What model ti do you own?

[1996 328ti]

What model ti do you own?

[fourbanger]

my ti is so 'base' i don't even have ASC..

oh wait, that's a good thing!
:evil:

[Dan G]

What's the difference between a club sport and a sport? I have an original 1998 TI broucher and it doesn't list the club sport as an option.

Option for my year are:

Base
Active
Sport

[nilknarf]

My car is sort of wierd. It's a '98 and I'm the second owner. I assume it's a base, because I don't have cruise, OBC, or foglights. But I do have other things that are not base. I assume these were options that were added:

California Roof
15" alloy wheels
Synthetic leather seats
Premium sound system
Artic Silver metalic paint

I also have ASC, but I thought that was standard.

[1996 328ti]

Since you don't have the standard active options, OBC, cruise, you can rule out active. The 15" wheels would mean you have a base. If you had M-technic trim, it would be a Sport.

I had a California Roof in my 98.
It really liked that option.

[nilknarf]

Yeah, the roof is what sold me on this car. I was thinking that my 15" wheels were not stock because they are 10 spokes and I thought stock wheels were five spokes?

What does the M-technic trim look like?

I was able to dig up a Vehicle History Report that I got from the dealer. Here's some info from it.

Model Code: 9830 CG73
Color Code: 0309 Artic Silver Metal
Trim Code: K5SW Black Leatherette
Production Date: 1997/10

Vehicle Option Information
0098 Alp Radio C33
0782 100% 9830
0755 California Roof
0942 Special Charge

I'd really like to know what 9830 is. It's shows up in the model code and as an option. No luck with Google or searching 318ti digest archives.

[1996 328ti]

Here is a photo (http://happytogether.com/forums/album_page.php?pic_id=3) of my 1998 Sport with California Roof. The front bumper shows the M-technic trim which is also used on the luxury M3 package.

[nilknarf]

Here's a photo (http://mywebpages.comcast.net/oyez/318ti.jpg) of mine. It's similar, but not quite the same....and no foglights.

[nilknarf]

Actually, I'm in the US...the euro plates are purely cosmetic.

[tipsyaj]

I've got the Cali top as well ... I was wondering how many TI's there are with the California top, I wonder how rare it really is ...

Has anyone had their cali top replaced ? I'm wondering how much that'll cost me if I ever have to get it done ...

[fourbanger]

tipsyaj: if you ever have it replaced tell me.. i'll find a way to put that puppy in my 'ti'. muahaha..
:twisted:

[chadder007]

I have the 95' model Sport. The one that looks like the active package on the outside.

[Dusty]

:( Can someone help me I am new to the site and I don't know if I have a "Sport", "Active" or "Base". I have a '96 Boston Green ti, w/cruise, moon roof, no fogs, 1.9L, 4sp. automatic or tiptronic manual, OBC, witham/fm cassette prewired with factory plug for direct connect CD changer and I have upgraded from the ten spoke 205-60-15's to the seven spoke 205-55-16's off of the 2000 323i. I have seen a couple of similar ones here without the skirts and front spoiler painted, when I purchased mine they were already painted. Are there any other engine specs I should know about? This is really a cool site!

[1996 328ti]

My guess is you have an Active.

If you had M-technic trim I would say you had a Sport. Being that you have cruise and OBC I would say you have an Active. Cruise and OBC was standard with the Active although available as options on the Base and Sport.

[tastade]

I just purchased a Club Sport model from a dealer in Ft. Colllins Co. It is a nice car, I love the color hellrot (bright red), and the red/black interior inserts. I will try to post some pictures of it later today.

This is my first bimmer and I love it! When I was looking at the car at the dealership a BMW driver honked and waved as he went by. That suprised me, with my Acura Legend no one else even knew what it was. I never had a driver of another Legend wave or anything, even if I waved at them.

[moku]

I have a 1996 Active with a California top.

[hambaum]

hey tastade, did you get that ti on the dealership right after the railroad tracks on college ave.? if so i looked at it a few times and really liked it. i just moved to the kansas city area and i'm currently looking at a 96 with the california top, its silver metallic with a five speed. how much did you end up giving for your ti if you don't mind me asking. they are asking 9500 for the silver one and i'm not sure if thats a good deal or not.

[tastade]

Yeah, that is the one I bought. That dealer that always has the used BMW's and Audi's. I ended up trading for it, but their cash price would have been about 7,500. I traded my Acura legend and paid a difference of about $4500. They were asking $8500. It needed new tires and a window, otherwise it was pretty good mechanically. I have put about 10k miles on it without a problem. It is in storage for the winter now, I just moved to Iowa and don't want it to rust.

hey tastade, did you get that ti on the dealership right after the railroad tracks on college ave.? if so i looked at it a few times and really liked it. i just moved to the kansas city area and i'm currently looking at a 96 with the california top, its silver metallic with a five speed. how much did you end up giving for your ti if you don't mind me asking. they are asking 9500 for the silver one and i'm not sure if thats a good deal or not.

