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Yip it is out there. I traded it on an e36 M3 Saloon at a local dealership. Last time I spoke to him he had it advertised and told me he got a few people interested in it who were making ridiculous offers to him. He has decided to keep it as his personal car as he recognises the 'rareness' of this particular car with the spec's that it has. I know he has plans to to a bit of restoration on it like refresh the interior, a few mods/upgrades here and there. I said to him when he is done with it to give me a call and I'll buy it back! I haven't spoken to him for a while so don't know what he has done with it or if he even still has it. When I was looking this was the only 4.4l/steptronic combo that I came across. And I was looking for years. I suspect this one maybe the only one of its kind in NZ as it was privately imported by the previous UK owner. I found that 840's are harder to come by than 850's here so if you find keep it! I know there is a '96 NZ new factory manual one i red somewhere out there and was owned by the president of BMW Club. I enjoyed the experience of e31 ownership and looking forward to doing it again.

I know of one black uk imported 1996 840ci. It has the 4.4l with steptronic and grey sport interior. This one had a crap load of maintence done on it over a two year period of ownership as was evident that none was done for quite a while. As an ex-owner (that was in a similar circumstance to yourself) I highly recommend to anyone who has dreamed of owning an e31 to do it once. There is something about having the best ever looking and most exclusive modern BMW (IMO anyway) parked in your driveway. My only warning is have very deep pockets and a friendly relationship with your trusted garage/mechanic. I still regret parting ways with this 840ci but I will own it again soon . Now if I can only remember who has it now .

Still looking for one . I'm after the complete light/casing. One that I can plug into existing plug and screw into place. I'm sure there's one out there, somewhere....

I found supercheap really isnt that cheap haha! I'm hoping someone on the forum has one spare before I start calling secoond hand dealers/wreckers. $40 sounds reasonable. Ideally would like to have one this week, then have brake imbalance sorted, serviced and wof'fed before the week is over.

Took M3 for warrant on Friday to local testing station and they failed it on the rear spoiler brake strip having less than 75% of lights working (and brake imbalance ). I took strip apart and replaced the light bulbs ($30 down already) but under closer inspection 4 light connections have corroded off the light strip - due to age I'm guessing. Mine is the two screw-in type with seven lights in the strip. Anyone have any available at a good (cheap ) price? Only stipulation is that all the lights must be working (well more than 75% of them at least lol) I am Wellington based. Cheers.

Both of these will work for my upgrade. Anybody have these 6X9 adaptors that they want to sell? (Great price from ebay but not keen on the $50 postage lol) Or Brent - do you have a pair of the premium adaptors/pods available as per your pics?

Does anybody have a pair that is no longer needed? Want to upgrade rear speakers but want to keep the look stock and not do any mods. Thanks!

Really appreciate the comments. Three of the wheels have been damaged (one when I bought it). They are repairable (been quoted @ $170 +gst per wheel) but as I had other maintenance items to do and since I had this set sitting spare it was more economical to put tyres on these rims, as opposed to repair plus tyres. If I was keeping it then they definitely would be done as part of the list of things to do. I'll check for some pictures with the original wheels. You're right the style 5's really do suit the 8 series. I'm in need of something a bit more practical hence an e34 M5 or Senator. Test drove a Clubsport R8 yesterday - but wasn't for me. I'm going to have a look at an e36 M3 Saloon today in Dakar yellow - another rarity! I know an M5 is so hard to come by but was tempted to seriously consider the re-shellled 'M5' that was being offered by a member here not that long ago. Now if anyone had one to swap that would be very tempting... So my options for the 840 are: keep (I'm still tempted), sell to an appreciative owner who will look after it (my preference), or trade it (not my favourite option and getting laughed at and insulted is not always fun haha). I'm very negotiable on price so if you do manage to contact this person (or anyone else) have them contact me directly. Great chatting to a fellow 8 series junkie - Cheers!

