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From digest.v7.n319 Tue Sep 23 14:11:32 1997
From: barrettn_at_worldnet.att.net (Barrett Nicholas)
Date: Tue, 23 Sep 1997 14:35:25 GMT
Subject: re: e36 model year changes
Mike: This doesn't include the newer 328 and 3.2 liter M3, but other
than that, it should help, it's from a post by Phil Marx if I remember
right:
'93 added:
- VANOS (variable cam timing) for increased low end
performance
- Better quality dash/door panel/seat back material
- CFC free A/C (was introduced mid-year '92)
- Electric Seats, offering greater head room and adjustment &
armrest
- Body colored bumbers
- split-fold down rear seats optional on 4dr
- sport package available
- much improved build quality (do you know why the E36 was
referred to
as the "Hubble"?)
'94 added:
- Std. all-season tires
- Top speed limit reduced from 128mph to 116mph (1/94 prod.due
to tires)
- Dual Air Bags introduced
- Traction Control (AST) available
- Storage nets on back of front seats
- Dual-diversity antenna
- Redesigned front spoiler (lower air intake)
- Drive-away protection activated w/door lock
- Convenience close of windows from driver's door key lock
- Both front power windows now one-touch on 4dr.
- 10x25 watt audio system replaces 4x25 watt
'95 added:
- differentiated deployment of air bags and belt tensioners
- Coded drive-away protection phased-in 1/95
- Side directional lights in front fenders (phase in late '94)
- Free-wheeling door locks
- New steering wheel design (the blue and white roundel came
back)
- new front seat design
- console cup-holder installed at port, std.
- Temperature controls w/8 degree markings vs 4, defrost
pictogram del.
- Sport package now with 16" wheels
- Premium package available with wood trim
>From: Michael Nover <mnover_at_gstis.net>
>Date: Mon, 22 Sep 1997 20:37:12 -0800
>Subject: <E36> variations & automatics
>
>Sorry for the possible waste of bandwidth, I know this has been done
>before, but is there an FAQ on the year by year changes to 6 cyl E36s?
>
>Also, I've resigned myself to the fact that I better get an automatic =
due
>to medical priblems (donated my carpal tunnels to art/science, but =
that's
>another story). I'ld like to hear from E36 325/automatic owners on
>likes/dislikes.
>
>
>My other inclination besides an E36 is a 535iSa, but I can't seem to =
find
>any low milage (less than 90k) clean ones out there. Any ones lurking?
>
>
>Michael Nover
>91 iX, 4 door, 5 speed, 75,000m - for sale to a good home
Barrett Nicholas
barrettn_at_worldnet.att.net
Houston, Texas
BMWCCA# 130,000
'95 325i - CeeKay, the SuperCar
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