Owner claims it's a 325i, but VIN says 325is?

[naplesE30]

I thought it depended on what color the car was.... alpine's never had a clear to my knowledge. And I thought IS just meant springs, spoiler, basketweaves, and sports seats, everything else was an option.

Late models came with clear coat. Early models were single stage.

[BMC227]

IS and I are they same thing.. it's just a badge. Who cares lol

[barry]

I bought my 325is in 1988 and still own it. Came with 373lsd, leather seats, 13obc, sport suspension, BBS wheels, premium stereo, map mirror, tinted windows, power sun roof, power door locks, rear defrost window, trunk lip, power mirrors, electric antenna, double trunk lights, etc. Paid $32,000.00 This car has 535k miles on original motor, starter, and 5 speed manual tranny with original clutch and rear wheel bearings. I'm on my third set of brake pads.

[Tino-m30b35]

My 87 coupe say 325i/2

[RefinedThinking]

Late models came with clear coat. Early models were single stage.

Now if that isn't E30 knowledge I don't know what is..

[AndrewBird]

These cars didnt come with clear coat in my experience.

Late models came with clear coat. Early models were single stage.

[TurboJake]

Most of what you said is not true. LSD is an option on all E30s. It was never standard. Premium also is not standard on the iS. Neither is the power sunroof. Steering wheel is as are the sport seats, spoiler etc. It is an appearance package and some slightly stiffer shocks. Nothing more.

This is my understanding of the US market options vs standard list for the iS

In the US the sport package included as standard:
Sport appearance package (With basketweaves, lip, spoiler)
Sport suspension with slightly stiffer springs, Slightly stiffer Boge or Bilsteins (Both came from factory)
Sport seats.
Mtech I Sport steering wheel.
Full electrics package (Could be optioned off individually)
LSD (3.73 for manual, 4.10 for auto)

OPTIONS (Which were still options for all) were the OBC, premium sound, 15" basketweaves, leather, and Mtech II wheel (Amongst all of the other many, many options available for all)

[albertogti117]

Gentlemen I have a true iS and it has manual sunroof, 6 button OBC, and non-premium stereo. As for the OP's potential car, I would be concerned about not only the body damage but also the fact that it has been resprayed at some point. These cars didnt come with clear coat in my experience.

You're absolutely right. Now that I look at it again, I think it's just very sun baked and swirled. Definitely could use a detail

[nomansland92]

^+1 that sounds about right. well i believe lsd's were standard in the ix but thats a different story.

[MR 325]

Mind = blown.

[dinanm3atl]

Its a 325i. 325is has lsd, power sunroof, mtech steering wheel, and premium speakers.. if its missing those its not an is

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Most of what you said is not true. LSD is an option on all E30s. It was never standard. Premium also is not standard on the iS. Neither is the power sunroof. Steering wheel is as are the sport seats, spoiler etc. It is an appearance package and some slightly stiffer shocks. Nothing more.

[RagtopE30]

Gentlemen I have a true iS and it has manual sunroof, 6 button OBC, and non-premium stereo. As for the OP's potential car, I would be concerned about not only the body damage but also the fact that it has been resprayed at some point. These cars didnt come with clear coat in my experience.

[TurboJake]

i though that's how bmw label their coupe and sedan.

No.
I have a 2door 325i
My woman has a 4door 325i

[bubbajan21]

i though that's how bmw label their coupe and sedan.

That is how BMW labeled E36's, but not E30's.

[M4DE30]

Sport Model