How to tell if i have a genuine E30 325is?

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Post Thu May 08, 2014 3:13 am

Is there anyway I can check to see if my Australian built Bmw 325is is genuine? Ive tried the VIN in TIS and realoem but it doesn't list it as a (IS).
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Post Thu May 08, 2014 3:38 am

The Australian 325is was just a high specced 325i, so not really a model in its own right, more akin to the UK sport.


If its anything like our sports, the logbook isn't that reliable and won't show a difference on real oem.


Best bet would be, bring the VIN to BMW Australia?
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Post Thu May 08, 2014 4:39 am

black headliner? ive heard this is the only thing that was not an optional for the regular 325i

also maybe the close ratio box which i harder to identify
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Post Thu May 08, 2014 5:08 am

reggid wrote:black headliner? ive heard this is the only thing that was not an optional for the regular 325i

also maybe the close ratio box which i harder to identify

Pretty much! Even tech 1/2 kits could be optional extras for 325 non sport/ non 325IS
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