Take the VIN to the local dealership. They can provide you a build sheet
that describes all of the original equipment.




"Andy" > wrote in message
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> So the car is a E36.
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> If the owner has no idea of the trim level either, how could I find out
> what it is?
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> Thanks
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> "Jeff Strickland" > wrote in message
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>>>> "Andy" > wrote in message
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>>>>>I am buying a 1995 BMW 320i. But the owner doesn't know the model. I
>>>>>don't
>>>>> think it says on the V5. How can I find out what model it is?
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>>>> It's an E36.
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>>>> If there are two doors, it's a coupe unless the top folds down, then
>>>> it's a convertible. If there are four doors, it's a sedan.
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>>> Actually, I noticed that the thread title includes "Saloon" - so it's a
>>> sedan.
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>> Unless the top folds down, then it's a wreck. Nevermind ...
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