Tranny doesn't match VIN

[EDWARD JORDAN]

Please excuse my lack of knowledge about BMW, but I am trying to educate myself. Recently purchased my first BMW, a 1998 Z3 Roadster. Bought it with a bad engine that seems to have overheated. I was decoding the VIN and noticed it says the transmission should be manual, but my car is automatic. On close inspection there is no evidence a previous owner has done a manual to automatic swap. Does anyone have a suggested explanation for this?

 

[Nodzed]

Comes up an auto here?

https://www.mdecoder.com/decode/lb63018

and here

 

[EDWARD JORDAN]

Thanks Nodzed! Then it looks like the decode site I used is in error. I will feel comfortable now with moving forward on an engine for it.

 

[Nodzed]

Thanks Nodzed! Then it looks like the decode site I used is in error. I will feel comfortable now with moving forward on an engine for it.

You are welcome

 

[Stevo7682]

I just had a look on another vin decoder site and it says auto box as well .
Your site info must be incorrect.

 

[EDWARD JORDAN]

I used this one, then clicked on "vehicle specifications".

https://vincheck.info/free-vin-decoder/