Confirm this VIN is a 325is

[m_jermyn]

Can anyone confirm this?

WBAAA12030AE53074

[Automaton]

06/1989 E30 325i Coupe M20 Europe Right hand drive Manual
Production Code: 1112




VIN WBAAA12030AE53074
Type code 1112
Type 325I (EUR)
E series E30 ()
Series 3
Type LIM
Steering RL
Doors 2
Engine M20
Displacement 2.50
Power 125
Drive HECK
Transmission MECH
Colour DELPHIN METALLIC (184)
Upholstery (0292)
Prod.date 1989-06-08

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Description (interface)

Description (EPC)
S206 FUENF-GANG-SPORTGETRIEBE
S215A SERVOLENKUNG, DREHZAHLABHAENGIG Power steering, rpm-sensitive
S281A LM-RAD 6 1/2 X 14 BMW LA wheel, chrome-plated/round spoke
S335 M TECHNIC SPORTPAKET
S339A SHADOW LINE Shadow-Line
S410A FENSTERHEBER, ELEKTRISCH VORN Window lifts, electric, front
S481A SPORTSITZE FUER FAHRER/BEIFAHRER Sports seat
S530A KLIMAANLAGE Air conditioning
S562A KARTENLESELEUCHTE Reading light
S682A RADIOANTENNE AUTOMATISCH Rear bench seat in fabric
S687A RADIOVORBEREITUNG Radio preparation
S704A M SPORTFAHRWERK M Sports suspension
S708A M SPORT-LEDERLENKRAD II M sports steering wheel leather
L810A AUSTRALIEN-AUSFUEHRUNG National version Auatralia
S850A ZUSAETZL. TANKFUELLUNG EXPORT Additional Export tank filling
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Description (interface)

Description (EPC)
S925A VERSANDSCHUTZPAKET Transport protection package

[m_jermyn]

So its a 325i and not a IS?

[andyp]

too many cylinders to be an IS, just had a look and it comes up as a 325i

[m_jermyn]

I mean a 325is not a 318is silly.... Yeah Im checking realoem too but there isnt a 325is option there. Need someone that can read the vin and confirm or deny

[BMW_E30vert]

Wasn't the 325is a South African special?

[jmc330i]

Yes, the 325iS was a SA built model (with 2.7 M20 and M3 suspension among over things). But there was also a 325iS for the USA and AUS market, which was a similar model to our 325i Sport.

I checked the VIN of mine at the dealer which is the only way of telling for sure if it left the showroom as a Sport (or 325iS in this case). I'd guess a dealer down under would be able to do the same??

That said, S206 FUENF-GANG-SPORTGETRIEBE - 5 spd sports gear. That's the close ratio sports box, so its possible its a genuine one.

[daimlerman]

Sport is a UK only version,other(lesser?) markets had a similar spec called S or M-packet,I understand.

Apart from all the goodies,map lights,sport seats,LSD,bodykit and so on,UK 'sport' also had a 3:91 (LSD)diff and a close ratio version of the standard 'box.So reading off the gearbox and diff type codes will help to indentify the S claim.

[andyp]

ok I have never heard of one before and as you say it does not even list it.

[bss325i]

Yes it is a 325iS.

Australian market version of the 325i sport.

[bss325i]

All info on worldwide versions of the 325iS/ 325i sport here,

http://www.e30zone.net/modules.php?name ... 64&start=0

[harry_p]

Same as a uk sport, the sport isn't a model type but a combined trim package of options.

There is no specific 'sport' vin as such.

[pukar]

didn't the is have some aluninium panels...could check with a magnet if this was true

[Grrrmachine]

You're thinking of the South African model pukar, and even then it's only the Evo versions which also have 5-stud M3 setups.

[bss325i]

You're thinking of the South African model pukar, and even then it's only the Evo versions which also have 5-stud M3 setups.

All the SA 325iS's had five stud suspension, jap spec M3 suspension to be precise.

[jmc330i]

jap spec M3 suspension to be precise.

Out of interest, what's the difference between this and the euro M3 suspension?