Price of your X when new...

[epdarks]

Originally Posted by Ricky Bobby

Hey Dan,

I tried to ask BMW NA for a copy of my original window sticker when I bought my X. I wrote them a really nice email, saying that I had a very rare 3.0 equipped manual transmission X5 with the 2-axle air suspension, and would like a window sticker for nostalgic purposes, even told them I could prove I was the owner and everything, and they basically told me that they appreciate my enthusiasm for my BMW but they cannot reproduce original window stickers.

Boo.

Interesting. Thanks for sharing. We need to figure out if they "can't" get window stickers, or "won't share" window stickers. I have some people on the inside... reaching out to them now!

[Ricky Bobby]

Originally Posted by epdarks

Interesting. Thanks for sharing. We need to figure out if they "can't" get window stickers, or "won't share" window stickers. I have some people on the inside... reaching out to them now!

Exactly! Not sure if they had the capability or not, or maybe someone just didn't want to put the effort into finding it! I figure every VIN that is produced has a copy of the window sticker on file (it has to be printed from somewhere!) Let me know!

[OptimusPriM5]

Originally Posted by Ricky Bobby

Exactly! Not sure if they had the capability or not, or maybe someone just didn't want to put the effort into finding it! I figure every VIN that is produced has a copy of the window sticker on file (it has to be printed from somewhere!) Let me know!

I fought this battle when I got my M5. They cannot provide that information as most of it is/was contained in the dealer files from where the car was registered with its DOFU. I did however link with BMW Archives group and they provided me a form to request a certificate "suitable for framing" for a cost of $90. This was the only option they provided to me. This is processed in Germany and is called a BMW Mobile Traditions Certificate. See description below:

BMW Original Production Certificate (your baby's birth certificate):
BMW item number: MT-Cert

Add to your pride of ownership - and authenticate your BMW's original specifications - with a certified Original Production Certificate from the BMW Mobile Tradition Archives. This handsome document, printed on watermarked paper, contains all existing specifications for your car or motorcycle. This includes items such as date of manufacture and delivery, engine and chassis number, original equipment and more - a valuable resource for the vintage BMW collector.

The BMW Certificate, housed in a protective folder is $90 and can be ordered by printing the order form and faxing it, along with proof of ownership and your credit card information, to 1-888 Fax-2-BMW (1-888-329-2269).

NOTE: sticker on my 02 was $66k

[TerminatorX5]

Originally Posted by OptimusPriM5

I fought this battle when I got my M5. They cannot provide that information as most of it is/was contained in the dealer files from where the car was registered with its DOFU. I did however link with BMW Archives group and they provided me a form to request a certificate "suitable for framing" for a cost of $90. This was the only option they provided to me. This is processed in Germany and is called a BMW Mobile Traditions Certificate. See description below:

BMW Original Production Certificate (your baby's birth certificate):
BMW item number: MT-Cert

Add to your pride of ownership - and authenticate your BMW's original specifications - with a certified Original Production Certificate from the BMW Mobile Tradition Archives. This handsome document, printed on watermarked paper, contains all existing specifications for your car or motorcycle. This includes items such as date of manufacture and delivery, engine and chassis number, original equipment and more - a valuable resource for the vintage BMW collector.

The BMW Certificate, housed in a protective folder is $90 and can be ordered by printing the order form and faxing it, along with proof of ownership and your credit card information, to 1-888 Fax-2-BMW (1-888-329-2269).

NOTE: sticker on my 02 was $66k

engine serial number????

OMG, i was looking for an engine serial number for my 4.6iS when i had to register the car in Russia. The BMW NA and BMW AG both said that they do not have that information, which i thought, was very hard to believe...

in my case that info would have been worth the $100 - this way the russians would not have to dig into the engine bay and screw up my car!!!