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FS: BMW 318ti M-Sport M50 Swap

** SOLD! - 7/20/13 **

For Sale: 98 ti 5spd manual M-Tech / M-Sport package with the rare euro interior. Has an M50 engine (I-6) swap along with a few other performance mods. :cool:

See the listing here: http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/da...889896502.html

Car is located near Minneapolis (55379). If you're from out of state & interested, I'd be happy to pick you up from the MSP airport.

Cheers,
Dan

sorry, ad was flagged for some reason. I have updated the URL so it should be working now. thanks!

Cut & Paste here and maybe we can advise on why it's being flagged.

Maybe because you have an M50 in a newer chassis? Just call it a track candidate.

Likely being flagged because its a 98 with a swapped motor, it wont pass inspection in most places. I am surprised they care that much and would even notice that

Hey guys. I did some research last night & apparently CraigsList has recently disavowed any externally hosted images form their listings. My ads were getting flagged internally by CraigsList for violating that, even before they populated the listings...

So, I have re-posted here with a link to the photobucket gallery.
Let's hope this one sticks: http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/da...889896502.html

(I'll edit my original post here & update the link as well)

Cheers,
Dan

** SOLD! - 7/20/13 **

BMW 318ti M-Sport M50 Swap

Price: $6,900 or OBO
Color: HELLROT (RED)
Miles: 140,000 (128,000 on M50 engine)
Body Style: 2-Door Hatchback
Engine: 2.5L DOHC I-6
Drive: Rear Wheel Drive (RWD)
Transmission: Manual 5-speed
VIN: WBACG7325WKC30807

For Sale: 98 ti 5spd manual M-Tech / M-Sport package with the rare euro interior. Has an M50 engine (I-6) swap along with a few other performance mods.

Current Mods:

Turner Motorsports Chip
BMW X-Brace
Bilstein Sports with M-Tech Springs
Custom Magnaflow Exhaust with OEM Midpipe (very aggressive sound)
Sport / Race Clutch kit
Cold Air Intake
DEPO Headlight Housings w/DDM 55watt HID
Yellow Lamin-X Fogs
M3 Front Lip
Black Kidney Grills
Wheel Set 1: 17" Drag DR-19 with Hankook VR-12's
Wheel Set 2: 16" M Contour Wheels (E36 M3 style) with winter rubber
Tinted Windows (35%)
Kenwood Excelon 10" sub, Pioneer 2-channel Amp with custom enclosure
Sony MEX-BT2800 52Wx4 CD deck with Bluetooth & HD Satellite Radio enabled, auxiliary input (for iPod iPhone), etc.
Alarm system
Minor cosmetic upgrades such as the armrest and tray from an E36 M3, ///M motorsport strut tower mounts, ///M pedals, etc.

Also Includes:

Original BMW E36 3-Series bible / book
A set of both Winter & Summer floor mats
OEM hatch cargo cover

The rare M-package includes: sport seats, M-aerodynamic package, M-technic suspension, foglights, and I have upgraded the side mirrors to E36 M3 style, as was on the elusive 1995 clubsport model.

The car has never seen the track (although I always wanted to take her). I've used her as my primary daily driver. I drive just over 30miles each way to work, and average 27mpg on the commute. Highway mileage is even better.

The body has just shy of 140,000 miles and the motor has approx 128,000. When she was swapped most of the gaskets were replaced... ie: head gasket, oil pan, valve cover, etc. Replaced the stock 1.9L M44 4-banger with a 2.5L M50TU B25 I-6. The M50 is a straight-6 DOHC piston engine with variable valve timing (VANOS), pulled from an E36 325i. The engine has 12k less miles than the body of the TI.

The swap was completed several years ago (late 2010), and everything has been sorted out. Motor swap was verified by the good folks at German Auto Works and the clutch kit was professionally installed by them.

One minor issue:
The passenger window regulator is bad. I will purchase and include a new regulator with the car so you can fix.
Also note that the car has no AC, as the compressor didn't fit with the swap. According to this forum there are some ways to move things around to get her in there, I just didn't place a huge priority on it. (this is a windows down, radio up with the opened up exhaust kind of a car...)

The car also comes with two sets of wheels and tires. I currently have the winter tires on, as the summers were wearing down (slick in wet conditions -- and we've had a ton of rain lately) and had a slight wobble (60-70mph) -- need to be re-balanced/adjusted. The winters have much more tread and are balanced and ready to go, so they're on the car for now.

I'm only selling as my wife is pregnant with our first child, due in July, and she doesn't want me to keep driving my "souped up" compact car (loud, aggressive, and not very conducive to putting a car seat in the back seat).

