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Old 12-01-2013, 09:58 PM   #1
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Hey guys my first post here(ill post introduction later)

First off I've owned one ti 12 years ago so I know a little bit about them but I'm no expert.

I'm looking at this 98 ti,I've not seen the car yet in person so can't say how clean it is.just looking what your first opinion a it is.good or bad

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...gIndex=1&Log=0
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Old 12-01-2013, 10:12 PM   #2
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I seem to remember a car here with KOMPRESSOR on it.

I'd wait to hear from the guys who have superchargers.
There is some maintenance that needs to be done.

Look at the chassis carefully. Ohio winters kill cars. Look for rust.

I recently bought a 2nd ti and didn't notice all the rust under the car.
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I seem to remember a car here with KOMPRESSOR on it.

I'd wait to hear from the guys who have superchargers.
There is some maintenance that needs to be done.

Look at the chassis carefully. Ohio winters kill cars. Look for rust.

I recently bought a 2nd ti and didn't notice all the rust under the car.
Yes rust is my main concern and there isn't any close ups of the q panels,leads me to believe that it's starting there.

Can you even get replacement parts for those superchargers any more?
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That SC is no longer manufactured but there are often people parting out cars.

The red mill point seats are nice. The fact that it's a manual sport makes it pretty desirable.

Price isn't so bad as long as it doesn't need much.
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That SC is no longer manufactured but there are often people parting out cars.

The red mill point seats are nice. The fact that it's a manual sport makes it pretty desirable.

Price isn't so bad as long as it doesn't need much.
Seats kick ass.i fully expect issues coming from a dealer and not from a forum member.

I'm also looking at a one owner club sport!body is beat to **** tho if any one cares to see that.
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I'm also looking at a one owner club sport!body is beat to **** tho if any one cares to see that.
Yep, post some pics or a link.
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Yep, post some pics or a link.
Ok here you go

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Continue to discuss this one at http://www.318ti.org/forum/showthread.php?t=39367.
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Continue to discuss this one at http://www.318ti.org/forum/showthread.php?t=39367.
Lol hey thanks man.
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Had a feeling...
I'm glad the owner of the red Club Sport didn't have to read your opinion of the cars condition on his post. I said it lived a rough life and he read me the riot act.
You will be fine when purchasing a 318ti...you've got a good eye and can see past the bull$hit.
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Had a feeling...
I'm glad the owner of the red Club Sport didn't have to read your opinion of the cars condition on his post. I said it lived a rough life and he read me the riot act.
You will be fine when purchasing a 318ti...you've got a good eye and can see past the bull$hit.
Thanks
I am willing to wait a long time for the right one.
Passed on a few really nice club sports in past just because I wasn't sure if that's what I wanted at the time.
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