» Site Navigation | | » Recent Threads | | My 318ti build 05-21-2024 04:48 PM 05-28-2024 06:42 PM 1 Replies, 1,962 Views | | OMG!OMG! 05-28-2024 08:53 AM 05-28-2024 08:53 AM 0 Replies, 421 Views | | | | | | 06-19-2016, 02:03 PM | #1 | Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Atlanta Posts: 8 | New to BMW. Should I buy?! Friends younger cousin is selling 1999 318ti has a rebuilt motor. It's an automatic and has a p0734 code. 4th gear ratio incorrect so possibility transmission is toast. Wants $600 should I buy?? Thanks in advance. | | | 06-19-2016, 03:47 PM | #2 | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Ithaca, NY, USA Posts: 147 | Worst case, you'll need a new transmission. Are you willing to tackle that job yourself? Because if not, then the cost of a transmission job plus $600 will exceed the cost of a TI in running condition. Keep in mind, I know jack **** about automatics. For all I know, there's a Magic Fix It Button on the transmission that will take care of all your mechanical problems, then serve you coffee and strudel. | | | 06-19-2016, 04:06 PM | #3 | Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Atlanta Posts: 8 | Thanks for the reply. I do intend to fix what I can myself. I'm also use to manuals but not BMWs. Just wondering if i'm going to end up putting in more then it's worth running. | | | 06-21-2016, 03:48 AM | #4 | Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Wichita Falls, Texas Posts: 1,364 | Only a relative few 99's were built and all came to the U.S. as sport models, a plus. If the body, interior and engine all seem sound, $600 is a good deal. If you buy it, change the transmission fluid and filter first and see what happens. John | | | 06-22-2016, 01:54 AM | #5 | Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Atlanta Posts: 8 | Thanks John, yes I intend to change that first. Just found out the oil pan gasket is leaking. Researched and found out it a PITA to replace. | | | | 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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