Question on the model number on your title

Xin1120 · 11-01-2008, 04:13 AM

Hey guys, I just got a quick question about what some of you may or may not have on your titles. I got the 135i but on the title it says 13i. When I questioned my CA about this, I was told they could only fit 3 characters on the title under the model and will only do 13i (i would much prefer 135 over 13i if it has to be 3 characters) since the "i" designates the type of engine??? Have any of you run into this problem before or am I just getting screwed by the dealer. I don't ever recall having this issue ever before when buying other cars. I'm in Texas...dunno if that makes a difference or not.

1ToBeOn2Wheels · 11-01-2008, 05:23 AM

Titles are state-specific. If you're really curious, call DMV. I'm sure they could answer your question.

P.S. I wish I had my title. BMW Financial is hanging on to it for a couple more years yet...

Tom K. · 11-01-2008, 09:49 AM

My Maryland title doesn't even list a model number. It says "08 BMW CN".

I would assume that the model could be determined by the VIN, so perhaps XIN should double check that.

Tom

Xin1120 · 11-01-2008, 02:45 PM

Thanks guys, I will do some more research on this. Is there any from Texas on here that could clarify this?

Lexington · 11-01-2008, 05:10 PM

Mine indicates 1351 C. I took my paperwork in to the state DMV myself. Given the experience, I'm surprised it even indicates BMW. The funny part was all I had from BMW was a certificate of manufacture and bill of sale and the DMW needed to know the odometer reading for the title which wasn't on either. Given that I wasn't taking delivery of the car for two more weeks and hadn't even seen the car yet, I didn't have a clue but we settled on 10.

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Xin1120 Captain 41 Rep 667 Posts Drives: 135i Coupé Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Texas iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 135i Coupé SOLD [0.00]	Question on the model number on your title Hey guys, I just got a quick question about what some of you may or may not have on your titles. I got the 135i but on the title it says 13i. When I questioned my CA about this, I was told they could only fit 3 characters on the title under the model and will only do 13i (i would much prefer 135 over 13i if it has to be 3 characters) since the "i" designates the type of engine??? Have any of you run into this problem before or am I just getting screwed by the dealer. I don't ever recall having this issue ever before when buying other cars. I'm in Texas...dunno if that makes a difference or not.
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1ToBeOn2Wheels Freude am Fahren 31 Rep 703 Posts Drives: B9 Audi S5 Coupe Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sierra Nevada Foothills, California iTrader: (0)	Titles are state-specific. If you're really curious, call DMV. I'm sure they could answer your question. P.S. I wish I had my title. BMW Financial is hanging on to it for a couple more years yet...
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Tom K. Major General 124 Rep 5,627 Posts Drives: '07 328iT, '13 Boxster Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	My Maryland title doesn't even list a model number. It says "08 BMW CN". I would assume that the model could be determined by the VIN, so perhaps XIN should double check that. Tom
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Xin1120 Captain 41 Rep 667 Posts Drives: 135i Coupé Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Texas iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 135i Coupé SOLD [0.00]	Thanks guys, I will do some more research on this. Is there any from Texas on here that could clarify this?
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11-01-2008, 05:10 PM	#5
Lexington Lieutenant 53 Rep 404 Posts Drives: 2008 135i Blue Water Join Date: May 2008 Location: South Carolina iTrader: (0)	Mine indicates 1351 C. I took my paperwork in to the state DMV myself. Given the experience, I'm surprised it even indicates BMW. The funny part was all I had from BMW was a certificate of manufacture and bill of sale and the DMW needed to know the odometer reading for the title which wasn't on either. Given that I wasn't taking delivery of the car for two more weeks and hadn't even seen the car yet, I didn't have a clue but we settled on 10.
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