Official Lurker Check-in Thread

[Mekihead]

Oh Hello.  

Big Red and Racecar here.  Just seeing what's up.  

[B C]

535?

[Mekihead]

Yup!  Funny thing is, the label in the door says 535ia, but it's manual.  If you run the VIN, it's manual.  So why is it a 535ia and not a 535i?

Snap said:

535?

[stealthbimmer]

Mekihead said:

Oh Hello.  

Big Red and Racecar here.  Just seeing what's up.  

Oooooo....red e34, makes me miss mine

[B C]

They forgot to scribble out the “A” with a sharpie

[Jdesign]

Mekihead said:

Yup!  Funny thing is, the label in the door says 535ia, but it's manual.  If you run the VIN, it's manual.  So why is it a 535ia and not a 535i?

"That label (weight & wheel label) should say "535i/A USA" ...the model number has a " / " between the "i" and "A" which indicates that the specs are for the manual AND automatic models imported to the USA...not that your car should have an auto tranny."

-Bimmerforums.com

[Mekihead]

Jdesign said:

"That label (weight & wheel label) should say "535i/A USA" ...the model number has a " / " between the "i" and "A" which indicates that the specs are for the manual AND automatic models imported to the USA...not that your car should have an auto tranny."

-Bimmerforums.com 

Holy Shit, this is it!  This is the line I've been looking for for so long!  Thank you so much.  I knew there was an explanation for it, but I never could find it.

[B C]

Another lurker thread miracle!!

[Jdesign]

Jdesign AKA Jesus.

[B C]

k,  but where's the redfishbluefish

[Jdesign]

Right here silly. I circled them for you.