bellicose 9 Report post Posted October 3, 2012 Have done a search but can't seem to find the M325i identification thread. Can someone give me some info' on how to I.D a genuine '87 M325i. cheeRS guys. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1283 Report post Posted October 3, 2012 try this http://www.rubmw.ru/vincode/eng/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
westy 614 Report post Posted October 3, 2012 Black headliner's pretty much a dead give-away. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bellicose 9 Report post Posted October 3, 2012 Thanks Brent. Very interesting. Ok, so what is "Additional Export tank filling" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
antil33t 90 Report post Posted October 3, 2012 Full tank of fuel before it being put onto a ship. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bellicose 9 Report post Posted October 3, 2012 Full tank of fuel before it being put onto a ship. Sometimes ya can't see the woods for the trees haha. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted October 3, 2012 Full tank of fuel before it being put onto a ship. I'm not sure thats correct.. I may be wrong though. I'm sure that means long range tank fitted. Most cars are exported from the factory with minimal fuel in the tanks for shipping safety Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sp8s 1 Report post Posted October 3, 2012 throw up the VIN number Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1043 Report post Posted October 3, 2012 Bonnet trim. Tech one had rubber/plastic strips the later face lift models had a door trim like seal. People who upgraded their standard cars left out the little details like this. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bellicose 9 Report post Posted October 3, 2012 throw up the VIN number WBAAB320X00859106 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
antil33t 90 Report post Posted October 3, 2012 I'm not sure thats correct.. I may be wrong though. I'm sure that means long range tank fitted. Most cars are exported from the factory with minimal fuel in the tanks for shipping safety Mine has the same option, and it's only got the normal sized tank. Wouldn't more fuel be safer? as it's the vapor that's explosive on petrol, rather than the actual liquid itself. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted October 3, 2012 (edited) We used to take fuel with us when picking up new cars from the wharf X Germany. Doing PD's on all the cars I've worked on, filling the tank with gas was a requirement. Things havent changed from the 80's as far as know Edited October 3, 2012 by *Glenn* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted October 4, 2012 After Googling it, I'm sure it means they put a little bit more fuel in for export vehicles, but they don't fill them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apex 693 Report post Posted October 4, 2012 Thanks Brent. Very interesting. Ok, so what is "Additional Export tank filling" Ah so that's where the extra 20% you pay for a BMW in NZ compared to Europe comes in, it covers the extra fuel filling. Good luck with the purchase. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30 325i Rag-Top 2956 Report post Posted October 4, 2012 VIN long WBAAB320X00859106 Type code AB32 Type 325I (EUR) Dev. series E30 () Line 3 Body type LIM Steering RL Door count 2 Engine M20 Cubical capacity 2.50 Power 0 Transmision HECK Gearbox MECH Colour DELPHIN METALLIC (184) Upholstery SCHWARZ LEDER (0203) Prod. date 1987-04-21 Order options No. Description 206 FUENF-GANG-SPORTGETRIEBE 209 LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL (25%) 215 POWER STEERING,DEPENDING ON ENGINE SPEED 288 LT/ALY WHEELS 300 ZENTRALVERRIEGELUNG ELEKTRISCH 314 HEATED WINDSCREEN WASHER NOZZLES 333 M TECHNIC SPORTPAKET 339 SATIN CHROME 350 WAERMESCHUTZGLAS GRUEN, RUNDUM 401 SLIDING/VENT ROOF, ELECTRIC 410 WINDOW LIFTS, ELECTRIC AT FRONT 464 SKIBAG 481 SPORT SEATS F DRIVER/FRONT PASSENGER 510 HEADLIGHT BEAM-THROW CONTR. F LOW BEAM 562 MAP READING LIGHT 704 M SPORT SUSPENSION 708 M-SPORT LEATHER STEERING WHEEL II 812 ENGLAND VERSION 845 Aggr. untersch., vorn 850 ADD FUEL TANK FILLING FOR EXPORT Has all the right option codes selected, the black headliner would be part of the 333 M Technic pack. I can't find model codes going back this far right now, and not sure if the M325 was a different model code to a normal 325. Looks pretty kosher to me though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bellicose 9 Report post Posted October 4, 2012 (edited) Good luck with the purchase. What makes you think i'm buying one? Maybe i'm doing some research for a......ummm..........study.....yeah that's it....... i'm writing a "paper" Edited October 4, 2012 by bellicose Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucan 196 Report post Posted October 4, 2012 Bonnet trim. Tech one had rubber/plastic strips the later face lift models had a door trim like seal. People who upgraded their standard cars left out the little details like this. Got a picture of this? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1043 Report post Posted October 4, 2012 Got a picture of this? this is mine (Tech1, on the edge of the fender above the airbox and wireloom) Tech2 is more like 540 door trim. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
westy 614 Report post Posted October 4, 2012 this is mine (Tech1, on the edge of the fender above the airbox and wireloom) Tech2 is more like 540 door trim. Hmm, me ol' humble 318i must be an mtech1 then.... PS, What I meant is, black head-liner is easiest visual giveaway. Say if ya just walk up to a car and are curious. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1043 Report post Posted October 4, 2012 You finished that bloody car yet ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bellicose 9 Report post Posted October 4, 2012 Thanks for the help guys. http://www.bimmersport.co.nz/forums/index....mp;#entry464912 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
westy 614 Report post Posted October 4, 2012 You finished that bloody car yet ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucan 196 Report post Posted October 4, 2012 this is mine (Tech1, on the edge of the fender above the airbox and wireloom) Tech2 is more like 540 door trim. Oyeq my PFL has that..And the sedan has a nice big spongey one, standard? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Driftit 2078 Report post Posted October 9, 2012 My old PFL 325i and Jap 320i had those under bonnet trims Josh. Yet my M325 is missing them. Anyone with an M325 not have power steering like me? I am glad it doesn't but my Mrs hates it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucan 196 Report post Posted October 9, 2012 Yea mines a manual rack, no AC either Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
