E30 Baur convertible

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   Hi, Not sure if i'm in the right forum or not. I have been offered what is described as a BMW E30, 325, Baur Convertible, 'H' Registartion.
I have been looking for a 3 series convertible. Does anyone know if this is a Proper car or conversion. I have been told �2000 since it has a "rarity" value.
Any feedback would be appreciated..
Cheers.....Chester

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320098 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 24-October-2005 Status: Offline Points: 2	Topic: E30 Baur convertible Posted: 24-October-2005 at 14:21
	Hi, Not sure if i'm in the right forum or not. I have been offered what is described as a BMW E30, 325, Baur Convertible, 'H' Registartion. I have been looking for a 3 series convertible. Does anyone know if this is a Proper car or conversion. I have been told �2000 since it has a "rarity" value. Any feedback would be appreciated.. Cheers.....Chester

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Rhys Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Coffee addict... Joined: 02-February-2003 Location: from the Latin locātiō Status: Offline Points: 10053	Posted: 24-October-2005 at 14:26
	I thought Baur convertables were older than H reg? Maybe wrong, maybe the E30 register would be a better start point - shall I move it in there? (Welcome to the forum ) Edited by Rhys
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Pete330 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Really Senior Member II Joined: 26-November-2003 Location: Aberdeen Status: Offline Points: 8969	Posted: 24-October-2005 at 16:05
	welcome Whats the Reg and i maybe be able to check for you �2000 sounds about right
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Dergside Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Really Senior Member II Joined: 16-May-2004 Location: Mid West, Ireland Status: Offline Points: 4000	Posted: 01-November-2005 at 10:26
	The Baur's did continue long after the proper conv was introduced in '86 but sold in very small numbers because of the availability of the conv. They usually had the smaller engines because they weren't available in the conv until later in the e30 lifecycle. Values would tend to be a good deal lower than an equivalent condition conv. The Baur was a factory "approved" conversion so the quality should be fine but they have a fixed roof frame, a bit like the early Jag XJS Cabrio's, rather than a full conv hood. That may be a plus point in terms of scuttle shake. If the car is tidy with history, then �2k sounds alright. Whe I bought my 320i conv, about 4 years ago, the dealer also had a tidy 316i Baur of the same age (but higher mileage) for less than half the price of my (mint) car.
	Now: BMW 523i SE '00, 318i SE - e91 '07, 325i Coupe '93. Prev: e46 328i SE Touring, 330Ci, 318Ci. e39 523i SE. e36 325i Coupe *2, 323i SE, 316iSE. e30 325iSE 2dr, 320i Conv, 320i 2dr, 316i.

320098 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 24-October-2005 Status: Offline Points: 2	Posted: 01-November-2005 at 11:12
	Cheer's....... Many thanks for the info, I have had a good look at it now and it's not so tidy, mileage is ok 108675mls, but no service history at all. So I have decided to pass it by and keep looking. Again many thanks for the info.