» Site Navigation | | » Recent Threads | My 318ti build 05-21-2024 04:48 PM 05-21-2024 04:48 PM 0 Replies, 492 Views | | | | | | 11-22-2006, 03:33 AM | #16 | Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Orange County, NY Posts: 1,067 | Quote: Originally Posted by Mothman I would asked to see the car again, then ask to see the last smog check readings, then ask if he kept on top of oil changes if he says "yes" lift the hood open the oil cap and look to see if there is a dark stain that will not rub off. If the dark stain is there, then he didn't stay on top of the oil, and may have ran the car hot! Check the interior near the front window for the fabric coming loose, then tell him you heard that this model has had major problems with powerwindows, then check around the doors to see if he forgot to snap the door all the way back. If you look at the door lach it maybe miss a line. Check the tires (Center) treads on the left driver's side passenger side for wear. Really if you look hard enough you can make a list of things to drop him back down. Money talks BS walks. I got my 318ti at 45k/miles for $10k and she is at 205k miles well worth it. Good Luck, Mothman | I've never been good at negotiating but I'll have to check out the engine at least. | | | 11-22-2006, 03:43 AM | #17 | Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Manassas, VA Posts: 4,129 | Traction control is modern technology. If you had to choose one over the other, you are better off with traction control. I have both, and some have said they are counterproductive. Quote: Originally Posted by Ji Money So he is probably mistaken then right? I better ask him again. Do you think that makes a big difference? I don't really know what traction control is supposed to do. | __________________ 1998 (July) 318ti, 5-spd OEM Armrest Blaupunkt Heidelberg CD50 CD Player/Compact Drive MP3 Player Diamond Audio 5.25" rear speakers Navman ICN 530 GPS BMWALARM.COM (with comfort settings) after market alarm system Magnecor 8.5mm wires M-Z3 Shifter/Momo Knob Burlwood Dashboard Stromung Exhaust X-brace Racing Dynamics Front Strut Bar Carbonio C.A.I. 17" Rial Rims Vader Seats/Heated/Lumbar Support M-tech Steering Wheel/Front Sway Bar/Front & Rear Bumper Depos/w 6500K Angel Eyes/6000K HIDs Clear Corners M3 Mirrors UUC Light Weight Flywheel/M5 Clutch/M3 Clutch Slave E28 3.46 LSD/Mcoupe Cover/E30 Flanges & Halfshafts UUC S.S. Brake/Clutch Lines Hartge Roof Spoiler BavAuto Springs Bilstein Sport Struts/Shocks E46 M3 Rear Shock Mounts SPC Front Camber Kit Reiger Hatch Spoiler BavAuto Rear Camber Kit Dinan Stage II Software Turner Rear Sway Bar Reinforcements BMW E46 Auto dimming mirror with Clown Nose alarm Engine Compartment Light Heated Wiper Fluid Retrofit OEM Fire Extinguisher Da'lan Trailer Hitch Rear Sun Shade OEM Fog Light Retrofit H & R MZ3 Rear Sway Bar/ UUC Adjustable End Links Cruise Control Retrofit On Board Computer Retrofit M3 twistie style side skirts Carbon Fiber Hood | | | 11-22-2006, 03:54 AM | #18 | Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Orange County, NY Posts: 1,067 | Quote: Originally Posted by L84THSKY Traction control is modern technology. If you had to choose one over the other, you are better off with traction control. I have both, and some have said they are counterproductive. | I see, thanks. | | | 11-22-2006, 04:20 AM | #19 | Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Port St. Johns, Florida Posts: 2,242 | I disagree with L8, I got to say a LS diff is better than electronics any day. but it just comes down to opinion and preference. | | | 11-22-2006, 04:25 AM | #20 | Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Orange County, NY Posts: 1,067 | Quote: Originally Posted by Panzer_M I disagree with L8, I got to say a LS diff is better than electronics any day. but it just comes down to opinion and preference. | Ok, so LSD is actual hardware and Traction control is the car's computer controling the brakes or something like that. | | | 11-22-2006, 01:25 PM | #21 | Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Manassas, VA Posts: 4,129 | LSD is better on dry pavement, obviously because it puts power to both wheels. On wet pavement it wins out too, unless it is raining so hard, the tires are hydroplaning. In snow ASC wins out, since power to both wheels means nothing, if you can't get any traction. ASC is a safety feature LSD is not. Quote: Originally Posted by Panzer_M I disagree with L8, I got to say a LS diff is better than electronics any day. but it just comes down to opinion and preference. | __________________ 1998 (July) 318ti, 5-spd OEM Armrest Blaupunkt Heidelberg CD50 CD Player/Compact Drive MP3 Player Diamond Audio 5.25" rear speakers Navman ICN 530 GPS BMWALARM.COM (with comfort settings) after market alarm system Magnecor 8.5mm wires M-Z3 Shifter/Momo Knob Burlwood Dashboard Stromung Exhaust X-brace Racing Dynamics Front Strut Bar Carbonio C.A.I. 17" Rial Rims Vader Seats/Heated/Lumbar Support M-tech Steering Wheel/Front Sway Bar/Front & Rear Bumper Depos/w 6500K Angel Eyes/6000K HIDs Clear Corners M3 Mirrors UUC Light Weight Flywheel/M5 Clutch/M3 Clutch Slave E28 3.46 LSD/Mcoupe Cover/E30 Flanges & Halfshafts UUC S.S. Brake/Clutch Lines Hartge Roof Spoiler BavAuto Springs Bilstein Sport Struts/Shocks E46 M3 Rear Shock Mounts SPC Front Camber Kit Reiger Hatch Spoiler BavAuto Rear Camber Kit Dinan Stage II Software Turner Rear Sway Bar Reinforcements BMW E46 Auto dimming mirror with Clown Nose alarm Engine Compartment Light Heated Wiper Fluid Retrofit OEM Fire Extinguisher Da'lan Trailer Hitch Rear Sun Shade OEM Fog Light Retrofit H & R MZ3 Rear Sway Bar/ UUC Adjustable End Links Cruise Control Retrofit On Board Computer Retrofit M3 twistie style side skirts Carbon Fiber Hood | | | 11-22-2006, 03:55 PM | #22 | Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Orange County, NY Posts: 1,067 | Quote: Originally Posted by L84THSKY LSD is better on dry pavement, obviously because it puts power to both wheels. On wet pavement it wins out too, unless it is raining so hard, the tires are hydroplaning. In snow ASC wins out, since power to both wheels means nothing, if you can't get any traction. ASC is a safety feature LSD is not. | Ok, I was kind of worried how the 318ti would work out in the winter. Hey I offered the guy $7500 as my max so he is going to ask everyone else if they will outbid me. He is going to call me back in a few days. Man, I hope I win this car. My first Bimmer. | | | 11-22-2006, 05:01 PM | #23 | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Saint Paul, MN Posts: 3,244 | If you looked at my car and strong armed me like this I'd tell you and your money to walk. Lots of other buyers out there for this model. JiMoney- where are you located? You may find another member to come look at it but it sounds like a well taken care of car. Quote: Originally Posted by Mothman I would asked to see the car again, then ask to see the last smog check readings, then ask if he kept on top of oil changes if he says "yes" lift the hood open the oil cap and look to see if there is a dark stain that will not rub off. If the dark stain is there, then he didn't stay on top of the oil, and may have ran the car hot! Check the interior near the front window for the fabric coming loose, then tell him you heard that this model has had major problems with powerwindows, then check around the doors to see if he forgot to snap the door all the way back. If you look at the door lach it maybe miss a line. Check the tires (Center) treads on the left driver's side passenger side for wear. Really if you look hard enough you can make a list of things to drop him back down. Money talks BS walks. I got my 318ti at 45k/miles for $10k and she is at 205k miles well worth it. Good Luck, Mothman | __________________ My Former Rides 1999 318ti Alpine White, Cali Roof, Dinan goodies 1996 318ti Hellrot California Edition | | | 11-22-2006, 05:12 PM | #24 | Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Orange County, NY Posts: 1,067 | Quote: Originally Posted by 96cali If you looked at my car