Did I get scammed? M-Tech Optik

[bensonious]

So, I recently got the itch to get another e30 after 4 years of not having one. So I began my search and found one that caught my eye. A 1991 J-Spec 320i m-technic optik in Brilliantrot. The car had a sketchy past of being imported in 2011 but never registered and no title, and a big portion of the interior striped. But I took a gamble (Not sure if it was smart or not). The seller told me that the m-tech 2 body kit was a factory option for this car and wasn't added after the fact, but I haven't been able to find any evidence that this car, in this color, with black leather interior ever came with the m-tech body kit.

So can anyone undeniably confirm if this was original or was added to a standard non-m-tech optioned car? ... I tried doing the obvious vin search, but none showed me too many option details.

Thanks for the help,
Ben

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Update #1:
Glass seems to have a greenish tint which is suppose to be an indicator, but it doesn't have shadowline trim or door sills. It does have an m style wheel tho.

[superj]

the only mtech2 car I ever owned was added at purchase from bmw Germany. mine was a euro car imported to the usa by a service member who brought it back when he got out.

[ELVA164]

I don't know what you mean the VIN search didn't show too many option details; if it doesn't show the correct options, that would answer your question. The name makes it sound like an appearance package car which was a thing.

[bensonious]

I don't know what you mean the VIN search didn't show too many option details; if it doesn't show the correct options, that would answer your question. The name makes it sound like an appearance package car which was a thing.

I guess what I meant was the decoder that I used didn't show any options. But, I just found a another one. I guess the lack of option 770 means that the body kit was added later on in its life. Well... at least I didn't pay too much for the car.

Thanks

[my1stE30]

I have a JDM euro M-Technic2 320i. Don't know about yours though from the pics. I have seen a few of these but never a convertible.

An authentic MTechnic would have a front and rear ///M badge and the rear ///M spoiler ... but then the car is 30 years old and could have been modified

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[my1stE30]

using bmwvin.com I get the following report

VIN WBAAA610002345176
Type Code 1161
E Series E30 ()
Series 3
Type LIM
Model 320I (EUR)
Steering LL
Doors 2
Engine M20
Displacement 2.00
Power 95
Drive HECK
Transmission AUT
Colour DIAMANTSCHWARZ METALLIC (181)
Upholstery (0269)
Prod. Date 1988-08-26
Available upgrades


Vehicle options

L807A National version japan
S215A Power steering, rpm-sensitive
S281A BMW LA wheel, chrome-plated/round spoke
S300A Central locking with antitheft system
S333 M TECHNIC SPORTPAKET

S339A Shadow-Line
S350A Therm. insulat. glass green

S361A Vent window rear
S410A Window lifts, electric, front
S423A Floor mats, velours
S481A Sports seat
S520A Fog lights
S530A Air conditioning
S562A Reading light
S704A M Sports suspension
S708A M sports steering wheel leather
S792 KLEINES MOTORSPORT-PAKET
S794 " BICOLOR - PAKET "
S925A Dummy-SALAPA

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[bensonious]

Hey thanks for the help. Looks like mine wasn't m-tech or appearance package from the options listed below.

Vehicle information
VIN WBABA21040EB71434

Type Code BA21
E Series E30 (C)
Series 3
Type CABRIO
Model 320I (EUR)
Steering LL
Doors 2
Engine M20
Displacement 2.00
Power 95
Drive HECK
Transmission AUT
Colour BRILLANTROT (308)
Upholstery (0203)
Prod. Date 1991-01-10


Vehicle options
L807A National version japan
S201A Rape methyl ester version (RME)
S210A Dynamic stability control
S300A Central locking with antitheft system
S350A Therm. insulat. glass green
S370A Softtop, black
S423A Floor mats, velours
S428A Warning triangle and first aid kit
S494A Seat heating driver/passenger
S520A Fog lights
S530A Air conditioning
S708A M sports steering wheel leather
S925A Dummy-SALAPA

[richardodn]

Remember any dealer installed options would not show on that build sheet.