MotorWeek | Retro Review: '87 BMW E30 325i Cabriol

More 3 Series coming at you. Check out this topless 325i vert with that beautiful cardinal red interior.

[SaraL]

I have one, it was my first car, I bought from a junkyard and it had rust, no muffler and a leak on the roof but it drove amazingly well, I bought it as a throw-away car to get me from A to B, but it became an amazing companion, so I restored it and stll drive it, even with 280000 miles I love it and I'll never sell it.

[waynefryback]

Used to watch this show religiously with my dad. Who knew I would actually own this car someday? I pamper that thing though, I wouldn't dare run it through the gauntlet like this!

[tytytytyty]

late 80s to y2k was the best time for German cars like these.

[zender]

"The roof is too heavy for the women who will be driving this car" Oh boy, I can imagine how that would go over if this thing came out today.

[Porschedriver]

3:55 absolutely no dive on high speed braking. These truly set the bar. They don’t mention the convertible top but it was several layers sound and temp insulation. Wonderful sporting cabriolet.

[pepster]

I recently acquired an 88’ Vert’, I love it, I don’t think I’ll ever sell it

[waynefryback]

Love our '87 E30 convertible, it's such a fun automobile. And I used to watch MotorWeek religiously with my dad back in the day. It's almost a little surreal to see my car on here.. the sounds and performance numbers are pretty similar to ours (all stock, no modifications). Funny to see porn-'stache guy struggling to put the top down like we did when we first bought it. Lol

[datsoon]

I have had an 89' 325i Cabrio for about 3 months now. I absolutely love the car and am in the process of restoring it

[parkashram]

i have one. Its the best bmw ever made. Today they also make junk like everyone. I wont buy one today. The old one is a legend

[geipelstoys]

My grandfather had a 89 325I convertible for several years. triple black auto. he loved it. we went on many road trips in it when I was younger.

[landyachtfan]

I LOVE the BMW theme this week & really think you should consider themed weeks for all the Retro Reviews.  You know, Acura Week, Buick Week, Chevrolet Week, Dodge Week, Ford Week, Honda Week, etc.

[bonapartist]

Miss my e30 convertible bad, such a great car, great stickshift, great heated seats, well designed top, room for 4 and a good size boot, didn't leak in the rain.. The only failing is that they look bad with a roll bar.

[tommydogsdad]

I had a 1987 325i Convertible. It was a great car. Traded it in for a 1995 325 I convertible 5 speed. That car was literally perfect. I made the UNFORTUNATE decision to replace that 1995 with a 2005 SLK. I had the 1995 for 10 years. It was not in need of replacement and I was concentrating on my education at the time, no money for cars. What A PILE OF GARBAGE the SLK was!!! After having that for a little over two years, I ordered a 2007 328i hardtop, which was BOUGHT BACK by BMW 6 months after delivery because of an issue with the hardtop convertible. I replaced it with a 2008 335i convertible and that was junk because of the fuel pump issues. I kept it until I got a Porsche Boxster S in 2010. Kept that until 2013, got a Mercedes E550 convertible. That v8 was pure driving finesse. Traded the 2013 for a 2019 E53 Convertible. I miss my v8, but this EClass is the best car I've ever owned, and as you can tell, I've had many cars. I've had a convertible and a family car both at the same time. My "family" car currently is a 2019 Panamera 4s

[bodiller]

Bought this car 3 years ago it was a mess missing electronics and different engine, but today after using some hard earned cash 218hp from the e36 engine new radio sport suspension which also makes it a true low rider

[johnvineyard]

I love my 87 BMW 325i c, I wouldn’t sell it ever!

[billystutz]

I wish they still made videos like this. Simple.

[BonManger]

That is nearly $60K in today's money. Lordie!

[pbfloyd]

3:37

" *not* to sixty " sounds like another car show I like from across the pond...

[chrissmith]

I have two of these a 1988 and a 1990. Both convertibles. They run forever. I drive the 1990 to work everyday. The mechanics at BMW what to buy them off me and I I get notes left on the windshield all the time.

[ART-BINARY]

Mail a photo "send this a photo" boy o boy don't hear that anymore.. the personal good ol times