and strong armed me like this I'd tell you and your money to walk. Lots of other buyers out there for this model. JiMoney- where are you located? You may find another member to come look at it but it sounds like a well taken care of car. | I'm getting the answer tomorrow, but thanks for the offer of help. I don't want to say where I live incase someone here lives in my area and bids for this car! Yes I'm paranoid, but this car is freaking awesome. I was always a sucker for hatchbacks and wagons. | | | 11-22-2006, 08:11 PM | #25 | Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Portland Or Posts: 2,666 | I don't see it as strong arming anybody,,, He told the seller what he'd pay and the seller said let you know... sounds like negotiating to me.... At least he's not low-balling the offer or anything. I hate it when I get the silly 1/3 of asking price offers on things I'm selling. All prices are negotiable but not many people start out 300% over what they will take... Good luck on snagging the car.. Dave __________________ Dave - PDX 1995 318ti - Active Black and Tan. 2005 330xi - Mtech 1 - 6spd - Orient Blue/Black | | | 11-23-2006, 12:13 AM | #26 | Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Orange County, NY Posts: 1,067 | Quote: Originally Posted by pdxmotorhead I don't see it as strong arming anybody,,, He told the seller what he'd pay and the seller said let you know... sounds like negotiating to me.... At least he's not low-balling the offer or anything. I hate it when I get the silly 1/3 of asking price offers on things I'm selling. All prices are negotiable but not many people start out 300% over what they will take... Good luck on snagging the car.. Dave | Yo I just got it! He sold it to me for $7050. I'm going to give him the check this Sunday. Thanks everyone for all your advice. | | | 11-23-2006, 12:19 AM | #27 | That's not Millpoint Blue Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: BNA Posts: 3,161 | Hey, congratulations and welcome to the family!!! :-) __________________ Real men know how to SEARCH! THIS IS A MILLPOINT BLUE INTERIOR Mods 'n' stuff: Star Spoke 43 wheels - X-Brace - Mason Engineering front strut brace - CF gauge overlay - ZHP shifter knob - Racing Dynamics cat-back - Doubled brake lights - M-tech rear spoiler From Page 68 of the 1997 Owners Manual: "Vehicles equipped with ASC+T remain subject to the laws of physics." | | | 11-23-2006, 12:26 AM | #28 | Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Orange County, NY Posts: 1,067 | Quote: Originally Posted by roadrash Hey, congratulations and welcome to the family!!! :-) | Thank you, this being my first auto purchase, it's nice to know that this community is here to help look out for my investment. | | | 11-23-2006, 12:31 AM | #29 | That's not Millpoint Blue Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: BNA Posts: 3,161 | Well, think of it this way... if it's your first car, you'll probably sell it eventually. So it's in the best interest of the 318ti community to help each other take care of our cars because one of us might be the next owner. :-) __________________ Real men know how to SEARCH! THIS IS A MILLPOINT BLUE INTERIOR Mods 'n' stuff: Star Spoke 43 wheels - X-Brace - Mason Engineering front strut brace - CF gauge overlay - ZHP shifter knob - Racing Dynamics cat-back - Doubled brake lights - M-tech rear spoiler From Page 68 of the 1997 Owners Manual: "Vehicles equipped with ASC+T remain subject to the laws of physics." | | | 12-07-2006, 10:08 AM | #30 | Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: bay area califorina east bay Posts: 15 | I have two 318ti 95 clubsport and 97 active the active has traccontrol and my m3 clubsport dosent but because its a sport model it handles alot better so i dont even notice i am going to sell my 97 318ti since i picked up the 95 clubsport m3 last week for $4,500 jet black red/blk leather any body wants to buy it the 97 active with 189k miles asking $5,000 very clean | | | | | 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 | | | |