How can someone not know what car they own???
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tannan said:
Also to ad the car sale place i got it from had to replace the rear coil springs i had to wait as they said it had sport springs on it.
I have no idea what the dereference is
Bit firmer and a bit lower, definitely worth mentioning that in your ad.I have no idea what the dereference is
Someone will be able to put you in the right direction but on the BMW website somewhere you can put your VIN number and it will give you the build sheet for your car.
If you are in possession of this and put all the details down properly then any purchaser is sure to have more confidence.
As I said in my email, it was just a quick one to make sure you weren't missing out on potential purchasers
ajb85 said:
True. Bring back ye olde days! I know that the current line up of Mercedes is equally if not more confusing.
Are those the days were a E30 316 had a 1.8litre engine, and prior to that E21 315 had a1.6 litre engine?They've been doing it for year before now, it just more prolific now.
jay140285 said:
Separate note
Doesnt ES stand for Executive Specification = The one most companies lease for there employees so they have a BMW just poverty spec one.
'Entry spec' more like.Doesnt ES stand for Executive Specification = The one most companies lease for there employees so they have a BMW just poverty spec one.
Edited by E30M3SE on Thursday 14th June 15:52
PetrolDriver said:
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3905400.htm
Or do people just lie hoping that people come and have a look at it but don't notice?
Surely if you're looking for a 3 series Sport with a straight 6 then you're not going to fall for an SE with a 2.0 litre 4 pot in it?
I've seen someone actually ask if the BMW they had just bought was a 4 or 6 cylinder! he had the bonnet up at the time looking and trying to work it out! Or do people just lie hoping that people come and have a look at it but don't notice?
Surely if you're looking for a 3 series Sport with a straight 6 then you're not going to fall for an SE with a 2.0 litre 4 pot in it?
E30M3SE said:
ajb85 said:
True. Bring back ye olde days! I know that the current line up of Mercedes is equally if not more confusing.
Are those the days were a E30 316 had a 1.8litre engine?I'm still confused that Hyundai I30s aren't 3.0 litre BMWs
Here is the build sheet for my car thanks for the info i still don't under stand some of it
i got it from here http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
Vehicle information
Type Value
VIN WBAB
Type code BW72
Type 318CI (EUR)
E series E46 (CFL)
Series 3
Type CABRIO
Steering RL
Doors 2
Engine N42
Displacement 2.00
Power 105
Drive HECK
Transmission MECH
Colour TITANSILBER METALLIC (354)
Upholstery STOFF TEX 2000/ANTHRAZIT (J1AT)
Prod.date 2003-06-02
Options
Code Description (interface) Description (EPC)
S169A ABGASNORM EU3 EU3 exhaust emissions standard
S249A MULITFUNKTION FUER LENKRAD Multifunction f steering wheel
S279A LM RAEDER/STERNSPEICHE 45 BMW light-alloy wheel star spokes 45
S302A ALARMANLAGE Alarm system
S320A MODELLSCHRIFTZUG ENTFALL Deleted, model lettering
S380A HARDTOP-VORBEREITUNG Hardtop-preparation
S388A VERDECK SCHWARZ Softtop, black
S428A WARNDREIECK Warning triangle and first aid kit
S431A INNENSPIEGEL,AUTOMATISCH ABBLENDEND Interior mirror with automatic-dip
S441A RAUCHERPAKET Smoker package
S459A SITZVERSTELLUNG, ELEKTR.MIT MEMORY Seat adjustment, electric, with memory
S473A ARMAUFLAGE VORN Armrest front
S508A PARK DISTANCE CONTROL (PDC) Park Distance Control (PDC)
S534A KLIMAAUTOMATIK Automatic air conditioning
S650A CD-LAUFWERK CD player
Code Description (interface) Description (EPC)
S661A RADIO BMW BUSINESS Radio BMW Business (C43)
S692A CD WECHSLER I-BUS VORBEREITUNG Preparation, BMW 6-CD changer I-bus
S785A WEISSE BLINKLEUCHTEN White direction indicator lights
L812A ENGLAND/IRLAND AUSFUEHRUNG NATIONAL VERSION GREAT BRITAIN
S850A ZUSAETZL. TANKFUELLUNG EXPORT Additional Export tank filling
S863A SERVICE KONTAKT-FLYER EUROPA Dealer List Europe
S877A UEBERKREUZBEDIENUNG ENTFALL Omission of non-combined operation
S880A ENGLISCH / BORDLITERATUR Bordliteratur englisch
Standard equipment
Code Description (interface) Description (EPC)
S210A DYNAMISCHE STAB. CONTROL (DSC) Dynamic stability control
S255A SPORT-LEDERLENKRAD Sports leather steering wheel
S399A VERDECKBETAETIGUNG VOLLAUTOMATISCH Softtop, electromech. all-autom.
