E24 options list thread, V3.0

[Alex E24 E30]

I've volunteered to take over the duties of pulling the options sheet for those interested. Again, this service is offered for the E24 chassis only, and the lists can only be pulled from 1983 build date cars and newer. For whatever reason, BMW AG does not have records for older models, though I've heard that if you are willing to dig deep enough and bug the right people, that you can find this information. Perhaps others more knowledgeable than myself can shed light on this rumor that I once read somewhere.

If you are new to the scene and have no idea what I'm talking about or what an options sheet looks like, here's Taylor's old thread:
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum...ht=vin+decoder

You can look at the .pdf's there for reference.

I've checked through Taylor's thread, and it looks like all inquires there have been answered (if you were overlooked, post up here). From here on, please post your requests in this thread, and I will post back your options list as quick as I'm able. I'll be hitting crunch time with exams and projects on occasion as I'm intent on graduating from college soon, so there may be some lag time every now and then.

As a reminder, all I need is the last 7 digits of your VIN, and this is for the E24 chassis only.


7/16/12 - The following website was brought to my attention that contains the same options information that you can obtain in this thread, but it doesn't show up in a nice, handy PDF format. If you are just browsing around at cars and would like to know what the options were, I would recommend this method. Or if the format of the information doesn't matter much to you either, this might be a viable route. As always, though, if you would like to have your information pulled in a form like what is shown in this thread, then feel free to let me know. I'm just here to help
http://www.rubmw.ru/vincode/eng/


Alex

[neoz]

Hello Can you Help me?

PN30644

[BoldUlysses]

Hello Can you Help me?

PN30644

Amazing. Just amazing. The first reply. People really can not read:

Again, this service is offered for the E24 chassis only

Thanks for taking over, Alex.

-Matt

[Alex E24 E30]

Hello Can you Help me?

PN30644

Sorry, but I don't have access to newer models. As stated in the thread opening, this service is only offered for the E24 chassis.

Thanks for taking over, Alex.

-Matt

No problem! Glad to help out!


Alex

[alpinacsi]

Not all of us from jaw-ja are that bad. I also noticed similiar post on Taylor's e24 only thread that was closed.

Really? Is it that difficult of a concept to grasp? Try to help people and this is what happens.

[BMW Performance]

Here you go

Hello Can you Help me?

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VIN WBAEW53463PN30644
Type code EW53
Type 330XI (USA)
E series E46 (4FL)
Series 3
Type LIM
Steering LL
Doors 4
Engine M54
Displacement 3.00
Power 170
Drive ALLR
Transmission AUT
Colour BLACK SAPPHIRE METALLIC (475)
Upholstery STANDARDLEDER/GRAU (N6TT)
Prod.date 2003-03-29

S203A ALL-WHEEL-DRIVE SYSTEM 4-wheel drive
S205A AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Automatic transmission
S249A MULTI-FUNCTION FOR STEERING WHEEL Multifunction f steering wheel
S255A SPORTS LEATHER STEERING WHEEL Sports leather steering wheel
S265A TIRE PRESSURE CONTROL (RDC) Tyre pressure control (TPC)
S298A LT/ALY WHEELS DOUBLE SPOKE 98 W RUNFLAT BMW LA wheel, double spoke 98
S403A GLAS ROOF, ELECTRIC Glass roof, electrical
S431A INTERIOR RR VW MIRROR W AUT ANTI-D Interior mirror with automatic-dip
S438A WOOD TRIM Fine wood trim
S441A SMOKERS PACKAGE Smoker package
S459A SEAT ADJUSTM., ELECTR. W. MEMORY Seat adjuster, electric, with memory
S465A THROUGH-LOAD SYSTEM Through-loading system
S481A SPORT SEATS F DRIVER/FRONT PASSENGER Sports seat
S488A LUMBAR SUPPORT DRIVER/FRONT PASSENGER Lumbar support, driver and passenger
S494A SEAT HEATING F DRIVER/FRONT PASSENGER Seat heating driver/passenger
S495A 3. HEADREST REAR CENTRE 3-point belt and headrest, center rear
S502A HEADLIGHT WASHER SYSTEM Headlight cleaning system
S521A RAIN SENSOR Rain sensor
S522A XENON LIGHT Xenon Light
S534A AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONING Automatic air conditioning
S640A CAR TELEPHONE PREPARATION Preparation f tel.installation universal S650A CD PLAYER CD player
S674A HIFI LOUDSPEAKER SYSTEM HARMAN KARDON Hi-Fi System Harman Kardon
S692A CD CHANGER I-BUS PREPARATION Preparation, BMW 6-CD changer I-bus
S715A M AERODYNAMICS PACKAGE M Aerodynamics package
S818A MAIN BATTERY SWITCH Battery master switch
S925A SHIPPING PROTECTION PACKAGE Transport protection package
S210A DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL (DSC) Dynamic stability control
S354A GREEN STRIPE WINDSCREEN Green windscreen, green shade band
S411A WINDOW LIFTS, ELECTRIC Window lifts,electric,front/rear
S473A ARMREST, FRONT Armrest front
S520A FOGLIGHTS Fog lights
S550A ON-BOARD COMPUTER On-board computer
S645A RADIO CONTROL US BMW US Radio
S661A RADIO BMW BUSINESS Radio BMW Business (C43)
S823A HOT CLIMATE VERSION Hot-climate version
S832A BATTERY IN LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT Battery in luggage compartment
S845A ACOUSTIC BELT WARNING Acoustic belt warning
S853A LANGUAGE VERSION ENGLISH Language version English
S876A RADIO FREQUENCY 315 MHZ Radio frequency 315 MHz
S992A NUMBER PLATE ATTACHEMENT MANAGEMENT Control of number-plate attachment

[BoldUlysses]

If you feed them they will keep coming...