Cash only, no trades, no lowball offers. I have already purchased my "family car", a mint 330i sport + premium + winter pkg 5-spd manual with some performance upgrades (ZHP wheels, cold air intake, UUC exhaust, etc - I'm very happy with it, and my wife approves!).

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Cheers,
Dan

that hot air intake needs a heat shield brotha :)

Maybe I'm mistaking here...but, this car is beautiful!
GLWS

Im interested and would like to chat about the car. Please email me at abreu.franklin@gmail.com.

Thanks!

Beautiful ride! GLWS!

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Originally Posted by FranklyIDC (Post 350661)

Im interested and would like to chat about the car. Please email me at abreu.franklin@gmail.com.

Thanks!

just shot you an email. thanks.

thanks @teetime4one & @Bobtail_Bimmer ... it's a shame to let her go, but my priorities are changing. hope she goes to another TI enthusiast who will take great care of her.

I've seen this car in person and chatted with Dan a little. It truly is beautiful car. Good luck Dan.

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Originally Posted by Mr.Squeelerz (Post 350747)

I've seen this car in person and chatted with Dan a little. It truly is beautiful car. Good luck Dan.

Thank you, sir. Appreciate it.

I hope she goes to a good home.

beautiful car. Good luck with sale!

My wife is about to pop - baby is due soon - so I'm lowering my asking price to $6500 OBO. Feel free to email or DM me with any questions. We can also setup a call if you'd rather chat via phone.

Let me know if you're interested!

Cheers,
Dan

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Originally Posted by Archiguitarchi (Post 350896)

Still for sale?

Yup, she's still for sale. I'll make note on this thread when she sells. Are you interested? Any questions? If so shoot me a DM & we can chat more. Cheers!

Three weeks ago I would have bought it myself and flown up there to get it but I bought mine not knowing about yours. Believe me, yours would have made me happier. Anyway, I have a freind who needs to know about your car and I'm going to share this with him.

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Originally Posted by Archiguitarchi (Post 350898)

Ah, bummer. Timing is everything... :frown:

Sure, send your friend my way. Thanks. :smile:

Wow, gorgeous car with a great swap, very worth it IMO

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Originally Posted by BMW_Hatchback (Post 351203)

Wow, gorgeous car with a great swap, very worth it IMO

Cheers, Cedric!

*** UPDATE!! ***

Hey all,

Back from the hospital as a new dad now! Very exciting! ...and yes, I purchased the BMW Baby Racer from the local BMW dealer the week I found out my wife was pregnant. (even though he won't be able to use it for another 2yrs) :)

Anyway, an update on my TI swap. She is still for sale, kind of went AWOL there with the birth of my son - sorry for ignoring any inquiries about the car.

And I did troubleshoot & fix the shifting notchyness issue that I mentioned when first posted. Was looking at tranny mounts, linkage, fluid, etc. Turns out the aftermarket clutch backstop has simply loosened (probably wasn't torqued down enough after the clutch job last year). Was nearly all the way out, hand loose, so the clutch wasn't fully engaging, causing 1st gear to be very hard to engage, and 2nd to be somewhat difficult as well. She is all sorted once again & ready to go!

Let me know if you have any questions. Love to sell to another BMW enthusiast, and especially a TI enthusiast from the forum. (keep her in the "family")

If she doesn't sell in another week or two I'll probably just put her on eBay for more exposure.

Cheers,
Dan

(I will update my original post now, removing the tranny issue as she is now fixed.)

This car is so beautiful and is a must have. Years ago, I was forced to sell my 99 M3 and it nearly killed me. :frown: Those rims make my eyes water son... I've Never owned a Ti, but I loved and cared for my M3 like a baby and will definitely do so with this beauty. :biggrin:

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Originally Posted by M34ME (Post 351354)

I've owned an E36 M3 in the past as well. Awesome cars.

TI is still for sale. A lot of interest, but no one has come with cash just yet.

I'm working on it son! only 2k cash on me, n bank wont loan me the rest on ur car cuz engine swap :/ I'll def try n recover this much cash tho haha!

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Originally Posted by M34ME (Post 351404)

I'm working on it son! only 2k cash on me, n bank wont loan me the rest on ur car cuz engine swap :/ I'll def try n recover this much cash tho haha!

Ah, bummer about the loan. Yeah, let me know what you can work out. Thanks!

So will this car pass an OBDII emissions test or not? I just sold my E46 and this is an interesting option.

Absolutely beautiful car, looks immaculate. I have been looking for a 318ti for awhile now. Any chance the car is still for sale?

Car sold this weekend. Thanks for the interest & compliments, everyone!

Cheers,
Dan