 » Site Navigation | | | | » Recent Threads | | | |  |  |  |  06-07-2012, 05:48 PM | #1 | | Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: NorCal Posts: 21 |  Is this worth resurrecting?
I caught the Ti bug and i wanted to purchase a second one  Found this on CL and would like opinions if it's worth resurrecting http://stockton.craigslist.org/cto/3057558177.html Any input is appreciated, Thanks! __________________
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custom-made wide grilles |  |  | | 06-07-2012, 07:37 PM | #2 | | Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 281 |
Sounds like easy fixes,clutch fan, CSB, and some cats. I wish this one was for sale when i bought mine, i <3 the cali roofs. __________________ 
-Alex | | | | | 06-07-2012, 09:00 PM | #3 | | Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Scranton/Wilkes-barre area PA Posts: 454 |
I would agree and even with that price if some other issue does come up your not totally screwed. Id be a little worried about the high millage. If the motor sound healthy and the seller has service records id feel better. Just something to be aware of. That head gasket could be on its way out... or not. These are good motors if taken care of. If that rumble comes from the exhaust it might be a bad cat or lose clamps and hangers. The driver skirt is lose might be worth asking whats up with that. Never know if the car was in a minor accident or hopped a curb. worth asking though... could just be a busted clip. __________________
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Accident Counter: 3...  | | | | | 06-07-2012, 09:29 PM | #4 | | Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Broomfield,Colorado Posts: 664 |
That's a good deal and probably a cat is all you need to fix the emissions and my first ti had 230000 and then my current ti has 207000 and runs like a champ
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wish it was close to me I would take it in a heartbeat...If anything great parts car | | | | | 06-08-2012, 12:00 PM | #6 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: SW Florida Posts: 4,275 |
Sounds like a fair deal.
I'd venture to say you could get it fixed-up and ready to pass emissions...sell it for a nice little profit. Then buy something new for your current ti. __________________ 
Sean
1995 Active | | | | | 06-08-2012, 01:34 PM | #7 | | Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 62 |
Offer $1500 and take it! | | | | | 06-08-2012, 03:14 PM | #8 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: South Central, MN Posts: 1,065 |
If it was closer I would buy it. __________________  | | | | | 06-08-2012, 03:16 PM | #9 | | Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: NorCal Posts: 21 |
Thanks for the replies! I was planning to offer $1500, my only concern at the moment is being able to drive it home. It's about 65 miles away and I'm not sure if it will start overheating. __________________
fogg airbox, Dinan chip, FDM
tokico suspension set
Depo headlights, clear corners and rears
16" BBS from E46
custom-made wide grilles | | | | | 06-08-2012, 05:01 PM | #10 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Va Posts: 256 |
http://stockton.craigslist.org/cto/3057558177.html Quote: I am selling a rare 1998 BMW 318ti California edition for $ 1700. I used this car to commute so the mileage is high 200,000+ miles on it. It has an oil leak, the radiator fan has stopped working very recently, some rumble sound upon acceleration, does not pass smog, and the exterior is decent shape the paint still shines. This car will be good for the person that has time to restore this car. It starts right up and is drivable. twozero9-8fivefive-zero6seven0.
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M44 engine | Quote: Originally Posted by kalimot  . . .It's about 65 miles away and I'm not sure if it will start overheating. | Worried because of the radiator fan? Shouldn't be an issue if you don't get stuck in traffic.  Cali's are neat, but I would be worried about having to replace the top at some point. . .~$1k, AFAIK. | | | | | 06-08-2012, 05:14 PM | #11 | | Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: NorCal Posts: 21 |
knowing the bay area, there's definitely gonna have traffic. Hopefully i could pick up off hours where there's no traffic __________________
fogg airbox, Dinan chip, FDM
tokico suspension set
Depo headlights, clear corners and rears
16" BBS from E46
custom-made wide grilles | | | | | 06-08-2012, 05:17 PM | #12 | | Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 281 |
You will be fine, even w/o the clutch fan it still takes a while to overheat. As long as you dont go in rush hour you wont sit long enough. __________________
-Alex | | | | | 06-08-2012, 05:17 PM | #13 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: South Central, MN Posts: 1,065 |
drive at night __________________ | | | | | 06-08-2012, 05:36 PM | #14 | | Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: NorCal Posts: 21 |
we'll see how this goes. the seller hasn't responded yet, i'll post pics if it goes well  Thanks again for the input! __________________
fogg airbox, Dinan chip, FDM
tokico suspension set
Depo headlights, clear corners and rears
16" BBS from E46
custom-made wide grilles | | | | |
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