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The fourth generation 3 Series (E46 chassis) was introduced in 1999 and set the standard for engineering and performance during it's years of production including being named to Car & Driver's 10 best list every one of those years! ! -- View the E46 Wiki |
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02-17-2011, 07:10 AM
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How to check or be sure what model your driving
So I drive 330 xi but in a weird way when i check vin on carfax it comes out as 330i same on my insurance.....is this normal or something is not right
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02-17-2011, 07:22 AM
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I've noticed many mistakes with CARFAX and/or AutoCheck. I run a website that keeps track of ZHPs and each VIN I simply enter into one of those sites just to verify that the VIN is correct and I often see 330i that comes up with 2.5 littre engine.. which is obviously incorrect.
The best think you can do is send an email to info.service@bmw.de with your VIN This is BMW customer service e-mail, they will send you the option list for that VIN. It should also include the model. You can always make sure your front wheels drive  .. that should answer it quickly.
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02-17-2011, 07:36 AM
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Ya during snow in Chicago car drove awesome way better than my 328 is.... but I wanna make sure when it comes to xi model I will try that email ....plus I noticed that xi lights on the trunk light up mine don't and lights on dashboard tell me about tail light problem but my tail light ( trunk ) only has reversing light
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02-17-2011, 08:32 AM
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Who cares about what CarFax says ?????????
Just look under the car....if you see all that AWD hardware, you KNOW it`s an xi....
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02-17-2011, 08:33 AM
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What does the VIN sticker on the driver's door jamb say?
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02-17-2011, 01:55 PM
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02-17-2011, 05:08 PM
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Seriously?
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02-17-2011, 05:40 PM
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What are digits 4-7 of your VIN? If it's "AV53" it's an rwd 330i. If it's "ES53" then it's an xi.
For the model year check digit 10 - 1=2001, 2=2002, 3=2003, 4= 2004, 5 = 2005, etc
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02-17-2011, 06:43 PM
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02-17-2011, 09:34 PM
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So av53 would be rwd ......so far it looks like I have a problem got a car thinking its xi but its not looking from the vin
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02-17-2011, 10:01 PM
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02-17-2011, 10:03 PM
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Lol...don't rely know what I'm looking for .........
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02-17-2011, 10:09 PM
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 When I bought my car the title also said 330i so I got under and made sure there was a front driveshaft and differential (thats what your looking for). I thought the previous owner had slapped an xi badge on it for some stupid reason. I dont know why it didnt say xi on the title.
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02-17-2011, 10:50 PM
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What about ur vin number
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02-18-2011, 05:58 AM
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Edit: Actually I looked up a few other 330xis online, and it seems like maybe in 2001 BMW didn't differentiate them by VIN Try putting the last 7 digits into this decoder http://www.bmw-z1.com/VIN/VINdecode-e.cgi
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02-18-2011, 06:26 AM
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02-18-2011, 07:57 AM
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02-18-2011, 09:53 AM
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Used ur page link n this is what I got ....it looks like ur right
Chassis number JR80456 Vehicle code ES53 Series E46 Model 330xi Body type saloon Catalog model USA Production date 2001 / 07 Engine M54 Transmission Unknown Steering Left Catalyzer YES Additional Information for Vehicle code ES53 Sent from my PC36100 using Bimmer App
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02-18-2011, 10:41 AM
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I nominate this for post of the month.....No, wait... post of the year 
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02-18-2011, 11:02 AM
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In 2001, AWD was an option on the 325 and 330 instead of being a totally separate model.
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02-18-2011, 11:23 AM
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02-18-2011, 11:36 AM
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Go to RealOem.com and put in the last 7 digits of your serial number and it will tell you what model you have and what equipment the car has.
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02-18-2011, 01:34 PM
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Thx
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02-18-2011, 07:40 PM
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When I carfaxed my 01 330xi it showed as a 330i on the carfax and I believe the title as well.
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02-19-2011, 08:15 AM
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From what I found out 2001 xi the vin number was different from what it is now
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