Help confirming the true identity of this E30?

[WyattKai]

Hello folks, sorry if this is in the wrong place and sorry for an upcoming ignorance. I'm fairly new to this all.

There is a guy about 4 hours away selling a 1992 325i M-Tech II 5 speed convertible. I've requested the VIN number and ran it on Carfax and a few different VIN lookup websites. The VIN is turning up as a 325ic automatic. I believe the "c" relates to convertible so that doesn't bother me so much. The original automatic gearbox, that must've been replaced at some point, is what is throwing me for a loop.

Were there any 1992 325i M-Tech II produced as automatics? Are their any indicators as to what a true M-Tech II would be? I've done some research but any general info you could provide would be greatly appreciated.

[flybynite]

Hello folks, sorry if this is in the wrong place and sorry for an upcoming ignorance. I'm fairly new to this all.
There is a guy about 4 hours away selling a 1992 325i M-Tech II 5 speed convertible. I've requested the VIN number and ran it on Carfax and a few different VIN lookup websites. The VIN is turning up as a 325ic automatic. I believe the "c" relates to convertible so that doesn't bother me so much. The original automatic gearbox, that must've been replaced at some point, is what is throwing me for a loop.
Were there any 1992 325i M-Tech II produced as automatics? Are their any indicators as to what a true M-Tech II would be? I've done some research but any general info you could provide would be greatly appreciated.

What was available does depend on where you are. Using Carfax are you in the US?

There was no such car as an 'mtech 2' the Mtech 2 was just the plastc kit that could be ordered and fitted to any e30. There were 'sport' cars and 'motorsport' convertibles and yes they were available in auto. If it is a genuine one of those it will depend on the colour and trim and other options but nothing that could not have been done afterwards.

https://www.e30zone.net/e30wiki/index.p ... Motorsport

The cars are 30 years old now so finding one that is completely original is next to impossible and auto to manual conversion on a problematic switchable auto I guess would not be uncommon.

[onthames]

Get the vin and use it to get the original specsheet

[martauto]

Welcome to the zone mate, keep asking the questions and you will have the answers on here !!

Mart.

I`ve just moved it to this section to help you out a bit.