VIN number decoding

[Mallard]

Originally Posted by spidertri

This is awesome, would you mind doing mine?

KC30360

Thanks for doing this!

Yeah no worries

KC30360

Type code CG73

Type 318TI (USA)

Dev. series E36 (5)

Line 3

Body type COMP

Steering LL

Door count 3

Engine M44

Cubical capacity 1.90

Power 103

Transmision HECK

Gearbox MECH

Colour MOREAGRUEN METALLIC (288)

Upholstery KUNSTLEDER/SANDGRAU HELL (K5BH)

Prod. date 1998-01-07


Order options
No. Description
214 AUTOMATIC STABILITY CONTROL+TRACTION

240 LEATHER STEERING WHEEL

243 AIRBAG FOR FRONT PASSENGER

315 REAR WINDSCREEN WIPER

341 BUMPERS COMPLETELY IN BODY COLOUR

441 SMOKERS PACKAGE

498 HEADRESTS IN REAR, MECHANIC. ADJUSTABLE

530 AIR CONDITIONING

540 CRUISE CONTROL

550 ON-BOARD COMPUTER

676 HIFI LOUDSPEAKER SYSTEM

692 CD CHANGER I-BUS PREPARATION

756 INDIVIDUAL LT/ALY WHEELS ROUND SPOKE

818 MAIN BATTERY SWITCH

925 SHIPPING PROTECTION PACKAGE

[Mallard]

Originally Posted by poorshaguy

Picking up my new 96 "Active" (I think?) Thursday night.
Thanks very much for taking the time on this!

AS96557

Good luck with her, she looks like a winner

AS96557

Type code CG73

Type 318TI (USA)

Dev. series E36 (5)

Line 3

Body type COMP

Steering LL

Door count 3

Engine M44

Cubical capacity 1.90

Power 103

Transmision HECK

Gearbox MECH

Colour BOSTONGRUEN METALLIC (275)

Upholstery LEDER M.BEDUIN/BEDUIN HELL (Q1BH)

Prod. date 1996-05-08


Order options
No. Description
214 AUTOMATIC STABILITY CONTROL+TRACTION

240 LEATHER STEERING WHEEL

243 AIRBAG FOR FRONT PASSENGER

282 LT/ALY WHEELS SPORT SPOKE STYLING II

315 REAR WINDSCREEN WIPER

341 BUMPERS COMPLETELY IN BODY COLOUR

401 SLIDING/VENT ROOF, ELECTRIC

441 SMOKERS PACKAGE

530 AIR CONDITIONING

540 CRUISE CONTROL

550 ON-BOARD COMPUTER

676 HIFI LOUDSPEAKER SYSTEM

694 PREPARATION FOR CD CHANGER

818 MAIN BATTERY SWITCH

925 SHIPPING PROTECTION PACKAGE

[Mallard]

Originally Posted by RoyG

Wondering if you code decode the following for me. AU35426

I just bought this White '96 TI and seller called it a Sport Comp and wondered if this is a true Sport or ??

Thanks for your time.
Roy G in Kansas City

Welcome Sir G

and allow me to confirm

AU35426 is sadly not a sport, but is equiped with a Limited Slip Differential, which is unusual for a car of its age. This was most probably an option chosen by the original buyer.

Type code CG83

Type 318TI (USA)

Dev. series E36 (5)

Line 3

Body type COMP

Steering LL

Door count 3

Engine M44

Cubical capacity 1.90

Power 103

Transmision HECK

Gearbox AUT

Colour ALPINWEISS 3 (300)

Upholstery STOFF NETZ FLACHG.M.BE/SANDGRAU (C9BE)

Prod. date 1996-02-05


Order options
No. Description
209 LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL (25%)

240 LEATHER STEERING WHEEL

243 AIRBAG FOR FRONT PASSENGER

282 LT/ALY WHEELS SPORT SPOKE STYLING II

315 REAR WINDSCREEN WIPER

341 BUMPERS COMPLETELY IN BODY COLOUR

401 SLIDING/VENT ROOF, ELECTRIC

441 SMOKERS PACKAGE

530 AIR CONDITIONING

540 CRUISE CONTROL

550 ON-BOARD COMPUTER

676 HIFI LOUDSPEAKER SYSTEM

694 PREPARATION FOR CD CHANGER

818 MAIN BATTERY SWITCH

925 SHIPPING PROTECTION PACKAGE

[Mallard]

Originally Posted by nesticle

Hi there, here are my numbers.