[miko]

another cali-roof here, with active package.

[Budget M3]

'98 Sport w/ California roof and Kompressor (Downing Atlanta Supercharger). The DASC easily fixes the only criticism I've ever heard about the ti--i.e. not enough power. I now have ~210hp (at the crank) in a 2800lb chassis which allows this "Budget M3" to keep up with (stock) E36 M3's on track straightaways as well as in the turns! ...and I still get 28-30 mpg around town!:lol:

BTW, I replaced the stock M-sport suspension, too. If you have an Active or Base and would like to upgrade the handling, please email me. Asking only $250 plus shipping for 4 lowering springs (~.75") and 4 shocks with ~75K one owner miles.

[Nitekrrawler]

I bought my beautiful piece of black magic after being told that I could no longer drive my '88 Mazda RX-7 'vert due to a sky-diving accident I had a few years ago. This is my first Automatic, but I don't find it to be that much of a difference for my needs. I have noticed the absent feeling of "interactiveness" of having not to shift gears, but hey, it's all good as far as I'm concerned.

I was a little remiss to hear so many people sometimes bad-mouthing the 318ti. I finally had to realize that this was nothing more than a control tactic and that I needed to just "get along and enjoy my bimmer!"

[ClubSport332ti]

Man for only 300 ClubSports made there are sure a lot of owners here

[Bill Strong]

I have a 1998

M-Technic bumpers, fog lights, 16" wheels, 225 50ZR16, ASC, 5 speed, California roof, heated seats,

No crusie control. Just a clock, no OBC

[Mtec97caliTi]

1997 Sport w/ California Roof, 5spd, black on black (now I have a grey M3 Vader interior), no cruise, no heated seats, no OBC. But then again, how many factory equipped cali roof 5spd. sports have you seen? :mrhappy:

[1996 328ti]

I had a 98 California Roof, 5 speed until I wrecked it. :(

[GDB]

I have a 1996 California Edition. 5 spd. OBC, Black with grey leatherette, cruise, and 15" 5 spokes. And my car didn't come with fogs, but I did just add them.

[aceyx]

the only option on my car at the time of purchase was ASC+T. i added fogs, (non-factory) cd changer and the OE 16" alloys.

there are other things i'd love to do to it, but all my hobbies are expensive. since the ti is my commuter, it only gets a little more than just what it needs.

[liquidgraphix]

pretty base for me too, '98 ti with leather heated seats, moonroof, spoiler and then there's the stuff I added on to it like the 17" zender rims, foglights, upper and lower eyelids, white lights (front, side, back)...and still working on it :)

[mickd]

'95 Sport, Jet Black, black interior, sunroof, manual, limited slip. Bought it new Feb '96, had a May '95 build date. Painted the rockers, M-Technic front/rear bumpers, M moulding, Supersprint (I love this pipe), powdercoated '95 double spokes with 235/40 17 Pilot Sports. It's either a supercharger for the ti or a used E36 M3 in the next few years. I would keep the ti no mater what other BMW's I would own. Who knows, maybe a track car in its future?

[97Hellrot318ti]

I feel like such a fool asking, but I have no idea which model my baby is... maybe one of you could help me out... I have ASC, Sun Roof, Cruise, Manual Tranny, Heated Seats, Fabric Interior, Power Mirrors, and I think the original head unit was an Alpine Casette/Stereo, that has since been changed out for a newer and much better Alpine... I don't know what else to list... It struck me as odd, initially, that the seats were non-leather but it had a fancy option like heated seats. I don't know, whatever it is I love it. I'd appreciate any suggestions as to what model mine actually is, thanks.

[97Hellrot318ti]

Upon looking at the TI Companion I came to the conclusion that mine must be an active package... I left out the following features in my last post:

15" alloy wheels, leather steering wheel and shift knob, on-board computer, remote keyless entry system and alarm, one-touch windows

But the active still doesn't explain the heated seats... it's so confusing

[LN318TI]

Is my 98 318 TI A Sport if it doesn't have crusise control, but everything else, with normal leather seats it has the trim on the outdside.

[Macp]

I am in the Uk and the specs maybe different to the US.Dont think mine is a sport I think it is a 318Ti with sport package.Its a 97 or 98 not sure :ashamed:.Colour is Montreal Blue

Mtec sports seats
Mtec suspension
Sports steering wheel
AC & elec sunroof
Body coloured bumpers & skirts
Foglights
Centre armrest
Rear headrests
Wheels are alloys and original BMW fitment for year,hard to describe not 5 spoke but rather like minilites.
Checked all this with BMW who advised all of these as optional extra`s.

[peterw]

...I think.

Mtec wheel & gearstick (plus the colour coded bumpers & skirts), 16" BMW Style 42 alloys, ABS, aircon, cd-changer, ASC. And it's Sienna Red.

[1996 328ti]

...I think.

