4 Speed Gearbox?

[Chris_B86]

Hi Guys,

I've been looking getting another E30 to use as my daily, and come across a G reg 4 Door 318i, but I've just HPI'd it and it's recorded on there as a 4 speed manual? Did they do a 4 speed or is it more likely to be an error?

Here's the details off BMW Vin if it helps

Type Value
VIN WBAAJ52010AD87258
Type code AJ52
Type 318I (EUR)
E series E30 ()
Series 3
Type LIM
Steering RL
Doors 4
Engine M40
Displacement 1.80
Power 83
Drive HECK
Transmission MECH
Colour ALPINWEISS 2 (218)
Upholstery (0276)
Prod.date 1989-07-28



Code Description (interface) Description (EPC)
S199A AUSSTATTUNG BLEIHALTIGER KRAFTSTOFF without catalytic converter
S210A ANTI-BLOCKIER-SYSTEM ( ABS ) Dynamic stability control
S215A SERVOLENKUNG, DREHZAHLABHAENGIG Power steering, rpm-sensitive
S320A MODELLSCHRIFTZUG ENTFALL Deleted, model lettering
S339A SHADOW LINE Shadow-Line
S350A WAERMESCHUTZGLAS GRUEN, RUNDUM Therm. insulat. glass green
S401A SCHIEBE-HEBEDACH, ELEKTRISCH Lift-up-and-slide-back sunroof, electric
S410A FENSTERHEBER, ELEKTRISCH VORN Window lifts, electric, front
S428A WARNDREIECK Warning triangle and first aid kit
L812A ENGLAND/IRLAND AUSFUEHRUNG NATIONAL VERSION GREAT BRITAIN
S850A ZUSAETZL. TANKFUELLUNG EXPORT Additional Export tank filling
S925A VERSANDSCHUTZPAKET Transport protection package

[capnmchl]

There would of been a 4 speed auto for an M40 engine, but not a 4 speed manual. Only early M10's came with 4 speed manuals.

Possibly converted and notified the DVLA?

[Chris_B86]

Slim chance I guess, but I can't see the benefit of converting to a 4 speed manual? :/

[Chris_B86]

Seller confirms it's a 5 speed manual, how strange

[capnmchl]

Nah what I'm saying is, it might of been down as a 4 speed auto and they've just changed it to manual. There isn't actually a transmission selection on the V5, let a lone a part which tells you how many gears. So it's unlikely.

Could just be a data error.

If he says its 5 speed then go with that. He knows best

[Chris_B86]

It's not from the V5, it's on experian, it's something I use at work to check vehicles, it gives us more info than the v5. It states Manual 4 Gears

As you say, probably a data error. Just have to see how the auction goes