1997 BMW 8-Series

840ci Coupe

8 Cylinder - 4.4 V8

Automatic

WBAEF8322VCC31505

Clear

Gasoline

Own the Truly Legendary & Collectible Limited Production Exotic BMW Automobile The 1997 BMW 840ci – 8 Series 2 Door Sport Coupe Hand Built in Germany for the high speed excitement of the Autobahn Super Low Miles (only 74,485) for the 1997 model year(Please note: You can choose from any one of 3 different styles of wheels) including the 2 styles pictured + the original stock 16" factory wheels ! Now available at an Ownership Price Point that most can afford ! Smart Tip - Car Investment Bonus - Smart Tip Like most people, you would prefer to avoid purchasing a depreciating asset So take good care of this particular 1997 last of the model years and it should only increase in value in future years ! * * * * * * * The 1997 840ci is the last USA delivered 8-Series model year and is one of the most sought after BMW sport coupe's ever produced ! There were only 801 total BMW 840ci models delivered to to North America for the combined last 2 years of 1996 and 1997. * * * * * * * This very rare BMW was an ultra low factory production vehicle that is fully loaded and has the newly improved (in 1996) and more desirable ultra-smooth M62 4.4 liter, 282 hp V8 engine which had both better fuel economy and more torque than the previous 1994 and 1995 model year 840ci's and with none of the downsides associated with the factory recalls with the earlier model years, specifically having to do with the defect in the old (1994 and 1995) M60 Nikasil coated V8 engines and which was resolved in the 1996 and 1997 model years with the introduction of the new and improved M62 Alusil coated V8 engines. This 1997 BMW 840ci also includes the very rare and highly desirable 5 speed steptronic (+ or - shifting) automatic transmission that can be driven either as an automatic or shifted auto-manually when you happen to be in the mood for a change of driving pace. The car is completely stock with the exception of the 19" Stern Hyper Silver ST-2 Sport Wheels The top speed is an electronically factory limited 155 mph with no modification but still gets an honest and economical 25 MPG on the highway when cruising at 65 mph. Only rarely will you ever actually see an 8 Series model on the street anywhere in the entire USA. So in addition to how much fun the 840ci is to drive, this is one of those special exotic sport coupes that, because of it's rarity, always gets a lot of attention via looks, questions, and admiring comments wherever you happen to go. This can be one of the enjoyable and intriguing parts about owning such a beautiful and rare specimen of an automobile like the 840ci ! The 840ci is without a doubt one of BMW's most rare and famous Ultimate Driving Machines ! Options and Equipment 19” Stern Hyper Silver ST-2 Sport Wheels - with Low Profile Tires (Rears are Brand New and Fronts are in good shape) (Please note that I also have a nice set of 18” M-Parallel wheels as shown in some of the pictures, if you would prefer them) And, for those who prefer the original stock look, I have the optionally available factory 16" BMW wheels with tires mounted. Special Custom Front and Rear Mounted Escort Passport Radar Detection/Protection System Tinted Windows (sides and rear) which can be easily removed if you would prefer not to have the extra tint on the windows Special Power Assisted Sport Steering High Performance Power Anti-Lock Disc Brakes on all 4 wheels Dynamic Stability Control (rear wheels will not slip in wet weather) Power Windows Power Door Locks Power Sunroof with Tilt-up Feature Dual Power Heated Front Seats Rear Seats have the New Fold Down Feature for storage Rear Seat Pass-Thru from Trunk Feature for your Skiis or your trip to Home Depot, etc. Power Tilt & Telescoping Steering Wheel Dual Power Side Mirrors Cruise Control Dual Climate Controls for Heating and A/C Comfort AM / FM / CD Stereo in Dash Dual Batteries Mounted in Trunk for extra starting power Maintenance, Condition & Road Worthiness This is a well cared for, adult owned BMW, that has always been driven sensibly and not abused. And it runs and drives just as it should for a nice low mileage 840ci ! This a Florida car, Rust Free, and has Never Seen Snow. Recently had a fresh tuneup and oil change. Mechanically Sound with No Check Engine Lights or Service Presently Needed. Everything Functions Properly with No Ailments or Electrical Problems ! No accidents, dents, dings, etc. - Has a nice, clean Carfax / AutoCheck report which can be viewed in this listing (see above). Interior Carpet is Super Clean and the Leather Seats are still Like New. A Beautiful Brand New Matching Interior Headliner was recently installed. Has a Brand New Set of Matching Black Plush BMW Floor Mats as shown. Exterior Body and Paint is Clean, Polished and Looks Almost Like New. * * * * * * * If you wish, you can click on the link below to learn a little more about this very rare and interesting collector BMW - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BMW_8_Series The following is a small sampling of information that can be found on the Wikipedia web page that is devoted exclusively to the BMW 8-Series coupe. The BMW 8 Series was BMW's flagship car while in production. Accounting for inflation, a new model cost above $110,000 and had an electronically limited top speed of 155 mph (250 km/h). Although with the limiters removed, the top speed was estimated at 186 mph (299 km/h). Worldwide production ceased on May 12, 1999, with 