Mtec wheel & gearstick (plus the colour coded bumpers & skirts), 16" BMW Style 42 alloys, ABS, aircon, cd-changer, ASC. And it's Sienna Red.
Bzzzzz. Not in Sienna Red. Club Sports are only Jet Black or Bright Red.

Oh wait, I stand corrected, I thought we were talking US. I don't believe the UK had a Club Sport. They did have some other models that the US did not have.

[97Hellrot318ti]

I am in the Uk and the specs maybe different to the US.Dont think mine is a sport I think it is a 318Ti with sport package.Its a 97 or 98 not sure :ashamed:.Colour is Montreal Blue

Mtec sports seats
Mtec suspension
Sports steering wheel
AC & elec sunroof
Body coloured bumpers & skirts
Foglights
Centre armrest
Rear headrests
Wheels are alloys and original BMW fitment for year,hard to describe not 5 spoke but rather like minilites.
Checked all this with BMW who advised all of these as optional extra`s.

I think the rear headrests mean it's more likely to be a 98 with the rear headrests... Also, I fail to see the distinction you are trying to make between Sport/Sport Package, it's the same thing.

[Brrrknstock]

What model ti do you own?

I'm pretty sure I have a base it's a 1996 and it's Alpine white it's got asc, cruise, upgraded sound (my friend told me that) it has a factory cd changer & moonroof. It does not have fog lights and I have no idea what size rims or wheels or whatever I have...I'm such a girl. But there is a pic of my car in my sig.

[1996 328ti]

I'm pretty sure I have a base it's a 1996 and it's Alpine white it's got asc, cruise, upgraded sound (my friend told me that) it has a factory cd changer & moonroof. It does not have fog lights and I have no idea what size rims or wheels or whatever I have...I'm such a girl. But there is a pic of my car in my sig.That's an Active. ;)

[Brrrknstock]

That's an Active. ;)

well shut the hell up! I just love it to pieces. I want to get fog lights and a spoiler but other than that, I really just like it the way that it is.

[1996 328ti]

An Active is a step up from the base model.
Actives had cruise, alarm and your wheels standard.
The base had steel wheels with hubcaps.

[Brrrknstock]

An Active is a step up from the base model.
Actives had cruise, alarm and your wheels standard.
The base had steel wheels with hubcaps.

Ooh yeah I forgot it has the alarm and keyless entry. I have had it for 3 years, and it only had one owner before me, and I guess he was an older man. I only know that because it still gets serviced at the original BMW dealership where it was bought new. But it's such a great car!

[Donuts4unotme]

I think I might have a sport. You let me know
I have:
-sunroof
-foglights
-cruise control
-cloth seats
-16 inch rims (10 spoke if that matters)

Im new to this car and am the second owner and would like to know as much as possible about these cars.

[1996 328ti]

If your car is 96-99 and has the wide M-Technic moulding on the side, it is most likely a Sport. Foglights were standard but cruise was optional. The Sport had 5 spoke wheels though.

[cali-ti]

you need a selection for california package in the poll :)

[1996 328ti]

I had a California Roof until I wrecked it. :(
I miss it. Someday I'll pick up another one.

[LN318TI]

I Got A 98 318ti Sport Red With Black Trim

[LN318TI]

My car doesn't have fogg lights and it has the covers instead. I think it has a M hood and bumper but can't be sure. And I is power everything but I think its a sport. But if it doesn't have fogg lights would it still be a sport ? I am the second owner its possible the guy bought it that way.

[1996 328ti]

I Got A 98 318ti Sport Red With Black TrimYour avatar is either a base or active. If you have cruise control and OBC you most likely have an active. If not, base.

[Panzer_M]

well i got a 95 Club Sport now and most of a 1997 Base as well.

[LN318TI]

then what makes a car a sport cause I was told it was a sport ?

[tEso]

my ti is a 316i base but it has leather seats they were specially ordered with other options
but its a base because we only get base in egypt

[stormos]

mine is i dare say it a 95" Black 316i AT with Black Interior :) (but plans for an M50 are on the cards in the future).

[soar7k]

It is a 1998 318ti with an M on the back and Ms on the sides :confused:

[Panzer_M]

^That's a sport

[Hard_Ti_Fool]

Im not exactly sure what mine is. The car had many mods when i got it and ive added more. It is a 95' helrot red. it has cruise control, sun roof,had fog lights,leather steering wheel, cloth seats. Production date is 06/95. any suggestions???

[bluebastion]

It is a 1998 318ti with an M on the back and Ms on the sides :confused:


No M on back... unless it has the factory spoiler. M on side plastic mouldings... yes. (if it came from the factory with them)... other things to point out... M aerodynamic kit (M style front and rear bumper, color coded side skirts), sports tuned suspension, and lastly 16" star spoke rims.

[davep-uk]

not got a clue what mine is! (96ti)

ive got:

full colour coding
15'' alloys (10 spoke)
m-tec sideskirts
m-tec boot spoiler
fogs
cloth trim
3 spoke steering wheel

and thats about it.

[WuDoo]

Not sure mine:

1998 318ti, Artic Silver auto: has ASC, vinyl seats, sunroof.

