Will a 2005 bmw 325i transmission fit in my 2003 bmw 325ci

Asked by Joseph Apr 02, 2023 at 10:05 PM about the 2003 BMW 3 Series 325Ci Convertible RWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

So I have a 2003 bmw 325ci and the transmission

when bad so I plan on replacing it with a 2005 bmw

325i transmission since it’s the only one I can find. I

want to know is it going to fit?

4 Answers

7,875

It should work as long as it's the same transmission. There are two different versions for these cars, a ZF and a GM. You can look underneath for the tag on the side of the transmission (I believe the driver side) and you'll be able to see which it is.

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Ok thank you you so much I will be sure to look for the ZF tag when I’m getting the transmission.

311,005

As long as the numbers match it will work. If they don’t then it won’t work. Oh it might bolt up and look the same but it will be electronically incompatible.

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7,875

Regarding G A's comment, it will bolt up, but if you HAD to use the other transmission, you would need the corresponding driveshaft front section, harness, and TCM. This is only worth it if you're going from a ZF to GM transmission, as the ZFs are prone to failure.

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