1996 BMW 318Ti..any comments?.. - Page 2

KIRASIR · 01-04-2006, 12:47 AM

If it is indeed a Sport(full ///M body trim, except the mirrors) then it is a VERY good deal. Got a picture?

SL

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Originally Posted by daytona

Kirasir its the sport model...the paint looks great,the interior shows normal usage,air blow cold,bascially the only upgrade I see is larger rims(BBS imitations) and upgraded springs...the car is very tight,no rattles,no wind noise..Im going to let my mechanic go and check her out and see if there is any hidden issues.Hows this car in winter...I always drove FWD cars...I am going to slap on Nokian Hakka snows on them if I buy this car but just as a thought maybe owners can provide their experience with this RWD in the snow...

daytona · 01-05-2006, 01:06 AM

opps my bad its not a Sports...it a active for sure though..has these options
electric sunroof, 15" sport alloy wheels with 205/60R all-season tires, leather steering wheel and shift knob, cruise control, on-board computer, remote keyless entry system and alarm, metallic paint.He added items that I thought was a sport...tempting car to buy..heard nothing seriously bad about the ti's..even the sub 1996 models...

Soldo · 01-05-2006, 01:53 AM

The plasma will make the rest of the family happier!

hehehe, sorry i'm just hatting!

daytona · 01-05-2006, 02:00 AM

Soldo stop messing with my mind...wait its already messed up..

...insurance was even lower than I initally quoted...my broker came back with $1298 a year,2 million liability ,no collision though..two car policy,no claims,no tickets the last 10 years...over 25...damn thats cheaper than my winter beater 1993 Civic...how come????

Soldo · 01-05-2006, 02:04 AM

Could be the fact that its a safer vehicle!

M3ti Compact · 01-05-2006, 02:27 AM

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Originally Posted by daytona

Soldo stop messing with my mind...wait its already messed up..

...insurance was even lower than I initally quoted...my broker came back with $1298 a year,2 million liability ,no collision though..two car policy,no claims,no tickets the last 10 years...over 25...damn thats cheaper than my winter beater 1993 Civic...how come????

The Civic is of the top 10 cars stolen in Ontario.

daytona · 01-05-2006, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by M3ti Compact

The Civic is of the top 10 cars stolen in Ontario.

crooks have no taste....hello BMW goodbye rice burner...or plasma

Soldo · 01-05-2006, 12:06 PM

Eh daytona, are the 318ti's capable of entertaining all your friends during superbowl......... I SURE HOPE SO, hehehe!

MGYVER · 01-05-2006, 12:22 PM

Daytona,
AFAIK, one of the major differences b/t the sport and non-sport models is that the sport had a LSD diff. which gives you better acceleration and is obviously better in the snow.

If you end up getting this car I happen to have a 4.44 LSD from a 318ti sport.
It's in great condition with no leaks. $200 firm.

Let me know.

KIRASIR · 01-05-2006, 01:01 PM

4.44 is too short for manual tranny.

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Originally Posted by MGYVER

Daytona,
AFAIK, one of the major differences b/t the sport and non-sport models is that the sport had a LSD diff. which gives you better acceleration and is obviously better in the snow.

If you end up getting this car I happen to have a 4.44 LSD from a 318ti sport.
It's in great condition with no leaks. $200 firm.

Let me know.

daytona · 01-08-2006, 11:59 AM

anyone got photos of the 318Ti with the M3 aftermarket side mirrors?..Soldo guess which item I leaning to get.

Plasma or car..

nikijack · 01-08-2006, 12:39 PM

Daytona:
Here's a picture of my "95 Club Sport. Note the mirrors, which only were used that one year. Also, someone said that the Sports model has a limited slip differential. That is not necessarily true. It was only an option.

cheers,

Jack

M3ti Compact · 01-08-2006, 12:42 PM

The differences between Active and Sport are

Active has standard A/C and Cruise Control.

Sport has standard M-Technic sports suspension and LSD

Options on both models
1. Heated front seats
2. Premium sound system
3. Leather
4. Center armrest
5. OBC

Soldo · 01-08-2006, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by daytona

anyone got photos of the 318Ti with the M3 aftermarket side mirrors?..Soldo guess which item I leaning to get.

Plasma or car..

hahaha..... you got any pics of the one your looking at?

daytona · 01-08-2006, 10:46 PM

Soldo gonna see my buddy again this weeken..will bring my crappy V3 camera phone and take some photos...just to crush your eagerness....My Football team is out so the Superbowl has no meaning for me...