[cossieturbo]

Yup, I found a base Ti without the extra bits. Lighter you know. It is being transformd into the Ti I always wanted. This time I'm sticking with mainly BMW factory bits from other cars and packages. My last project became more race car and less street with all of the aftermarket junk. It was still a fun ride. Best to all.

cossieturbo

[SDKmann]

96' base Ti with the Cali package. Im not planning on keeping it stock so I didnt really need to go for anything other then the base model.

[Gunnails]

96' base Ti with the Cali package. Im not planning on keeping it stock so I didnt really need to go for anything other then the base model.

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I also have a 96 Cali Package, Just the standard Cali Package options, `15"/5 spokes, OBC, Cruise, Sunroof, vinyl interior, leather steering wheel and shift knob, no fogs, m tech side moldings. Wouldnt the California Package be considered an active?

[bimmer7]

red 97 318ti, w/ factory m-tec package. black leather. my mod list is long, check my garage for details. a few more small goodies and i will be done. to everyone else****************>>> "your cars look great!!!" :smile:

[1996 328ti]

red 97 318ti, w/ factory m-tec package. black leather. my mod list is long, check my garage for details. a few more small goodies and i will be done. to everyone else****************>>> Although it is NOT a Club Sport.

[bimmer7]

Although it is NOT a Club Sport.

Oooh i'm sorry! What is it then? Please correct me sence thats what you like to do.

[1996 328ti]

Oooh i'm sorry! What is it then? Please correct me sence thats what you like to do.Getting off to a good start, aren't you?
You have a Sport. You are here to learn, right?
The Club Sport was offered in 1995 only.

[bimmer7]

Thank you! Didn't know. All i knew was that it came from the factory with that body package.

[1996 328ti]

Thank you! Didn't know. All i knew was that it came from the factory with that body package.That's true. In the US, there where actually two Sports in 95. The 95 Sport did not have the M-technic trim. Starting in 96 they did, minus the M3 mirrors that the 95 CS had. In 99 only the sport was available.

[bimmer7]

That's true. In the US, there where actually two Sports in 95. The 95 Sport did not have the M-technic trim. Starting in 96 they did, minus the M3 mirrors that the 95 CS had. In 99 only the sport was available.

Didn't know that, thank you for the knowledge.

[GREX1969]

My registration document has my car as a "318ti Sport Edition", so I definitely know its a sport :cool:
Wasn't there a "Sport" and a "Sport Edition" in the UK? I think the only major difference was the M44 engine and front fogs? Shouldn't we list the "Dakar Version" as I've seen a few of these in the UK and they are easily distinguished by the bright Yellow paint job :eek:

[davep-uk]

My registration document has my car as a "318ti Sport Edition", so I definitely know its a sport :cool:
Wasn't there a "Sport" and a "Sport Edition" in the UK? I think the only major difference was the M44 engine and front fogs? Shouldn't we list the "Dakar Version" as I've seen a few of these in the UK and they are easily distinguished by the bright Yellow paint job :eek:


yes we should. i really wanted one of the Dakar editions but they are really hard to get hold of. looked for ages and could not find one for sale.

[stormos]

how much did you get it for from thge auctions then?

[1996 328ti]

I don't even know what year mine is. I bought it from the auctions with no compliance plate.

How do I find out what year and type of model mine is?
They don't come with a registration or title?
Well looking at it it looks like a 96 or 97 Sport.
The kidney grills look like the are 'innie' meaning flush with the nose panel.
I believe there is a producation date on the door.

Converting AUS dollars to US => $3767.05

[cali-ti]

I don't even know what year mine is. I bought it from the auctions with no compliance plate.

How do I find out what year and type of model mine is?
grab the VIN and go here: www.realoem.com/bmw and you can at least find out when it was manufactured. is there no car registration paperwork or anything? manual with the car? the rear bumper is the m-tech, but that doesn't mean it's a sport. those wheels don't look like what would have been on a sport. what options does it have (that they didn't strip)?

[1996 328ti]

I couln't tell by the picture if it had the regular side or M-technic moldings.

[318ti Coupe]

grab the VIN and go here: www.realoem.com/bmw and you can at least find out when it was manufactured.

The site said:

3' E36 Compact 318ti 03/1996 M44

the rear bumper is the m-tech, but that doesn't mean it's a sport. those wheels don't look like what would have been on a sport.

What's M-Tech?

[sabo]

Mines a base model(97) but its got air con,fogs,trip computer,parking sensers,rear head rests,M steering wheel and gear knob.Guy who sold it was ignorant.:smile:

[cali-ti]

The site said:

3' E36 Compact 318ti 03/1996 M44

What's M-Tech?
so you have a 96 ... just need to figure out what model it is :) one can usually tell this from the options.

