1. What kind of material is the models made of?
All of our scale models are made out of high quality diecast metal from manufactures like Kyosho, Minichamps, and Herpa. Only 1/87 scale models are made from plastic parts

2. Does the consumer have to assemble the models?
No. All of our models are preassembled from the manufacturers. This ensures the models are of highest build quality.

3. What do the scales mean?
We have a variety of scales available. 1/18, 1/43, and 1/87 are the most common. 1/18 scale models are approximately 8-9 inches in length. 1/43 scale models range from 3-4" in length. 1/87 scale modes are usually about 1 inch.


4. What brands are available?
We deal mainly in Kyosho, Minichamps, and BMW Promotional.

5. What is your return policy?
We will accept returns in the event of severe damages or incorrect orders. Otherwise, there is a 20% restock fee. The consumer is responsible for shipping in case of returns (unless the incorrect model was shipped. In that case, Bimmers Model World will pay the shipping cost).

6. Can I save my shopping cart?
Unfortunately that feature is not available on our shopping cart. However, the shopping cart will keep your order active for an hour. Inactivity for more than an hour will result in the loss of a cart. You may check your shopping cart by clicking the shopping cart link at the top of every page.

7. How long will it take for me to get my model after i order?
We usually process the order within the first 48 business hours. The model is then packed and shipped via UPS at the end of the day. Orders that are made during the weekend will be processed Monday morning.

8. How did Bimmers Model World come to be?
Bimmers Model World is an extension of a bigger company, Bimmers Clinic. Specialists in an immaculate facility providing top quality work on your real size BMWs. We once collected models. Now we sell them. Our years of experience and passion for BMWs help us understand and appreciate them in miniature size.

9. What kind of payment do you accept?
We prefer Visa or MasterCard, but will accept checks and money orders upon special request. We do not accept escrow, paypal, and absolutely no CODs.

10. How are the models shipped?
Every product shipped from Bimmers Model World is via UPS Ground. Special requests for overnight or 3 day select must be made when ordering the model. Included in the shipping charges are the box, packaging material, and processing fee. The rates are as follows:
1/43 Model - $6.00
1/24 Model - $8.00
1/18 Model - $12.00
Multiple and International Orders are calculated based on actual shipping charges. Please contact us if you ordered more than one model or have a shipping address outside the United States.

