BMW E30 318i Cabriolet (1991)
BMW E30 318i Convertible (1991), manual transmission, Dekra rating 2+, extremely well maintained, sports muffler installed
Overview
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For sale is a 1991 BMW E30 318i convertible in red with black leather interior.
Highlights:
- Manual transmission
- Classic color combination
- Black leather seats in the interior
- Extremely well-maintained condition, collector's vehicle
- Only 83,730 kilometers on the odometer (plausible and partially verifiable)
- Dekra rating from September 2022 with a grade of 2+
- No repainting known
- Special features: BBS alloy wheels, alarm system, electric soft top, wind deflector, sports muffler, 10-disc CD changer, leather interior, sports seats, hi-fi sound system, ABS, tinted windows, removable trailer hitch, front spoiler
- TÜV until January 2028
General information about the vehicle
- Year of manufacture: 1991
- First registration: Germany, 03/1991
- Location: 49536 Lienen, Germany
- Number of vehicle owners: 4
- Accident-free
- H license plate
- TÜV until 01/2028
- Ready to drive, but currently not registered
Model history
The second generation of the BMW 3 Series, known as the E30, was a bestseller. Modern design, a wide range of engines, and attractive body styles made the entry-level BMW appealing to many customers. From 1982, the new 3 Series was initially only produced as a two-door model, with the four-door version being added in 1983. This series was equipped with four-cylinder and six-cylinder engines for the proverbial joy of driving. Production of all body variants of the E30 did not end until 1994, with a total of over 2.34 million units built. Powerful engines, agility, and robustness are what make this 3 Series so charming to this day.
Facts
Exterior & interior:
- Exterior color: Red
- Interior: black sports leather seats, very well maintained with only minimal signs of age-related wear
- Black soft top
- Repainted: No repainting known
Engine and transmission:
- 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine with 113 hp
- Manual transmission
- Last service: 01/2026
Mileage:
- Mileage: 83,730 km (as read)
- Mileage verifiable: partially
- Service history: available, but not complete
Documentation:
- Vehicle documents
- TÜV and service reports
- Service history (not complete)
- Dekra assessment (09/2022, grade 2+)
Tires, body, and underbody:
- Tires: approx. 6 mm rear and approx. 4.5 mm front
- Bodywork: very good condition with only minor age-related signs of wear
- Underbody: very good condition – apparently rust-free according to the previous owner
- Please view the photo gallery and videos for further insights into the condition of the vehicle.
Known defects:
- No defects are known.
- Please view the photo gallery and videos for further insight into the vehicle's condition.
Summary:
For sale is an extremely well-maintained 1991 BMW 318i Convertible (E30) in classic red with black leather interior. The vehicle has an H license plate, has been TÜV-approved until January 2028, and was last serviced in January 2026. With a plausible mileage of 83,730 km and a Dekra rating of 2+, this convertible is an attractive youngtimer. Extensive special equipment rounds off the package. An interesting classic for BMW enthusiasts and collectors.
Vehicle videos
Kickdown check
- Expert report available
- Kickdown photographer was on site
- Video of the vehicle available
- Main inspection
- Current service performed
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Questions and Comments
Guten Tag zusammen, im Überblick werden die werksseitigen 113 PS angegeben, während im Beschreibungstext eine Leistung von 180 PS genannt wird. Ich gehe davon aus, dass es sich hierbei um einen redaktionellen Fehler handelt und das Fahrzeug über die serienmäßige Motorisierung mit 113 PS verfügt. Vielen Dank vorab für die kurze Bestätigung.
Hallo torben.schaefer, Sie haben natürlich Recht, dies war ein Fehler unsererseits. Vielen Dank für den Hinweis! Wir haben die Leistungsangabe auf die korrekten 113 PS angepasst. Beste Grüße - Kickdown Team
Technik: Nach 15 Jahren ohne Cabriolet in der BMW-Modellpalette wurde auf der IAA 1985 der offene BMW 325i vorgestellt. Später rundeten der 320i (ab 1987) und der 318i (mit dem Facelift zum Modell 91) das Cabrioletprogramm nach unten ab. Im September 1988 erschien das M3-Cabrio, welches zwischen Juni 1988 und Juni 1991 nur 786-mal gebaut wurde. In den USA wurde das 318i Cabrio mit dem Vierventil Motor M42 ausgeliefert (Bauzeit Juli 90 bis Dezember 1992). Um das Cabriolet verwindungssteif zu machen, wurden Karosserie, Schweller und der Scheibenrahmen verstärkt. Dadurch stieg das Gewicht des offenen Fahrzeugs um circa 125 kg gegenüber seinem geschlossenen Pendant. Das Stoffverdeck konnte später auf Wunsch auch elektrisch (beim M3 Serie) versenkt werden (anfangs elektrohydraulisch, später elektromotorisch) und verschwand unter einer flachen Verdeckklappe. Ebenfalls erhältlich war ein Hardtop mit Vinylbezug von BMW und ein in Wagenfarbe lackierbares Hardtop der Firma Wiesmann. Bei den Sechszylindervarianten ab 320i waren ab der karosserieseitigen Modellpflege zum Herbst 1990 Stoßstangen sowie Außenspiegel in Wagenfarbe lackiert. LG Tom