Great Buy! 1997 BMW 850CSI | Black on Gray | Only 15k Miles

[Global Autosports]

*Private Seller*

Alberto
Mission, TX 78572
Daytime Phone: 956-878-7806

View Listing : 1997 BMW 850CSI for Sale in Mission, TX 78572

RARE 1997 BMW 850CSI Coupe, Silver with two-tone interior (Black and Gray), 6-Speed Manual Transmission and only 15,000 Kilometers. This amazing car comes equipped with M-Sport Steering Wheel, Heated & Electric Seats, Power Sunroof and many more options.

Car is in excellent condition for a 1997; if you are looking for a low mileage 850 then here is your opportunity to own one of the nicest BMW's ever produced. I am the original owner and paid over $150,000 for it new in 1997.





Global Autosports | BMW 850 For Sale

[1badzr1]

I'm sure your mistaken that is not a CSI.

[Major Cheese]

No, it is. I spoke with the owner yesterday and it has a wbs vin#. I researched it on bmwvin.com and it checks out.

[fuz9]

They didn't make the CSI in 1997. Only 1994 and 1995 production years E31 Wiki

I would suggest posting the VIN for validation before the community laughs you out of selling the car anywhere on the internets.

[Major Cheese]

Fuz, you are correct they didn't in '97, but the last production, not North American, was in October of '96. This is a Euro special order shipped to MX.

This is not my vehicle, I just inquired with the owner yesterday, and did my own research. The vin he gave me is a CSi, whether it matches the vehicle listed is another question. But, I have no reason to doubt him. I have the vin# at home and will post later tonight.

[1badzr1]

Fuz, you are correct they didn't in '97, but the last production, not North American, was in October of '96. This is a Euro special order shipped to MX.

This is not my vehicle, I just inquired with the owner yesterday, and did my own research. The vin he gave me is a CSi, whether it matches the vehicle listed is another question. But, I have no reason to doubt him. I have the vin# at home and will post later tonight.

Then I would recommend that the picture get updated because it is "Suspect" as it stands now. You don't want it to be questionable right out of the gate.

[Ed Lyerly]

The engine cover is not the one that comes on an 850CSi, and the front spoiler appears to be a regular 850 spoiler. More detailed pictures and a vin# should confirm what it really is. If it is a "euro" 850CSi, expect issues obtaining a license tag for it unless it comes with papers proving it was "federalized" when imported into the USA ..... even then there likely will be an issue with the "smog test"

[91e34M5]

The engine cover is not the one that comes on an 850CSi, and the front spoiler appears to be a regular 850 spoiler. More detailed pictures and a vin# should confirm what it really is. If it is a "euro" 850CSi, expect issues obtaining a license tag for it unless it comes with papers proving it was "federalized" when imported into the USA ..... even then there likely will be an issue with the "smog test"

Regarding the engine cover...the BMW logo is facing the rear of the car. My 91 has a rear facing logo but I though later model 8's had front facing logos.

[Ed Lyerly]

This is what an 850CSi engine cover looks like:

[Global Autosports]

We are in the process of obtaining actual photos and a VIN # from the seller. We do not have the info yet but should by tomorrow. We agree that the photos are a little suspect (clearly fake) and can't confirm this is legit until we get more information from the seller. You should hold off on a purchase until we provide an update.

We are hoping that this is real car for sale by a reputable owner.

[mr93465]

70k miles vs. 15k miles and which looks better? Must be the quality of photograph or the care given to the car.

[Major Cheese]

Here is the info that I found on this 8 based on the vin# provided by the seller. Due diligence to any prospective buyer.