M-tech is the name for the stock "M" pieces. they were offered as part of the sport package, but you can also add them afterwards.

do you have other pics of the side? be nice to see if you have the m-tech side mouldings and skirts. obviously, we won't be seeing the front bumper ;)

[318ti Coupe]

I went to the auction the other day to check out another 318ti (badly smashed up) that looks exactly the same as mine from the outside which also had no compliance plate. The interior is different to mine. Mines got half leather seats with an extra thing near where your knees are which can be extended whereas the other one had normal material seats without that seat extention thing, mines got black colour interior the other ones grey, but it has this button near the steering wheel titled ASC (Anti-Slip Control?) whereas mine doesn't.

Under the hood, mines got wires that go to the fog lights, I don't know if that gives a hint as to what it is.

do you have other pics of the side? be nice to see if you have the m-tech side mouldings and skirts. obviously, we won't be seeing the front bumper

I don't have a camera ;)

Aaah... whatever it is, I'm happy. I got it cheap as chips.

[cali-ti]

those are the sport seats so i'd guess steven is correct in that you have a 96 sport. are the side mouldings present? if so, it looks like they had them painted to match the car color.

[stormos]

i think they may be missing cali..... heh

[318ti Coupe]

so you have a 96 ... just need to figure out what model it is :) one can usually tell this from the options.

M-tech is the name for the stock "M" pieces. they were offered as part of the sport package, but you can also add them afterwards.

do you have other pics of the side? be nice to see if you have the m-tech side mouldings and skirts. obviously, we won't be seeing the front bumper ;)

By the M-Tech mouldings, do you mean the part circled below?

http://img66.imageshack.us/img66/7548/moldings7rx.jpg

Mine have been stripped off, both sides.

As for the side skirts, they look exactly like those in the picture above.

What else comes in a Sports package?

[cali-ti]

it's the whole moulding that that little "m" badge circle above fits into (from just behind the front wheel well to just in front of the rear wheel well. the m-tech moulders are wider (or taller if we you want to look at it that way) than the regular ones.

[brandi99]

maybe someone can help me out with this. i just bought the car and the person i got it from didnt know anyting about it. its a 98, the wheels are 18s, and the interior is all ac schnitzer. someone told me that was a package it came with. also has foglights, cruise control, sunroof, and leather. any info or direction to where i can find out more about it is helpful.
thanks

[AlaskaBlue]

Are you in the US? If so I have never heard of a package like that. It has to be aftermarket. Also any 318ti I have ever seen came with 16" wheels at the largest.

[davep-uk]

sorry, back to seats: if you have the front extending part in your seats, does that mean that they are the sports seats?

[1996 328ti]

sorry, back to seats: if you have the front extending part in your seats, does that mean that they are the sports seats?I would say yes. Sport seats also have the larger side bolsters.

[brandi99]

yeah im in the us. i thought the sports came with larger wheels

[AlaskaBlue]

yeah im in the us. i thought the sports came with larger wheels

They did come with larger wheels, 16"

Why don't you post some pics up of the car in the user gallery. You have 1mb.

[lilgrem]

i just bought my first bmw a week or so ago.
Its a white 95 not sure of the package, sport maybe with 15 alloy wheels and what apears to be no other options, cloth seats, 5 speed, no cruse, no sunroof,
no foglights, no power or heated seats, no trac control.
i'm guessing a base with up graded wheels or a stripped down sport feel free to fill me in

[Adog2107]

Sport

[kickass95318ti]

i have a the ti with the bmw hub caps not sure which one that is!! might be base

[1uvaknd]

mine is a 97 alpine white ti with moon roof, cruise control, 10 speaker system, tractin control (atsc) or something like that, cloth seats, and no obc or fogs. what is it?

[1996 328ti]

Someone really needs to come up with a script to determine the model.

mine is a 97 alpine white ti with moon roof, cruise control, 10 speaker system, tractin control (atsc) or something like that, cloth seats, and no obc or fogs. what is it?Active

i have a the ti with the bmw hub caps not sure which one that is!! might be base Base

[jetblackbimmer]

Just puttin it in this thread. I found out recently that mine is in fact the Clubsport.

[Will'sBimmer]

my Ti is a 97, it has ASC, no cruise control, sunroof, fog lights, 16 or maybe 17 inch five star BMW wheels. so would that be sport or active??

[Kentish]

Mine is not on your list!

It's a 1999 Ti Sport Edition, weird choice of name but as far as I know it is the UK version of the club sport.

It had 16" alloys (now has 18"), special edition boa amaretta sports seats, anthracite headling, aircon, ASC+T, total closure alarm Immob, M-tec leather steering wheel gear knob and handbrake lever, M-tec front bumper with integral fog lights, M-tec rear bumper with integral splitter, M-tec side sills, M-tec badged flat side body moldings, white lenses front and rear, premimum audio pack, tinted glass inc. graduated tinted front screen (optioned extra).

[jetblackbimmer]

Mine is not on your list!

It's a 1999 Ti Sport Edition, weird choice of name but as far as I know it is the UK version of the club sport.

