Need to sell my 92 850 6 speed, college tuition to pay

[Rich in Boston]

Wondering what I can get for it. 125k miles, getting the upper and lower pan gaskets replaced this month. Had a top end rebuild 2 years ago with valve seals done. Clutch 20K miles ago. Well maintained. Alpine white on grey leather interior. What do you think I can expect? 14 years of receipts. Thanks. Two kids in college and a toy has to sadly go.

[danieljames]

Good luck. $23k would be a good price. Tried bring a trailer?

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[Rich in Boston]

Good luck. $23k would be a good price. Tried bring a trailer?

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Doesn't $23K seem a bit high? I know it's a 6 speed stick, but wow.

[dragon850]

Doesn't $23K seem a bit high? I know it's a 6 speed stick, but wow.

How does 6k cash sound?

[TxGR8White]

Doesn't $23K seem a bit high? I know it's a 6 speed stick, but wow.

This car is in very good shape, and has been maintained by an uber-enthusiast. Should fetch at least $19-$20K...

[cartoonz]

How does 6k cash sound?

Oh great, a bidding war...haha

[dragon850]

Hope you guys know I am joking at 6k , its just it always cracks me up when a seller says: isint the price a bit too high? lol

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[TedBobo]

This car is in very good shape, and has been maintained by an uber-enthusiast. Should fetch at least $19-$20K...

And, it's a '92 6spd...aren't the majority of the manual cars '91?

[danieljames]

If you waite sure, sorry didn't see the mileage. But have seen in excellent condition in the 30k range.

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[cartoonz]

Sorry, anyone that pulls out a NADA valuation absolutely has no understanding at all of the real world market for the E31 cars.
Don't believe me? Look up the valuation of a CSi
Now try to figure out the difference in value between a 6sp car and an automatic...
Nope, nope, and nope...
Which is unfortunate, because this is the basis for most insurance valuations...

[TxGR8White]

There were only 212 of these cars brought into the US in 1992, so yes, it is rare indeed. Given that this thing has been meticulously maintained, $20K is a very reasonable figure.

[Rich in Boston]

There were only 212 of these cars brought into the US in 1992, so yes, it is rare indeed. Given that this thing has been meticulously maintained, $20K is a very reasonable figure.

Here are some pics. I have staggered E31 Throwing Stars to complete the look.

[dragon850]

Here are some pics. I have staggered E31 Throwing Stars to complete the look.

You can't say it hasn't seen winter LOL

[Rich in Boston]

You can't say it hasn't seen winter LOL

That was in 2013 when I lost garage space due to divorce. It was one winter.

[6speeder]

As someone with EXPERIENCE both in trying to buy another 6 speed e31 for the past 6 months... and having turned down at least a dozen offers on my black 6 speed since ive owned her I can tell you that you should ask $29,995 and take the first full price offer... you WILL get one for a 6 speed since the csi prices have skyrocketed in the past 2-3 years, you used to be able to get one for 30k, now there double. If you can't get 30k now its because its the end of the buying season (summers almost over) but you will if you put her for sale early next spring. You dont even need to include the throwing stars, sell them separate... set of 4 for $2,500, or 3k+ if you have the 5th. GLWS

[kiwiCSi]

There were only 212 of these cars brought into the US in 1992, so yes, it is rare indeed. Given that this thing has been meticulously maintained, $20K is a very reasonable figure.

Would have to agree on that...minimum $20k for this rare car, from what I've seen of recent sales.
Production figures by year of manufacture are attached.
A good number of the late 1991 six-speed cars must have been included in the total of 212 US imports for '92.

Just a note to Seller: if you are going to sell her with the Throwing Stars included, you might want to get them fitted correctly. From those pictures it would appear they're all facing backwards! GLWS.

[Major Cheese]

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Just a note to Seller: if you are going to sell her with the Throwing Stars included, you might want to get them fitted correctly. From those pictures it would appear they're all facing backwards! GLWS.

No, they don't appear that way, they are backwards!

[Sniff38]

Am I reading Kiwi's chart right? Were there only 847 total 6 speeds made for the U.S. market for the entire e31 production run? What's the difference between the 1st row and the 3rd row?

Also, to determine the number of vehicles produced for the 1992 model year would I have to look at the 1991 column? This chart is confusing given the e31 wasn't available in the US market until the 1991 model year (and the chart lists '89 and '90 production figures). What gives?

Sean

[kiwiCSi]

Am I reading Kiwi's chart right? Were there only 847 total 6 speeds made for the U.S. market for the entire e31 production run? What's the difference between the 1st row and the 3rd row?

Also, to determine the number of vehicles produced for the 1992 model year would I have to look at the 1991 column? This chart is confusing given the e31 wasn't available in the US market until the 1991 model year (and the chart lists '89 and '90 production figures). What gives?

Sean

These are the numbers from e31.net Production database, which I believe to be accurate.
As previously stated, they are listed by year of manufacture, not necessarily year of delivery.
My understanding is yes, there were only 847 US-market 6-speeds produced.

[danieljames]

Sorry, anyone that pulls out a NADA valuation absolutely has no understanding at all of the real world market for the E31 cars.
Don't believe me? Look up the valuation of a CSi
Now try to figure out the difference in value between a 6sp car and an automatic...
Nope, nope, and nope...
Which is unfortunate, because this is the basis for most insurance valuations...

No sh#t Sherlock! Even NADA base there top valuation at nearly $20k, that's the point. If someone who knows these cars really want it in the condition this car is in they would pay north of $20k

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[kiwiCSi]

No, they don't appear that way, they are backwards!

Subtle as a brick, but exactly what I meant

[AlexSN]

Here's a 92 six speed for comparison...

http://bringatrailer.com/2017/07/27/...1991-bmw-850i/

[kiwiCSi]

Looks like Aspen Silver... as suggested, a set of Style 5's or M-par's would enhance this one.

[Rich in Boston]

Am I reading Kiwi's chart right? Were there only 847 total 6 speeds made for the U.S. market for the entire e31 production run? What's the difference between the 1st row and the 3rd row?

Also, to determine the number of vehicles produced for the 1992 model year would I have to look at the 1991 column? This chart is confusing given the e31 wasn't available in the US market until the 1991 model year (and the chart lists '89 and '90 production figures). What gives?

Sean

That 847 six speeds excludes the CSi's, so you can add another 200+

[Sniff38]

Look at this '91 6 speed that sold in 2015 for north of $34K on BaT -- 63K miles with a prior accident very early in the car's life! I think we'd all agree today's market is quite a bit stronger than it was 2 years ago. http://bringatrailer.com/listing/1991-bmw-850i-3/

The manual transmissions add a definite premium, and with the throwing stars to boot I think you'd be leaving a lot of money on the table if you let it go for $20K. I'd say start in the high $20's (based on the mileage) and wait for your buyer. If you need the money now, advertise in the mid-to-low $20's and you should see a sale.

Sean