Type
Value
VIN WBSEG91020CC02014
Type code EG91
Type 850CSI (EUR)
E series E31 ()
Series 8
Type COUPE
Steering LL
Doors 2
Engine S70
Displacement 5.60
Power 280
Drive HECK
Transmission MECH
Colour ARKTISSILBER METALLIC (309)
Upholstery LEDER NAPPA/SILBERGRAU HELL (N4SH)
Prod.date 1995-01-12




Code
Description (interface)
Description (EPC)
S243A AIRBAG FUER BEIFAHRER Airbag for front passenger
S299A LM RAEDER MIT MISCHBEREIFUNG BMW LA wheels with mixed tires
S353A GRUENKEIL-FRONT- UND HECKSCHEIBE Front and rear window green wedge
S401A SCHIEBE-HEBEDACH, ELEKTRISCH Lift-up-and-slide-back sunroof, electric
S416A SONNENSCHUTZROLLOS Roller sun vizor, rear lateral
S423A FUSSMATTEN IN VELOURS Floor mats, velours
S428A WARNDREIECK Warning triangle and first aid kit
S438A EDELHOLZAUSFUEHRUNG Fine wood trim
S459A SITZVERSTELLUNG, ELEKTR.MIT MEMORY Seat adjuster, electric, with memory
S494A SITZHEIZUNG FUER FAHRER/BEIFAHRER Seat heating driver/passenger
S528A AUTOMATISCHE UMLUFT CONTROLL (AUC) AUTOMATIC AIR FLOW CONTROL
S672A CD WECHSLER 6-FACH CD changer for 6 CDs
S676A HIFI LAUTSPRECHERSYSTEM HiFi speaker system
S687A RADIOVORBEREITUNG Radio preparation
S710A M LEDERLENKRAD M sports steering wheel, multifunction
Code
Description (interface)
Description (EPC)
S806A 3.BREMSLEUCHTE Third stoplamp
S856A SPRACHVERSION SPANISCH Language version Spanish
S876A FUNKFREQUENZ 315 MHZ Radio frequency 315 MHz
S925A VERSANDSCHUTZPAKET Transport protection package

[Ed Lyerly]

So .... it is a '95 euro 850CSi. Now ..... how about a Carfax report to see when it came into the USA and where it has been ..... and how it came to have the standard 850 front spoiler and USA mirrors

[mr93465]

I've seen this car somewhere, either an Ebay add or thru another source.

[91e34M5]

So .... it is a '95 euro 850CSi. Now ..... how about a Carfax report to see when it came into the USA and where it has been ..... and how it came to have the standard 850 front spoiler and USA mirrors

^That....and the wrong acoustic cover.

[1badzr1]

It looks like the ad has been pulled. I guess to verify the credenitial before reposting on thier website.

[fuz9]

Much respect to Global for doing some due diligence, a true 850csi is not something to joke around about.

This is what an 850CSi engine cover looks like:

Very clean! Nice work

[Enzodog]

Very impressive forum. A car supposably put up for sale in Texas is identified by a member from Washington.

[rogbmw]

Max Lumens knows this car very well, and some of its history. It is a euro spec car, hence the last 7 of the VIN: CC02014 (US Spec cars end with CDxxxxx for those who do not know).

As he is a Registered Importer (RI), he knows specifically what the real and proper importation and documentation process is. It may be best to head his words........

[Enzodog]

Good to know. Currently looking for my first 8 and when I find one that I am seriously interested in I will post it on the forum for all review and advise.

[LAJ1987]

This car is still on their website with different pictures and now listed as a 1995.

[Drift3r]

no one commented on the electrical tape intake boot fix?

you guys are slackin ...

[jcs1966]

Max Lumens knows this car very well, and some of its history. It is a euro spec car, hence the last 7 of the VIN: CC02014 (US Spec cars end with CDxxxxx for those who do not know).

As he is a Registered Importer (RI), he knows specifically what the real and proper importation and documentation process is. It may be best to head his words........

Does the CC mean Euro spec for 840's as well? My 840 is CC89820, just curious, and if so, what is the difference between Euro and US spec?

I just answered my question regarding CC vs CD via the 8 Registry, so never mind

[04SSHD]

I posted the carfax in the regular e31 board. This car has not been federalized by the looks of it, but it has had service records in TX

[fuz9]

link? Can't find it