I want to send a BMW z3 M roadster to Mexico and it has to be Made in USA. Every z3 M roadster that I麓ve found the VIN begins with W (made in Germany) but in bmwusafactory.com there said " in Jan 1997 the M roadster starts production".
Am I going to find a z3 M roadster Made in USA? (VIN starting with 4), or I麓ll have to resign with the 2.8 z3.
Why the VIN of a BMW z3 M roadster begin with W?norton
All Z3's and M Roadsters were manufactured in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Early 1998 M Roadsters had VIN's starting with "4", late 1998's thorough 2000 had VIN's starting with "W". 2001 and 2002 models had VIN's starting with "5". The reason for this "discrepancy" was apparently some confusion over the interpretation of the meaning of the first digit (assembly location or location of origin of most parts).
The most important digit in the VIN for describing location is the 11th digit. That location describes the assembly plant for the vehicle. "L" is the BMW code for "Greer, South Carolina, USA". (A,F,K = Munich, Germany), (B,C,D,G = Dingolfing, Germany), (E,J,P= Regensburg, Germany), (N= South Africa)
If you absolutely must have a "4" or "5" first digit, then you will have to find a very early 1998 or a 2001 or 2002 model.
The first link below will take you to a VIN decoding table.
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