South African models

Post Wed Jul 26, 2023 6:28 pm

Hi, I'm looking to buy a South African import 325i 1992, 4 door automatic. There's lots of info on the 325is and 333i but I can't see anything on a standard 325i. I'd be grateful if anyone could shed some light on this model. Many thanks in advance.

Post Sat Jul 29, 2023 11:28 am

Hi again, too many faults, in my view, for the money so I've walked away. Thanks for looking.

Post Sat Jul 29, 2023 1:58 pm

Where here any differences to a UK spec' car?

Post Mon Jul 31, 2023 9:00 am

Cloggy Saint wrote: ↑
Sat Jul 29, 2023 1:58 pm
Where here any differences to a UK spec' car?

the only main difference is if it was an evo 1 or 2 model.

Post Mon Jul 31, 2023 10:28 am

steve_k wrote: ↑
Mon Jul 31, 2023 9:00 am

Cloggy Saint wrote: ↑
Sat Jul 29, 2023 1:58 pm
Where here any differences to a UK spec' car?
the only main difference is if it was an evo 1 or 2 model.

There were some other changes in the early days but only on 2-door cars AFAIK. I think a 4-door auto would be similar to UK spec.

There was also the 333i

Post Tue Aug 01, 2023 8:51 am

SA cars are fitted with a sump guard. Good idea. The one I was looking at was listed as a 3ltr by DVLA which could cause problems. Apparently most had a obc rather than the clock.

Post Tue Aug 01, 2023 9:13 am

here you go a bit more detail on the "gushehe"

https://www.alpina-archive.com/?page_id=7678