My New W Reg 2000 840 Sport Individual

I'll try to make the meet, although the 8 is currently at my mate's as I bust one of the headlight adjusters (they are made of cheap plastic and break if you look at them wrong). So I need to strip the headlight unit and fit new adjusters first

Currently running around in the 318is, damn that thing is sloooooow although it does do 28 MPG and is a hoot to drive even with the lack of power

Andrew Rolland wrote: fluffnik wrote: Andrew Rolland wrote: Were some of these 840's fitted with four wheel steering? Just the 850CSi and the B12 5.7 Coupé had active rear wheel steering, although there is an element of passive steering in the others, like everything with the Z-axle. Ah I see said the blind man. Thanks for that. 'scuse the stoopid question but whats a B12 Coupe?  Is that based on the 8 Series?  I've not got my head round the Alpina B numbers etc.  E numbers yes.... Andrew

There were 2 B12 coupe models: The 5.0 (based on the early 850i) and the much more desirable 5.7 (based on the 850CSi). The latter has all the usual CSi features (AHK, throttle sensitivity switch, 6-speed manual box, etc) but also had a more powerful engine (415 BHP standard) and the usual Alpina suspension and styling tweaks.

There were only around 17 RHD 5.7s produced. A good low mileage one that has been properly looked after will fetch upwards of £40k.

The next best thing is the 850CSi itself, which is still a fantastic car at a much more affordable price than the B12. Good ones can be had for £12-15k these days, even less for slightly ropier ones but it's a false economy buying a "cheap" CSi.

Mine is somewhat of a poor-man's equivalent to the CSi, as it has all the CSi styling and the 6-speed manual box, but is somewhat down on the engine power!

fluffnik wrote: Andrew Rolland wrote: Were some of these 840's fitted with four wheel steering? Just the 850CSi and the B12 5.7 Coupé had active rear wheel steering, although there is an element of passive steering in the others, like everything with the Z-axle.

Ah I see said the blind man.

Thanks for that.

'scuse the stoopid question but whats a B12 Coupe?  Is that based on the 8 Series?  I've not got my head round the Alpina B numbers etc.  E numbers yes....

Andrew

Very tasty Gary, the 8's are always a head turner for me.

Happy hunting on the 'pina Softlines. They would set the car off a treat!

Hey Thanks Gary - Good Call I'll maybe try and track down an owners site to advertise on.

G

Someone with a P1 Scooby might take your plate

Thanks for the comments guys !!

Andrew your right about the Reg - although I'm not wholey convinced as I've had valuations of £2 - £2.5 k, £1500 and £490 !!!!! It's being advertised anyway so we'll see what happens. Also not sure about the 4 wheel steering - certainly isn't on my car's build sheet.

I'm trying to convince some other 8 owners to come along to the next meet in Feb so might see you all there.

GARC

Were some of these 840's fitted with four wheel steering?

I seem to recall seeing the text advertising that years ago.

Andrew

Nice V8 powered set of wheels.

That P private numberpalte will be worth a few bob as it has No. 1 in it.  It will go some way towards your new wheels.

All the best with it.

Andrew

Yes - Spot on - this is the car that been on Pistonheads for months

Tried calling the guy that owns this to see if he would sell me the wheels - no luck !

Gary