whats my e30 hard top worth?

[glenbat]

thinking of selling my hard top, in black was wondering what it'd be worth?

[sheldo]

what sort of hard top is it??

Condition?

[tylerma]

you normally see them going for around the Ԛ£900 mark
depending on condition

is it original

[glenbat]

not too sure guys, how would i tell? (new to beemers)
excellent condition, glass screen and fully lined on inside in dark grey

[sheldo]

has it got a top that can be painted or not?

[gazm3]

Is the top squared in the bottom corners, if so its a OEM - BMW top and I would say Ԛ£750-Ԛ£1000 depends on condition. Does the top have a vinyl finish?.
If its more rounded, (looks like it is)then I would say its a weiseman after-maket job. These are far less desirable in my book. And I would say tops Ԛ£700.

Cheers

Gareth.

[orangecurry]

I believe the headlining in the O/E BMW hardtop is always cream?

Vinyl (rough to the touch) on the outside, usually dark grey though there are allegedly dark blue ones

here's an O/E one
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BMW-E30-E-30-HARD ... dZViewItem

in my experience of buying one last year, I agree fully with gazzacabs valuation

[paulj]

about a Ԛ£150 mate i'll give you Ԛ£300 for cash

[peejay]

about a Ԛ£150 mate i'll give you Ԛ£300 for cash

Nice try PJ.....

I'll give him Ԛ£500 cash whatever it is !!....

Peejay

[t11mfn]

Hey i got an original hardtop painted the same colour as my car took it ot a BMW dealer in birmingham he told me to get it insured for around 2k as they are hard to come by?!

[gazm3]

Ԛ£1000 tops, you can buy them in Germany for as little as Ԛ£300!.

[t11mfn]

I'll take your word for it mate, just sme bloke in the bmw garage giving his 10 pence worth!!!

Ive got to get mine sorted the rear window rubber is coming out in places needs professionally putting back on me thinks!!

[peejay]

I believe the headlining in the O/E BMW hardtop is always cream?

Vinyl (rough to the touch) on the outside, usually dark grey though there are allegedly dark blue ones

here's an O/E one
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BMW-E30-E-30-HARD ... dZViewItem

in my experience of buying one last year, I agree fully with gazzacabs valuation

Yep I agree with you and Gareth I've just bought one - exactlly like the piccies....cracking condition ! I think I got lucky for once.. only Ԛ£750. how goods that.? bin looking for yonks and then.. BINGO....

Peejay

[bootyman]

I paid Ԛ£800 for mine and the seller delivered it to Southampton for me too and he lived in London. Even better still it was already painted so i only had to have it colour coded. I'm looking for another one, so if anyone knows of a good one for reasonable money then please let me know.

Had the opportunity to puy a genuin one in excellent condition a while ago for Ԛ£500, but my mate couldn't get hold of me and the guy sold it to someone else cause he needed the dollar

[glenbat]

the one in the link looks like it has a vinyl type finish to it on the outside, mine hasnt, its black and the finish is identical to the car..

[bootyman]

Yeah, but there are 2 types of E30 hardtops. Original BMW ones and a copy by Wiessman (Spelling) The original ones are more spquare and follow the lines of the car and go for more than the Wiessman ones which looks more bubble shape.

[glenbat]

cheers bootyman,

can you tell from these pics of it? Thinking of selling it but not sure if its a proper BMW one or not?

http://www.e30zone.co.uk/modules.php?na ... highlight=

glen

[bootyman]

Nope it's not original. Here is a couple of pics of my car with a original hartop on.

[Cabrio]

Hi

Is a Wiesmann hardtop..if in good condition it is worth what someone is prepared to pay...New it is Ԛ£1400+vat..but people do give Ԛ£1000+ for used ones

Depends if textile, velour or leather interior trim as to whether worth more