OH FS: Rare 1999 318ti Sport, Cali Roof, Dinan Upgrades

[96cali]

9/21: Sold (Pending Payment)

1999 318ti Sport



Summary: Rarest of Rare Ti's in most desirable Alpine/Black/Gray combo. Dinan and other tasteful minor upgrades. Near perfect inside and out. Neither babied nor abused, has never let me down, the most reliable car I've ever owned. Everything works as it should down to the rear wiper nozzle. Accelerates very well, maintained by enthusiast CCA adult driver at expert independent mechanics. Never raced or tracked. I desire to pass her on responsibly as it took me two years to find this car.

Full pics here: http://cid-656b22c4fcdc2426.skydrive...GetSharingLink

Why buy this car?

1. RARE. 1 of 540. The ultimate Ti. Sport+manual+cali roof. Took me two years to find her.
2. BEAUTIFUL. Near perfect inside, outside and upside downside.
3. RELIABLE. I would let my 82 year old mom drive it across the country
4. WELL MAINTAINED by adult enthusiast. Recent service includes all new brakes, clutch & TO bearing, PS hose. Most records available.
5. NO CAT ISSUES. Newer factory cat and O2 sensors, < 20k miles.
6. ECONOMICAL. 28 mpg combined best highway mileage 38mpg
7. TASTEFUL UPGRADES, OEM, high quality.
8. TONS of photos and videos available. More coming. I have nothing to hide and I hate sellers who post 3 lousy phone pics. If you drive to see/buy this car you will not be surprised.
9. CENTRALLY LOCATED in Ohio, deliverable within Ohio and surrounding states for gas, etc.
10. RESPECT from M3 drivers (ok maybe not this)


Details:
1999 318ti Sport
5-speed manual
California "Open Air" roof (works perfectly)
Alpine White exterior with Mtech sport moldings and bumpers
Gray Millpoint cloth and Black Leather Mtech interior
132k miles
1 of 540 1999's


Upgrades Installed:
Dinan CAI (NLA, $250 value)
Dinan software ($200 value)
Genuine M3 Mirrors, no split in glass like repos ($250)
BMW CD43 head unit ($200 value)
M3 sport mesh lower grill ($25)
DDM Tuning SuperBlue low beams and fog bulbs ($50, lifetime replacement warranty, gotten 2 free sets)


Features
Mtech 3 spoke steering wheel (standard on 1999 Ti's only)
Side air bags (standard on 1999 Ti's only)
ASC+T Stability Control
CD43 In Dash with 6 CD changer in trunk
10 speaker sound system
Heated seats
Central locking with remote
Alarm
On Board Computer
Original 16" Style 18 round spokes with 225/50/16 Bridgestone RE750's
Alarm w/remote lock fob
1 reg key, 1 valet key


Condition:
- Interior 9.5/10 (drivers thigh has a .25" thin spot in the leather, typical e36). This car has few or no rattles in daily driving.
- Exterior 9/10 with approx 3 VERY minor dings, most only visible in certain light. Some chips up front.
- Underside, see pics. You can practically eat of most of it (not verified btw)
- Wheels: 9.5/10, professionally refinished in 2003, very few scratches and/or discolorations.
- Engine bay: clean, detailed
- Accidents: none known of. Rear bumper resprayed following coworker parking lot scrape.
- Maintenance done by BMW specialists on timely basis.
- Car will be professionally detailed before pickup/delivery.


Service
- New factory catalytic converter 2008 ($800 RealOEM)
- F+R brakes/pads/rotors/sensors/flush August 2010
- New Sachs clutch, throwout bearing, fly wheel resurface 2009
- Clean/refresh CAI filter 2010
- PS pump hose, filter 2010
- New battery 2008
- New hood roundel
- Roof lubricated regularly
- Oil changes with synthetic when the bars tell me to do so or 5k miles (whichever first)
- Probably other stuff too


Known/anticipated issues
- Valve cover has small leak in seal*
- Rear engine seal small weep/dampness*
(*leaks negligible and were never recommended fixed by my mechanics)
- Flex disc in drive shaft beginning to crack but not imminent
- Seat thigh bolster wear mentioned above
- Rear hatch struts get soft below 40F or so (new ones included with spoiler)
- Dime sized chip in windshield (there since purchase, filled)
- Summer Bridgestone RE750's will need replacement after this season


Upgrades not installed but FS separately:
HR sport springs $125
Koni Yellows F/R $450
Rogue RSM 's $100
Mtech rear hatch spoiler in primer $275
Black rubber winter floor mats $75


History:
1999: Titled and registered in FL
2001: Same family moved to IL and kept car
2006: Sold to BMW dealer service manager in IL
2007: Sold to me with 98k miles, presently at 132k in Ohio.

Location:
Car can be seen in Cincinnati (home), Cleveland (work), any point in between, and other points possible.


Phil
email me at ninety6cali@hotmail.com

All offers will be considered but I am not desperate.