Does the E31 850i still have a market?

Kavi4GP

Member
I have noted a sudden spike in requests for parts pertaining to the above mentioned model, considering they are not often seen on the roads, the amounts of requests and parts supplied to different areas of SA would indicate these rare models are being treated fairly well.

Are these models climbing in value or driven appreciation?

In the last six months it has been at least 6 different 850i models that needed a specific parts with a mixture of Genuine and OEMs still holding strong supply, from brakes to headlight bulb holders its been an odd surge, although lighting parts are becoming more rare as HELLA has stopped production on most BMW lights beyond 2000 (If you have Genuine or OEM HELLA E30 lights hold on to them)
 

Elton_LV

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Would be great to see people restoring them, hoping someone starts a thread


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Benji

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Ive noticed prices (or rather the asking price) for these cars has shot up recently. Not many around anymore, but these cars are usually owned by respectful owners. I have a 850i manual that I will be restoring and will definitely post a thread on here once I get started on it. Too many other projects to finish first
 

Kavi4GP

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Ive noticed prices (or rather the asking price) for these cars has shot up recently. Not many around anymore, but these cars are usually owned by respectful owners. I have a 850i manual that I will be restoring and will definitely post a thread on here once I get started on it. Too many other projects to finish first
Thats awesome, would love to see that when it happens.
 

Elton_LV

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Looking forward to the build Benji, you going OEM restore or as I call it - OEMPLUS


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Benji

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Looking forward to the build Benji, you going OEM restore or as I call it - OEMPLUS


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I will only be using only OEM parts for everything, but I will be doing a few upgrades as I go along. Thinking of Wokke chips, a full exhaust system, nice 18" wheels, H&R lowering springs and maybe a decent (discreet) sound system and a CSi front bumper. But this is still far in the future, I have 2 other projects that need doing first :rolleyes:
 

Peter@AEW

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In a few weeks I shall introduce you to one of my eclectic clients who has decided that an old school 8 series should have been produced slightly differently.
 
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