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Re: 1981 318i verses 320i (archive)
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Posted by Matt S on November 13, 2000 at 16:25:07:

In Reply to: 1981 318i verses 320i posted by Cheryl Ann on November 12, 2000 at 14:59:24:


I have just started looking for an older BMW for getting
back and forth to work...can anyone enlighten on the difference between the 318i and 320i, 1981 models...both
2 door,5 spds...thanks for any help.


The '81 318i would be a European specification model and the 320i would be a US spec. car, the main differences the 318i most likely will not have a catalytic converter or the US mandated 5 mph bumpers. Be careful with any European model car to get the EPA/DOT paperwork that was done when the car was imported, otherwise you may encounter nightmarish problems getting the car to pass insection and emmisions.

HTH,

Matt
Maximillian Importing

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