The ti was not really 'marketed' at all. No TV commercials showing the ti etc. The magazines didn't really push it either. No ti at the NY Auto show (that I am aware of) for any of the available years. So, it is no surprise sales dwindled. I think it started 'strong' because of the 'exclusive' ClubSport for BMWCCA members, which caused a bit of a stir in 1995. Since it was not crammed down our throats, we conveniently forgot about the model, and BMW blamed 'us' (the consumers) for not buying it. Considering the complete LACK of marketing, I think it sold reasonably well.
I learned about it when I was shopping for a new E36 BMW and liked the M3. One of the sales people suggested looking at the ti (which I did) due to my budget (or, more accurately, lack of one) and the rest is history...
I
still want a 95 M3 CSL... A straight-up swap might get me to part with my ti... Maybe...
