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I've been itching to buy an 8 series for a couple of years. One guy who works on these models advised me to go for the 840 as he reckons its more reliable and there are more of that variant around to supply spares. Also, due to the increased weight of the V12, he told me that performance is similar...

wattsmonkey wrote:A manual 850, not a CSi? That's a rare car, must go like stink!

Yeah, I'd reckon this makes it pretty rare!
A CSi would be even better, but my budget says 'no'.

I have a 560 SEC as well , it will definitely win your heart ;) I bet! Not many availlable in Sweden right now though. And the one's that are, does always have a bit too many miles on the clock! I will go look at one which is nearby as soon as I get the chance though! Like I said. Too many miles, b...

I'm also entertaining ideas of Porsche 928 or Merc 560 SEC, which are all in roughly the same price range.

I've got a strong feeling that if I go for the 8-series it will probably be a V12. Just for the sake of things really! There's a point in me getting an earlier car as they become tax exempt in just a couple of years and I also keep both cars relatively close in age. Which really means nothing, but s...

So... I realize that this isn't exactly an E24, but it certainly falls under the 'Big Coupe-umbrella'. I got wind of a bright red E31 that might look good sitting to my bright red E24. It's not a CSi, but it's a manual and it's at a decent enough price considering it has a (relatively) low mileage. ...

5280 M6 wrote:You're probably interested more in the "bling" than the "ring" so likely not an issue

Jim

Haha... Too true! Thanks!

Haha, wtf?!?

Love it!
Wrong side of the pond though...

Even though I have no interest in buying - Could you tell me what make and model that carphone is so that I can put my Ebay-skills to work?

Thanks!

Is the camera of the same model year?
...all kidding aside - Fantastic looking car!!

Had this been in Sweden I would get it in an instant.
Would have been great to have two Zinnobers from the same year. Oh well...

GLWS!

Skank wrote:Car looks fantastic mate!

One can really just agree! Amazing looking car!!

I don't get it... Do 'these' people not wan't to sell their cars?
Why on earth would you post a picture of a model??

There wasn't any in White House Down , I guess that's what made it a worse movie! ;) Only kidding of course (not about being a worse movie though), but I do remember the scene. My wife didn't really seem to share in my excitement of an E24 on screen. Then again, that probably wasn't her first choice...

This is no doubt from an BMW Art Car!

...sorry couldn't resist! GLWS!

mojocoggo wrote:Perfect condition and fully functional stock headunit removed from an 87 535is.

Sold.

Mother...crap.
I would have loved this! Out of pure curiosity - how much did it go for?
PM if you don't want to put it all out here.

I'd actually rather have the Porsche 959 that is right next to this. I dare not to think about the cost of that one considering where this is at!

I'm interested. How much to part with the... well... part?

Can you actually HATE a car? ...I get the opposite, that you LOVE a particular model/make/car. I, from time to time, drive a Nissan LEAF (to change the subject somewhat) as a daily driver. And I must say that it, in this, excels! It's cheap (really) to drive, it's comfortable and it does something t...

M6 chris wrote:It doesn't matter the lenses are universal you just rotate your headlight globe which goes into the back of the housing depending on which side of the road you drive

Oh, alright...
Then I AM interested! I've sent my E-mail address via PM. Could you please send a pic or two?

Thanks!

I have a genuine headlight think it's passenger side will check later but it's ultra rare so in two minds about parting with it will update parts list when I get back from work Didn't quite think this through... You're in the UK, which means that you drive on the other side of the road to us. Which...

st6phen wrote:

Pod wrote:I think the BM\\\Wrecking would be good!

id go with this as well, and the motorsport stripes in the german colours.

I second this motion! Seems like a good enough, and more importantly, trouble free route!

Must've missed this until now...
Are the ellipsoids still there?

Open the tail lights and tag light housing to access the bulbs. Clean the bulb bases and bayonet bodies with fine Scotchbrite. Do likewise to the bulb sockets, paying particular attention to the center contact. When everything is shiny and clean, coat the bulb bayonet and tip with a very light coat...

Is this a US thing?

My local dealer here in Sweden has shown me nothing but love when I've contacted them. And to me the prices seems quite fair.
At least once a year they host enthusiast nights when there's a 20% discount on prices.

...not that this is any help at all to the original poster!