The 8er.org platform is operated using its own email server, which is used for all 8er.org domains. This email server can be accessed via a web interface as well as through predefined protocols such as IMAP and SMTP.
The website 8er.org is the world’s largest and most comprehensive online platform for enthusiasts, owners, and restorers of the BMW 8 Series (E31). It serves as a central hub for everything related to the 830i, 840Ci, 850i/Ci, and 850CSi models produced between 1989 and 1999. The platform is non-commercial and is open to anyone who registers and wants to become part of the community.
The focus is on the concept of international networking: Members from all over the world exchange information on…
Our story begins in 1999, in France, with the creation of the website http://www.clube31.net/ by a 17-year-old Frenchman named Philippe Brulé, whose father owned a Series 8. Philippe devoted a great deal of time and energy to gathering information from around the world. In October 2000, he organized the first international gathering dedicated to the Series 8 in Dijon, bringing together 10 vehicles from France, Belgium, Germany, Italy, and Sweden. Since then, dozens of gatherings have taken…
In early 2021, a handful of passionate 8-series enthusiasts founded the group “8er Freunde Schwaben”. In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the goal was clear: to plan road trips and events—to stay active instead of waiting it out.
The approach was pragmatic: Better to plan and cancel if necessary than to not organize anything at all. What began as a meeting every two months quickly evolved into a comprehensive program booklet.
Membership grew rapidly. The group soon expanded beyond southern…
The E31 Registry represents the dedicated worldwide BMW 8 Series owners who believe that the BMW 8 Series will become one of the pre-eminent sought-after collector cars from the late 20th century. To that end, thousands of hours of research and data collection have occurred to ensure future preservation efforts.
Vision Provide a centralized community supporting the documentation and preservation of the 1989-99 BMW 8 Series (engineering platform E31).
E31FAQ.Com's mission is to provide a centralized repository of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for the BMW 8 Series.
Over 200 articles by BMW 8 Series owners worldwide are freely available to the community. Arranged by the BMW parts classification system, this sister webspace is a must-go place to learn about the 8 Series. E31FAQ.Com is a resource site that accumulates infromation from several discussion boards and 8er owners.
