Ok, I've searched but still don't have an answer but I know you guys have one. In the forum can you tell if this 98 m3 is eurospec? I can't get a photo of the motor but I do have the vin

WBSBK0338WEC38145

thanks.

No, it is a US spec E36 M3 cabrio with an auto.

A good rule of thumb is if the 7th digit in the VIN is a 3, it is US spec.

http://www.bmwmregistry.com/model_faq.php?id=15

thanks. great help. funny thing, the guy bought this in europe and shipped it here new. did import laws stop him from getting a euro? must be...

yeah, only the wealthiest of folks can get a real euro imported correctly. we poor folks do euro swaps.... :buttrock

thanks. great help. funny thing, the guy bought this in europe and shipped it here new. did import laws stop him from getting a euro? must be...


Sounds like the european delivery program. You pick your car up from BMW Germany to use while on holidays. When you head home they ship it to your dealer of choice. It usually saves you 10% on the purchase price.

I have a Euro Spec e36 SMG Conv. and the last seven of the vin is EX46604