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USCar Trader import service
Choose a specific vehicle. Where data is available, its detail page shows the import cost calculation. We assess any possible duty benefit with you before purchase.
Important: A 0% EU import-duty rate may be available for a vehicle covered by Regulation (EU) 2026/1455 that has US origin and is imported directly into the EU. CETA may apply to a vehicle with preferential Canadian origin. Whether the requirements are met is assessed for the individual case. Please contact us before purchase; we review the possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support through the process. Import VAT and other costs are assessed separately.
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The modern 8 Series is BMW's flagship grand tourer, and the American used market can be a surprisingly rich hunting ground for well-specified examples — often loaded coupes, convertibles and Gran Coupes that were ordered with the big-ticket options as a matter of course.
Model profile
The nameplate has two distinct chapters. The original E31 8 Series (1990–1999) was a technological showcase available with V8 and V12 power — a rising classic, though a niche import. The car most buyers mean today is the second-generation G14/G15/G16, launched for the 2019 model year: G15 coupe, G14 convertible and G16 Gran Coupe (a four-door with frameless doors).
Powertrain and equipment
US G-series 8 Series cars centre on two engines. The 840i uses the B58 3.0-litre turbocharged inline-six (around 335 hp); the M850i uses the N63 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 (around 523 hp).
Three body styles define the range: the two-door coupe, the soft-top convertible and the four-door Gran Coupe. US cars were typically well equipped, with the M Sport package, Bowers & Wilkins audio, laser headlights, the glass controls (CraftedClarity) and full leather widely fitted.
Vehicle selection
Supply is concentrated in wealthier metropolitan areas and warm states, where these cars were bought as second or weekend vehicles and often covered modest mileage.
The 8 Series suits the buyer who wants a flagship BMW grand tourer in a specific US configuration — perhaps a colour, an options mix or a body style hard to find locally at the right price.
Vehicle data
| Body styles | Detail: Coupe, convertible, Gran Coupe |
|---|---|
| Length (coupe) | Detail: ~4,851 mm |
| Seating | Detail: 2+2 (coupe) / 4–5 (Gran Coupe) |
| 840i engine | Detail: 3.0L turbo I6 (B58, ~335 hp) |
|---|---|
| M850i engine | Detail: 4.4L twin-turbo V8 (N63, ~523 hp) |
| M8 engine | Detail: 4.4L twin-turbo V8 (S63, 600+ hp) |
| Transmission | Detail: 8-speed ZF automatic |
| Drive | Detail: RWD or xDrive AWD |
| Fuel | Detail: Petrol |
| Modern generation | Detail: G14/G15/G16 (2019–present) |
|---|---|
| Assembly | Detail: Dingolfing, Germany |
| M850i 0–100 km/h | Detail: ~3.7 s |
| Suspension | Detail: Adaptive (M Sport / M adaptive) |
| Predecessor lineage | Detail: E31 (1990–1999) |
Values are reproduced verbatim from the existing article table. The documents for the specific vehicle govern.
Pre-purchase review
The B58 six in the 840i is one of BMW's stronger modern engines and is generally robust; keep on top of cooling-system parts and oil changes and it holds up well.
Germany and Europe
US 8 Series cars use MPH instruments, US lighting logic and typically lack a rear fog lamp; some driver-assistance and radio-frequency features are US-configured.
Typical work covers fitting or activating a rear fog lamp, adapting the lighting to ECE standards, converting the MPH speedometer and confirming the odometer for the individual approval file.
USCar Trader services
As a buyer based in Germany, you do not have to inspect the vehicle yourself in the United States or Canada. Within the agreed scope, USCar Trader can coordinate document review, a separately commissioned on-site inspection and purchase processing.
Covered inspection points are agreed in advance. An on-site inspection records condition at the appointment and is not a guarantee.
Next step: Before commissioning, USCar Trader and the customer agree which document, history, inspection and transaction checks suit the vehicle and are included in the service. This records what was actually checked.
Import process
The assessment depends on the specific vehicle and the circumstances of the transaction. Please contact USCar Trader before purchase; we review any possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support. Import VAT and other costs are considered separately.
Questions and answers
Yes. Coupe, convertible, Gran Coupe and M8 can all be imported and registered after clearance and TUEV.
No, not automatically. A 0% EU import-duty rate may be available for a vehicle covered by Regulation (EU) 2026/1455 that has US origin and is imported directly into the EU. CETA may apply to a vehicle with preferential Canadian origin. Whether the requirements are met is assessed for the individual case. Please contact USCar Trader before purchase; we review the possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support. Import VAT and other costs are assessed separately.
Import VAT and other taxes or costs are assessed separately under the applicable rules and the circumstances of the individual case. A blanket answer for every vehicle would not be reliable.
The 840i is the pragmatic, lower-cost grand tourer; the M850i offers V8 pace at higher running cost. Choose by budget and use.
The B58 six is robust; the N63 V8 is more maintenance-intensive and demands a full service history.
Often very — American 8 Series cars were frequently ordered with premium audio, laser lights and full option packs.
Typically several weeks including freight, customs and TUEV, depending on schedules.
Yes. We arrange inspection and hold funds in escrow until delivery.
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