Did they ever make a 325is convertible?

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  • Fasteddie222
    Wrencher
    • Feb 2015
    • 230

    #1

    Did they ever make a 325is convertible?

    I've been researching but haven't seen one yet. Did they ever make it?
  • ELVA164
    R3V Elite
    • Dec 2011
    • 4861

    #2
    Naming-wise, no. Convertibles came with "iS" sport seats standard, and you could get most iS features like a limited slip, steering wheel, maplight, etc. as optional extras. There was no 325iS convertible, though.
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    • heatmakerz
      E30 Addict
      • Feb 2014
      • 438

      #3
      ^This. iS is usually reserved for coupes.

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      • Stanley Rockafella
        R3V Elite
        • Aug 2011
        • 4056

        #4
        Originally posted by heatmakerz
        ^This. iS is usually reserved for coupes.
        ...which is technically a sedan
        If it's got tits or tires, it's gonna cost ya!

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        • Fasteddie222
          Wrencher
          • Feb 2015
          • 230

          #5
          Ok that's what I thought because I was looking into buying this one

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          • nando
            Moderator
            • Nov 2003
            • 34827

            #6
            Originally posted by heatmakerz
            ^This. iS is usually reserved for coupes.
            there are no E30 coupes

            the "is" package is essentially appearance anyway. the sport seats are probably the biggest difference.
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            Bimmerlabs

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            • Chessmaster
              E30 Addict
              • Jun 2012
              • 501

              #7
              "Is" resembalence would be mtech1 or mtech2 apperance packages.

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              • ELVA164
                R3V Elite
                • Dec 2011
                • 4861

                #8
                I was pretty positive this thread was the result of a craigslist ad.
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                • Wschnitz
                  R3V OG
                  • Dec 2011
                  • 8089

                  #9
                  Originally posted by Chessmaster
                  "Is" resembalence would be mtech1 or mtech2 apperance packages.
                  No.
                  1989 BMW 325is | 2019 Ford Ranger FX4
                  willschnitz

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                  • Bmwb
                    Advanced Member
                    • Jan 2013
                    • 194

                    #10
                    do what i did slap all the parts from your scrap is in your cabrio LOL
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                    1987 bmw e30 euro part out
                    1990 Bmw 325i Cabrio 2.9
                    Metric Mechanic 2.9 stroker
                    Holset Hx35w CXRacing Manifold
                    MegaSquirt ARP HeadStuds
                    OEM HG AEM Methanol injection
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                    • Fasteddie222
                      Wrencher
                      • Feb 2015
                      • 230

                      #11
                      Haha either way if it's not an IS it is still a very nice e30 convertible
                      Last edited by Fasteddie222; 04-08-2015, 09:27 AM.

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                      • rcsoundn1
                        No R3VLimiter
                        • Nov 2012
                        • 3361

                        #12
                        Some one email Juan the Mechanic and enlighten him

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                        • mr2peak
                          R3VLimited
                          • Aug 2008
                          • 2388

                          #13
                          Originally posted by Chessmaster
                          "Is" resembalence would be mtech1 or mtech2 apperance packages.
                          Lol. Yeah, kind of. Full mtech2 cars came with upgraded sway bars, lower springs, different bump stops and LSD standard. Also, the body kit.
                          Drive it hard. Maintain it well.


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                          • Das Delfin
                            R3VLimited
                            • Sep 2014
                            • 2293

                            #14
                            It's complicated. The iS was the 2 door hardtop version of the car, but many options, like sport seats, basketweaves, LSD, premium sound, and side skirts, are associated with the iS, but were available as options for the iS and the cabrio (though I don't think side skirts were options on the cab?). All cabs actually had sport seats and prem sound as standard. Also, internally, the car is known as a 325iC (for cabrio), which isn't at all related to the e46 325ci (which is just the newer way of saying 325is). So to answer your question, all e30 cabrios (with the m20 in the US), including that car, are known as the 325i.


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                            • Stanley Rockafella
                              R3V Elite
                              • Aug 2011
                              • 4056

                              #15
                              Originally posted by Das Delfin
                              It's complicated. The iS was the 2 door hardtop version of the car, but many options, like sport seats, basketweaves, LSD, premium sound, and side skirts, are associated with the iS, but were available as options for the iS and the cabrio (though I don't think side skirts were options on the cab?).
                              um no. not side skirts
                              If it's got tits or tires, it's gonna cost ya!

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