I was recently involved in a very unfortunate accident which destroyed my 1994 Saab 900S. I enjoyed driving the Saab, but it lacked the soul that my old 1986 325es had. I am considering the purchase of an E30 convertible as a replacement. I have several questions before I begin my search for the right car. What was the first year for the convertible, '87 or '88? When did the bumper style change (I know the hard-body models changed in '89, but it seems that later convertible's didn't get the changes)? What models have the power top? Is the power top a trouble prone area that I should avoid? With the power top do I can I lower without leaving the seat? What is involved in lowering a manual top? I definitely want a 5-speed,but am still undecided about which engine. I know the the inline-six is extremely durable and fun to drive since I have owned one. Is the four better, due to its more modern design with dual camshafts, four valves per cylinder, and self-adjusting valves? Does the four cylinder have distributorless ignition? How often do the tops have to be replaced? Is the hard-top still available as an accesory? Any other information would be much appreciated. Thanks for all your help!
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