It had 16" alloys (now has 18"), special edition boa amaretta sports seats, anthracite headling, aircon, ASC+T, total closure alarm Immob, M-tec leather steering wheel gear knob and handbrake lever, M-tec front bumper with integral fog lights, M-tec rear bumper with integral splitter, M-tec side sills, M-tec badged flat side body moldings, white lenses front and rear, premimum audio pack, tinted glass inc. graduated tinted front screen (optioned extra).
Got a picture of the front tint???

[MD318ti]

how do u what package, u have on the ti? names nick new to the ti
:biggrin:

[AnGeLuS]

I don't know what version I have, maybe in EU we have other names or so but this is what I have as options:

318ti '96
- Sunroof
- Airco
- ABS
- Elec. Mirrors & Windows (front)
- Alarm (Class 3) & Central locking system (don't know if it's the correct name for it)
- 15" alloy wheels
- BMW Sound system
- Airbag

I don't know if I have ASC How can I see if I have it ?

[1996 328ti]

I don't know what version I have, maybe in EU we have other names or so but this is what I have as options:

318ti '96
- Sunroof
- Airco
- ABS
- Elec. Mirrors & Windows (front)
- Alarm (Class 3) & Central locking system (don't know if it's the correct name for it)
- 15" alloy wheels
- BMW Sound system
- Airbag

I don't know if I have ASC How can I see if I have it ?In the US it might be considered an Active if you had cruise control standard and it came with15" alloys.

ASC started sometime in 96. If you have a button on the lower dash, you have ASC.

[AnGeLuS]

I don't have cruise controle, but the I have the 15" rims. In the US I think I have the BASE version. In the EU version my version is called EXECUTIVE VERSION. I also think that I don't have ASC :S

Thx for the help :D

[Triple_A]

hey there new to the community, i got a 98 318ti but im not sure if its a club sport or just sport, ive got M trim and 16 inch rims (factory) all options, including heated sport seats, premium sound, cruise, cd changer in the back...
anyone one have any ideas... o has anyone modded the seat rails to go back further then they normally do? im 6'5" with daddy long legs, its kinda cramped!

[AutoM3otives]

hey there new to the community, i got a 98 318ti but im not sure if its a club sport or just sport, ive got M trim and 16 inch rims (factory) all options, including heated sport seats, premium sound, cruise, cd changer in the back...
anyone one have any ideas... o has anyone modded the seat rails to go back further then they normally do? im 6'5" with daddy long legs, its kinda cramped!

sounds like a sport due to the m trim and 16s.

[323tiRocketeer]

im getting mine replaced without labor its already 2,000$



I've got the Cali top as well ... I was wondering how many TI's there are with the California top, I wonder how rare it really is ...

Has anyone had their cali top replaced ? I'm wondering how much that'll cost me if I ever have to get it done ...

[Panzer_M]

you got a 323ti? Is it silver? Saw one for sale in Cali a while back that was imported.

[everchini]

I got a '97 but it has a burl wood dash and trim, was that a feature or an add on? It looks awesome by the way.

[Mallard]

club sport for me :cool:

[GhostRyder]

im actually not sure which one i have, its not a sport tho

[m3evo2]

96 318ti SE

Now has full ACS Schnitzer kit.

[Ken]

sport, mtech, and the cali top.

[momorugger]

M Sport

[3DGE]

I just found out I own a active not a base wahahah, now to make it into a sport.

[brucetodd]

97 M Sport, 16 inch 5 spoke. Black on Black. I love this car, and I will never sell it.

[Will'sBimmer]

I have a black 96 Sport. I added M-vader seats, M3 rims and M3 front bumper. Looking to add M3 engine in the future.

[kixofmyg0t]

I '97 sport(I think) German spec.

I'm pretty sure it's a sport(although i'm not 100%) because of the M'trim(it even has a a M logo on the steering wheel) and 16" 5 spoke rims and one of the stiffist suspensions that I've ever felt.

I just bought it about 3 weeks ago here in Germany where I'm now staitioned for $4,000 in cash and I'm in love with it.

It's purple (of all colors) but it looks good I'll post pics soon.

[windnsea00]

I '97 sport(I think) German spec.

I'm pretty sure it's a sport(although i'm not 100%) because of the M'trim(it even has a a M logo on the steering wheel) and 16" 5 spoke rims and one of the stiffist suspensions that I've ever felt.

I just bought it about 3 weeks ago here in Germany where I'm now staitioned for $4,000 in cash and I'm in love with it.

It's purple (of all colors) but it looks good I'll post pics soon.
In Europe you can individually select all the options but they did have a M-tech package much like our "Sport" package over here. The springs and/or shocks have probably been upgraded since if they were original the shocks def. wouldn't be that stiff by now lol...not to mention the stock dampening isn't all that stiff anyway.

[MerKat]

I have a 98' Morea Green Metallic Active package TI. It also has leather seats, elec sunroof and alloy wheels. Only 56k mileage.

