» Site Navigation | | » Recent Threads | | | 1999 M3 Swap 09-07-2023 10:10 PM 06-01-2024 03:04 PM 7 Replies, 409,792 Views | | My 318ti build 05-21-2024 04:48 PM 05-28-2024 06:42 PM 1 Replies, 3,522 Views | | OMG!OMG! 05-28-2024 08:53 AM 05-28-2024 08:53 AM 0 Replies, 1,396 Views | | | | | 06-05-2005, 06:18 AM | #1 | Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: California Posts: 4 | Good idea or Bad Idea I'm planning to buy this 1995 318ti, 5 speed with the millage of 170,000 for $5k...is it worth it? They say its in excellent condition with a few things modified..should I or should i not? | | | 06-05-2005, 12:08 PM | #2 | aka Stabby Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mead, CO Posts: 5,336 | mileage is somewhat high, but if it's well maintained, it shouldn't be a big deal. ask for service records and check it out to see what condition it's in. i would start lower and negotiate a better price. there are some high cost replacement items you may have to do on a higher mileage car like that. i just did subframe bushings and trailing arm bushings and the labor can be quite steep. you might want to consider paying an hour or so of labor to a bmw dealership or an independent shop to inspect it for possible problems, could be well worth the $100 or so to find out if there are any potential issues. they can get it up on a hoist and really look it over, which i'm guessing you won't be able to do. __________________ 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 | | | 06-06-2005, 04:29 PM | #3 | Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: California Posts: 4 | well, I've been searching and finding different but recent models for about the same price but with low mileage, for ex. a 2001 bmw325i w/ mil of 63,213 it has everything. The 318ti has everything but the low mileage. Should I go with the most recent one or stick with the 318ti, yet a lot of people are telling me its a great deal for the ti because the owner has modified the car and its in excellent condition. | | | 06-06-2005, 05:21 PM | #4 | Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: SoCal Posts: 144 | I agree with cali, these cars are solid, but at their midlife if they haven't been well maintained replacing many consumable parts all at once can be pricey. Without a doubt have it professionally inspected, check for suspension wear, and how recently its been taken in for an inspectionI or inspectionII. Cash really talks, and due to the mileage and results of inspection you might have a bit of leverage. I live in socal and have been helping my brother look for a car in the 5K range. Theres alot out there, but I'd be weary of a 2000+ bmw being sold for 5K. He's leaning towards a porsche 944 or 924, found a black one with 58,000miles for under 5K. Anyway, the ti is a great car, i love mine, but don't rush into something your not sure about, if it doesn't feel right just hold off, there are plenty more out there. __________________ known by most, hated by many, adored by the rest | | | 06-06-2005, 05:25 PM | #5 | Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: North Saint Paul, MN Posts: 606 | What are the mods to the TI??? Sounds like high mileage so you would definitely need to have it looked over b-4 any money exchanges hands __________________ '96 Alaska Blue ti w/ Supersprint cat-back exhaust...Dinan CAI & Chip...Eibach Pro-Kit Springs...Bilstein Sport shocks...BavAuto camber kit...Brembo d/s rotors...UUC SSK...Centerforce Dual Friction clutch...TMS 9lb flywheel...18 inch OZ Rims...Carbon-Fiber dash/gauge bezel...Momo Shift Knob...Indiglo gauges...Schroth Harness...ZKW's/ProLumen 6k HID...Predator Chromiums http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y15...urowerksig.jpg | | | | Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | | 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 | | | |