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darrenbt
02-04-2008, 03:28 AM
Vehicle Details
Year : 1991
Make and Model : BMW 850i
Exterior Color : Diamond Black
Interior Color : Black
Auto or Manual? : Auto
Odometer Reading : 102,xxx km
Location of Vehicle : Edmonton, AB
Description :

Lets try this again

-Euro Model- leather interior
-Stability control (ASC)
-Dual Climate Control w/AC (blows cold)
-All pixels on the OBC are functional
-Service Records
-Becker Navigation would be negotiable


Replaced:
-Two batteries (850 ccc each!)
-Front and rear control arm bushings
-center link in steering assembly
-brake switch
-spark plugs
-steering box
-brake booster
-various fuel lines and fittings (standard preventative maintenance for these cars)
-alignment
-collant system flush
-auxilary water pump
-oil pressure sender switch
-replaced all headlights/fog lights with new bulbs just in case they were dimming

Do the research. You'll see that I have already replaced most of the stuff that normally breaks on these cars...

New winter rims and tires
-16 x 7.5 wheels
-Dunlop Winter Sport 3D tires

I'm selling to get an STi as I want the same power and 4-doors (+AWD). I would trade for an STi but it would have to be unmodded.

Asking Price : $13,000 Sale price

Darren

Contact Information
E-Mail : [email protected]

Pictures :
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x182/darrenbt/P1000823.jpg

http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x182/darrenbt/P1000815.jpg

http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x182/darrenbt/P1000817.jpg

http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x182/darrenbt/P1000806.jpg

Click for all 21 images.
http://s187.photobucket.com/albums/x182/darrenbt/

Ihatetowait
02-04-2008, 03:50 AM
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darrenbt
02-06-2008, 05:07 PM
Thanks for the comment. Here are some more photos. Since it is winter I couldn't get the car home after work without it getting dirty again... :(

This shows the winter wheels.
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x182/darrenbt/BMW850i007.jpg

Here is what the console looks like with the Becker installed... :)
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x182/darrenbt/BMW850i003.jpg

Attempting to show tire tread on front right wheel. (all tires the same)
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x182/darrenbt/BMW850i006.jpg

Becker Traffic Pro VIP Edition closeup
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x182/darrenbt/BMW850i004.jpg

darrenbt
02-12-2008, 10:05 PM
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darrenbt
02-17-2008, 02:00 AM
For those who are offering ridiculously low prices via email you can consider your offers declined. 14,000 is the winter price... Soon it will be spring and the price will increase because the demand for the car will increase as well.

I would rather keep it then take 10,000.....

Emails replied

darrenbt
02-27-2008, 03:44 PM
bump

DNSRadio
02-27-2008, 04:38 PM
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darrenbt
03-13-2008, 04:38 PM
I pretty much had the car sold last year but it fell through at the last moment.

Lowering the price was my attempt to get a winter sale, which is difficult with this kind of car. During the summer (especially the spring) these types of cars generate a lot higher demand. Most would agree that 14k was a low price.

Just got the car back today from Eurasia.
-Inspection I
-All 4 Intake Manifold Gaskets
-Both Throttle Body Gaskets
-All 12 Injector Seals
-Both transmission mounts
-An exhaust mount
-Smoke test confirmed that the intake track is %100.

NEW PRICE $13,000

For those who might comment, the raise in price doesn't even cover the cost of the recent maintenance.

gpomp
03-13-2008, 10:01 PM
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BokCh0y
03-13-2008, 10:30 PM
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pinky_toro
03-14-2008, 12:23 AM
how fast is this thing??

darrenbt
03-14-2008, 12:01 PM
Originally posted by BokCh0y
Selling the RX?

Sorry, just the 850.


Originally posted by pinky_toro
how fast is this thing??

Fast in what way? Top speed limited to 250km/h from factory. Generally they say it will max out at about 270 something depending on a number of factors. Set of chips are about $300, and that should give you the 270 range.

Very tall gearing (2.81) means it does very well on the highway and the car is shockingly smooth at high speed. (If I remember 100km/h is like 1600 rpm!!!)

If you want a better 1/4 you would just swap the gearing out. (3.91 LSD out of an M5 is a popular choice and fits with no modification)

white90
03-14-2008, 12:06 PM
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Kloubek
03-14-2008, 02:28 PM
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darrenbt
04-01-2008, 12:42 PM
Edited price down to $13,000.

