just scored a '96 ti for $3500 :)

[scott pruett]

alrighty... so I've been on the hunt for an automatic ti. Nothing even semi-local panned out, so I hit ebay... found a clean '96, 144k mi, clean carfax. seller had it listed for $4200. it got no bids, so I emailed, talked her down to $3500... a buddy of mine is flying out to pick it up tomorrow.

It needs new rear brake rotors, the airbag light stays on, and the exhaust has a minor leak somewhere... other than that it's in decent shape.











thoughts?

[BakeR318]

I say sweet freaking deal bro! Alpine white has always been my favorite! Congrats!

[elchicano]

Thats a good deal, so do you have any plans for her?

[scott pruett]

thanks guys... yeah, for now just different seats, window tinting, new wheels, & headlights. nothing too crazy.

this is my current ride... kinda hurts w/ gas & all... needed an inexpensive car to treat as a more practical DD.



mods don't scare me.

[elchicano]

yea once you start its hard to stop. The Ti will help you out with gas, well at least when compared to that jeep you got there.

[tiFreak]

great deal, the only flaw I can see is the automatic, but since you were looking for that, I'd say it's perfect

[scott pruett]

yup, needed an auto for health-related reasons... but thanks

picked it up today... car looks good, but needs some minor help.

1) exhaust leak. figure I'll get it welded @ the same time the ti goes for a state inspection.

2) drivers side inside door panel needs replacing... some of the clips broke/came loose & the previous owner ghetto-rigged it by placing about 10 horrendous looking screws through it.

3) someone broke the antenna off... doesn't look easy to remove the remnants to replace.

any ideas where to get a new door panel? thoughts on the antenna? i'll get photos tomorrow.

aside from that it's pretty pimp. the mods will begin soon.

[budget76]

Originally Posted by scott pruett

yup, needed an auto for health-related reasons... but thanks

picked it up today... car looks good, but needs some minor help.

1) exhaust leak. figure I'll get it welded @ the same time the ti goes for a state inspection.

2) drivers side inside door panel needs replacing... some of the clips broke/came loose & the previous owner ghetto-rigged it by placing about 10 horrendous looking screws through it.

3) someone broke the antenna off... doesn't look easy to remove the remnants to replace.

any ideas where to get a new door panel? thoughts on the antenna? i'll get photos tomorrow.

aside from that it's pretty pimp. the mods will begin soon.

keep an eye out here/bimmerforums.com for a door panel. They are TI specific, so you're going to have to hunt. I got lucky to find a nice pair locally.

As for the antenna, AFAIK they are all just screw in screw out, with a grommet around them to stop the rain from getting in. Mine just screws right out by hand, I think they're all the same.

[96cali]

checked ebay lately? I seem to remember some Sand gray cloth ti interior pieces lately at a shop in the south. Search completed ebay auctions.

You can also try this link, a lot of yards are connected:
http://www.car-part.com/

[mohaughn]

I posted it in somebody else's thread, but I have a complete antenna assembly, first person to say they want it can have it. PM me for details and we can work out a fair price.

[scott pruett]

thanks guys. I'll post other threads later, but here are pics...

96cali - good thoughts.

mohaughn - check these out: will the antenna work here or do i need something else, as the previous owner f'ed this up w/ glue/etc?

[mohaughn]

Yeah, it should work, you'll just need a new grommet. You'll have to remove the old grommet/glue get that all cleaned up, then the new base/grommet just pushes up from the bottom.

[scott pruett]

cool. PM on its way in a few.