[jono85]

Mine is a 1998 Contour. It's a "luxury" one that was released in 1998. Here is a link to some of it's info.

http://www.redbookasiapacific.com/au/vehicle/specs.php?id=51850

It has ABS, TC and ASC, 10 CD Stacker as standard. I'm thinking it's just a Base Model with some extra stuff thrown in~! Not sure if this model was ever released in America~?

[Mallard]

VIN long WBACG12060AH70001

Type code CG12

Type 316I (EUR)

Dev. series E36 (5)

Line 3

Body type COMP

Steering RL

Door count 3

Engine M43

Cubical capacity 1.60

Power 75

Transmision HECK

Gearbox MECH

Colour ARKTISSILBER METALLIC (309)

Upholstery ANTHRAZIT (0591)

Prod. date 1994-05-03


Order options
No. Description
255 SPORTS LEATHER STEERING WHEEL

315 REAR WINDSCREEN WIPER

410 WINDOW LIFTS, ELECTRIC AT FRONT

428 WARNING TRIANGLE

687 RADIO PREPARATION

812 ENGLAND VERSION

900 APPR. VEH.IMMOBILIZAT. ACC. TO AZT/TUEV

940 SPECIAL REQUEST EQUIPMENT


Individual data

no access - Vehicle data protected

[Mallard]

dude.. the info on that site is full of sh*t

[jono85]

Yeah! That VIN is wrong - the correct one for my car is in the VIN thread. Not sure why that VIN is on that site but everything else is right!

[Mallard]

aah ;)

your sounds like a nice spec none the less :)

[S.F.bayti]

I think I have a sport. Nice dark blue 96. M on the back no numbers. M moldings and color match bumpers 16" stars designs on cloth seats with black leather trim. Door panels match seats. Mallard what can you tell me about my VIN WBACG8326TAU38263.

[cooljess76]

I've had a base, a sport and a clubsport. Sold the base last year, which one do I vote for?

[Jean H.318TI]

not sure but i think is a sport dont think is the clubsport

[Mallard]

Mr Bayati :)

AU38263

Type code CG83

Type 318TI (USA)

Dev. series E36 (5)

Line 3

Body type COMP

Steering LL

Door count 3

Engine M44

Cubical capacity 1.90

Power 103

Transmision HECK

Gearbox AUT

Colour ALASKABLAU METALLIC (367)

Upholstery STOFF/ANTHRAZIT (C7AT)

Prod. date 1996-07-05


Order options
No. Description
240 LEATHER STEERING WHEEL

243 AIRBAG FOR FRONT PASSENGER

315 REAR WINDSCREEN WIPER

337 M SPORTS PACKAGE

401 SLIDING/VENT ROOF, ELECTRIC

441 SMOKERS PACKAGE

481 SPORT SEATS F DRIVER/FRONT PASSENGER

520 FOGLIGHTS

530 AIR CONDITIONING

676 HIFI LOUDSPEAKER SYSTEM

694 PREPARATION FOR CD CHANGER

704 M SPORT SUSPENSION

818 MAIN BATTERY SWITCH

925 SHIPPING PROTECTION PACKAGE

[Mallard]

looks sport to me :)

[S.F.bayti]

Mallard - your great thank you much. i was going crazy trying to find info on my car. iv'e had it for a month now and... ahh i love the 318ti.

[tiFreak]

I put mine down as a base about a year ago when I first got it, turns out it was an active, oops :icon_redf

[thesk8nmidget]

gosh brendan your an idiot!

;)

[tiFreak]

gosh brendan your an idiot!

;)

:eek: oh, no you di' nt!

[2cam16]

I THINK mine is an Active. Definitely not a base.

[kickass95318ti]

i have the base model. 15" steelies 5speed manual trans.

[elchicano318ti]

Yup mine is a base aswell with 15" hub caps and auto trans.

[thesk8nmidget]

i have owned in this order
active (what i voted for)
sport
and now
club sport

[mmc83]

I own a very unusual Ti for all you US folks, it's a '99 316ti M-tech with sport interior, M-tech suspension, M-tech wheel and shifter, also with CD34 heated seets cruise control OBC and 16" RADIAL STYLING (STYL.32) alloys. The engine is M43TU 1.9 77kw/105 bhp but with the max torq at only 2500 rpm same engine as 316 e46 sedan sold only in Europe

[Jean H.318TI]

I own a very unusual Ti for all you US folks, it's a '99 316ti M-tech with sport interior, M-tech suspension, M-tech wheel and shifter, also with CD34 heated seets cruise control OBC and 16" RADIAL STYLING (STYL.32) alloys. The engine is M43TU 1.9 77kw/105 bhp but with the max torq at only 2500 rpm same engine as 316 e46 sedan sold only in Europe

nice car i want OBC

[L84THSKY]

So install it. What's a matter, don't have 8 hours of torture to set aside?

nice car i want OBC

[Jean H.318TI]

dont have the money

[bwjulson]