My '08 DGM STI should be here in about a week coming up from Subaru of Calgary (none in Edmonton).

This car will be parked when the STI arrives, so any offer is a good offer. New asking price of 13k. I don't have room for both cars, so one will have to go one the street if it doesn't sell, plus I am going to need the money from the 850 as part of the downpayment, so I'm motivated to sell...

darrenbt
04-07-2008, 10:50 AM
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A790
04-07-2008, 10:30 PM
Mechanically this runs and drives fine?

What problems does it currently have?

darrenbt
04-13-2008, 12:37 PM
Originally posted by A790
Mechanically this runs and drives fine?

What problems does it currently have?

Needs Engine mounts and intake temp sensor.

Total cost is about $450 installed for both from Eurasia.

darrenbt
04-21-2008, 04:03 PM
Well my STI has arrived and the 850 is now parked till it sells.

Here are some recent pictures taken after it was cleaned up for the last potential buyer.

http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x182/darrenbt/BMW%20850I/P1010182.jpg
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x182/darrenbt/BMW%20850I/P1010174.jpg
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x182/darrenbt/BMW%20850I/P1010176.jpg

darrenbt
05-08-2008, 03:55 PM
Here is something that may motivate some young entrepreneurs out there. My wedding date is fast approaching and the fiance is getting upset about me having too many cars...

OFFER:

If you find someone who will buy the car for $12,000 I'll give you a $500 finders fee!

If you sell the car for anymore then that you can keep the extra. So if you find someone who buys it for $13,000 you get the extra $1000!

darrenbt
08-11-2008, 01:22 AM
Thought it was sold but it fell through.

New Price

$10,000

The wife doesn't like my second car taking her parking spot... The BMW hasn't moved since the STI came in a few months ago!

honda91
08-13-2008, 07:18 PM
any accidents? scrathes? rust? smoked in? where has it been maintenance? good on gas? what are the downsides to this vehicle?

darrenbt
08-27-2008, 04:55 PM
Originally posted by honda91
any accidents? scrathes? rust? smoked in? where has it been maintenance? good on gas? what are the downsides to this vehicle?

No accidents. No rust. Some surface scratches. Never smoked in.

Maintenance has been done at Eurasia Auto. It is mediocre on gas. Mid teens in the city in mid 20's on the highway.

Downsides are:
-limited seating capacity
-repairs can be expensive
-the attention from everyone you drive past can get annoying
-the low-end torque surprises people who aren't used to it
-it is very easy to speed and the tickets are expensive

I have a very extensive write up on the car and if you send me your email to [email protected] I'll send you a copy.

PRICE DROP $9,250

Darren

snoop101
08-28-2008, 10:55 AM
Sorry if I didnt have two BMW all ready I would grab this. People just dont understand that this car sells for anywhere between $14k-$20k.

Good luck on the sale.

darrenbt
08-31-2008, 01:51 PM
Originally posted by snoop101
Sorry if I didnt have two BMW all ready I would grab this. People just dont understand that this car sells for anywhere between $14k-$20k.

Good luck on the sale.

Its true. Someone could probably even flip this for a profit if they wanted...

Price Drop
$9000

darrenbt
09-21-2008, 08:32 PM
New Price
$8,500

Car was inspected last week by Bettchers Auto at the request of a potential buyer. They said overall mechanical condition was excellent. There is a minor oil leak. The brake pads are about 50%. The car has a rough idle but they didn't have the correct equipment to read the car's computer so they were unable to diagnose the problem. I can only presume it is the same as Eurasia told me, intake temp. sensor, but they couldn't confirm that.

Hopefully I should have a copy of the inspection ready with the car, but it depends if the last person who paid for it gives me a copy.

darrenbt
09-22-2008, 12:55 PM
Here is a list of all the repairs I have done...


