Does anybody knows how many e30's were built per years ?

[nando]

I did read up on that thread and noticed the label stating the 12/94 date. From a production standpoint, I find it odd that BMW would produce an E30 sedan in 1994 considering the last E30 sedans were built in 1991. Unless there was a plant exclusively dedicated to building aging models (such as the E30), it would not make business sense to build (1) body shell for a car that wasn't even being mass produced.

We can assume it was built in 1994 but there could be other reasons. For example, perhaps it was in storage and it was procured by a dealer on that date. Who knows. Furthermore, why a full body was produced without it being destined for final production is perplexing.

However, anything is possible especially since (according to RealOEM) the last E30 cars were produced in early 1994 and they were all Touring models.

well BMW did continue to produce parts for the E30 for some time after full production ended - and one of the "parts" that used to be available was the chassis shell. they've long since been NLA, but you can still see the part# on the ETK.

[chucko]

Is the Italian 320is with 2.0l s14 included in the worldwide figures? I'd be interested to know how many of these were made.

[AlpineIS]

I did read up on that thread and noticed the label stating the 12/94 date. From a production standpoint, I find it odd that BMW would produce an E30 sedan in 1994 considering the last E30 sedans were built in 1991. Unless there was a plant exclusively dedicated to building aging models (such as the E30), it would not make business sense to build (1) body shell for a car that wasn't even being mass produced.

We can assume it was built in 1994 but there could be other reasons. For example, perhaps it was in storage and it was procured by a dealer on that date. Who knows. Furthermore, why a full body was produced without it being destined for final production is perplexing.

However, anything is possible especially since (according to RealOEM) the last E30 cars were produced in early 1994 and they were all Touring models.

[sticksdaman]

a guy on this forum has a project e30 racer that is a 12/94 build date

[my73bimmer]

Great Information...I thought the last year for the e30's were 1992...obviously not ...

[DEV0 E30]

E30 Specifications

Total E30 Sales (US cars only)

1984: 44,433
1985: 53,905
1986: 61,822
1987: 58,896
1988: 38,346
1989: 32,153
1990: 29,583
1991: 29,002

E30 Sales By Model (Worldwide)

Model Years Units Produced
318i (M40) 1987-1991 88,637
318is 1989-1991 41,234
325i (4-door) 1985-1991 83,030
325iC 1985-1993 85,246
325iX 1985-1991 83,030
325e (2-door) 1983-1988 114,498
325e (4-door) 1983-1988 74,789
M3 1986-1991 17,184

TOTAL E30 PRODUCTION: 2,339,250 (1982-1/1994)*

*Includes all E30 models, including such models as the 316i, 320i, 323i, and Touring that were never imported into the United States

Pricing

Model Years Price
1984 318i $16,460
1984 325e $20,970

1985 318i 2-door $16,430
1985 318i 4-door $16,925
1985 325e 2-door $20,970
1985 325e 4-door $21,105

1986 325 2-door $19,560
1986 325 4-door $20,055
1986 325e $22,650
1986 325es $21,950

1987 325 2-door $21,475
1987 325 4-door $22,015
1987 325e $25,150
1987 325es $24,370
1987 325i $26,990
1987 325is $26,990
1987 325iC $28,875

1988 325 2-door $23,750
1988 325 4-door $24,400
1988 325i $28,400
1988 325is $28,400
1988 325iC $32,500
1988 325iX $32,800
1988 M3 $34,000

1989 325i 2-door $24,650
1989 325i 4-door $25,450
1989 325is $28,950
1989 325iX 2-door $29,950
1989 325iX 4-door $30,750
1989 325iC $33,850
1989 M3 $34,950

1990 325i 2-door $24,650
1990 325i 4-door $25,450
1990 325is $28,950
1990 325iX 2-door $29,950
1990 325iX 4-door $30,750
1990 325iC $33,850
1990 M3 $34,950

1991 318i $19,900
1991 318is $21,500
1991 325i 2-door $25,600
1991 325i 4-door $26,400
1991 318iC $28,500
1991 325iX 2-door $31,100
1991 325iX 4-door $31,900
1991 325iC $35,900
1991 M3 $35,900

1992 318iC $28,870
1992 325iC $36,320

1993 325iC $36,320

Colors
Standard Colors

Alpine White
Black
Brilliant Red
Cinnabar Red
Gazelle Beige
Henna Red
Lapis Blue
Savanna Beige
Safari Beige

Optional (Metallic) Colors

Agate Green
Atlantic Blue
Arctic Blue
Baltic Blue
Bahama Beige
Bronzit Beige
Burgundy Red
Calypso Red
Cosmos Blue
Delphin Gray
Diamond Black
Glacier Blue
Granite Silver
Kashmir Beige
Lagoon Green
Mauritius Blue
Opal Green
Polaris Silver
Salmon Silver
Sapphire Blue
Sterling Silver

http://strictlyeta.net/technical/specifications.html

[psloan]

there was something like 2.3 million E30s produced worldwide. I have no idea of the breakdown for individual years.

That's a stunning figure.

[nando]

there was something like 2.3 million E30s produced worldwide. I have no idea of the breakdown for individual years.

[my73bimmer]

I am planning to buy a 1992 e30 325i conv. and according to the Vin# the production date was 1992/05. I also have a 1973 2002Tii and on the 2002registry shows how many 2002's (different styles) were built. I wonder how many e30's owners are still active on this forum.. :loco:. Of course like the 2002's, there are different styles of e30's.