S520A NEBELSCHEINWERFER Fog lights
S550A BORDCOMPUTER On-board computer
S832A BATTERIE IM KOFFERRAUM Battery in luggage compartment
S853A SPRACHVERSION ENGLISCH Language version, English
i got it from here http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
Vehicle information
Type Value
VIN WBAB
Type code BW72
Type 318CI (EUR)
E series E46 (CFL)
Series 3
Type CABRIO
Steering RL
Doors 2
Engine N42
Displacement 2.00
Power 105
Drive HECK
Transmission MECH
Colour TITANSILBER METALLIC (354)
Upholstery STOFF TEX 2000/ANTHRAZIT (J1AT)
Prod.date 2003-06-02
Options
Code Description (interface) Description (EPC)
S169A ABGASNORM EU3 EU3 exhaust emissions standard
S249A MULITFUNKTION FUER LENKRAD Multifunction f steering wheel
S279A LM RAEDER/STERNSPEICHE 45 BMW light-alloy wheel star spokes 45
S302A ALARMANLAGE Alarm system
S320A MODELLSCHRIFTZUG ENTFALL Deleted, model lettering
S380A HARDTOP-VORBEREITUNG Hardtop-preparation
S388A VERDECK SCHWARZ Softtop, black
S428A WARNDREIECK Warning triangle and first aid kit
S431A INNENSPIEGEL,AUTOMATISCH ABBLENDEND Interior mirror with automatic-dip
S441A RAUCHERPAKET Smoker package
S459A SITZVERSTELLUNG, ELEKTR.MIT MEMORY Seat adjustment, electric, with memory
S473A ARMAUFLAGE VORN Armrest front
S508A PARK DISTANCE CONTROL (PDC) Park Distance Control (PDC)
S534A KLIMAAUTOMATIK Automatic air conditioning
S650A CD-LAUFWERK CD player
Code Description (interface) Description (EPC)
S661A RADIO BMW BUSINESS Radio BMW Business (C43)
S692A CD WECHSLER I-BUS VORBEREITUNG Preparation, BMW 6-CD changer I-bus
S785A WEISSE BLINKLEUCHTEN White direction indicator lights
L812A ENGLAND/IRLAND AUSFUEHRUNG NATIONAL VERSION GREAT BRITAIN
S850A ZUSAETZL. TANKFUELLUNG EXPORT Additional Export tank filling
S863A SERVICE KONTAKT-FLYER EUROPA Dealer List Europe
S877A UEBERKREUZBEDIENUNG ENTFALL Omission of non-combined operation
S880A ENGLISCH / BORDLITERATUR Bordliteratur englisch
Standard equipment
Code Description (interface) Description (EPC)
S210A DYNAMISCHE STAB. CONTROL (DSC) Dynamic stability control
S255A SPORT-LEDERLENKRAD Sports leather steering wheel
S399A VERDECKBETAETIGUNG VOLLAUTOMATISCH Softtop, electromech. all-autom.
S520A NEBELSCHEINWERFER Fog lights
S550A BORDCOMPUTER On-board computer
S832A BATTERIE IM KOFFERRAUM Battery in luggage compartment
S853A SPRACHVERSION ENGLISCH Language version, English
Edited by tannan on Thursday 14th June 16:12
Pretty sure most is standard, even under the options.