30,621 built. And of this total there were only 4,782 of the (V12) 850i, 850ci, 850csi models and just 2,450 of the (V8 ) 840ci models were delivered to North America. * * * * * * * If you should have any specific questions or concern, just send me a quick email or give me a phone call before the auction ends. Call Mark anytime at (952) 920-6627 * * * * * * * As previously mentioned the car has a clean Carfax report and includes the $5,000 Carfax Guarantee. You may also take a few moments to review a similar vehicle history report called AutoCheck that is available right here within this auction listing by clicking on the Vehicle History Report navigation tab above. * * * * * * * The title is free clear and in my possession and will be provided to Buyer immediately when the total auction balance due funds are paid and have cleared your bank. Please read and be in agreement with the terms below prior to bidding. Payment and Terms of Sale: Winning bidder must contact Seller by phone within 24 hours after the end of the auction and clearly state their planned arrangements for providing full payment balance of the final auction winning bid. An initial $500.00 deposit via Pay Pal or Bank Wire Transfer, or Overnight Mail will be due from Buyer within (48) hours from the end of the Auction. The remaining balance of funds are due within (10) days from the end of the Auction. If you do not already have a Paypal account, please be aware that it takes a few days to set up and/or fund a new or existing Pay Pal account, so please do this ahead of time as the auction is in progress. The remainder of payment can be CASH In Person, Bank Wire Transfer, or a Certified Cashiers Check from any US or Canadian Bank. Please be aware that funds must be verified and clear my bank before the vehicle and title are released. If the required initial deposit is not paid within (24) hours of the end of the auction, then Seller (at his option) reserves the right to re-list the vehicle, OR sell it to the next highest bidder on a Second Chance Offer basis. I am a private party, not a dealer, so please arrange your financing prior to bidding. You, the Buyer, are responsible for pickup or arranging shipping of this vehicle at your own expense. If you wish to have it delivered to you via a shipping service, I will gladly cooperate and help you in any way I can. If you would like a realistic and competivie shipping quote, just give me a phone call or an email and I will research your zip code and tell you almost to the exact dollar what it will cost to have your car brought to your doorstep by a bonded, reliable auto shipping company. Please feel free to check into the approximate cost of shipping to your location or area before placing your bid. Depending on your specific location it will usually range from $500 - $800. Personally, over the years, I have bought and shipped a number of cars from around the USA to and from my home and have some valuable experience with the process. I am certainly happy to assist the buyer with advice on how to easily make the shipping arrangements so everything goes as smooth as possible and priced competitively. If you decide to fly in, I will be happy to pick you up at the Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport (code MSP) If you are not sure about something, please just ASK. Do not assume anything that is not listed is included. I reserve the right to cancel the bids of anyone who has excessive negative feedback. I also reserve the right to end the listing early if the vehicle should sell to a buyer in my local Twin Cities market area. Please, if you cannot agree to the Terms of Sale, I would respectfully ask that you do not bid until such time as you are sure you are in agreement. This is a USED Vehicle and must be SOLD AS IS with NO WARRANTY This vehicle is being sold as is, where is, with no warranty, expressed or implied by the Seller. It is the responsibility of the Buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle, and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value and to bid based upon that judgment solely. The seller has honestly and forthrightly made every reasonable effort to disclose any known defects associated with this vehicle in the auction listing. ><> BUYING A CAR ONLINE, SIGHT UNSEEN, FROM SOMEONE YOU HAVE NEVER MET, COULD SEEM LIKE A RISKY PROPOSITION, RIGHT ? I am going to make my best attempt here to remove all of the risk for you, so you can more easily focus on relaxing and enjoying the fun process of making the right investment choice in a truly classic automobile, one that will most likely reward you with many years and years of driving enjoyment. So here is my Satisfaction Guarantee Promise that you can count on. I am confident that you are going to fully appreciate the value and condtion of this car when you actually see it and drive it for yourself . . . and that you will agree it is well worth the full investment of your purchase price ! I promise that you will be completely satisfied . . . or your $500.00 initial deposit will be cheerfully and immediately refunded . . . and you will be released from completing the transaction and be under no further obligation. Feel free to check my positive feedback comments over the past 12+ years on eBay and I am sure you will conclude that You Can Bid with Confidence ! ><> And if you should have any specific questions or concern, just send me a quick email or give me a phone call before the auction ends. Call Mark anytime at (952) 920-6627