Yip this is the one from the Hawkes Bay. I was told by the gentleman who imported it that he purchased it from a local dealership for @ $25 pounds two years before importing here. Though he used is regularily in the UK, he only travelled 3k miles in the 8 years he had it here and kept it parked up most of the time. The 4.4l/tiptronic combo really attracted me to this one (and the sports seats option and colour combo). I was tempted to consider the blue 840 that was for sale at the time too (and again for sale now - they must be twins!). You will notice the wheels are not standard, originals have been damaged thanks to an 8x4 piece of wood on the motorway - but they will go with the car! I would like an e34 M5 but I'm finding these are as rare as the 8 series, so perhaps an HSV Senator instead :-). I'm negotiable on the price and open to offers (but not ridiculous ones lol). Link was working before so I'm not sure what the go is = in the mean time try this: http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/...n-625356738.htm Sorry for the pics - I'm waiting for my better quality ones to be availble

Sadly selling my 8 series. For details and description: http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=625356738 Please pass on to those who maybe interested! Thanks!

Thanks guys, Appreciate the effort - I know there's one out there! Have until december to source one otherwise no wof :-(

Thanks Brent, Gutted that I didn't buy the unit you had for sale last year! If you can follow up with the one you know of then that would be awesome. These are sold as two separate units - the llense and the wiring unit. Anyone know how easy it is to bond a lense to the unit (if I can source one of course)? And what was that guy thinking! Tragic!

Does anyone have one of these laying around? I require the 'chrome' covered/euro spec type (see pic) and don't want to pay BMW prices lol. Cheers!

Cheers, would be interested in what side its for and price.

Thought I'd try my luck to see what people have lying around. Not in too much of a hurry to get these but will source these parts at some stage. I'm after hard to come by parts for my 840ci - in particular: L/hand front indicator cluster lens, l/h rear side light lens, handbrake cable, sunrrof motor & module and probably many more parts! I also have a set of 4 of genuine 16" 5 spoke alloys for an e34 - 3 are fitted with 225/55 tyres - that I'm keen to do a 'swap' kinda deal for 8 series parts. Cheers!

Cheers for that. Always good to have contacts of knowledgable technicians regarding an 8 as they are hard to find! I'm sure I will utilise Ross and his expertise. Much appreciated.

Thanks for advice. I have recently replaced RHD wheel bearing. I will do the LHD bearing to see if that cures the issue. If not then will investigate types etc. Have been told by mechanic (bmw trained) that it could be a 'pinion' in the diff (ouch!).

Appreciate the comments and yes agree its not ideal to replace with non-oem parts, especially 8er suspension components. At the moment I have a long list of projects to bring the 8 upto a 'pristine' condition. Priority at the moment is to address some minor leaks and minor mechanical work. I'm finding at the moment that being a UK import there is an issue with seized bolts underneath (although the underside has been apparently powder coated protected when in NZ by previous owner). I've already spent considerable $$$ in 4 months of ownership due to this, so I had to look at a cost effective option to replace some bushes. However, I will replace with oem or Lemforder when I get to that stage again. The love hate relationship has begun! However when in the drivers seat all the 'pain' goes away

Cheers - I'll try your suggestion as I find realom is quite helpful. 8 series second hand parts are hard to come by as its quite a rare car here. I have heard of at least one that is being dismantled (in Auckland/Waikato I think). Contacted a guy about it just before xmas and was supposed to get back to me but haven't heard back from him yet. have been able to source some 'common' aftermarket parts like bushes, bearings etc that don't break the bank as much as original parts lol. Will let you know...

I have a 1996 UK import 840Ci. My current issue is the sunroof does not open or tilt. When switch is pressed nothing happens, no noise or movement - I have tested the switch which is fine. Circuit board in module shows no visible damage, no blown fuses and circuit at fuse box is fine. Sunroof opens manually using the hex key and opens fully and tilts. I suspect that the motor is not working. Would also like to know if other model ie: e34/e39 etc sunroof motors and modules are interchangeable with an e31. Or does anyone have an e31 that they are dismantling? (May need other parts as well) before I source a second hand part to see if this fixes the problem. Any suggestions welcome! Also I have a 'dronning' noise coming from the left rear when driving 60 mph - any suggestions on this will also be appreciated! Cheers!

Hi folks -The 8 series is in the drive so these need to go - price has been lowered again! Make me an offer!

These fabtastic seats are srill looking for new owners! Fel free to contact me.

Picture now up - sorry I only have the one and no picture of rear seats but they are standard e34 and in good condition. These need to make way for the 8 series thats (hopefully) on the way!I had these recovered by guy who has a workshop in Wellington - was organised by local Fibrenew agent here in Wellington.

I'm trying but not that tech savvy lol - hopefully I'll get it done shortly!

I am having trouble uploading pics to this post. I can email some through if you text me/post your email address.