I thought part of the reason you needed someone to take over for you was the overwhelming number of non-E24 requests?

-Matt

[BMW Performance]

If you feed them they will keep coming...

I thought part of the reason you needed someone to take over for you was the overwhelming number of non-E24 requests?

-Matt

I don't mind doing them, it is just some times I don't have time. I am burning some vacation today as I made it a long weekend so I thought I would be nice and do it for the guy.

[Roku35]

E46 + E2 = E48.
Divide by 2 = E24

[Taylor Marshall]

I don't mind doing them, it is just some times I don't have time. I am burning some vacation today as I made it a long weekend so I thought I would be nice and do it for the guy.

The trouble, Kevin, with doing this is that it invites to this thread every E whatever owner who will expect to be helped based on your precedent.
Consider, please, that BMW now makes as many vehicles every month (including Mini's) as they did of the entire 13 year E24 production and you can see the potential for a deluge of requests as other boards link to this thread and know a good thing when they see it.
If you decide you don't have the time or the energy to pitch in here for every request regardless of model then you will leave Alex (who is cursed with a conscientious & responsible character) with the unenviable, time consuming and unenjoyable task of explaining to each supplicant that he can't help them. I know because I've BTDT.
So while I agree you have done a nice thing for Neoz, you have done no favour at all for Alex.
If you want to offer this service to everybody and take responsibility for it then why don't you start a thread in each of the other model boards offering same to them . You'll become everyone's favouritist guy but you'll have so little time for any other pursuits that you'll need to quit your day job !
Taylor

[bimas]

Alex, you're a brave man!

If you would be so kind, I am shopping for a replacement 6-er, as you know.

I am looking at this: 0607207

Thanks!

[Alex E24 E30]

No problem! Good luck in the search!


Alex

[Layne]

E46 + E2 = E48.
Divide by 2 = E24

E46 + E2 = 48EE

[bimas]

Thanks Alex, great looking car. Something seems sketchy with the mileage (Autocheck) though!

Here is another one, more in my price range for a DD:

3267300

Thanks!

[ULtm8drvnmchn]

Just bought this 85. I pick it up on Friday.
0610264

Thank you!

[Alex E24 E30]

Hope we all had a great Thanksgiving holiday for those of us who celebrated. Sorry for the delay, but I've been on mobile internet services for the holiday. So here's the latest requests.


Alex

[ULtm8drvnmchn]

Thank you Alex, I appreciate it!!!

[bimas]

Well, seems that I will keep you busy for a few days. Still searching!

And thanks again, I am really keeping this to the minimum - suitable candidates only:

6726022
3268712
0613954

Cheers,

Tom

[Alex E24 E30]

Tom, you certainly are on the lookout. Impressively short options list for the first one.

[Alex E24 E30]

Thank you Alex, I appreciate it!!!

Sure thing!


Alex

[bimas]

Tom, you certainly are on the lookout. Impressively short options list for the first one.

Wow! Right you are. Interior on the 633 isn't bad, otherwise it's a re-spray candidate. Also, has been out of registration for years - registered last in Colorado, and has a title issue (Hawaii - exceeds mechanical limits; what does that even mean?). Does anyone know what California DMV will do to me if I try to register the car?

And thank you Alex for your help, as always!

[Alex E24 E30]

"Exceeds mechanical limits" is typically a term reserved for cars that have 5 digit odometers with over 100k miles. Thus the true mileage of the car exceeds the mechanical limit of the car to tell you so. I'm surprised to hear of that on a car with a 6 digit odometer, though. I'd just call and check with the DMV to see if it will get through without issue.


Alex

[bimas]

Thanks Alex! Here is what I found out. The owner told me that there may be a kind of 'wrongful' statement from Hawaiian DMV accusing the car of rolling over. However, The car was then successfully registered in CA, and CO with no salvage title.

The car is now in CA, and I am considering taking a look - although, I may opt for a newer example. The car sounds like a good deal. Asking is $1,900, needs paint and apparently the interior is 'real nice'. It has 1 option - OBC - wow! That is a record low. If anyone is even remotely interested, let me know. Maybe I need a nudge to go see it anyway. Last registration is in CO, and is 3 years past due. I spoke to both, CO and CA DMVs, and neither cares or wants back fees as long as the car is not re-registered in CO 1st. The owner seems motivated enough to sell for a bit less.

[Emsan]

Hi,

Canadian car here.

3266269

Much appreciated!

P.S. Servotronic Power steering box was an option throughout all the years?

[Alex E24 E30]

Hi,

Canadian car here.

3266269

Much appreciated!

P.S. Servotronic Power steering box was an option throughout all the years?

Your list is attached. I was a little thrown off by the servotronic listing as well.


Alex