im back and still in the UK THeo must be mad eh ? but may be coming back to oz next year, Melbourne in fact...so ill need to get myself in another 840Ci
so a bit longer than a year....but life throws curveballs so one never knows whats going to happen 
Hello,
I am moving back to the UK and need to sell my Car. Ive priced it for a quick sale.
1998 840Ci
68900 Kms
Barbados Green / Cream Leather
Service History
$ 49990
Please contact me at deco101@yahoo.co.uk if intrested.
Rgds,
Elan
mods
on the whole im of the 'keep it factory' view, however im getting more curious about the chipping of the engine - i have the m62 engine so need more investigation as per this thread.
I want to re cover my seats to dark brown leather and respary the car to black or gray (its barbados green at the moment).
my "keep it factory" view has come about as a rection to all the modded novas and boy racers in the uk - horrible little cars.....*shudder*
speedo
thanks for the info guys.
I like the oem site, anything which puts you at an advantage when talkin to dealers 
ok Im a self confessed BMW nerd...Ive had a 520i, 735 and a 325ci and now a 840ci.
I would like to build up a collection of unusual and rare bimmers, heres the hit list:
Z3M (The "Breadvan")
Z8
305
M535 (mid 80s hand built version)
850CSI
Just intrested to see if anyone here collects various BMWs and what they have.
Elan
Hello,
I am after a facia for me speedometer in my 840ci. I bought a UK import (I live in Australia).
THe guy who imported the car changed the original speedo (UK Miles and Kilometers) to a kilometers only face to meet compliance.
However, he used a 3rd part speedo face which goes up in increments of 40ks rather than every 20ks on the Factory BMW speedo. In addition, the material is not great and the back lights shine through unevenly.
Anyone have a spare one for sale (Theo ?) or know the best place to quote for one. My local BMW dealer quoted........wait for it.......$750 !
Cheers
Elan
Thanks for the offer Theo - im taking in for a blue slip tomorrow Fri and the guy at the garage will have to do it - ill just have to grin and bear it >:-|
Ill call you early next week if your in Sydney we can meet up for a chat
Elan
Is it easy to Change the glass in the Drivers wing mirror (1998 840ci). I need to change the type of glass in my mirror to meet Australia regulations (Dont laugh).
I have the new spare part - is this easy to do ? Id rather not pay the garage - or for him to tell me its a "big job".
Any help appreciated..
EB
with the rising cost of fuel at the moment im looking at alternatives:
- What are ppls views on the fule efficiency claims of 98 Octane Fuel such Shell Optimax etc are the claimed benefits real ? Espeacially in the light of it costing more than lower grades
- In AUstralia there is a product that regualtes fule supply to the engine (It was on a Monday night Current Affair program I think about a month ago) does anyone here use them or know the name >?
- Is a LPG conversion worth it - and what are the effects on the engines Performance etc ?
EB
1998 840Ci
I bought the car off someone who imported it -
the bottomline is that in oz there is now way to get a cheap 840 - the cheapest is about 46 K for a 94/94 840 with about 80K on the clock.
I wanted a late M62 with low ks so I paid more
However the uk with high petrol and insurance costs you can get a mint 99' 840ci low miles for about 15 grand (about 38k auS dollars)
the second hand market in oz is strong because of the very strict import controls
Tip: dont bother trying to import 8's into Australia the regulations are madness ! Glass in the wing mirror / choild restraints blah blah...
anyhow....
can anyone tell me what are the two very low items are just behind the front bumper bar and if so can they be raised (1998 840 Ci). They scrape everywhere !
They are circular with electrical items going into them.
Cheers
eb
Thanks Guys
Yeh Theo ive been mulling about for the last yr, during which I bought and then sold a 325CI Individual nice car but too common here in Sydney
So now ive got my 840 98 with 65K on the clock - shes a beaut to coin an aussie phrase.
Yeh could catch up in Sydney - I love Melbourne so i go down a bit to socialise as well.
Ill be in touch via email.
Just acquired a 98 840 Ci
Can anyone recommend a Independent who really knows their 840s and is honest, reliable and good value for money in Sydney ?
I need a blue slip doing and some minor sealent issues.
Thanks
Elan 
Anyone de-badged their cars (taken the 840/850) off ? DOes it leave marks ?
EVery bimmer ive bought already was debadged - but the 840 Ive bought has the badge on and I want it taken off...
Elan
thanks for your original reply theo.
It just guts me on the state of the uk market - surely you just pay a import licence holder to bring the car in for you if required ?
the madness continues
the madness continues...
840 97 110 000 K miles 
bidding at 8500 GBP ! on ebay
The UK market has fallen through ! 30 - 50 K miles on the clock post 97 models (840 4.4s) for 18 000 pounds !
No one wants them in the UK - high petrol / high insurance
Here in oz its slim pickings and relatively high prices
Anyone know what the US /Euron markets are like ?
deco
OK not a serious topic here but just intrested to hear opinions:
I prefer a debadged car: no model no., no V12 side badge nothing just the BMW Badge
I like to whisper quality rather than shout 
subtle is the way I prefer my alloys....wire spoke style or the above mentioned Hartge classics
the shiny ones dumb the car down IMHO
deco 
Hi,
Im looking to buy a late model 840 96 and later. The total market here in Australia is a bout 10 cars for sale most being early 850s and mid 90s 840s.
The market in the UK (where i am from) is very good with alot of 96+ models for around 20000 pounds with low mileage.
Anyone have any experince in importing to Australia ? Would the import tax make it impossible - it looks like that I would have to wait years for a decent 840 come up for sale.
Indeed, I heard that post 96 840s were not sold in Australia by BMW.
Can anyone help ?
Cheers
Deco