AS96182

Thanks

Here you go Nessie

AS96182


Type code CG73

Type 318TI (USA)

Dev. series E36 (5)

Line 3

Body type COMP

Steering LL

Door count 3

Engine M44

Cubical capacity 1.90

Power 103

Transmision HECK

Gearbox MECH

Colour SCHWARZ 2 (668)

Upholstery STOFF NETZ FLACHG.M.SW/ANTHRAZIT (C6AT)

Prod. date 1996-04-01


Order options
No. Description
240 LEATHER STEERING WHEEL

243 AIRBAG FOR FRONT PASSENGER

401 SLIDING/VENT ROOF, ELECTRIC

441 SMOKERS PACKAGE

530 AIR CONDITIONING

818 MAIN BATTERY SWITCH

838 CANADIAN VERSION

925 SHIPPING PROTECTION PACKAGE

[Mallard]

Originally Posted by Viper1969

Hi, I'd appreciate any information you can provide:
AU39463

My pleasure

AU39463

Its a possible club sport

Type code CG83

Type 318TI (USA)

Dev. series E36 (5)

Line 3

Body type COMP

Steering LL

Door count 3

Engine M44

Cubical capacity 1.90

Power 103

Transmision HECK

Gearbox AUT

Colour SCHWARZ 2 (668)

Upholstery STOFF/ANTHRAZIT (C7AT)

Prod. date 1997-01-20


Order options
No. Description
214 AUTOMATIC STABILITY CONTROL+TRACTION

240 LEATHER STEERING WHEEL

243 AIRBAG FOR FRONT PASSENGER

315 REAR WINDSCREEN WIPER

337 M SPORTS PACKAGE

401 SLIDING/VENT ROOF, ELECTRIC

441 SMOKERS PACKAGE

481 SPORT SEATS F DRIVER/FRONT PASSENGER

520 FOGLIGHTS

530 AIR CONDITIONING

676 HIFI LOUDSPEAKER SYSTEM

692 CD CHANGER I-BUS PREPARATION

704 M SPORT SUSPENSION

818 MAIN BATTERY SWITCH

925 SHIPPING PROTECTION PACKAGE

[Mallard]

Originally Posted by goyal99

Hello

My '96 has these last digits: AS96113


Any info will be nicely appreciated - Thanks!

Hey Bud

Welcome to the forum

AS96113

Type code CG73

Type 318TI (USA)

Dev. series E36 (5)

Line 3

Body type COMP

Steering LL

Door count 3

Engine M44

Cubical capacity 1.90

Power 103

Transmision HECK

Gearbox MECH

Colour BOSTONGRUEN METALLIC (275)

Upholstery STOFF NETZ FLACHG.M.BE/SANDGRAU (C9BE)

Prod. date 1996-03-25


Order options
No. Description
214 AUTOMATIC STABILITY CONTROL+TRACTION

240 LEATHER STEERING WHEEL

243 AIRBAG FOR FRONT PASSENGER

282 LT/ALY WHEELS SPORT SPOKE STYLING II

315 REAR WINDSCREEN WIPER

341 BUMPERS COMPLETELY IN BODY COLOUR

401 SLIDING/VENT ROOF, ELECTRIC

441 SMOKERS PACKAGE

530 AIR CONDITIONING

540 CRUISE CONTROL

550 ON-BOARD COMPUTER

676 HIFI LOUDSPEAKER SYSTEM

694 PREPARATION FOR CD CHANGER

818 MAIN BATTERY SWITCH

925 SHIPPING PROTECTION PACKAGE

[Mallard]

Originally Posted by Fennema

AM54053

Here you go mate

AM54053

Canadian Version

Type code CG53

Type 318TI (USA)

Dev. series E36 (5)

Line 3

Body type COMP

Steering LL

Door count 3

Engine M42

Cubical capacity 1.80

Power 103

Transmision HECK

Gearbox MECH

Colour SCHWARZ 2 (668)

Upholstery STOFF NETZ FLACHG.M.BE/SANDGRAU (C9BE)

Prod. date 1995-11-08


Order options
No. Description
240 LEATHER STEERING WHEEL

243 AIRBAG FOR FRONT PASSENGER

441 SMOKERS PACKAGE

530 AIR CONDITIONING

818 MAIN BATTERY SWITCH

838 CANADIAN VERSION

925 SHIPPING PROTECTION PACKAGE

[Mallard]

Originally Posted by Teresi

AS99772

Here you go Tes,

AS99772

Type code CG73

Type 318TI (USA)

Dev. series E36 (5)

Line 3

Body type COMP

Steering LL

Door count 3

Engine M44

Cubical capacity 1.90

Power 103

Transmision HECK

Gearbox MECH

Colour AVUSBLAU METALLIC (276)

Upholstery KUNSTLEDER/SCHWARZ (K5SW)

