95 Vs 96-99 Interiors

[m3f_///M3 DriF_9e0e471e5b]

Trying to figure what year M3 to buy and Im starting to notice things that are differant between the 95 interiors VS the 96-99. I know the steering wheels are differant,the climate controls are diff, and the illuminated shifter. So my question is there any other differances that im not aware of. Also does anybody have a picture of the electronic device under the radio that tells the speed limit and all the other lil things it does.(By the way what do they call that?) Is that stock in all M3's and are all of them the same in every year from 95-99 M3. And info will help. Thanks in advance.

[m3f_Sirius_880bd69485]

Well. You pretty much nailed it on the head... except the lighted shift knobs and the three spoke wheels didn't start until 98. As did rear head rests.



The thing under the climate control is called the OBC (On Board Computer)... throughout the entire range of years the M3 was produced, there was a full version, and a half version, which had basic functions on it.

[m3f_///M3 DriF_9e0e471e5b]

The thing under the climate control is called the OBC (On Board Computer)... throughout the entire range of years the M3 was produced, there was a full version, and a half version, which had basic functions on it.



Whats the diff from the half and full version(What does the full have that the half doesnt?)

[m3f_Sirius_880bd69485]

Full version has all the extras that the half doesen't.



Such as speed, comsumption, limit, range.. so on so forth

[m3f_Blackspeed]

I know one year they had ran out of Nappa leather and had to use something cheaper for a while. I have a Basic OBC

[m3f_///M3 DriF_9e0e471e5b]

Thanks Sirius. I have to say since I have joined this forum you have been very helpful with anybody's problems or question. Thanks Again

[m3f_Dakhar_517a2ad3bd]

Drifter,



Thanks for your post, I was kinda curious about those things too.



Sirius, is amazing...

[m3f_Brent_Vino]

I have Tilt Steering.

[m3f_btan]

I think the headrests began in either 96/97 rather than 98. Also, I think heated seats were more often included in 97 cars than 98 cars.

[m3f_Sirius_880bd69485]

You needed the cold weather package for heated seat.

[m3f_Ty Vil_fe6451789c]

I think the headrests began in either 96/97 rather than 98. Also, I think heated seats were more often included in 97 cars than 98 cars.

Headrests began in 98.



Heated seats on non lux cars were a $500 option and it just depends on how the car was ordered from the factory.



I prefer the 96+ seats and door panels to the 95.

[m3f_M-avant_0baeb1c2f5]

I have Tilt Steering.





I miss not having tilt steering

[m3f_M Drei_5afef164e7]

Has anyone mentioned side airbags?

[m3f_Avus Blur_f64e36e460]

My car only has front air bags.

[m3f_Brent_Vino]

when did the side air bags start on the m3? 97?



i definately prefer the the 96+ interior.