I'm an "old" guy in Southern California with an Alpine white '96 ti. The car is pretty much bone-stock, except for a K&N air filter.
The equipment listed on the window sticker (I have all of the original dealer paperwork and owner's manual) is: AM/FM /cassette with Alpine 6-CD changer, power windows/locks/mirrors, OBC, anti-lock brakes, sunroof, cruise control, 5-speed, A/C, cloth seats, and alarm system.
I'm guessing it's an "Active" model, based on the other comments I've seen here about what each model comes equipped with.
I am the 3rd owner, and bought it with 58,000 miles on it 5 years ago.
It now has only 125,000 miles on it and and I have NEVER had to repair ANYTHING mechanical under the hood, except normal maintenance items, such as fluids, spark plugs, brakes, belts, and tires.
Oh, I did have to replace the battery two years ago, and I just put new tires and brakes on it. Window switches seem to be common failure items.
That said, I noticed that the interior trim started sagging (headliner, pillar covers, etc.) so I replaced those with OEM items.
I plan to drive this car until they won't let me drive any more.:biggrin:

[tiFreak]

if it has OBC, it's an active, so yes, yours is an active model

[Maverix]

I got a 318ti 1997 Sport. Wouldn't trade it for any model ^_^

[tiFreak]

are you sure it's a sport? looking in your gallery I see a base model with hubcaps? unless you've traded the car in your gallery :confused:

[bobytt]

how do you find your exact model?

[1996 328ti]

how do you find your exact model?What year do you have?
Do you have a slats in the front bumper and a black rear valence?
15" or 16" wheels? Steel or Alloy? 5 spoke or 10?
Cruise control?
Sport seats?
///M on the side molding?

[1996 328ti]

are you sure it's a sport? looking in your gallery I see a base model with hubcaps? unless you've traded the car in your gallery :confused:+1

[bobytt]

What year do you have?
Do you have a slats in the front bumper and a black rear valence?
15" or 16" wheels? Steel or Alloy? 5 spoke or 10?
Cruise control?
Sport seats?
///M on the side molding?

OK

15", 5 spoke, alloy , cruise control yes, i am not sure about the seats , they are beige leather seats. My front weels are from another BMW , my sister broke the original ones...

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t241/bobytt/th_BMW.jpg (http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t241/bobytt/BMW.jpg)
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t241/bobytt/th_P3170229.jpg (http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t241/bobytt/P3170229.jpg)
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t241/bobytt/th_P3170232.jpg (http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t241/bobytt/P3170232.jpg)

[1996 328ti]

If you have the On Board Computer, most likely it's an Active.
Since it's hard to break steel wheels, my guess is those where the 10 spoke alloys.
OK

15", 5 spoke, alloy , cruise control yes, i am not sure about the seats , they are beige leather seats. My front weels are from another BMW , my sister broke the original ones...

[bobytt]

If you have the On Board Computer, most likely it's an Active.
Since it's hard to break steel wheels, my guess is those where the 10 spoke alloys.

I am not sure i have the onboard computer. Since i bought this car which is like 8 years back , at the place where is the clock when there is no time is showing -40'

[1996 328ti]

I am not sure i have the onboard computer. Since i bought this car which is like 8 years back , at the place where is the clock when there is no time is showing -40'That's the OBC. Sounds like the temp sensor is missing.

[bobytt]

So my car is Active?

[M-technik-3]

99 M-Tech Sport.

[1996 328ti]

So my car is Active?Sounds like it.

[bobytt]

Sounds like it.

Thanks , may be looks stupid to you , that i doesnt know my own car . But i am not really a car guy.

[Maverix]

I have no clue what mine is. But it has:

-Sports Suspension
-ASC
-Sun Roof
-No Cruise Control
-And a basic looking cloth seat with NO designs
-Wheels with hubcaps (don't know what the previous owners were thinking -_-)

Any idea on what it could be?

[cooljess76]

I have no clue what mine is. But it has:

-Sports Suspension
-ASC
-Sun Roof
-No Cruise Control
-And a basic looking cloth seat with NO designs
-Wheels with hubcaps (don't know what the previous owners were thinking -_-)

Any idea on what it could be?sounds like a base model. What year is it and how do you know it has sport suspension? Painted/plastic sideskirts? OBC(doubles as clock)? "M" trim?

[Maverix]

sounds like a base model. What year is it and how do you know it has sport suspension? Painted/plastic sideskirts? OBC(doubles as clock)? "M" trim?

It's a 1997. Previous owner told me it had sports suspension. Erm, if you look at my gallery, I have sideskirts. It does have a clock but it doesn't do anything else. And it does not have any M attributes.

[cooljess76]

Erm, if you look at my gallery...
It's a base. Lol @ the hood scoop:biggrin:

[Maverix]

It's a base. Lol @ the hood scoop:biggrin:

Nuuuuuuuuu!!! I was hoping that it wouldn't be base :'(

Oh well. Oh yea, bout the hood scoop, I'm bout to poke a hole and use it as a way of cooling down the engine and removing the fan. Reduce weight and still keep the engine cool. If the scoop doesn't work, I'm gonna upgrade it and get a bigger scoop.