I finally managed to track down the other 318ti where I live, just happened to see it parked on a side street in front of where I assume the guy lives, so I hauled ass home, grabbed a spare .org sticker, ran back and stuck it under his wiper
just thought I would share
looked like either a 97 or 98 base or active package, Comso Schwarz with a Dove leather interior, 5-speed, steel rims with hubcaps, I'm nearly positive it's the same guy who gave me a thumbs up when I drove past him