very simple question

[delatlanta1281]

wow.
so they weren't an option then?

[Stevie30]

9/87 through 6/89 had ellipsoid headlights from the factory. That is my final answer.

[Il Duce]

Now that all the noobs have taken their shots & incorrectly answered the OP's question. The CORRECT answer is only the 88 & 89 models had ellipsoids.

Jesus christ. I couldn't believe how far down I had to scroll to see the correct answer. r3v is SLIPPIN.

[Yakinho]

Hmmm..... My 88 has sealed beams unfortunately... Sure that's the right answer?

[GaryE30]

They got rid of the ellipsoids after 89 when they introduced the airbag steering wheels. ;)

Not exactly sure when they started, I would have to agree with the 88-89 comment though.

[bimmer_E30]

my late 92 vert has sealed beams....FML

[MR 325]

some late 88's and 89

Finally some CORRECT information!!

[killa325i]

Finally some CORRECT information!!

this...my '90 325i had sealed beams (US Elipps now)

[Bimmerista]

Finally some CORRECT information!!

Still incorrect n00b!! :D

My 88 is a 9/87 build & it has ellipsoids.

[MR 325]

Close enough damn it!

[StereoInstaller1]

My 325is has a 6/87 build and had sealed beams.

The GFs 325i has a 3/89 build and has them.

Seems like it was a pretty random thing...dunno.

Luke

[GaryE30]

Lets just say the majority of 88-89 cars. That should cover it.