Vehicle Information: (as per BMW)
VIN: Please Contact Seller
SERIES: E31
ENGINE: M70
COLOUR: DIAMANTSCHWARZ METALLIC (181)
INTERIOR: SCHWARZ LEDER (0226)
PRODUCTION DATE: 1990-06-29

Order Options:
240 – LEATHER STEERING WHEEL
298 – BMW LM RAD/TURBINENSTYLING
301 – DIEBSTAHLWARNANLAGE MIT ZV
353 – ANIT-GLARE STRIP FRONT + RR WINDOW
401 – SLIDING/VENT ROOF, ELECTRIC
428 – WARNING TRIANGLE
459 – SEAT ADJUSTM., ELECTR. W MEMORY F DRIVER
494 - SEAT HEATING F DRIVER/FRONT PASSENGER
500 – HEADLIGHT WASHER SYS/INTENSIVE CLEANING
655 – BMW BAVARIA C BUSINESS
801 – GERMANY VERSION

I have kept meticulous maintenance records throughout the time I have owned the car. I have also done many repairs that are common problems with the car as preventative maintenance.

I have receipts for all except the ones with *. I have some service records from Japan, but I don’t know what they say… From looking at the car I can see that the DK Motors and the F/R Struts have been replaced (also common problems that always need to be replaced eventually).

*Upper/Lower Control Arm Bushings in Front/Rear
*Centre Link in Steering Assembly
(These were done by my brother, who owned the car before me but doesn’t keep receipts…)

18/04/2007 ($116.55)
Snow Auto
-OOP Inspection

13/04/2007 ($18.35)
Left Rear Signal Bulb Socket


26/04/2007 ($116.49)
Inspection by BMW
-Check Engine Light.

-“Scan revealed 02 sensor faults for lean condition. Usually assoc. with intake leaks. Fault only. Occurred 4 times in life of vehicle and did not affect driveability when vehicle test driven.”


20/06/2007 ($25.44)
Brake Light Switch


28/07/2007 ($154.18)
Oil and Filter Change, Edmonton BMW
-BMW High Performance Synthetic


21/08/2007 ($189.38)
Inspection by Eurasia Auto
-Check for vibration at higher speeds

-“Road test vehicle, very slight vibrations, check suspension, check trans, and engine mounts, All good.”

-Diagnose Engine Idle slightly rough at times

-“Normal idle level for engine. No codes present in system. Few oil leaks on vehicle. Recommend to wash engine and ad dye.”

27/08/2007 ($24.83)
Inspection by Eurasia Auto
-Re-check for oil leaks

-“Steering box leaking from cover plate, and hose from p/stg reservoir”

01/11/2007 ($600.33)
Eurasia Auto
-Replace both batteries (2x 850ccc!)

13/11/2007 ($162.32)
Edmonton BMW
-4 x BMW Center Cap
-Front Emblem
-Gas Cap
-Right wiper assembly
-Left wiper blade

30/11/2007 ($5492.88)
Eurasia Auto
-Steering Box
-Spark Plugs
-Brake Booster
-Auxiliary Water Pump
-Flush/replace coolant
-Flush/replace brake fluid
-Flush/replace power steering fluid (Synthetic CHF 11.S)
-4 Wheel Alignment
-Adjust toe-in
-Replace fuel lines

06/12/2007 ($38.16)
Oil Pressure Switch, Eurasia Auto

13/03/2008 ($2,263.50)
Eurasia Auto
-4 Intake Manifold Gaskets
-2 Throttle Body Gaskets
-12 Injector Seals
-2 Transmission Mounts
-1 Exhaust Mount
-Install Oil Pressure Switch
-Inspection I
-Synthetic Oil & Filter
-Inspect Engine for vacuum leaks and scar for error codes
-“B1, Code 11 Air Intake Sensor reading low, no obvious vacuum leaks found when checking, started cold in AM and still runs good but does feel slight misfire only at idle, if problem too unsatisfactory after customer drives for a few days would recommend replacing intake sensor and doing intake emission service."

darrenbt
09-30-2008, 06:51 PM
bump

C4S
09-30-2008, 09:56 PM
Local ? or grey import from japan etc as well ??

inline6turbo
09-30-2008, 09:58 PM
I have some service records from Japan, but I don’t know what they say

C4S
09-30-2008, 10:00 PM
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darrenbt
10-01-2008, 07:52 AM
Yes, it was imported from Japan.

darrenbt
10-02-2008, 08:55 PM
After receiving a number of offers for $8000 I have agreed to accept that as the new (firm) price.

NEW PRICE $8,000

darrenbt
10-07-2008, 09:11 PM
SOLD