» Site Navigation | | » Recent Threads | | | | | | | 02-10-2008, 09:30 PM | #1 | Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: St. Louis Mo Posts: 2 | Will a 318ti work for me? Guys and gals, I am a complete newbie as far as BMWs go. I am looking at a 96 ti with 91,000 miles for $5,200. This seems to be a good price and very low mileage for the most part. Here are my questions: Will I fit fairly well in the car? I am 5"11" and weigh 220lbs with most of the weight in my chest and shoulders Will the car nickle and dime me to death? I don't mind doing minor repairs that an be done by myself. Hell, my other vehicle is a 95 Cherokee sport with 170,000 miles on it so I am used to doing some work to keep a car going. Will it be reliable enough to use for long drives as I am military and go TDY a lot to different parts of the country? I will also be using it as a daily driver. I know there isn't a lot of room in one for my gear, but I was thinking a bolt on Yakima rack and cargo carrier would work for some of these trips. The reason I am considering one has to do with the BMW quality, gas mileage combined with the handling of a rear wheel drive. | | | 02-10-2008, 09:43 PM | #2 | Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Eugene Oregon Posts: 6,182 | this car will run forever as long as you keep up on regular maintenance. you will fit fine in the car. there are plenty of people on this site that are above 6 ft and are fine. also space wise you will be SHOCKED the back seats fold down and leave you with a large amount of space to fit all sorts of stuff. sounds like a ti will fit your needs very well __________________ -Josh Sold-1995 318ti, Club Sport, Hellrot Sold-1996 318ti, Active Model, Boston Green Current- 1995 318ti, sport model, schwartz | | | 02-10-2008, 09:50 PM | #3 | Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New Orleans Posts: 970 | im 6'1" and i fit fine, so i see no problem with you fitting. and once you drive the car for a while, you will love it, my family drives only bmws, and we have 30 of our own. also, welcome to the site. __________________ ^being rebuilt^ until then: daily car: 96' Blue DASC'd ti with koni coilovers slowly progressing... weekend car: 85 1/2' 944 Porsche no a/c, p/s, gutted cat, loud as hell exhaust, loud as hell sound system | | | 02-10-2008, 10:53 PM | #4 | Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: St. Louis Mo Posts: 2 | Sounds good so far. I will do some more research and give them a call tomorrow. I just hope they don't sell it before I can get my financing and other paperwork in order. | | | 02-11-2008, 04:24 AM | #5 | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Saint Paul, MN Posts: 3,244 | +1. The soft spots on the Ti are predictable. I am on my second one and they are very reliable. You should prepare yourself for the usual "discovery phase" of ownership when you put in some $/time but really, I never hesitated to take mine anywhere anytime. BTW there is also a Da'lan (D'lan?) trailer hitch available that is pretty invisible w/o the ball. This would allow you to carry gear behind you which is more aerodynamic and does not scratch your car. __________________ My Former Rides 1999 318ti Alpine White, Cali Roof, Dinan goodies 1996 318ti Hellrot California Edition | | | 02-11-2008, 04:43 AM | #6 | Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Eugene Oregon Posts: 6,182 | cali-ti has the hitch and its very nice. heres a link to erics gallery http://www.318ti.org/gallery/showgal...00&ppuser=1131 __________________ -Josh Sold-1995 318ti, Club Sport, Hellrot Sold-1996 318ti, Active Model, Boston Green Current- 1995 318ti, sport model, schwartz | | | 02-11-2008, 07:52 AM | #7 | Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Grasonville Md Posts: 38 | 5 11 215 lbs fit fine i use mine as a commuter car 90miles a day avg 33 mpg not the fastest thing out there. i paid 2700 for a 96 with 83k miles the only thing i dont like is the car needs a 6 speed 75mph=3700rpms had it for a year replaced thermostat and window regulator | | | 02-11-2008, 11:31 AM | #8 | Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bremerhaven, Germany Posts: 977 | Quote: Originally Posted by ASRACER4 the only thing i dont like is the car needs a 6 speed 75mph=3700rpms | Or get the engine turning a bit faster (5000 rpm in fifth is good ) to escape that drone. | | | 02-11-2008, 02:52 PM | #9 | Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Stamford, CT <-> Boston, MA Posts: 1,393 | 6' 6" chiming in. (I drive an auto though) __________________ BMWCCA #403399 2012 Mini Cooper S Clubman, 6-Speed Loaded 2001 325xi, Winter Package, 5-Speed Traded 1998 318ti, Active, Automatic, TOTAL LOSS R.I.P. 10/20/08 Bilstein Sport Shocks/Struts . H&R Sport Springs . Strut Reinforcement Plates . RSM Reinforcement Plates . Fogg Airbox . X-Brace . Bosal Brospeed Catback | | | 02-11-2008, 02:57 PM | #10 | Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: SW Florida Posts: 4,275 | 6'2" 200... room to spare! __________________ Sean 1995 Active | | | 02-11-2008, 03:14 PM | #11 | NOBODY F's with the Jesus Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ventura California Posts: 7,824 | 5'11 240, I could lift the car over my head __________________ 4 MORE YEARS BABY!!! | | | 02-11-2008, 03:53 PM | #12 | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Saint Paul, MN Posts: 3,244 | True, it is not the quietest car out there. An e34 525i wagon would be a nice choice but they are all 13-18 years old and they will nickle/dime you from what I hear. People love them just the same.... like us. __________________ My Former Rides 1999 318ti Alpine White, Cali Roof, Dinan goodies 1996 318ti Hellrot California Edition | | | 02-11-2008, 08:47 PM | #13 | NOBODY F's with the Jesus Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ventura California Posts: 7,824 | c'mon guys, nobody thought that was funny? __________________ 4 MORE YEARS BABY!!! | | | 02-11-2008, 09:48 PM | #14 | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ferndale, MD Posts: 462 | I am 6'3" and about 215. This car fits me nice. Trust me, you won't be disappointed by it. __________________ No trunk for the Junk | | | 02-12-2008, 01:55 AM | #15 | Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: SW Florida Posts: 4,275 | Quote: Originally Posted by cooljess76 5'11 240, I could lift the car over my head | LMFAO yes...that is a riot! thank you for the LAUGH i needed it __________________ Sean 1995 Active | | | | | 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 | | | |