[WilliamHart]

I just bought a 2011 328i xDrive Sports wagon. Is it a E90 or E91? Also what engine would that be?
Sorry if this is a dumb question... this is my first BMW.

[fravel]

E90 = Sedan
E91 = Wagon
E92 = Coupe
E93 = Convertible (2-door)

And on 328xi the engine will be either N52 or N51, which is just the SULEV version of the N52. Since you're in Cali I would guess that you've got N51.

[lichtgelb]

Wagon's are E91 and it will have the N52 inline 6.

Enter the last 7 of your VIN on bmwarchive.org and you will see your engine and chassis along with all the options and the production date of your vehicle.

[WilliamHart]

Originally Posted by fravel

E90 = Sedan
E91 = Wagon
E92 = Coupe
E93 = Convertible (2-door)

And on 328xi the engine will be either N52 or N51, which is just the SULEV version of the N52. Since you're in Cali I would guess that you've got N51.

Oh ok, thanks for the quick reply!

[WilliamHart]

Originally Posted by lichtgelb

Wagon's are E91 and it will have the N52 inline 6.

Enter the last 7 of your VIN on bmwarchive.org and you will see your engine and chassis along with all the options and the production date of your vehicle.

Right on! Thanks for the help. I look forward to learning as much as I can about our new car. So far we LOVE it!

[WilliamHart]

When I enter the last 7 of my VIN on bmwarchive.org, it comes up blank. What does that mean??

[lichtgelb]

Originally Posted by WilliamHart

When I enter the last 7 of my VIN on bmwarchive.org, it comes up blank. What does that mean??

Try bmwvin.com instead. Same info different site. I've noticed the same blank results lately on bmwarchive.

[WilliamHart]

Originally Posted by lichtgelb

Try bmwvin.com instead. Same info different site. I've noticed the same blank results lately on bmwarchive.

Ok sounds good, thanks! I was worried there for a minute..

[rado_slav]

Originally Posted by WilliamHart

I just bought a 2011 328i xDrive Sports wagon. Is it a E90 or E91? Also what engine would that be?
Sorry if this is a dumb question... this is my first BMW.

I am extremely surprised that there are Sports Wagons for sale in a state of California

Here in Italy 98% of all vehicles are either hatchbacks or wagons - spent 6 months looking for a good e90

[FASN8N]

Congrats on the wagon purchase, you will love it.

[WilliamHart]

Originally Posted by rado_slav

I am extremely surprised that there are Sports Wagons for sale in a state of California

Here in Italy 98% of all vehicles are either hatchbacks or wagons - spent 6 months looking for a good e90

There isn't very many. But we got really lucky and found one that we love.

[WilliamHart]

Originally Posted by FASN8N

Congrats on the wagon purchase, you will love it.

Thank you! We love it so far.

[motoridersd]

Congratulations OP! I found my 2011 E91 in San Francisco last December, it has always been a CA wagon. Stop by the E91 picture thread and show us what you got!

Originally Posted by rado_slav

I am extremely surprised that there are Sports Wagons for sale in a state of California

Here in Italy 98% of all vehicles are either hatchbacks or wagons - spent 6 months looking for a good e90

We have the exact opposite problem here. Most are E90s or E92s, and an E91 is very hard to find, especially a manual, M-Sport, with low miles/kms, which is what I stumbled upon and couldn't pass it up.

[Greyfox]

Congrats on joining the Elite BMW Owners Club by purchasing an E91.

[rado_slav]

Originally Posted by motoridersd

Congratulations OP! I found my 2011 E91 in San Francisco last December, it has always been a CA wagon. Stop by the E91 picture thread and show us what you got!



We have the exact opposite problem here. Most are E90s or E92s, and an E91 is very hard to find, especially a manual, M-Sport, with low miles/kms, which is what I stumbled upon and couldn't pass it up.

I am aware of that dude (I spent 10 years in Chicago) and probably that's why I am kind a fan of E90/E91

[corsotx10]

Congrats! I have one myself and oddly enough it's a chick magnet !

[SHEEDI]

Originally Posted by WilliamHart

When I enter the last 7 of my VIN on bmwarchive.org, it comes up blank. What does that mean??

That means that you are blank to BMW World

and welcome to BMW family

[WilliamHart]

Originally Posted by corsotx10

Congrats! I have one myself and oddly enough it's a chick magnet !

That's funny! I'm sure my wife will love that..