difference between 92 325i and 93 325i is it really a difference

[DAVSBIMMER325]

difference between 92 325i and 93 325i is it really a difference?

[BMLRacer]

92 has a non-Vanos engine
93 is first year of Vanos

There is some minor suspension changes, but nothing big. The 93 has slightly better quality interior materials.

The only visual difference is that the 93 has the top half of the bumper covers painted and the 92 has all gray bumper covers.

Brian

[BumbleZ]

Also, in 1993 as sports package was first offered.

But I'd be a bit wary of a '92 325 since it was the first year and has been known to suffer a few gremlins.

[BMLRacer]

My first BMW was a 92 325i. It was a great car. No real issues popped up. It did get a new gearbox under warranty at 45k, but other than that I never had anything out of the ordinary happen with it.

You can upgrade the front suspension dfference by using shocks from a 1993 and later 325/328.


As far as remember, in 1992 only the sedan was available. 1993 was the first yer of the coupe.

Brian

[Slack]

Vanos and the upgraded(?)/different suspensions were started in the '92 model year,in 9/92. The m50tu engine started with 9/92 build date 3 series, a few differences, the major one being VANOS. So if you get a late build date '92 3er then you'll have the same car(I think) as a '93.

[Ali]

coupes came in 92's i believe, I saw one for sale a long time ago...

[CalypoRckt]

yeah I had a 92 325iS (coupe) very nice car.. good seats SUCKY door panels!!!

[Bimmer Bum]

i think only the 92's had an all iron block. i'm almost sure... anyway
i've heard others mention on the old bimmerforums board that only the 92 you dont have to worry about over-reving the motor. the 93's and up crap out => MAJOR fix. also without the Vanos, the engine can really appreciate any mods as it responds more aggressively. I have an auto so the over- rev isnt my worry but i can attest the she likes the little xtras ive put on

[Baby M3]

There are really not too many dramatic differences between 92 and 93 325s. The 93s had Vanos, but its effect is more than likely being offset by the extra weights of some additional options. The 92s ones did not come with powered seats. The 93 325s did. The 92 325s had cast iron engine block, which makes them a bit more efficient in the top end.

I have a 1992 325is produced in May, 1992. It still looks like a new car with only 54k miles.

It really depends on how you take care of your car. The production year does not tell you everything.

Jon

Originally posted by Bimmer Bum
i think only the 92's had an all iron block. i'm almost sure... anyway
i've heard others mention on the old bimmerforums board that only the 92 you dont have to worry about over-reving the motor. the 93's and up crap out => MAJOR fix. also without the Vanos, the engine can really appreciate any mods as it responds more aggressively. I have an auto so the over- rev isnt my worry but i can attest the she likes the little xtras ive put on

[bimmer95]

'93 was also the first year for side marker lights.

[Baby M3]

For Euro versions, that is.
The U.S. Version didn't get side markers until 1995.

Jon

Originally posted by bimmer95
'93 was also the first year for side marker lights.

[ChrisFL]

Excellent info guys!

[CalypoRckt]

WELL, 94 318iS cars DO have sidemarkers. Not sure if it was optional or not?

[BLOWN_M_COMPACT]

You guys are missing the most imprtant part .. If you ever want to upgrade your motor to a M3 3.0 or 3.2 or make some real power you will need to change everything on the 92 unless you go stand alone . You do not have this problem with the 93 and up

[Alex Mc]

yes the '93 motor has VANOS on the intake and a '92 does not, but there are other motor differences. the '92 cams are hotter, and the 92 has 10:1 compression while the '93 has 10.5

the '93 is the better motor because of cam options and the higher compression, but out of the box the '92 motor DOES make MORE power.

but geta '93.