» Site Navigation | | » Recent Threads | | | | 17x7.5 Steelies 05-26-2023 12:18 AM  Last post by RS3 05-31-2023 11:41 PM 1 Replies, 7,452 Views | | |  |  |  | 08-24-2005, 01:42 AM | #1 | Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 19 | 1995 318ti There is a local listing around where i live for a 1995 red BMW 318ti for $5500 USD i believe it has an automatic not sure about the miles from given information would you say it is a good deal ? | | | 08-24-2005, 03:41 AM | #2 | That's not Millpoint Blue Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: BNA Posts: 3,159 | Short answer: Based on my shopping over the past few months, that price is within the range that these cars usually sell for. Long answer: That's not a "bad" price, but there are several variables... - What is the general condition of the car? (interior, exterior, and engine)
- Does the owner have service records to indicate that the car has been taken care of?
- What is the mileage?
- Is it a Base model, or does it have the Active or Sport package?
- Does it have any features that typically add value? (e.g., alloy wheels or California Roof)
You also have to determine if the car is "what you really want." E.g., if you know that you want a 318ti with the Sport package, and the car in question is a Base model, you probably won't be satisfied with it regardless of how much you pay for it. | | | 08-24-2005, 04:00 AM | #3 | aka Stabby Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mead, CO Posts: 5,336 | Quote: Originally Posted by roadrash Short answer: Based on my shopping over the past few months, that price is within the range that these cars usually sell for. Long answer: That's not a "bad" price, but there are several variables... - What is the general condition of the car? (interior, exterior, and engine)
- Does the owner have service records to indicate that the car has been taken care of?
- What is the mileage?
- Is it a Base model, or does it have the Active or Sport package?
- Does it have any features that typically add value? (e.g., alloy wheels or California Roof)
You also have to determine if the car is "what you really want." E.g., if you know that you want a 318ti with the Sport package, and the car in question is a Base model, you probably won't be satisfied with it regardless of how much you pay for it. | yeah, what he said  way too many variables and not enough info to say whether that is a good price. __________________ 1996 318ti, California package, 267k miles current mods: bilstein sports, bavauto springs, e30 m3 LCABs, solid metal ball joints, bavauto RSMs w/reinforcements, e30 3.73 LSD & halfshafts, supersprint cat-back exhaust, turner rear sway bar reinforcements, IE poly subframe & RTABs + camber/toe kits, powdercoated e36 32x front calipers, sport mirrors, H&R 28mmF/19mmR sway bars, x-brace, auto solutions SSK w/poly bushing upgrade, BMW CD43 head unit, DICE HD Radio w/iPod integration and "stealth" HD antenna, staggered style 68s, orange electronic TPMS, leather arm rest, JT Designs metal undertray acquired and awaiting install: heated seat kit, cali top switch relo, lumbar support kit, park distance control kit, heated washer nozzle kit, m-coupe rear subframe, trailing arms, differential, and halfshafts, m-coupe front/rear brakes with master cylinder, under hood light kit, mud flaps, rear sun blind, auto-dimming rear view mirror, tilt steering wheel retrofit, apexcone 5000K HIDs with 55W ballasts  2002 X5 4.4 Sport Package, 53.5k miles Current Mods: e46 m3 steering wheel | | | 08-24-2005, 08:58 AM | #4 | Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Northern New Jersey Posts: 395 | My 1995 ti I bought my 1995ti in October of 2004 with 83k miles on it, it was in great condition physically and mechanically with new brakes and clutch on my manual tranny. I got it for just under 6,000. | | | 08-24-2005, 10:51 PM | #5 | Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 19 | Well i was flipping through the channels and happen to see it i dont believe it had sports package it appeared to be in good condition from what i could see ill call the number this weekend when i get a chance and get more info it said something that was like kbb value $6,500 though | | | 08-25-2005, 05:17 PM | #6 | Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Portland Or Posts: 2,666 | I paid 7800 for mine about 4 months ago. But its REALLY a creampuff. Perfect black paint, Tan interior etc. had 79500 on the clock when I bought it. Its a Active... Dave __________________ Dave - PDX 1995 318ti - Active Black and Tan. 2005 330xi - Mtech 1 - 6spd - Orient Blue/Black | | | 08-28-2005, 11:56 PM | #7 | Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Virginia Posts: 368 | I paid $5300 for mine 18 months ago with 122k but then it was a one-owner '98, meticulous maintenance history and records with the body-color rockers and bumpers, 5-spoke alloys, active package, and tractions control, dual airbags, etc. I've not seen anywhere that you even listed the mileage so it's a bit difficult to give you any comparative information except by chance. Have a look-see and come back with some more details. -Phil | | |  | Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | | Thread Tools | | Display Modes | Linear Mode | 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 | | | |