My E30 confused with E36

[Henizwhoa]

I have a 1993 325IC, and whenever I visit an auto parts store, their system identifies my car as an E36 model. To obtain the correct parts, I have to ask them to change it to 1992. Interestingly, when I searched for '1993 BMW 325IC' online, E36 also appeared in the search results. Does anyone have an idea why this might be happening?

[varg]

It has always been that way. That's how it is with old cars, especially border year cars. I tell the parts dabases mine is a 1990 325i. It's a 91 318is with a 92 325ic engine

[Henizwhoa]

It has always been that way. That's how it is with old cars, especially border year cars. I tell the parts dabases mine is a 1990 325i. It's a 91 318is with a 92 325ic engine

Well that sucks but thanks for info.

[calypso rot]

Your 93 model convertible is among the last of the e30 chassis cars. e36 had been on sale in Europe since late 90 and USA since 92, so I'd imagine the database is a little confused

[e30austin]

knowing is half the battle. just give the parts clerk your VIN, whenever ordering parts. makes everyone's life easier.

[roguetoaster]

Yeah, just use a 1991 or 1990 325i convertible as your car if you ever have to go to a parts store, and to be clear, there should be no reason for you to ever do that since they will probably have nothing but an oil filter for you. Order your parts online and reference them to your specific year/model on a site like bmwfans.info or realoem.com if you need to be sure.

[reelizmpro]

yeah, just make things easier and refer to it as a 91.