BMW 3 series 1986 E30 Cabrio

This generation of BMW 3 series E30 has been produced from April, 1986 to June, 1993. We can provide information about 8 modifications of this generation. The car has been produced only with classical rear wheel drive.

This BMW is available with three petrol engines with displacement from 1.8 to 2.5 litres and power of from 113 to 170 horsepower. All engines have a timing belt driven camshaft, which requires more frequent service than a timing chain, but replacing timing belt is less expensive, and these engines are generally slightly more fuel efficient and quieter (What is an engine chain and belt?).
The car is available with both manual (4 versions), as well as automatic (4 versions) gearbox.

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BMW 3 series 1986 E30 cabrio average fuel consumption in combined cycle for petrol engine is from 8.8 to 9.9 litres per 100km. The most fuel efficient BMW 3 series 1986 E30 cabrio petrol engine version is BMW 318i Cabrio, consuming 8.8 litres per 100km.
According to user reviews, BMW 3 series real-world fuel consumption is on average about approximately for 7 percents higher as the manufacturer's claimed fuel economy. For a more detailed actual fuel economy of each model, select a specific BMW 3 series modification.

The best acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h - 8.3 seconds has BMW 325i Cabrio version, conversely the tardiest one is BMW 320i Cabrio reaching this speed only in 13 seconds. The maximum top speed is 217 km/h for the 2.5 petrol 6-cylinder 170 hp version (BMW 325i Cabrio).

Lenght of BMW 3 series is 432 cm, it is medium size car. For comparison - BMW 3 series is about 22 cm longer than Ford Escort hatchback, but 7 cm shorter than Audi 80 sedan. BMW 3 series gross weight is from 1620 to 1730 kg (depending on modification), this car is about 17 percent heavier than the average for this age and class of vehicles. BMW 3 series trunk space is 312 litres.

This BMW is quite costly - it can be purchased (in Latvia, EU) for around 11 500 €. According to user reviews, average BMW 3 series repair costs are 130 € per year. Users calculated BMW 3 series 1986 cost of ownership for this generation, got average 2400 € cost per year and 0.22 € cost per one kilometer. Fuel costs were estimated at around 56%, while repair and maintenance costs - around 28% from total. We have an excellent car cost calculator, calculate ownership costs of BMW 3 series for your situation and driving habits here! Below you will find more detailed information about BMW 3 series prices and costs.

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BMW 3 series prices

BMW 3 series 1986 - 1993 cabrio price in Latvia is from 9000 € to 13000 €.
Comparing to analogical vehicles BMW 3 series price is very high - BMW 3 series is more than two times more expensive then average cabrios of this age (compare cabrios 1986 - 1993 prices). Despite of price above average BMW 3 series quality is not so good (see below), so this BMW may not be the best choice for this price.