Not sure they came with the dipping mirrors but that was probably as part of the memory seats.
Still, tidy it up a bit and put it with the advert. Make sure all spelling and grammar looks spot on and really make it appeal to any potential purchaser, and as if you know what you're talking about, have a passion for the car etc.
Thats my advice anyway!
Not sure they came with the dipping mirrors but that was probably as part of the memory seats.
Still, tidy it up a bit and put it with the advert. Make sure all spelling and grammar looks spot on and really make it appeal to any potential purchaser, and as if you know what you're talking about, have a passion for the car etc.
Thats my advice anyway!
CampDavid said:
rhinochopig said:
Me for one. I booked my OH's car in for a service this morning and couldn't remember whether it was 306, 307 or 308 diesel such is the level of apathy I have towards the car.
Must have been a 307/308. The 306 at least had a bit of charmWorking in insurance it now no longer suprises me when people call looking for quotes for 'my red car' or my 'Ford something' which turns out to be a vauxhall vectra, or think that just giving their name without ever previously talking to the company will result in a quote, engine sizes and fuel type are a mystery never mind what trim level it is, and peoples' valuations are laughable, recent one was a 1998 Corrolla D with lunar miles valued at £6k.
I have even encountered people with perfectly normal vision who didnt know what COLOUR their car is (stated it was red and it turned out to be green!).
I have even encountered people with perfectly normal vision who didnt know what COLOUR their car is (stated it was red and it turned out to be green!).
Six Fiend said:
Vehicle enquiry
The enquiry is complete.
The vehicle details for RA03 ZXV are:
Date of Liability 01 08 2012
Date of First Registration 18 07 2003
Year of Manufacture 2003
Cylinder Capacity (cc) 1995cc
CO2 Emissions 190g/Km
Fuel Type PETROL
Export Marker N
Vehicle Status Licence Not Due
Vehicle Colour SILVER
Vehicle Type Approval M1
What service did you use to get these details???The enquiry is complete.
The vehicle details for RA03 ZXV are:
Date of Liability 01 08 2012
Date of First Registration 18 07 2003
Year of Manufacture 2003
Cylinder Capacity (cc) 1995cc
CO2 Emissions 190g/Km
Fuel Type PETROL
Export Marker N
Vehicle Status Licence Not Due
Vehicle Colour SILVER
Vehicle Type Approval M1
ROB2828 said:
Six Fiend said:
Vehicle enquiry
The enquiry is complete.
The vehicle details for RA03 ZXV are:
Date of Liability 01 08 2012
Date of First Registration 18 07 2003
Year of Manufacture 2003
Cylinder Capacity (cc) 1995cc
CO2 Emissions 190g/Km
Fuel Type PETROL
Export Marker N
Vehicle Status Licence Not Due
Vehicle Colour SILVER
Vehicle Type Approval M1
What service did you use to get these details???The enquiry is complete.
The vehicle details for RA03 ZXV are:
Date of Liability 01 08 2012
Date of First Registration 18 07 2003
Year of Manufacture 2003
Cylinder Capacity (cc) 1995cc
CO2 Emissions 190g/Km
Fuel Type PETROL
Export Marker N
Vehicle Status Licence Not Due
Vehicle Colour SILVER
Vehicle Type Approval M1
Chrisw666 said:
Well the 316, 318, and 320d all have a 2.0 engine, as do the 123d and the 525d. Its probably very economical to produce a range of cars where the majority of motors run the same 2.0 or 3.0litre block and then all you need to do is build them up to the desired power level depending on application.
525d is 6 cylinder Bitzer said:
525d is 6 cylinder
Not all of them.
http://www.parkers.co.uk/cars/reviews/facts-and-fi...
Pints said:
You learn something new every day! Edited by Bitzer on Saturday 30th June 06:43
Bitzer said:
Pints said:
You learn something new every day! Edited by Bitzer on Saturday 30th June 06:43
And, if I remember correctly, the 4cyl 525d puts out more BHP than the 6cyl.
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