You could have seen his old thread but our forum moderator closed the thread DURRING the scam which made it difficult for us victims to figure out what was going on. (to this day my PM complaint to the moderator is still unread for well over a year now, maybe two. THANKS!).

Here are some interesting articles about him. http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/2933204/detail.html
http://www.nctimes.com/articles/2004/03/19/news/top_stories/3_18_0421_51_07.txt
http://www.sandiego.gov/cityattorney/media/pdf/news04/040318.pdf

Back then he asks for money to be sent to:

Adam Winer
PO Box 502832
San Diego, CA. 92150

he claimed his home address was. But he has a business called 3C SOLUTIONS was registered under the same address.

10800 Scripps Ranch Blvd
San Diego, CA. 92131

He’s had numerous abstract of judgments and Reconveyances on his record.

The laywer that tried him in court was:
Joan N. McNamara
Firm: City of San Diego City Attorney
Address: Suite 1620
1200 Third Avenue
San Diego, CA 92101-4112

Phone: (619) 236-6220
Fax: (619) 236-7215

I’m sure they would be happy to hear that he is scamming again.


Bimmerforums thread:

1991 BMW 850i E31 So-Cal
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V12, 5spd Automatic Transmission. It is well maintained and runs excellent. Has a
Dinan chip. I just had it completely checked out,
tuned up, all fluids checked, oil and trans. fluid
changed, (always synthetic Mobil 1), throttle bodies cleaned, new belt tensioner, brand new brakes, just had front calipers and engine powder-coated
many engine components and undercarriage and tranny
cleaned, found 2 tranny fluid leaks at gaskets and
both have been fixed properly fixed. Had one other thing fixed which turned out to be a minir electical glitch. Has not given me any problems since! Other than that, it checks out
fine with no other leaks or problems... Calypso Red
exterior, two tone tan leather, cd changer, brand new
batteries, all electronics work perfectly (not one
pixel missing from display!), Near impossible to find
Racing Dynamics 18" wheels wrapped with 255/40/zr18 fronts and 275/40 zr18 rear Michellin Pilot Sport tires all with about 60-70% tread
remaining. Interior leather is in very good condition
with slight wear on small section on left side of
driver seat.(typical on most any car from driver
getting in and out...not enough to bother me yet). Has a light color Burl Wood - Grain trim. Putting in a brand new headliner. All smogged and ready to become someones very beautiful, and VERY fast toy.
Here are some pictures. Sorry there is only a couple pics up. I have tons, just no time to re-size them all.Please call or email me if you are
interested or want to check it out. Thank
You. Mathew 858-663-9498

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Craigslist:
1991 BMW 850i V12 Excellent Condition - $11900
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Reply to: sale-417878208@craigslist.org
Date: 2007-09-09, 9:14AM PDT


1991 BMW 850i, E31, V12, Automatic, Rare Mauritus Blue exterior w/ two tone dark and light grey interior. Both inside and outside are in excellent condition. Magnaflow Exhaust system, custom built rear spoiler, stock stereo head unit but all upgraded speakers including 2 12" subs in trunk and separate amp running those. Front end lowered 1". 18" chrome wheels with low profile tires that actually fit. Tires don't rub at all over bumps or turning. Brand new plugs and belts. Carbon fiber blue BMW emblems, Having windows tinted all around this week with best quality tint available and there is a Lifetime Warranty on the tint and it is good for the life of the car(even if change of ownership)! Brushed aluminum interior trim(not shown in these pics)...but I will put them up as soon as I can. All the interior is in beautiful condition. As far as the mechanical condition of the car, it is amazing. It is running in tip-top shape. Has been very well maintained and on a regular basis. I have had 2 other 8 series before, and this one by far is the cleanest, smoothest running one that I have seen. No problems, runs excellent, shifts smooth, and goes very very fast. I have all service and maintenance records and have always used synthetic Mobile 1 for fluid. This 850 has 146K miles, which I know is a bit high for this type of car, and that is why I have the price so low. But that is the only reason. The car drives like it has less than half those miles and is probably more reliable and better taken care of than most 8's out there. A lot of time and money has been put into this car to make it look and so beautifully. No accidents. 2nd owner ( I have the previous owner's maintenance records for the car as well) Just performed smog test last week and passed fine...so, literally turn key ready to enjoy. Buy it...turn some heads...boost your ego. You might need it. Please call or email with any questions. And please, feel free to make low-ball offers...I just won't respond to them...and most people probably hate you. Serious buyer's...welcome! You are all great people, and I am willing to negotiate. My Name is Mat, Cell Number is...858-663-9498.

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EBAY:

Vehicle Description
1991 BMW 850i, E31, V12, Automatic, Rare Mauritus Blue exterior w/ two tone dark and light grey interior. Both inside and outside are in excellent condition. Power everything. Magnaflow Exahst system, custom designed rear spoiler, stock stereo head unit but all upgraded speakers including 2 12" subs in trunk and seperate amp running those. Front end lowered 1". 18" chrome wheels with loe profile tires that actually fit. Tires don't rub at all over bumps or turning. Brand new plugs and belts. Carbon fiber blue BMW emblems, Having windows tinted all around this week with best quality tint available and there is a Lifetime Warranty on the tint good for the life of the car(even if change of ownership)! Brushed alluminum interior trim(not shown in these pics)...but I will put them up as soon as I can. All the interior is in beautiful condition. As far as the mechanical condition of the car, it is amazing. It is running in tip-top shape. Has been very well maintained and on a regular basis. I have had 2 other 8 series before, and this one, by far is the cleanest, smoothest running one that I have seen. No problems, runs excellent, shifts smooth, and goes very very fast. I have all service and maintenence records and just had service II performed. Has 146K miles, which I know is a bit high for this type of car, and that is why I have the buy it now price low. But that is the only reason. The car drives like it has less than half those miles and is probably more reliable and bertter taken care of than most 8's out there. A lot of time and money has been put into this car to make it look and run so beautifully. No accidents. 2nd owner ( I have the previous owner's maintenence records for the car as well) It is literally turn key ready to enjoy. Buy it...turn some heads...boost your ego. You might need it. Please call or email with any questions (858)-663-9498. And please, feel free to make low-ball offers...I just won't respond to them...and most people probably hate you. Serious buyer's...welcome! You are all great people, and I am willing to negotiate.

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Craigslist add for Stratus.
2000 DODGE STRATUS SE- PERFECTLY MAINTAINED INTERIOR!!! - $2900
2000 DODGE STRATUS SE, power everything, 2.4L 4 cyl, well cared for, 117k mi, newer tires, wheels and brakes, green with grey cloth int. PERFECTLY MAINTAINED INTERIOR!
call Mat
858-663-9498
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