How can you tell a 1995 BMW M3 from a regular 3 series?

I am stationed in Baumholder germany and am about to purchase a 1995 3 series BMW. He said it was a 316i, but the title book is in german, and there are no badges noting the model. It has M series aluminum rims, spoiler, and other tell-tell signs it might not be a reg 3 series. Sorry if i sound ignorant, but i have little experince with beamers.How can you tell a 1995 BMW M3 from a regular 3 series?Sounds like the car was optioned with model-designation delete and the M-package, though these could be after-market changes. Either way, this setup will look great and deliver high MPG's, but isn't going to be nearly as fast as it looks.



By the way: If you're planning to ship this car home at the end of your tour, make sure it will pass import regulations; for instance, the 1.6 engine wasn't imported to the US, which might cause problems with emissions certification, and parts availability.How can you tell a 1995 BMW M3 from a regular 3 series?Glad I could be of help. The car you describe should be alot of fun on back roads, and capable of cruising at 100 mph+, so even if it's not an Autobahn-burner, it should be alot more economical to service than the complicated M3 engine.

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How can you tell a 1995 BMW M3 from a regular 3 series?the engine, the suspention , the front and back bumpers, the side skirts, the rimes, the seats, m3 sign on the steering wheel and inside the dashboard, also the tag behind the passenger door should tell.