» Site Navigation | | » Recent Threads | 1999 M3 Swap 09-07-2023 10:10 PM 05-02-2024 08:18 PM 6 Replies, 329,040 Views | | | | | | | 06-13-2015, 08:35 AM | #31 | Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: USA Posts: 444 | | | | 06-13-2015, 08:41 AM | #32 | Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,451 | If it's Tony's, he's a VW mechanic and the Cali is his DD. haha! 100k is not a new motor. Don't know much or remember about the motor. I would remember if he mentioned anything dysfunctional. I recall some of the items that needed some love. It's been a few months since we last spoke. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 1998 318ti Sport - "Cali" Schwartz II/Schwartz sport interior, Cali top 1998 318ti Sport - "Max" Schwartz II/Schwartz sport interior, S52 1997 318ti Sport - "Tiny" Schwartz II/Schwartz sport interior 1995 318ti Active - "Blanca" Alpineweib III/Schwartz leather interior Other Current Bimmers: 2006 530i / 2000 2.3L Z3 / 1997 1.9L Z3 / 1999 540it 1997 318ti Sport - "Huera" - RIP 1995 318ti Active - RIP 1995 318ti Sport - "Tiny" Sold 1994 325i Sedan - "Jade" - Sold 1991 318ic - "Bert" - Sold 1985 635csi sold 1984 533i "Max" Sold 1984 318i sold BMWCCA #160411 SUPPORT 318ti.org! CLICK THE LINK ABOVE! Hosting a forum like this is not free. 318ti.org is one of the best BMW forums on the web because it is member supported, not vendor supported. The cost to become a Supporter is a nominal $10.00... A YEAR! DO IT! NOW! | | | 06-13-2015, 02:36 PM | #33 | Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Wales Posts: 9 | Yes 10k in any currency wouldn't surprise me. But it's auto with a basic interior. Hhmm... | | | 06-13-2015, 02:39 PM | #34 | That's not Millpoint Blue Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: BNA Posts: 3,161 | That looks like a Sport interior to me. __________________ 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." | | | 06-13-2015, 02:45 PM | #35 | Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Wales Posts: 9 | Yes. Nice profile, but half leather. I'd love to see a completely original full leather in something a bit special. Surely there's some out there in Estoril Blue with Oyster leather or 2 tone, maybe even individual... | | | 06-13-2015, 04:15 PM | #36 | Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,451 | Rarity of California Roof? I actually have grown to appreciate the half leather. It was 110 degrees here in Sacramento yesterday and the half leather keeps from burning my bum. Just not enough bolster to hold you in the seat during spirited driving. I have full leather Vaders in my 97 TI and that gets a bit warm. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 1998 318ti Sport - "Cali" Schwartz II/Schwartz sport interior, Cali top 1998 318ti Sport - "Max" Schwartz II/Schwartz sport interior, S52 1997 318ti Sport - "Tiny" Schwartz II/Schwartz sport interior 1995 318ti Active - "Blanca" Alpineweib III/Schwartz leather interior Other Current Bimmers: 2006 530i / 2000 2.3L Z3 / 1997 1.9L Z3 / 1999 540it 1997 318ti Sport - "Huera" - RIP 1995 318ti Active - RIP 1995 318ti Sport - "Tiny" Sold 1994 325i Sedan - "Jade" - Sold 1991 318ic - "Bert" - Sold 1985 635csi sold 1984 533i "Max" Sold 1984 318i sold BMWCCA #160411 SUPPORT 318ti.org! CLICK THE LINK ABOVE! Hosting a forum like this is not free. 318ti.org is one of the best BMW forums on the web because it is member supported, not vendor supported. The cost to become a Supporter is a nominal $10.00... A YEAR! DO IT! NOW! Last edited by BlackBMWs; 06-13-2015 at 04:17 PM. | | | 06-13-2015, 05:06 PM | #37 | Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Wales Posts: 9 | Yeah I suppose you have a point. Sometimes the cloth can be better. Found this on the E34 especially, because the cloth was like a velvety texture and was just more comfortable and never got hot in the summer. I don't plan to use (potentially) a Cali as a dd. going to wrap it up and use it for summer use which in Wales is about 7 days a year | | | 06-14-2015, 01:09 PM | #38 | Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: England Posts: 20 | There are Cali roofed ti's in the uk buddy I got one by lucky chance I'm told only around 1200 built tho | | | 06-14-2015, 01:38 PM | #39 | Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Wales Posts: 9 | I saw one a few weeks back and I really liked it. First rhd I've ever seen. It re surged my interest in them. I understand less than that in the UK. Maybe less than 100. Keep hold of it because they are better than money in the bank. Hoping to find one myself to enjoy. But this whole rarity issue has been an issue. Rhd versions are extremely rare and if they are manual, even rarer still. Finding an individual would be a rarer proposition still, but I know there's one out there somewhere... | | | 06-14-2015, 03:33 PM | #40 | Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,451 | Rarity of California Roof? Good luck in your search David. It took me three years and four previous TIs before I found mine. Called immediately and didn't haggle on the price, as I knew its rarity. I've been happy with it ever since. Well, a little less yesterday as I suspect the temp control Bowden cable gave way and stuck in heater mode on a 200km jaunt back from San Francisco on a hot day with Wifie. Had the top fully open, got her a frozen drink and all was well on the trip back. I will remedy that today among orher bits on various cars. Regards. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 1998 318ti Sport - "Cali" Schwartz II/Schwartz sport interior, Cali top 1998 318ti Sport - "Max" Schwartz II/Schwartz sport interior, S52 1997 318ti Sport - "Tiny" Schwartz II/Schwartz sport interior 1995 318ti Active - "Blanca" Alpineweib III/Schwartz leather interior Other Current Bimmers: 2006 530i / 2000 2.3L Z3 / 1997 1.9L Z3 / 1999 540it 1997 318ti Sport - "Huera" - RIP 1995 318ti Active - RIP 1995 318ti Sport - "Tiny" Sold 1994 325i Sedan - "Jade" - Sold 1991 318ic - "Bert" - Sold 1985 635csi sold 1984 533i "Max" Sold 1984 318i sold BMWCCA #160411 SUPPORT 318ti.org! CLICK THE LINK ABOVE! Hosting a forum like this is not free. 318ti.org is one of the best BMW forums on the web because it is member supported, not vendor supported. The cost to become a Supporter is a nominal $10.00... A YEAR! DO IT! NOW! Last edited by BlackBMWs; 06-14-2015 at 03:37 PM. | | | 06-14-2015, 04:34 PM | #41 | Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Wales Posts: 9 | Thanks for everyone's advice. Will keep you updated if I find one!! | | | 11-13-2015, 11:32 PM | #42 | Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: wales Posts: 3 | Hi David Just bought one off eBay, I have been looking for 5 years to find one in the UK with 318Ti spec and decent mileage. Good luck with your search. Jon | | | 04-25-2016, 07:06 PM | #43 | Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Pittsburgh, Pa Posts: 37 | So parts are still readily available to service them? I have come across one that the owner says leaks. Needs a new head gasket, but I have a M50 and 5 speed that I am going to replace it with anyway. Just want to make sure the top can still be serviced before I pull the trigger. | | | 04-25-2016, 07:31 PM | #44 | Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,451 | Hi Greg! I recently got a roof seal for the top from Germany. Took 3-4 weeks but was available. Also have obtained various parts as needed. All back ordered from Germany. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 1998 318ti Sport - "Cali" Schwartz II/Schwartz sport interior, Cali top 1998 318ti Sport - "Max" Schwartz II/Schwartz sport interior, S52 1997 318ti Sport - "Tiny" Schwartz II/Schwartz sport interior 1995 318ti Active - "Blanca" Alpineweib III/Schwartz leather interior Other Current Bimmers: 2006 530i / 2000 2.3L Z3 / 1997 1.9L Z3 / 1999 540it 1997 318ti Sport - "Huera" - RIP 1995 318ti Active - RIP 1995 318ti Sport - "Tiny" Sold 1994 325i Sedan - "Jade" - Sold 1991 318ic - "Bert" - Sold 1985 635csi sold 1984 533i "Max" Sold 1984 318i sold BMWCCA #160411 SUPPORT 318ti.org! CLICK THE LINK ABOVE! Hosting a forum like this is not free. 318ti.org is one of the best BMW forums on the web because it is member supported, not vendor supported. The cost to become a Supporter is a nominal $10.00... A YEAR! DO IT! NOW! | | | 01-13-2017, 07:13 PM | #45 | Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: wales Posts: 3 | Unfortunately for sale uk 2000 318ti Cali Top | | | | | 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 | | | |