Prod. date 1997-10-06


Order options
No. Description
214 AUTOMATIC STABILITY CONTROL+TRACTION

240 LEATHER STEERING WHEEL

243 AIRBAG FOR FRONT PASSENGER

315 REAR WINDSCREEN WIPER

341 BUMPERS COMPLETELY IN BODY COLOUR

401 SLIDING/VENT ROOF, ELECTRIC

441 SMOKERS PACKAGE

498 HEADRESTS IN REAR, MECHANIC. ADJUSTABLE

530 AIR CONDITIONING

540 CRUISE CONTROL

550 ON-BOARD COMPUTER

676 HIFI LOUDSPEAKER SYSTEM

692 CD CHANGER I-BUS PREPARATION

756 INDIVIDUAL LT/ALY WHEELS ROUND SPOKE

818 MAIN BATTERY SWITCH

925 SHIPPING PROTECTION PACKAGE

[Mallard]

Originally Posted by DaedHead8

Hey Mallard, if you're still around, here are my digits:
KC85473

DeadHead

I aint going anywhere :P

KC85473

Type code CG83

Type 318TI (USA)

Dev. series E36 (5)

Line 3

Body type COMP

Steering LL

Door count 3

Engine M44

Cubical capacity 1.90

Power 103

Transmision HECK

Gearbox AUT

Colour AVUSBLAU METALLIC (276)

Upholstery STOFF MILLPOINT/GRAU (D7TT)

Prod. date 1998-10-20


Order options
No. Description
243 AIRBAG FOR FRONT PASSENGER

260 SIDE AIRBAG DRIVER/FRT PASSENGER

315 REAR WINDSCREEN WIPER

337 M SPORTS PACKAGE

441 SMOKERS PACKAGE

481 SPORT SEATS F DRIVER/FRONT PASSENGER

494 SEAT HEATING F DRIVER/FRONT PASSENGER

498 HEADRESTS IN REAR, MECHANIC. ADJUSTABLE

520 FOGLIGHTS

530 AIR CONDITIONING

540 CRUISE CONTROL

550 ON-BOARD COMPUTER

676 HIFI LOUDSPEAKER SYSTEM

692 CD CHANGER I-BUS PREPARATION

704 M SPORT SUSPENSION

710 M LEATHER STEERING WHEEL

755 INDIVIDUAL OPEN-AIR FOLDING TOP

818 MAIN BATTERY SWITCH

925 SHIPPING PROTECTION PACKAGE


Series options
No. Description
214 AUTOMATIC STABILITY CONTROL+TRACTION

354 GREEN STRIPE WINDSCREEN

410 WINDOW LIFTS, ELECTRIC AT FRONT

687 RADIO PREPARATION

850 ADD FUEL TANK FILLING FOR EXPORT

853 LANGUAGE VERSION ENGLISH

992 NUMBER PLATE ATTACHEMENT MANAGEMENT

One of the best specced Compacts ive seen to date

Get some pics up son!!!

[Mallard]

Originally Posted by M-technik-3

KC85509

Very much appreciated thanks.

Always a pleasure

KC85509

Another Kick A*s specced Compact

i think it was the same Dealership they came from ?

Type code CG83

Type 318TI (USA)

Dev. series E36 (5)

Line 3

Body type COMP

Steering LL

Door count 3

Engine M44

Cubical capacity 1.90

Power 103

Transmision HECK

Gearbox AUT

Colour TITANSILBER METALLIC (354)

Upholstery STOFF/ANTHRAZIT (C7AT)

Prod. date 1998-11-12


Order options
No. Description
243 AIRBAG FOR FRONT PASSENGER

260 SIDE AIRBAG DRIVER/FRT PASSENGER

315 REAR WINDSCREEN WIPER

337 M SPORTS PACKAGE

401 SLIDING/VENT ROOF, ELECTRIC

441 SMOKERS PACKAGE

481 SPORT SEATS F DRIVER/FRONT PASSENGER

494 SEAT HEATING F DRIVER/FRONT PASSENGER

498 HEADRESTS IN REAR, MECHANIC. ADJUSTABLE

520 FOGLIGHTS

530 AIR CONDITIONING

676 HIFI LOUDSPEAKER SYSTEM

692 CD CHANGER I-BUS PREPARATION

704 M SPORT SUSPENSION

710 M LEATHER STEERING WHEEL

818 MAIN BATTERY SWITCH

925 SHIPPING PROTECTION PACKAGE


Series options
No. Description
214 AUTOMATIC STABILITY CONTROL+TRACTION

354 GREEN STRIPE WINDSCREEN

410 WINDOW LIFTS, ELECTRIC AT FRONT

687 RADIO PREPARATION

850 ADD FUEL TANK FILLING FOR EXPORT

853 LANGUAGE VERSION ENGLISH

992 NUMBER PLATE ATTACHEMENT MANAGEMENT

[Mallard]

[ajs_in_Mn]

Thank you, Mallard, and welcome back!

[spidertri]

Awesome, thanks so much! Glad you are back.

[M-technik-3]

Big Thanks man. Helpful to know what all is inside.

[ladeeda3]

Thanks Mallard. Just ignore my PM. I forgot I had PM'd you and posted to this thread. You gave me the info I am looking for here.
I appreciate it!
Lisa