1992 Used BMW Transmissions For Sale

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1992 Used BMW Transmissions For Sale

16 verified used 1992 BMW transmissions in stock, and 1992 is the year the 3 Series ran in two generations at once: the new E36 sedan beside the outgoing E30 coupe. Behind the 2.5 six that means the ZF 5HP18 / A5S 310Z automatic or ZF S5D 320Z manual on the E36 sedans and the ZF 4HP22 automatic or Getrag 260/5 manual on the E30 coupes; behind the 1.8 M42 four, the Getrag S5D 250G or 240/5 manuals and a GM 4L30-E or ZF 4HP22 automatic. Plus one E34 525i manual and one export-spec 320i. Every 1992 BMW here is rear-wheel drive; no all-wheel-drive unit exists for this year. Not one of these 16 titles prints a case code, so we map the unit from chassis and engine class and confirm it against your VIN rather than guessing from the badge. Every unit is ASE Shift-Tested through every gear under load, photographed before shipment, and warranty-backed. Free freight nationwide, 30-day money-back.

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1992 BMW Transmission Families

Which gearbox sits behind which 1992 BMW, and how many of each we hold today.

Transmission family Fits (1992) In stock
ZF 5HP18 / A5S 310Z 5-Speed Automatic E36 325i / 325is Sdn, 2.5 M50 six; rear-drive 2
ZF S5D 320Z 5-Speed Manual E36 325i / 325is Sdn, 2.5 M50 six; heavy case, RWD 2
ZF 4HP22 4-Speed Automatic E30 325i / 325is Cpe, 2.5 M20 six; outgoing car, RWD 2
Getrag 260/5 5-Speed Manual E30 325i / 325is Cpe, 2.5 M20 six; rear-drive 2
Getrag S5D 250G 5-Speed Manual E36 318i / 318is Sdn, 1.8 M42 four; light case, RWD 2
Getrag 240/5 5-Speed Manual E30 318i / 318is Cpe, 1.8 M42 four; rear-drive 2
1.8 M42 Four Automatic: GM 4L30-E or ZF 4HP22 318i / 318is AT, rear-drive; no body style printed, so chassis and case come from the donor data 2
E34 525i Manual: Getrag 260/5 or ZF S5D 320Z E34 525i, 2.5 M50 six, Thru 6/92 build, rear-drive; no case code printed 1
320i 5-Speed Manual, case code not listed Export-spec 320i, 2.0 six, rear-drive; the title records only (5 Speed), so the VIN settles the case 1
Total 16

Other BMW Model Years

Every model year we hold BMW transmissions for. Years without a link are in stock but have no year page yet — text us your VIN.

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Why Buy a 1992 BMW Transmission from Auto Power Source

1992 is the E30-to-E36 changeover year on the 3 Series, and that single fact decides almost every fitment question on this page. The E36 325i and 325is sedans carry the 2.5 M50 six with the ZF 5HP18 / A5S 310Z automatic or the ZF S5D 320Z manual. The E30 325i and 325is coupes carry the older 2.5 M20 six with the ZF 4HP22 automatic or the Getrag 260/5 manual. The two groups share no gearbox and no bolt pattern. On the four-cylinder side the same split runs again: the E36 318i and 318is take the light Getrag S5D 250G, the E30 cars the Getrag 240/5. We keep all four groups apart in stock and on the invoice.

The listings on this page are deliberately literal, and two of them carry an ambiguity we will not paper over. Our two four-cylinder automatics print no body style at all, so the title alone will not say whether the car is an E36 sedan or an E30 coupe, nor whether the case is the GM / Hydramatic 4L30-E or the ZF 4HP22; we read that off the donor car's own build data. The E34 525i manual carries a Thru 6/92 build token and no case code, so it can be the Getrag 260/5 or the ZF S5D 320Z. Three of our rows pair the is badge with a Sdn body, which is not how the model was normally sold. In every one of those cases we match the donor VIN to your VIN and tell you in writing which part you are getting before you pay. We would rather hand you a question than a guess.

Every 1992 BMW on this page is rear-wheel drive. The 325iX was gone from the US range by 1992 and no E53 X5 or xi sedan exists for another nine model years, so there is no all-wheel-drive gearbox and no transfer case to match on this year; if a supplier offers you one for a 1992 car, the year is wrong. There is also no six-speed, no SMG, no 5HP19, no 5HP24 and no 6HP on 1992: those families all arrive later.

Everything here is used OEM from low-mileage donor vehicles, ASE Shift-Tested through every gear under load before it is crated, photographed so you see the exact unit, and shipped free anywhere in the lower 48. The listed warranty term is standard, extended coverage up to 3 years is available, and there is a 30-day money-back window. Text your VIN to +1-307-441-5554, email info@autopowersource.com or call 1-877-313-8995 and we will confirm the fit first.

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Your 1992 BMW Transmission Options: Compared

Most 1992 BMW owners face four real choices when the transmission fails:

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Option Cost Reliability Warranty Fitment Match
Used OEM (this collection) $$$ Best Value High — tested Included VIN-matched
New OEM (dealer) $$$$$ 2-4× more High Manufacturer Exact
Aftermarket / Reman $$$$ Varies 6-12 mo May adapt
Junkyard $ Cheapest Unknown None DIY

Tested used OEM hits the sweet spot — same engineering as new, fraction of the cost.

