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Further search through Wikipedia confirms your thoughts; the L does mean long wheelbase. EDIT: on e65/e66

Appreciate input from you guys, I've updated on recent models but not so hot in the older category. Any problems will be amended. Cheers

Sedan finished 4/98, Coupe 4/99, Compact finished production in 2001

Why do they call my car an “E†something when it’s a 325i, 535i, etc..? When you hear you car being referred to as an E classification, what they are referring to is the body style of a particular car. For instance, BMW has produced a 3 Series model from 1976 to present. Naturally, the body style changes over time, so to avoid confusion; they refer to the 1976-83 3 Series as an E21, the 1984-91 cars as E30, 1992-99 cars as E36, 1998-05 cars as the E46, and 2005 to the present cars are the E90. Keep in mind that certain early cars do not have an E number. Here’s a break down of the “E†numbers as well as the early designations 114 - 1602 – 2002tii 118 - 1500, 1600-4, 1800, 1800tii 120 - 2000C/CS/CA 121 - 2000, 2000ti, 2000tilux E3 - 2500 – 3.3Li E6 - 1600, 1800, 2000 touring E9 - 2500CS – 3.0 CSi E12 - 5 Series cars from 1974 to 1981 E21 - 3 Series cars from 1975 to 1983 E23 - 7 Series cars from 1977 to 1986 E24 - 6 Series cars from 1975 to 1989 E26 - M1 E28 - 5 Series cars from 1981 to 1987 E30 - 3 Series cars from 1984 to 1991 (1994 for touring) E31 - 8 Series cars from 1989 to 1997 E32 - 7 Series cars from 1986 to 1994 E34 - 5 Series cars from 1988 to 1996 E36 - 3 Series cars from 1989 to 2001 E36/5 - 318ti E36/7 - Z3 Roadster from 1994 to 2002 E38 - 7 Series cars from 1994 to 2001 E39 - 5 Series cars from 1995 to 2003 E46 - 3 Series cars from 1998 to 2006 E52 - Z8 Roadster from 1999 to 2003 E53 - X5 Series cars from 1999 to 2007 E60 - Current 5 Series cars from 2003 to present E61 - Current 5 Series Touring E63 - 6 Series cars from 2003 to present E64 - 6 Series Convertible cars from 2004 to present E65 - 7 Series cars from 2002 (short wheelbase) E66 - 7 Series cars from 2002 (long wheelbase) E70 - X5 Series cars from 2007 to present E71 - X6 Series cars from 2008 to present E83 - X3 Series cars from 2003 to present E87 - 1 Series cars from 2004 to present E85 - Z4 Roadster cars from 2002 to present E86 - Z4 Coupe cars from 2006 to present E90 - Current 3 Series sedan cars from 2005 to present E91 - Current 3 Series Touring E92 - Current 3 Series Coupe from 2006 to present E93 - Current 3 Series Cabriolet The "E" stands for "Entwicklung" or Development / Design. So the E36 is the "Design-36" What do these letters on the back of my car mean? Traditionally BMW has used a series of letters to denote differences between models. For instance “is†would mean injected sports. Here’s a breakdown of the letters and what they mean. Keep in mind that various BMW’s used combinations of these letters. However, these letters are the most common. i - Fuel Injected is - Fuel Injected – Sports. Sports package, with better suspension, sway bars, etc.. ic - Fuel Injected – Cabriolet, Convertible models e - ETA model. Built by BMW as efficiency-minded cars during the 1980’s es - ETA – Sports, ETA model with sports package. Ci - Fuel Injected – Coupe. This designation is used on most modern BMW’s Csi - Fuel Injected – Sports Coupe. CSL - Coupe Sport Lightweight iT - Fuel Injected – Touring. BMW’s station wagon. iX - Fuel Injected – All Wheel Drive. Ti - Fuel Injected – Touring Compact. Tii - Fuel Injected – Touring International. Used only on early cars. M - Motorsports. M3, M5 for example, BMW’s hot rod. L - Luxury. Basically a normal car fitted with full leather and all options, i.e. L6, L7 Li - Fuel Injected - Long Wheelbase. This designation is used on the E66 (iL on E32/E38) d - Diesel t - Turbocharged - When used alone refers to either petrol or diesel engines td - Turbo Diesel tds - Intercooled Turbodiesel iA - Fuel Injected - Automatic. Rarely seen, as BMW does not often advertise automatic transmissions. SE - Special Equipment What is the difference between a 525i and a 535i? A 325i and a 328is? With the exception of the early cars, 1600, 1800, 2002 etc., BMW has usually used a three digit numbering system to identify models. The first number refers to the Series, for instance 328is would be a 3 Series, while a 740iL would be a seven series. The last two numbers are typically the engine displacement of a particular model, So, a 328is Would mean a 3 Series, Fuel Injected 2.8 liter engine with the sports package. The 740iL would refer to a 7 Series, Fuel Injected 4.0 liter engine with the long wheelbase. Keep in mind that the last two numbers do not always mean actual engine displacement. What are they talking about when they say my 325i has an M20? Usually BMW uses an M, N or S designation to identify their engines. In most cases several different engines would be used in a particular series, such as a 2.8, 3.5, and 4.0 all being available in the 5 Series. Here is a breakdown of the various designations and engines. For each engine listed, there is usually a displacement code. For instance, an M20B27 would be an M20 engine with a 2.7L displacement. These are old engine codes that are no longer used. M41 - 4 Cylinder 1.6L DIDTA carburetor M42 - 4 Cylinder 1.8L DIDTA carburetor M49 - 6 Cylinder 3.4L 24-valve Motorsport twin-cam M60 - 6 Cylinder 2.0L and 2.3L carburetor or fuel injection M68 - 6 Cylinder 2.5L and 2.8L carburetor M69 - 6 Cylinder 3.2L fuel injection M86 - 6 Cylinder 2.8L fuel injection (L-Jetronic) M90 - 6 Cylinder 3.5L M92 - 4 Cylinder 1.8L fuel injection (K-Jetronic) M99 - 4 Cylinder 1.8L 2B4 carburetor M102 - 6 Cylinder 3.2L turbocharged These are the current engine codes used. M10 - 4 Cylinder 1.8L or 2.0L single overhead cam, timing chain. M20 - 6 Cylinder 2.0, 2.3, 2.5 or 2.7L single overhead cam, timing belt. M21 - 6 Cylinder 2.4L Diesel single overhead cam, timing belt. M30 - 6 Cylinder 2.8, 3.0, 3.2, or 3.4L single overhead cam, timing chain. M40 - 4 Cylinder, SOHC M41 - 4 Cylinder Diesel M42 - 4 Cylinder 1.8L DOHC M44 - 4 Cylinder 1.9L DOHC M50 - 6 Cylinder 2.0, 2.3, or 2.5L DOHC M50TU - 6 Cylinder 2.0, 2.3, or 2.5L DOHC, VANOS variable intake M51 - 6 Cylinder Diesel M52 - 6 Cylinder 2.0, 2.3, 2.5, or 2.8L DOHC, VANOS variable intake M52TU - 6 Cylinder 2.5 and 3.0L DOHC, VANOS variable intake and exhaust M54 - 6 Cylinder 2.5 and 3.0L DOHC, VANOS variable intake and exhaust M56 - 6 Cylinder 2.5L DOHC, Dual VANOS, SULEV (low emissions) M60 - 8 Cylinder 3.0 or 4.0L M62 - 8 Cylinder 3.5, 4.4 or 4.6L M70 - 12 Cylinder 5.0L M73 - 12 Cylinder 5.4L M88 - 6 Cylinder 3.5L, 24 valve Motorsport engine (only in the BMW M1) M88/3 - same as above, but for all other vehicles N42 - 4 Cylinder 1.8 or 2.0 N45 - 4 Cylinder 1.6 or 2.0 N46 - 4 Cylinder 1.8 or 2.0 N52 - 6 Cylinder 2.5 or 3.0 N54 - 6 Cylinder 3.0 Twin-Turbocharged (Five International Engine of the Year awards) N53 - 6 Cylinder 2.5-3.0 N62 - 8 Cylinder 3.6, 4.0, 4.4 or 4.8 DOHC N63 - 8 Cylinder 4.4, Twin-Turbocharged N73 - 12 Cylinder 6.0L DOHC Valvetronic S14 - 4 Cylinder 2.3L DOHC Motorsport engine (only in the E30 M3) S38 - 6 Cylinder 3.6 or 3.8L DOHC Motorsport engine S50 - 6 Cylinder 3.0 or 3.2L DOHC, Single VANOS Motorsport engine (Non-US M3) S50US - 6 Cylinder 3.0 or 3.2L DOHC, Single VANOS Motorsport engine (US M3) S52 - 6 Cylinder 3.2L DOHC, Dual VANOS Motorsport engine S54 - 6 Cylinder 3.2L DOHC, Dual VANOS Motorsport engine S62 - 8 Cylinder 5.0L quad cam, quad VANOS Motorsport engine S65 - 8 Cylinder 4.0L naturally-aspirated DOHC S70 - 12 Cylinder 5.6L Motorsport engine S85 - 10 Cylinder 5.0L DOHC 40 Valve Of course, we all know that the "E" stands for "Entwicklung" or Development / Design So the E36 is the "Design-36" L means Lang or Long Remember: the abbreviations on BMWs are German, not English !! M on a motor means "Motor" :-) And S on a motor is the "Sport" version of the "M" motor (an S62 is a sportier M62) The German word for Sport is ..... Sport !!

