whats so special?

[mattstead]

Hi there, I've just got myself a 1989 325i SE , which I love. The paperwork with it says that the SE stands for Special E...is this special edition, special equipment or what? Whats are the differences in spec on an SE? is it trim? suspension? LSD? what?

Many thanks.

[mrflibbles]

SE stands for Special Equipment. AFAIK it means you get leccy sunroof and windows and that kind of stuff.

Ask here Im sure someone will know!

[raceboy]

Off hand I think SE spec just means you get a leccy sunroof and metallic paint as standard, there might be a few other small extras as well but nothing mechanical

[silverback mike]

Alloys, met paint, foglights and electric windows I believe.

[marksg]

I have a 1989 325iSE myself - welcome to the club. I believe that the specifications were as follows (based on March 1990 specifications) (info from E30Zone):

325i
- Front vented disc brakes; rear solid disc brakes
- Anti-lock braking system
- Sports-tuned suspension with rear anti-roll bar
- Rear spoiler equipment
- Steel wheels & flush covers (5.5J x 14)
- Opening side rear windows (2 door)
- Velour carpeting
- Check/control system
- Halogen front fog lights
- Battery located in boot

325i Special Equipment
- Front vented disc brakes; rear solid disc brakes
- Anti-lock braking system
- Sports-tuned suspension with rear anti-roll bar
- Rear electric windows (4 door only)
- De-chrome
- Sports steering wheel
- Rear spoiler equipment & side sills
- Colour-coded door mirrors
- Alloy wheels (6 ½J x 14 Cross Spoke Style)
- Electric sliding sunroof
- Rear centre arm-rest
- Rear-seat head restraints
- Velour carpeting
- Leather illuminated gear knob (manual); leather insert in gear
selector (automatic)
- Check/control system
- On-board computer
- Interior courtesy light delay
- Halogen front fog lights
- Headlight cleaning system
- Battery located in boot

Although mine dosen't have the illuminated gear knob.