Does the E36 M3 tranny have a VIN stamped on it?

[m3f_madsedan]

I'm going to pull the car out of the garage and give it a good wash and take quality pics before putting up on here. Thanks guys!

[m3f_EY84002]

As westopher said, that's not the right buyer for your car. He's living in a #'s matching muscle car world (not that there's anything wrong with that) This is a sign of the times as the E36 gains some momentum. Get used to it.

I have a vin on my gearbox? Weird?

I do as well. The numbers were hardly visible last time I was under the car. I guess I should try to get a pic before it's totally destroyed.

[m3f_abcurran]

The guy is looking at a 6 speed sedan then expecting a VIN# on it like he's some savvy collector, but doesn't have the knowledge to know the car never was offered with a 6 speed.

This. I'd tell the buyer to pound sand. A comment like that serves two purposes: (i) the buyer isn't 100% committed and he's looking for an excuse not to buy, and (ii) he's trying to mess with your head by getting you to believe your car isn't 100% original and thus not worth the asking price.



Buyer's logic would make sense if the car was originally configured with a 5 speed gearbox. But if he wants an automatic, he should be looking a car so equipped.



What rear end is in the car? Is Buyer crying about how that's not original, too?



I say raise your asking price. A six speed swap is an extremely desirable modification.

[m3f_Double E]

^^ +1

[m3f_ExclusiveAuto]

wow, so much misinformation in this thread,,...


YES, there is a Vin sticker on the transmission (e36).

[m3f_kyrix1st]

Mine does.

[m3f_englishtom1596q]

It would be nice if someone posted a picture. I had my trans out last month and scrubbed it from top to bottom and there was no VIN on mine

[m3f_SamGrant951]

No prob -

[m3f_englishtom1596q]

No prob -

Thanks! Mine was gone so guess I was mistaken!

[m3f_Eric M3]

That EH07533 VIN sticker is on a manual transmission, do the automatic transmissions also have a VIN on E36 M3?

I have checked on my 5HP18, can only find the ZF plate with ZF serial number, Stucklistennummer and model, but maybe the VIN is hidden somewhere I cannot see without removing parts?

[m3f_omairtheman1]

Manual and yes I have a sticker. Never seen an auto car so wouldn't know.

[m3f_egebhardt]

This. I'd tell the buyer to pound sand. A comment like that serves two purposes: (i) the buyer isn't 100% committed and he's looking for an excuse not to buy, and (ii) he's trying to mess with your head by getting you to believe your car isn't 100% original and thus not worth the asking price.

In the long-run, a car that matches the build sheet will be the most valuable car. I agree. I'd like a 6-speed too, however, I will never buy a car that doesn't match the build sheet. If I need a 6-speed, I'm forced to buy a 46M or newer and at $15,000, I could find one.

[m3f_M-technik-3]

I have my s50 connected to a 5hp18 and it's sitting on floor of garage with no sticker as well. Car is being converted to a manual.

[m3f_Richardsperry]

In the long-run, a car that matches the build sheet will be the most valuable car. I agree. I'd like a 6-speed too, however, I will never buy a car that doesn't match the build sheet. If I need a 6-speed, I'm forced to buy a 46M or newer and at $15,000, I could find one.

Sorry but I think that's silly. If you are buying for a collection and not to actually drive, go for it. But really, for a driver car?


So if I offered you my car for $12K you wouldn't buy it because it in no way, shape, or form matches the build sheet? ok... Supercharged, 6 speed, 3.38, big brakes, BBS wheels....

[m3f_LockDots]

Sorry but I think that's silly. If you are buying for a collection and not to actually drive, go for it. But really, for a driver car?



So if I offered you my car for $12K you wouldn't buy it because it in no way, shape, or form matches the build sheet? ok... Supercharged, 6 speed, 3.38, big brakes, BBS wheels....

Are you saying your car is for sale?