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320is? VIN #WBAAG3301C8

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I am about to buy a 320is, I hope. I have a partial VIN #WBAAG3301C8, can anyone tell from this number, if this is indeed a 320is? The car is halfway across the country, so I am being cautious. I also need to find a reputable auto transporter. Any help is appreciated.

Thanx, JT

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My first "acid test" when checking out a 320 in the newspaper ads, to know if it is probably an "iS", is to ask the seller if there is any "320i" lettering logo on the right side of the trunk lid. If it does have it, or at least the holes for old logo, then it is most likely NOT an iS (as I understand, the iS was distinctive with NO logo other than the roundel in the middle). Other critical questions, if you are not able to see the car, that might be clues -- smaller 3-spoke leather-covered steering wheel, Recaro seats, two-way sunroof, limited slip diff. I don't know if the iS is distinguished in the VIN, but I never researched that.

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It has the LSD, three spoke sport steering wheel and five basketweave alloys. I asked the original owner and he indicated that it came that way from the factory.

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