Theres this kit Supercheap is selling which I've been trying to find for the last couple of months. Always sold out so it must be pretty good, yet to try it though.

25,000k a year!

And don't forget the fines they can't already pay because they're too high. And the piss they drink. I hardly think they're all going to chip in for 1 place in Aucks or anywhere...

I agree, people who want the lower start price are still most likely gonna pay the fee. Trade me do not fully justify putting that fee on and 'encouraging sellers' is not good enough. My comment earlier I believe was taken the wrong way, what I meant was that Trade me weren't screwing people by putting the charges up without telling anyone.

The type of auctions you say aren't what you'd call general items.In auction houses what you say is correct, but with auctions on trade me with people sitting in there living rooms bidding on items around the country, and with many items on the web site, people can't be bothered sitting around wondering what the reserve might be. But if someone really wants it they might make the effort. People want to know they actually have a chance to purchase the item. As trade me have said.

I highly doubt that!

With tax payers money?

Haha, Well I didn't bring it back from a year ago!

Everyone who has a Trade Me account gets the email, so I don't think thats a problem. I agree with this though, I don't think I have ever listed an item with a start price lower than reserve. I just get annoyed with auctions with a below reserve start price. You don't know what the person wants, you don't know if its in your price range. I just can't be bothered with them. BUT some people say they use them to find out what the market is paying, Strat1 definitely took advantage of that.

I'm sure there would be plenty of protest if he is charged.

Good on him!

Is it just me or is the link no longer working?

"If it's cold, and you have trouble starting the car, you probably have a cold starting problem."NO WAY!!

I think the majority of Bimmersport have that opinion!

I saw it a couple days ago as someones signature on another BMW forum but couldn't find it again.

Courtesy of CarSpot

Happy Birthday! You bet Simon to it! Watch your back

jesus #$%@ing christ!!

Yea, mine does although its a '99 E36. If you turn the A/C off before you turn the car off it automatically comes back on when you start it again.

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