BMW 840 Auto - Convert to manual?

[Altrezia]

Hello,

Just a thought at the moment, so feel free not to flame me..

It this possible? they're one of my top 5 cars and have been offered a mint one at a good price, but I really dont like autos.. I dont know anything about BMW, but have access to a workshop and every tool possible, so is it a case of not possible due to parts, or not easy because of finding someone to do the work?

Cheers,

al.

[M5Dave]

I don't know that much about the 8 Series but I think this conversion would be a nightmare. These things are packed full of electronics, and I think there would be many more components other than the gearbox that would need changed to make this work.

I would think the best solution would be to look around and try to find a nice manual one.

[jay123]

not an easy or cheap job... too many complex electrics... look around for a manual one to start with, a few good one probs still around...

[derin100]

You might seriously struggle to find a manual in anything other than 850CSi form...I don't know what the specific production numbers might be.

IMHO this would, in any event, be a pointless swap, fraut with horrendous difficulty whilst at the sametime ruining any potential re-sale value of the car.

Why not at least try a car with the Adaptive Steptronic gearbox...you might be impressed?!...I was!

[POORCARDEALER]

They did sell manuals i have sold a few.............look hard and one will turn up and it should be cheap.

[derin100]

Agree...if you come across one it should be much cheaper.

[Altrezia]

Cheers for the advice lads

[derin100]

This is how difficult it would be to find a Manual Euro RHD 840

840 with M60 4.0L V8 (made 12/93 - 02/96) = 54

840 with M62 4.4L V8 (made 3/96 only!) = 3

So that's only three (3) ever made in manual with the more desirable M62 engine! Against 1470 with Steptronic and M62 engine!

850i with M70 5.0L V12 (made 02/90 - 04/94) = 98

850CSi with S70 5.6L V12 (made 12/92-06/96) = 160

Edited by derin100 on Tuesday 19th December 19:02

[mustard]

Who says BMW dealers dont have a sense of humour

Not a manual but check this.... (Derin you'll like the Retail Price of this one )

Wood of Bournemouth said:

BMW 840Ci Sport Coupe 2,653 miles, Special Paintwork, Special Upholstery, Automatic Speed Hold, Biarritz Blue Metallic Paint 363, Electric Rear Blind, Electric Steering Column, M5sw Black Leather Upholstery On 481 Sports Seats With,Royal Blue Leather Inserts On Seats And Doors. No Model Inscription, Park Distance Control, Special Preparation, M Styling II Light Alloy, Anti-Lock Braking System, Power Assisted Steering, Servotronic Steering, Automatic Stability Control+Traction, Electric Sliding Roof, Electric Seats+Driver Memory, Automatic Air Conditioning, Air Recirculation, BMW Business Radio/Cassette, BMW Hi-Fi Speaker System, On Board Computer. £34,995.

[mustard]

PS If you ignore the bling wheels theres a nice looking 92k mile 850CSi (manual) on Autotrader for £12950 its had 7 previous owners though (current one for last 2yrs)but is HPI Clean and claims FSH

Edited by mustard on Tuesday 19th December 19:33

[derin100]

Ironically, that is the very same blue one that was sold a few months ago when it had around 1800 miles on the clock for £30,000...now it's got 2600 miles on the clock and they're selling it for £35,000?!

Got to love the euphemistic term for that interior too? "Special Upholstery"! LOL Yeah, "Special" like

Ok...mine has got 21K miles MORE (ooops!) on the clock...but I think I'll stick with it?

www.bmwclassics.co.uk/features/index.html

Edited by derin100 on Tuesday 19th December 21:00

Edited by derin100 on Tuesday 19th December 23:43

[Rags]

Ah Alex, looking for a bm now..........what about your rallye?