 Just got one!
Greetings all,
I needed something to replace my boring and aging (but dependable) '84 Honda Accord, and wanted something shorter, sexier and with a sunroof. I came across a 1996 318ti with the giant California sunroof. It looked very cool, drove nicely, and was well within my price range (about $3900, or $4500 out the door with all the fees and taxes), so I got it.
It's a dark purplish-blue automatic with five-spoke alloys. I'm pretty sure it's the California package (and not just the roof), because it has a leather-covered steering wheel. Seems very peppy and solid by my standards.
It's just a bit worn (104K miles). First repair: got a power steering leak fixed today ($95). Hopefully that's the only leak. It needs detailing (especially polishing the yellow out of the headlight covers), a new hood emblem, the parcel shelf in the back is breaking where one of the cords attaches, and the panels in the front passenger footwell seem to be coming loose. Other than that it seems to be in pretty good shape. Wish me luck! | 
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