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BMW 3 Series Convertible (retractable hardtop)

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The Convertible (retractable hardtop) trim was offered on 4 generations of the BMW 3 Series, and was not the same on each. Find the generation first.

E30 1984–1991

Convertible¹
- 1984
- 1985
- 1986
- 1987
- 1988
- 1989
- 1990
- 1991
Everything else about the E30 →
E36 1994–1999

Convertible^2,3
- 1994
- 1995
- 1996
- 1997
- 1998
- 1999
Everything else about the E36 →
E46 2000–2006

Convertible^4,5

Watch out for
- Convertible roof that will not open All years One source so far
  
  What to check: Open and close the roof a few times.
  
  A British buying guide says plastic teeth in the roof latch wear and split, which can leave the roof locked shut, and that a failed motor costs more.
  
  Sources ⁶
- 2000
- 2001
- 2002
- 2003
- 2004
- 2005
- 2006
Everything else about the E46 →
E90 2007–2013

Convertible (retractable hardtop)^7,8
- 2007
- 2008
- 2009
- 2010
- 2011
- 2012
- 2013
Everything else about the E90 →

Sources