How RARE/Valuable is an e30 with a glass sunroof?

[m3j0n]

didnt even know that there was a glass roof option for an e30, so I assume they are rare. Any value in todays market? Any way to tell if its OEM vs. aftermarket? ran the vin of the car and it didnt have any details regarding glass roof, so Im assuming it was installed after the car was built. Thanks in advance.

[Aleman]

They are pretty rare. I've never seen one in person, and they go for $750-$2,000 depending on condition. I don't get what's the big deal, but I guess some people just want them BECAUSE they're rare.

[McGyver]

The moon roof (glass sunroof) was a dealer-installed option. It's OEM, but the car never left the factory with it. Along with the glass moonroof, the car would also have a privacy slider so the sun can be blocked out.

I've got one, although it needs some repairs. It's pretty cool to drive around and get some light into the car from the roof and be able to see outside. And yeah, they're expensive because they're rare and very difficult to purchase. Mine is the only one I've ever seen in person.

[djjerme]

My buddy had two. One we installed in a ‘91 318i he later sold, and the other I think he’s holding on to for his Touring in paint. They’re kinda neat I guess. But not a deal breaker since EVERY car nowadays has them (my wife’s A3, my Ford Flex..etc) Only suggestion I can make is replace EVERYTHING when you install one: new cables, seals..etc. if you don’t you’ll get leaks. It wasn’t fun having water pour in your lap when you hit the brakes. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[Slybeanx]

didnt even know that there was a glass roof option for an e30, so I assume they are rare. Any value in todays market? Any way to tell if its OEM vs. aftermarket? ran the vin of the car and it didnt have any details regarding glass roof, so Im assuming it was installed after the car was built. Thanks in advance.

I've only seen one FS and he wanted 2k for everything to install it.

[reelizmpro]

It's just one of those nice accessories that few people have. To me, it's like the convertible hard top, a factory accessory that wasn't needed but nice to have. These days such parts command a premium from those who really want them.

[m3j0n]

Rusted out 318it with the sunroof just sold for $6100 before auction fees.... fuuuuuck that....

[nando]

yeah, I don't think having the glass roof makes an E30 worth more on it's own. $6100 for a rusty 318 definitely doesn't sound like a good deal, but the market for everything "vintage" is basically insane. If I didn't already own an E30 I probably would never be able to buy one now (that isn't a total pile).

[MR 325]

I have one if anyone is desperate. Installed currently on my 1991 325i sedan which it came factory with. I'd sell it to someone who can trade me a decent Schwarz panel and some cash. ;)

[roguetoaster]

yeah, I don't think having the glass roof makes an E30 worth more on it's own. $6100 for a rusty 318 definitely doesn't sound like a good deal, but the market for everything "vintage" is basically insane. If I didn't already own an E30 I probably would never be able to buy one now (that isn't a total pile).

I suspect that it may add $500-1000 to the value of a car providing the buyer knows what it is/actually wants it. Sadly, most buyers probably don't know that they came with metal panels and sellers could tell them that most anything is rare/valuable/desirable.

It should be said that there are also some aftermarket Webasto units running around for whatever reason, but I think those probably hurt value, and it's generally very clear that they are not stock.

[uturn]

To echo McGyver....
"Mine is the only one I've ever seen in person."

Mine too, is also the only one I've ever seen in person.

So being rare as hen's tooth and desirable, that should keep them expensive. But race car drivers don't want them as they add to much weight to the roof.

[dnguyen1963]

You want glass on your car? Go for an AMC Pacer.

[peterr991]

They are pretty rare. I've never seen one in person.

[CMG]

E23, E24, E28 and E30 all had the bronzit sunroof option, and it was not as common as the normal sunroof but not rare. Pretty sure there was some type of interchangeability like a Saab moonroof that was same as the e24, e24 one...something like that.

[onlyindef]

I’ve ran into 3 hunting for parts. Each was in the range of 800$ in the past 2 years. One had either Volvo, or Saab printed on it. Idk if it was legit. I’ve seen 2 more outside of that. One was just on a regular e30 a guy had. Another was on an at a car show, and the guy said he traded his carbon fiber one for it.