briancol 3 Report post Posted April 27, 2008 (edited) Hi people I'm a newbee to this site. I only became aware of it today. I live in Papatoetoe, Auckland, New Zealand., and drive a 1996 BMW 325i Motorsport coupe. I will try to post a picture of it, but as I'm new to this site, it may not work. Edited April 28, 2008 by OLLIE fixed the photo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Braeden320 0 Report post Posted April 27, 2008 Welcome..Nice looking car, whats the badge where the BMW used to be? Can't say i have seen one before Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
briancol 3 Report post Posted April 27, 2008 Welcome..Nice looking car, whats the badge where the BMW used to be? Can't say i have seen one before It's an after market M Sport badge. It came with the car when i imported it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cale 36 Report post Posted April 27, 2008 Welcome, Nice e36, is it a Manual? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
briancol 3 Report post Posted April 28, 2008 (edited) Welcome, Nice e36, is it a Manual? Sorry Quailboy but it's an auto. What I spent a long time looking for was an E36 M Sport Coupe in black. My preference was for a 328 5 speed but after 6 months looking I ended up with the 325 Auto. Still a great car though. I have done a fair amount of work on the car, eg 18" alloys, M3 spoiler, flared the rear guards, and recently added M3 rear vision mirrors. Edited April 28, 2008 by briancol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drifty325i 0 Report post Posted April 28, 2008 Really nice car mate, congrates and welcome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Braeden320 0 Report post Posted April 28, 2008 It's an after market M Sport badge. It came with the car when i imported it. Nice, Looks quite good. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted April 28, 2008 Nice, Looks quite good. The badges dont last long though. I had them on my car. Only lasted 12months. I put genuine back on Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OLLIE 26 Report post Posted April 28, 2008 Welcome - nice looking E36 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NZ POM 0 Report post Posted April 28, 2008 Welcome to the forum mate Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
briancol 3 Report post Posted April 28, 2008 The badges dont last long though. I had them on my car. Only lasted 12months. I put genuine back on The badge is not some cheap Taiwanese copy, I've had the car for some 19 months now with the badges on and there is no sign of deterioration yet, cross fingers BTW I see that there is a meeting each month at Albany, does it still happen? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greg111 13 Report post Posted April 28, 2008 Nice looking car, gotta love the E36 coupes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cainchapman 0 Report post Posted April 28, 2008 Nice looking car. Welcome. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3series 0 Report post Posted April 28, 2008 thats one sweet condition car, reminds me of Yuens old car. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OLLIE 26 Report post Posted April 28, 2008 I see that there is a meeting each month at Albany, does it still happen?sure does - 2nd Thursday of every month Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
briancol 3 Report post Posted April 28, 2008 Cool. Do you have clear indicators on your tail lamps? I too know what it's like to not be able to find the vehicle you're after in manual and you have to opt for an auto! Welcome to BS Yes the car has clear rear indicators. You may have also noticed the chrome front grill which is aftermarket and fitted in Japan before I purchased it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moktar 7 Report post Posted April 29, 2008 Looking good you gotta love black motorsport coupes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yuen 16 Report post Posted April 29, 2008 (edited) Welcome! Your car looks very nice. Just wondering - is it really a 325? Never heard of a 1996 325 - they stopped around 1994, might be a few 1995 around but by 1996 should be a 323 with the 2.5L M52. Regarding the M roundel - I've always assumed it's an aftermarket item as I have never seen BMWs come with it from the factory. thats one sweet condition car, reminds me of Yuens old car. That's exactly what I thought Edited April 29, 2008 by Yuen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
briancol 3 Report post Posted April 29, 2008 Welcome! Your car looks very nice. Just wondering - is it really a 325? Never heard of a 1996 325 - they stopped around 1994, might be a few 1995 around but by 1996 should be a 323 with the 2.5L M52. Regarding the M roundel - I've always assumed it's an aftermarket item as I have never seen BMWs come with it from the factory. That's exactly what I thought The car is a Japanese import, It was purchased as a 325 and once it was complied the MR2A had the cc rating as 2,500 cc. I can only go by what they said. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
briancol 3 Report post Posted April 29, 2008 Welcome! Your car looks very nice. Just wondering - is it really a 325? Never heard of a 1996 325 - they stopped around 1994, might be a few 1995 around but by 1996 should be a 323 with the 2.5L M52. Regarding the M roundel - I've always assumed it's an aftermarket item as I have never seen BMWs come with it from the factory. That's exactly what I thought I have just cut and pasted this from land transport re the details about my car. Vehicle Description Vehicle Type Passenger Car/Van Engine No. 256S-121198 Chassis Number WBABF82060EP82582 CC Rating 2,490 Colour BLACK Country of Origin Germany Power kW Assembly Type Imported Built-Up Prev. Country Japan No of Seats 5 Gross Vehicle Mass 1,685kg Alt. Fuel Type Unknown Fuel Type Petrol Last WOF Inspection 19/03/2008 Pass Last WOF Expiry 19/09/2008 So it seems it just might be a 2.5 ltr engine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yuen 16 Report post Posted April 29, 2008 Have just checked for you on www.bmwfans.info. (You can also do this on www.realoem.com) Vehicle information Series: 3' E36 Body: Coupe Model: 323i Engine: M52 Region: ECE Version: Right Hand Drive Transmission: Automatic Manufact. date : 11/1995 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deeveus 81 Report post Posted May 4, 2008 Nice looking E36 you have there. Welcome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
briancol 3 Report post Posted May 4, 2008 Nice looking E36 you have there. Welcome Thanks mate, I've always liked the E36 Coupe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Creaver 55 Report post Posted May 8, 2008 Very tidy e36. Welcome. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BMW Sila 0 Report post Posted May 10, 2008 Hey mate!! WEll come!!!! HOpe you enjoy your stay!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
