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Old 01-30-2010, 06:49 PM   #1
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Just started looking for another ti to use as a track/autocross toy. The "Budget M3" is still too nice to park outside and beat on at more and more track events.

I only wanted to spend ~$3000, so high mileage is a given. A quick check of autotrader shows only 50 for sale nationwide right now at any price...only 6 within 300 miles of where I live in AZ....and all of those are automatics!

Anyone know of any better sources than the forums and autotrader.com?
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Old 01-30-2010, 07:00 PM   #2
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Try looking at jaxed.com & click on the mash. This will give you a cluster of 3 series but there are usually some 5spd 318ti's in there. You could always move to a country where people actually know how to drive & hence more manual gearbox options abound !! I had the same prob when I moved to the states 4 yrs ago, very frustrating. Over sea's we had the 318ti until 2004 & almost all of them were 5spd box's ! Best of luck m8 !!

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Seriously, you haven't been looking too hard. I see manual ti's come across the radar quite frequently in Arizona, it seems to be one of the states where they seem to be more plentiful.

This Alaskan Blue, 5 speed, 126,000 miles for $3,100 has been for sale since 12/2009 in Tucson is worth a look at.

If it were closer I might have picked that bad boy up!
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Old 01-31-2010, 02:54 AM   #4
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Seriously, you haven't been looking too hard. I see manual ti's come across the radar quite frequently in Arizona, it seems to be one of the states where they seem to be more plentiful.

This Alaskan Blue, 5 speed, 126,000 miles for $3,100 has been for sale since 12/2009 in Tucson is worth a look at.

If it were closer I might have picked that bad boy up!
As I said, I haven't been looking too LONG. In the past, I've found that autotrader is usually a pretty good source, so was disappointed when a bunch of options did not fall into my lap. Thanks for the craigslist tip. I will definitely call on that one...

(BTW--I could do without the attitude, Altitude.)
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Try looking at jaxed.com & click on the mash. This will give you a cluster of 3 series but there are usually some 5spd 318ti's in there. You could always move to a country where people actually know how to drive & hence more manual gearbox options abound !! I had the same prob when I moved to the states 4 yrs ago, very frustrating. Over sea's we had the 318ti until 2004 & almost all of them were 5spd box's ! Best of luck m8 !!

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Now there's a useful source I have not previously known of! Thanks very much...
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Hi Budget M3,

My sincerest apologies if you perceived what I said as attitude from Altitude, it was not meant that way.

Maybe there was some frustration hidden in there as I have been searching for a ti and there has been nothing, zero, nada, nichts, within 300 miles of me in the last 9 months, and when I check your neck of the woods in Arizona on my searches there is always 1 or 2 possible candidates on the market. The grass seems definitely greener over there lately.

You know how hard it is to find a decent ti, and they are getting harder to find with each passing year. Geez, anymore it seem like I see more parts cars on the market than actual running ti's for sale, and the right one is definitely worth an airline ticket.

Hey man, Good Luck in your search!
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Old 02-06-2010, 06:56 AM   #7
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Hi Budget M3,

My sincerest apologies if you perceived what I said as attitude from Altitude, it was not meant that way.

Maybe there was some frustration hidden in there as I have been searching for a ti and there has been nothing, zero, nada, nichts, within 300 miles of me in the last 9 months, and when I check your neck of the woods in Arizona on my searches there is always 1 or 2 possible candidates on the market. The grass seems definitely greener over there lately.

You know how hard it is to find a decent ti, and they are getting harder to find with each passing year. Geez, anymore it seem like I see more parts cars on the market than actual running ti's for sale, and the right one is definitely worth an airline ticket.

Hey man, Good Luck in your search!
Thanks for the thoughtful response, Altitude. I completely understand the frustration...not many ti's to choose from in the USA considering only ~20,000 or so were ever imported here. I checked out the craigslist listing you found....he's decided not to sell at this time. I'm in no hurry, so will stay in touch.

For my purposes, I've decided a Miata (or something like that) might be a better and more plentiful solution. There are tons of decent cars out there for $3000 or less...of course I will not be able to re-use all my ti parts, so will have to invest in Miata wheels, tires, etc...

If you find another ti that interests you here in Tucson, and want a local opinion, just let me know. I'd be happy to check it out for you.

Take care...
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The dealer on Scottsdale Blvd just past Hospitality Suites has a white TI but I think its an Auto...

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Old 02-09-2010, 02:35 AM   #9
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Bought my ti this weekend, and it's a manual.

I have seen very few manuals of ANY model BMW here in the Greater Houston Area.
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Dude, try finding a decent car in the Memphis area. I found a 318 there, and I find out today whehter I get my loarn or not. PRAY FOR ME!
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Dude, try finding a decent car in the Memphis area. I found a 318 there, and I find out today whehter I get my loarn or not. PRAY FOR ME!
Good luck dude!!
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Old 03-19-2010, 02:53 PM   #12
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Good luck.

I just started the hunt.

I'm not in a hurry but I figured with as much as I drive I'm trying to find a decent one.

I really started liking then when I started reading that they got pretty good gas mileage.

I wanted an M but took that away real quick cause of mileage.
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I agree. I am in TX and there is only 1 FS in the state and I can't get the party to respond to my inquiry. Lotsa autos though
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Here are a couple of 5 speeds in Texas to check out.

http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/cto/1745924254.html
http://austin.craigslist.org/cto/1801715375.html
http://houston.craigslist.org/cto/1781128612.html
http://austin.craigslist.org/cto/1762761896.html
http://dallas.craigslist.org/ftw/cto/1796807215.html
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Thanks- I picked one up 1.5 weeks ago. Ridiculously clean. So far I really like it.
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