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Old 01-17-2009, 01:55 AM   #1
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Hello,

I just need some reassuring here. I have been looking for another BMW for a while, currently have a 325i E46. We were pretty much set on a 325ix E30 but have always loved the 318ti's. Here is the one I am looking at.

http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/993433508.html

The only thing I am unsure about is the price. Is 5K too much, should it be more around 4-4.5k? I called the owner and he said the paint is in good condition, no chips, no dents in the body. So assuming the car is as described and just has normal age wear would I be getting a good deal?

Also, I noticed there were some Denver people here, how does the ti do in snow and the mountains? That is the original reason we were looking at a 325ix but they are impossible to find in good condition for daily driving. I would assume snow tires would make it possible to drive on hills with snow.

Thanks for the help!
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Old 01-17-2009, 02:07 AM   #2
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I think the ix would do better compared to the ti.
I've managed very nicely with good snows and extra weight in the trunk.
Never drove an ix, but I can't see how it would compare.

Although, hatchbacks are so useful!
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Old 01-17-2009, 02:22 AM   #3
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I should specify a bit more.

We aren't buying a car just for something that does good in winter. We just need to get around in it. We buy cars that are fun to drive and BMW's. As long as the ti can get around decently then that works for us. The only reason for the 325ix was that my wife is a little unsure if she wants to drive a RWD car in the winter. But the E46 does fine in the winter so I could always drive the ti when it's bad

Do you think that car is priced right? The miles don't seem too high for me, but I could be wrong.
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Well, I'm partial to the sports, which it is.
I think it is priced to sell.

There are some common problems. Sagging headliner, bad window regulators.
Other than that, the car is a ball.
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Old 01-17-2009, 03:00 AM   #5
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But the E46 does fine in the winter so I could always drive the ti when it's bad
Drive the e46 when it's bad, and the ti when it's good

As for pricing, it's not that bad. I spent 5k on mine with 150k on the car, and 50k on the engine. The car had some scratches on it, but considering the mechanically state it was in, it was perfect. I probably would've spent $6k if I knew it was this mechanically sound.

You could probably talk him down to $4.5k.
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posting's been deleted by the author, looks like it sold, here's another ti for sale in Denver: http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/990849326.html it's an autotragic and not a sport package but still nice, it's actually owned by a member on here who's trying to sell it, figured I'd give him a hand
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Old 01-18-2009, 12:13 AM   #7
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Thanks pauly, yes my Ti is for sale. Right now I'm asking for $4500 without the rims though. The only reason for it being for sale is that I'm going to need to buy a truck. If you want more info about it you can email me at

elchicano411@hotmail.com

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Old 01-18-2009, 09:03 AM   #8
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I am in contact with the seller right now, the car is still for sale and I will be looking at it within a few days!

I would actually buy your car but my wife needs a manual.
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Well good luck with the buy. There is a Ti group here in colorado, we just haven't had a meet in a while.
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Old 01-19-2009, 03:21 AM   #10
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Yay we bought it! It was in extremely good condition with very extensive records, it was definitely taken care of. I will post some pictures when I pick it up in a few days.
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Thank goodness it wasn't Zippy1!
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Is this it?

http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/996849546.html
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Old 01-19-2009, 04:38 AM   #13
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Very nice! I think you'll like it a lot!
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Old 01-19-2009, 05:23 AM   #15
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Thanks! I can't wait to pick it up, it is such a cool little car.
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