» Site Navigation | | » Recent Threads | 1999 M3 Swap 09-07-2023 10:10 PM 06-01-2024 03:04 PM 7 Replies, 409,524 Views | | My 318ti build 05-21-2024 04:48 PM 05-28-2024 06:42 PM 1 Replies, 3,284 Views | | OMG!OMG! 05-28-2024 08:53 AM 05-28-2024 08:53 AM 0 Replies, 1,258 Views | | | | | 01-18-2010, 06:19 PM | #1 | Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Sheffield Posts: 11 | 318ti '96 base - yay/nay so.... £375 could end up with this....... Red 318ti from late '96 Couple of minor parking dings. Has a whine which i think is power steering related - not had change to check resevoir / pipes yet. Interior needs a mega valet or repalcing. Both regulators need sorting - no rear channels though. New parcel shelf needed. Heaters seem to be a bit pathetic - barely noticable on highest setting. Seems to be condensation on the inside?? Although I am sure this is from the door cards not being on and a v small gap at the top of the windows. Could prob do with new coils/shock all round. | | | 01-18-2010, 06:22 PM | #2 | Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Sheffield Posts: 11 | and boot struts | | | 01-18-2010, 07:10 PM | #3 | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 9,356 | And you want to buy this car, why? Am I assuming, British Pound 375.0 GBP = 611.25 USD US Dollar? I guess it's worth it if you are willing to put time and money. But couldn't you find something not needing as much attention? How about a nice SE? __________________ ...steven BMW CCA #146825 1996 BMW 328ti • 2003 MINI Cooper S • 2016 M235i www.bmwcca.org | | | 01-18-2010, 08:04 PM | #4 | Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Sheffield Posts: 11 | yeah i see your point but right at this moment i only have 450 to spend. it runs and seems to be ok on that side of things + dont mind spending the next 3/4 months getting it sorted out. its either this or some sort of old mondeo/peugot 306/fiesta etc and the BM seems like more fun. | | | 01-19-2010, 01:05 AM | #5 | Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: asdfasdf Posts: 10,002 | heater not working is related to the cooling system, that's something you'll want to get fixed before driving it, have you had a chance to drive it yet? | | | 01-19-2010, 10:18 AM | #6 | Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Sheffield Posts: 11 | yeah had a drive in last night. engine runs well and pulls well through all gears. aside from the suspension - which isnt too bad but does need replacing - and the whine its seems ok. The heater does blow hot air and cold air according to the dial but it just seems very weak - possible motor? The engine temp gauge seems fairly static at just under halfway, does start off all the way to the left and ran the instrument diagnostic and all dials / lights work as they should. Will check out the cooling system/heater sections on here... | | | 01-24-2010, 11:28 PM | #7 | Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: England Posts: 25 | Thats a pretty good price considering the problems are only minor. I'm having trouble finding a running Compact for less than £700 so I would gladly snatch that one at that price. | | | 02-01-2010, 11:15 PM | #8 | Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: UK Posts: 31 | I agree with Knighty, if I saw one at that price i'd take it and either put it right or frag it! __________________ 1998 Titansilber 318ti, Made in Germany, Refined in England | | | 02-02-2010, 11:06 PM | #9 | Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: England Posts: 25 | Buy it and see if you can be bothered fixing it. If not then sell it for parts on Ebay, you will easily make your money back within a week or two with plenty of bits left over to sell which means quids in for you | | | | Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | | Posting Rules | You may not post new threads You may not post replies You may not post attachments You may not edit your posts HTML code is Off | | | |
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