1992 BMW Transmission Buying Guide

5 things to verify before buying a used 1992 BMW transmission:

  1. Settle the chassis generation before anything else. On a 1992 BMW the 3 Series badge tells you almost nothing, because both generations were on sale. A 325i sedan is an E36 with the 2.5 M50 six, a 325i coupe an E30 with the 2.5 M20 six. The E36 takes the ZF 5HP18 automatic or the ZF S5D 320Z manual, the E30 the ZF 4HP22 or the Getrag 260/5. Nothing crosses between them: tell us the chassis and the body style, not just the badge.
  2. Read the 1992 five-speed manuals as two different cases, not one. The Getrag S5D 250G behind the 1.8 M42 four in the E36 318i and 318is is the light case; the Getrag 240/5 behind the same engine in the E30 cars is a different unit, and the ZF S5D 320Z behind the 2.5 six is heavier again with its own bolt pattern. Three manuals, three cases, one model year.
  3. Expect the four-cylinder automatic to need its build data read. Our 318i and 318is automatics are listed with no body style, so the title records neither the chassis nor the case: a 1992 M42 automatic can be the GM / Hydramatic 4L30-E or the ZF 4HP22, and the 4L30-E itself comes at two torque ratings the listing does not print. We will not guess from the model year. Give us your VIN and we will confirm the case and the rating before the unit is crated.
  4. There is no all-wheel drive and no six-speed on a 1992 BMW. Every unit here is rear-wheel drive; the 325iX had left the US range and the first xi sedan and X5 are nine model years away, so no transfer case is involved in any 1992 fitment. There is also no six-speed, no SMG, no 5HP19 or 5HP24 and no 6HP; we hold no 535i, 735i, 750iL, 850i or M5 on this year, so if your car needs one we will source it rather than substitute.
  5. Confirm the match with your own VIN before you order. Your VIN settles the chassis generation, the engine class, the case and the build split in one step. Text it to +1-307-441-5554 and we will confirm in writing exactly which unit fits your vehicle before you pay.

Our ASE-certified technicians verify every one of these points against your VIN before any unit ships.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many 1992 BMW transmissions do you have in stock right now?
16 active units across 9 gearbox families and 4 model lines: 8 on the 325i and 325is, 6 on the 318i and 318is, 1 on the E34 525i, 1 export-spec 320i manual. That is live active inventory, not a catalogue.
Is the 325i on this page an E30 or an E36 part?
Both, depending on the body style in the title. 1992 is the changeover year: the Sdn listings are E36 cars with the 2.5 M50 six, the Cpe listings are E30 cars with the 2.5 M20 six. The gearboxes do not interchange in either direction, so the body token is the thing to read, not the badge.
Do you have an all-wheel-drive 1992 BMW transmission or a transfer case?
No, and none exists for this year in our range. The 325iX was out of the US lineup by 1992 and BMW's xi sedans and the X5 do not arrive until the 2000s, so every 1992 unit we hold is rear-wheel drive. If a supplier quotes you an all-wheel-drive gearbox for a 1992 car, the model year is wrong.
None of your titles show a transmission code. How do you know which unit I am getting?
That is correct and it is why we do the work by hand. Pre-2000 BMW gearbox listings print the model and AT or MT, sometimes a body style or a speed count, and nothing else. We map chassis plus engine class to the unit, read the donor car's own build data to settle anything the title leaves open, match the donor VIN to your VIN, and put the unit designation in writing before you pay.
Why are your two four-cylinder automatics listed as one family naming two cases?
Because the listings do not say which. Those rows carry no body style, so they could be E36 sedans or E30 coupes, and the 1.8 M42 automatic of this year can be the GM / Hydramatic 4L30-E or the ZF 4HP22. Rather than pick one and hope, we name both and confirm the unit against your VIN before shipment.
What does Thru 6 92 mean on the 525i listing?
It is a production build split: the E34 525i changed specification part-way through the 1992 model year, and this unit came from a car built before the cut-off. The listing prints no case code either, so the manual can be the Getrag 260/5 or the ZF S5D 320Z. Your VIN settles both.
Some titles say 325is or 318is with a Sdn body. Which is it?
Good catch, and we will not smooth it over. Three of our rows pair the is badge with a Sdn tag, which is not how the model was normally sold. We treat the body token as the chassis indicator because that is what decides the gearbox, then confirm body style and gearbox together against your VIN before crating.
Why is the 320i listed without a case code?
The 320i was not a US model in 1992, so the one we hold is an export-spec car with a 2.0 six. Its title records only MT and (5 Speed). Rather than guess between the manual cases that could sit behind that engine, we leave the row named for what the listing says and settle the case from the VIN.
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Our 6-Step Inspection & Shipping Process

Every 1992 BMW transmission we ship has been through these six steps:

1. VIN-Matching
We match the donor VIN to your VIN to confirm transmission code, drivetrain, and RWD/xDrive configuration.
2. Tested & Verified
ASE-certified technicians Shift-Test every gear under load. Units are checked for clean engagement, no slipping, no abnormal noises.
3. Noise & Smoke Verification
Units are run to verify normal mechanical sound and clean operation — catches internal wear static tests miss.
4. Visual Inspection
Every accessible component is inspected: bell housing, output shaft, Mechatronic sleeve, cooler lines, sensor harnesses.
5. Photograph & Catalog
Multi-angle photos sent to you BEFORE we ship for your approval.
6. Palletize & Ship
Strapped on a heavy-duty wooden pallet, shipped via freight at no charge.

Our Photos-Before-Shipment Guarantee

Before any transmission leaves our warehouse, we send you multi-angle photographs. You approve. If you do not approve, you get every dollar back — no questions, no restocking fees, no return freight charges. On top of 30-day money-back and the warranty included with every unit. Browse all 16 1992 BMW transmissions below.

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