A good deal? Denver

[blefevre]

Hello,

I just need some reassuring here. I have been looking for another BMW for a while, currently have a 325i E46. We were pretty much set on a 325ix E30 but have always loved the 318ti's. Here is the one I am looking at.

http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/993433508.html

The only thing I am unsure about is the price. Is 5K too much, should it be more around 4-4.5k? I called the owner and he said the paint is in good condition, no chips, no dents in the body. So assuming the car is as described and just has normal age wear would I be getting a good deal?

Also, I noticed there were some Denver people here, how does the ti do in snow and the mountains? That is the original reason we were looking at a 325ix but they are impossible to find in good condition for daily driving. I would assume snow tires would make it possible to drive on hills with snow.

Thanks for the help!