VIN number decoding

[Ji Money]

I just called BMW NA and they couldn't tell me if the car was a Club Sport from the last 7 VIN. They recomended calling a dealer.

Maybe LSD is not listed because it's not technically an option but standard equipment?!

Thanks Mallard! I'm off to do some research.

[Ji Money]

Woohoo! A BMW dealer in Illinois verified that it has the Club Sport package!

Alright, unless someone tells me otherwise, I guess I'm good.

[parttimer]

Me next!!

AS98571

Thanks!!

[Mallard]

PartTimer

AS98571


Type code CG73

Type 318TI (USA)

Dev. series E36 (5)

Line 3

Body type COMP

Steering LL

Door count 3

Engine M44

Cubical capacity 1.90

Power 103

Transmision HECK

Gearbox MECH

Colour ALASKABLAU METALLIC (367)

Upholstery STOFF MILLPOINT/GRAU (D7TT)

Prod. date 1997-02-19


Order options
No. Description
214 AUTOMATIC STABILITY CONTROL+TRACTION

240 LEATHER STEERING WHEEL

243 AIRBAG FOR FRONT PASSENGER

315 REAR WINDSCREEN WIPER

337 M SPORTS PACKAGE

401 SLIDING/VENT ROOF, ELECTRIC

441 SMOKERS PACKAGE

481 SPORT SEATS F DRIVER/FRONT PASSENGER

520 FOGLIGHTS

530 AIR CONDITIONING

540 CRUISE CONTROL

550 ON-BOARD COMPUTER

676 HIFI LOUDSPEAKER SYSTEM

692 CD CHANGER I-BUS PREPARATION

704 M SPORT SUSPENSION

818 MAIN BATTERY SWITCH

925 SHIPPING PROTECTION PACKAGE


Nice spec

[1996 328ti]

Originally Posted by Ji Money

I just called BMW NA and they couldn't tell me if the car was a Club Sport from the last 7 VIN. They recomended calling a dealer.

Maybe LSD is not listed because it's not technically an option but standard equipment?!

Thanks Mallard! I'm off to do some research.

It's easy enough to tell if it's a Club Sport provided the previous owner didn't make any cosmetic changes.

1995, Bright Red or Jet Black.
M technic trim
M3 mirrors.

[Mallard]

and m suspension

id say a sport has these SA numbers

337
704
481

and if your lucky itll have

209

[1996 328ti]

Originally Posted by Mallard

and m suspension

id say a sport has these SA numbers

337
404
481

and if your lucky itll have

209

I was figuring on a way without crawling underneath.

[Mallard]

[elchicano]

Ok im just curious so here you go
KC82738
thanks

[classicronnie]

AS98875

help me out bro

[Roundel]

Could you please be so kind to expand Europe cars:
My VIN is KD50466.
Thanks in advance.

[Mallard]

Elchicano

Type code CG83

Type 318TI (USA)

Dev. series E36 (5)

Line 3

Body type COMP

Steering LL

Door count 3

Engine M44

Cubical capacity 1.90

Power 103

Transmision HECK

Gearbox AUT

Colour ASCOTGRUEN METALLIC (353)

Upholstery KUNSTLEDER/SANDGRAU HELL (K5BH)

Prod. date 1997-10-08


Order options
No. Description
214 AUTOMATIC STABILITY CONTROL+TRACTION

243 AIRBAG FOR FRONT PASSENGER

315 REAR WINDSCREEN WIPER

341 BUMPERS COMPLETELY IN BODY COLOUR

441 SMOKERS PACKAGE

498 HEADRESTS IN REAR, MECHANIC. ADJUSTABLE

530 AIR CONDITIONING

676 HIFI LOUDSPEAKER SYSTEM

692 CD CHANGER I-BUS PREPARATION

818 MAIN BATTERY SWITCH

925 SHIPPING PROTECTION PACKAGE

[Mallard]

ClassChromie its all good bro

Type code CG73

Type 318TI (USA)

Dev. series E36 (5)

Line 3

Body type COMP

Steering LL

Door count 3

Engine M44

Cubical capacity 1.90

Power 103

Transmision HECK

Gearbox MECH

Colour BOSTONGRUEN METALLIC (275)

Upholstery STOFF JACQUARD M.BE/SANDGRAU (E1BE)

Prod. date 1997-04-03


Order options
No. Description
214 AUTOMATIC STABILITY CONTROL+TRACTION

240 LEATHER STEERING WHEEL

243 AIRBAG FOR FRONT PASSENGER

282 LT/ALY WHEELS SPORT SPOKE STYLING II

315 REAR WINDSCREEN WIPER

341 BUMPERS COMPLETELY IN BODY COLOUR

441 SMOKERS PACKAGE

530 AIR CONDITIONING

540 CRUISE CONTROL

550 ON-BOARD COMPUTER

676 HIFI LOUDSPEAKER SYSTEM

692 CD CHANGER I-BUS PREPARATION

818 MAIN BATTERY SWITCH

925 SHIPPING PROTECTION PACKAGE

[Mallard]

Mr Roundel, always a pleasure

Type code CG11

Type 316I (EUR)

Dev. series E36 (5)

Line 3

Body type COMP

Steering LL

Door count 3

Engine M43

Cubical capacity 1.60

Power 75

Transmision HECK

Gearbox MECH

Colour MONTREALBLAU METALLIC (297)

Upholstery STOFF/ANTHRAZIT (C5AT)

Prod. date 1996-06-14


Order options
No. Description
243 AIRBAG FOR FRONT PASSENGER

255 SPORTS LEATHER STEERING WHEEL

282 LT/ALY WHEELS SPORT SPOKE STYLING II

305 REMOTE CONTROL FOR CENTRAL LOCKING

315 REAR WINDSCREEN WIPER

340 PROTECTOR STRIPES IN BLACK

401 SLIDING/VENT ROOF, ELECTRIC

410 WINDOW LIFTS, ELECTRIC AT FRONT

423 FLOOR MATS, VELOUR

428 WARNING TRIANGLE

431 INTERIOR RR VW MIRROR W AUT ANTI-DAZZLE

494 SEAT HEATING F DRIVER/FRONT PASSENGER

498 HEADRESTS IN REAR, MECHANIC. ADJUSTABLE

510 HEADLIGHT BEAM-THROW CONTR. F LOW BEAM

530 AIR CONDITIONING

550 ON-BOARD COMPUTER

651 BMW Bavaria C Reverse

801 GERMANY VERSION

806 3RD STOP LIGHT

915 BODY SKIN CONSERVATION, DELETION

971 EXCLUSIV PACKAGE

972 COMFORT PACKAGE


Interesting car!!!! it seems that this vehicle was a base model, and had many options added, instead of purchasing a "standard" model with the features already fitted

Also, the option of Exclusive pack AND comfort pack is very rare!!

[jomar]

AM53723

Going to look at this car tomorrow - it's listed as a club sport. Thanks.