» Site Navigation | | » Recent Threads | | | 1999 M3 Swap 09-07-2023 10:10 PM 06-01-2024 03:04 PM 7 Replies, 409,836 Views | | My 318ti build 05-21-2024 04:48 PM 05-28-2024 06:42 PM 1 Replies, 3,626 Views | | OMG!OMG! 05-28-2024 08:53 AM 05-28-2024 08:53 AM 0 Replies, 1,440 Views | | | | | 09-28-2009, 08:30 PM | #1 | Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: El Paso, Texas Posts: 57 | WTT: 1996 M3 Coupe for your 318ti Cali-Top plus cash. Hey everyone, I'm looking to get a 318ti California top. I have a 1996 Techno Violet M3 coupe on dove interior with a manual transmission with 62k miles. It's in great condition, drives fabulous, needs nothing. Just did an oil change, tires still have a lot of life left in them, and the car is completely stock with the exception of the Motorsport cross-brace (X-brace). Does anyone have a clean 318ti California-Top and is wanting to upgrade to the M3? the 318ti must be a manual transmission. I'd be interested in a trade for your 318ti plus cash of course to even out the playing field. Please respond here, send me a PM, e-mail me at PUK9901@aol.com or call me at 915-433-9207. My name's Patrick. Thanks guy's! *Picture added below in post number 9!* Last edited by Patrick; 10-02-2009 at 08:42 PM. | | | 09-29-2009, 03:12 PM | #2 | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Saint Paul, MN Posts: 3,244 | Interested. Can I get some pics mailed to ninety6cali@hotmail.com please? Quick stats for me: 1999 (1 of 540 inported that year), 5 speed, cali top, 125k miles, M-Technic, gray millpoint + black leather sport interior, DINAN intake and software, side air bags, CD43 player installed+ 6 CD changer in trunk, mesh grille, heated seats, OBC... probably every option commonly available. NEW FACTORY CAT. Bought it 2 years ago and other than a dead battery and tick/click that just started 3 days ago when the fan cycles on at startup it's been a rock solid car. Top leaks a bit but my 1996 did too and you're very likely to encounter that with any cali top. Tons of extra, rare parts too all uninstalled- red millpoint interior (but no side airbag panels), 3.45 LSD, Koni+HR suspension, Rogue RSM's, extra complete cali roof, 17 x 7.5" style 18's, probably more. PM me with pics and I'll try and get some for you. Located in Cincinnati. __________________ My Former Rides 1999 318ti Alpine White, Cali Roof, Dinan goodies 1996 318ti Hellrot California Edition | | | 09-29-2009, 05:07 PM | #3 | Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: El Paso, Texas Posts: 57 | Hmmmm.... I forgot to mention I want the 318ti to be completely stock or very close to it. I'll still get those pictures to you just in case though. I'll send those to you soon. | | | 09-29-2009, 07:41 PM | #4 | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Saint Paul, MN Posts: 3,244 | Maybe I was not clear but it IS practically stock. My only mods have been the BMW CD43 headunit (to replace cassette), the black mesh grille (an M3 factory option) and true OEM M3 mirrors. DINAN is a factory authorized/warranteed aftermarket supplier (as you probably know) and the intake is NLA. Interior condition is 9/10 as well, non-smoker car. The other stuff is not installed yet. __________________ My Former Rides 1999 318ti Alpine White, Cali Roof, Dinan goodies 1996 318ti Hellrot California Edition | | | 09-29-2009, 07:46 PM | #5 | Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: El Paso, Texas Posts: 57 | Ah okay. I read this post right when I woke up so I was probably a bit out of it. Would you be able to reverse the Dinan software and replace the stock intake? I'll send a few pictures now. | | | 09-29-2009, 08:07 PM | #6 | Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: El Paso, Texas Posts: 57 | Pictures and information sent to you 96cali. | | | 09-30-2009, 05:01 AM | #7 | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Saint Paul, MN Posts: 3,244 | No, car came that way and believe me, it's a very nice upgrade. I took manofgun for a ride a couple weeks ago and he can testify it makes the power smooth out as well as add a few ponies. Email replied. __________________ My Former Rides 1999 318ti Alpine White, Cali Roof, Dinan goodies 1996 318ti Hellrot California Edition | | | 10-01-2009, 03:01 PM | #8 | Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 890 | I'm sad to see this happen Cali..... Although I'd like to race you if you get this M... __________________ SOLD!!! 1999 332ti //M Sport Titanium Silver M3 S52 3.2 I-6 Engine, M3 Clutch w/ ti Getrag Trans, Z3 3.15 LSD medium case diff and half shafts, OEM Hatch Spoiler, Eurosport HP Underdrive Pulleys, FDM, 17" DS1 rims, M3 Front Struts & Springs, M3 Instrument Cluster, 3-spoke //M steering wheel with tri-color stitching, SSK, CCFL Angels in Depo projectors with 5k HIDs | | | 10-02-2009, 08:40 PM | #9 | Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: El Paso, Texas Posts: 57 | Here's a picture of my M3. | | | 10-02-2009, 10:49 PM | #10 | Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Elizabeth City, NC Posts: 3,877 | Wow, nice M3, techno is such an awesome color. __________________ ~Dave~ 98 328ti Morea Grun slicktop 11 128i space gray slicktop 13 JGC WK2 Deep Cherry Search | RealOEM | | | 10-03-2009, 12:32 AM | #11 | Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: El Paso, Texas Posts: 57 | Quote: Originally Posted by spidertri Wow, nice M3, techno is such an awesome color. | Thank you! 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