11. Chassis Help

1600   1968 - 1971   530i (E12)   1975 - 1978
2002 Tii   1974 - 1976   530i (E34)   1993 - 1996
2002   1968 - 1976   530i (E39)   2001 - On
2800 Bavaria (E3)   1969 - 1973   530i Touring (E34)   1993 - 1996
2800cs (E9)   1969 - 1972   533i (E28)   1983 - 1984
3.0 cs (E9)   1973 - 1976   535i (E28)   1985 - 1987
3.0 s, Bavaria (E3)   1973 - 1976   535i (E34)   1988 - 1996
3.0 Si (E3)   1976 - 1976   540i (E34)   1993 - 1996
318i (E30)   1983 - 1985   540i (E39)   1997 - On
318i (E36)   1992 - 1998   540i Touring (E39)   1999 - On
318iC (E30)   1990 - 1992   630csi (E24)   1977 - 1977
318iC (E36)   1992 - 1995   633csi (E24)   1978 - 1981
318is (E30)   1990 - 1991   633csi (E24)   1982 - 1984
318is (E36)   1992 - 1997   635csi (E24)   1985 - 1989
318ti (E36)   1995 - 1999   733i (E23)   1978 - 1981
320i (E21)   1977 - 1979   733i (E23)   1982 - 1984
320i (E21)   1980 - 1983   735i (E23)   1985 - 1986
323i (E46)   1999 - 2000   735i (E32)   1987 - 1993
323iC (E36)   1997 - 1998   735iL (E32)   1987 - 1994
323iC (E46)   2000 - 2000   740i (E32)   1992 - 1995
323is (E36)   1997 - 1999   740i (E38)   1995 - On
323is/Ci (E46)   1999 - 2000   740iL (E32)   1992 - 1995
325, e, es (E30)   1984 - 1988   740iL (E38)   1995 - On
325Ci (E46)   2001 - On   745i (E65)   2002 - On
325i (E36)   1991 - 1995   750iL (E32)   1987 - 1995
325i (E46)   2001 - On   750iL (E38)   1995 - On
325i Sport Wagon (E46)   2001 - On   840ci (E31)   1994 - 1997
325i, is (E30)   1987 - 1991   850ci (E31)   1992 - 1997
325iC (E30)   1987 - 1992   850csi (E31)   1993 - 1995
325iC (E36)   1992 - 1995   850i (E31)   1990 - 1991
325iC (E46)   2001 - On   Accessories & Std. Parts   1950 - On
325is (E36)   1991 - 1995   European Models   1950 - On
325ix (E30)   1987 - 1991   M Coupe   1998 - On
325xi (E46)   2001 - On   M Roadster (E36)   1997 - On
325xi Sport Wagon (E46)   2001 - On   M3 (E30)   1987 - 1990
328Ci (E46)   2000 - 2000   M3 (E46)   2001 - On
328i (E36)   1996 - 1998   M3 3.0L (E36) Coupe   1994 - 1996
328i (E46)   1999 - On   M3 3.2L (E36) Coupe   1996 - 1999
328iC (E36)   1996 - 1998   M3 3.2L (E36) Sedan   1996 - 1998
328is (E36)   1996 - 1999   M3 Conv. (E36)   1997 - 1999
330Ci (E46)   2001 - On   M5 (E28)   1987 - 1988
330i (E46)   2001 - On   M5 (E34)   1990 - 1992
330iC (E46)   2001 - On   M5 (E39)   2001 - On
330xi (E46)   2001 - On   M6 (E24)   1987 - 1988
524td (E28)   1983 - 1985   X5 3.0i (E53)   2000 - On
525i (E39)   2001 - On   X5 4.4i (E53)   2000 - On
525i M20 (E34)   1988 - 1990   X5 4.6i (E53)   2002 - On
525i M50 (E34)   1990 - 1996   Z3 1.9L (E36)   1995 - 1998
525i Touring (E34)   1992 - 1996   Z3 2.5i (E36)   2001 - On
525i Touring (E39)   2001 - On   Z3 2.5L (E36)   1999 - 2000
528e (E28)   1982 - 1988   Z3 2.8L (E36)   1997 - 2000
528i (E12)   1979 - 1981   Z3 3.0i (E36)   2001 - On
528i (E39)   1997 - 2000   Z8 (E52)   2000 - On
528i Touring (E39)   1999 - 2000        

 

Model Year Cars
114 / E6? 67 - 77 1502, 1600, 1602, 1800, 1802, 2000, 2002ti/tii
E3 68 - 77 2500, 2800, Bavaria, 3.0S/Si
E9 65- 75 2000CS, 2500CS, 2800CS, 3.0CS/i/L
E12 72- 81 518, 520i, 528i, 530i, 535i, M535i
E21 75-83 316, 318i, 320, 320i/s, 323i
E23 78-87 725i, 728i, 730i, 733i, 735i, 745i, L7
E24 77-89 628i, 630CS/i, 633CSi, 635CSi, M635CSi, L6 (highline)
E26 78-81 M1
E28 82-88 518i, 520i, 524td, 525i/e, 528e, 533i, 535i, M535i, M5
E30 83-91 316, 316i, 318i/s, 320i, 323i, 324td, 325e, 325i/ix/is, M3
E31 90 on 840i, 840CSi, 850i, 850CSi
E32 88-94 730i, 735i/iL, 740i/iL, 750iL
E34 88-96 518i, 520i, 525i/x, 525td/s, 530i, 535i, 540i, M5
Z1 (E30) 89-91? Z1 convertible
Z3 (E36) 96 on Z3 convertible and Z3 coupe (Z5)
E36 91 on 316i, 318i/s/ti/tds, 320i, 323i, 325i/td/tds, 328i/s, M3,Z3
E38 95 on 728i, 730i, 730d, 735i, 740i/iL, 750i/L
E39 97 on New 5 series 520i, 523i, 525tds, 528i, 530d, 535i, 540i, M5
E46 late 98 Next 3 series
E53 2000? X5
E56 2001 Next seven series
E60 2002? Next five series, same floor pan as E56
E63 late 2001 New six series at last! 635Ci, 645Ci, M6 based on E56 chassis
? 2003 New light weight (1040kg) 2002, can't wait!

 


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