Choice between two ti's

[Bergie33]

I am considering two different ti's. One has an "asking price" of $7999, 86k miles, 1998 red sport, M-tech, 5 speed sunroof. The other is also a 1998 sport, asking $6800 130k miles, DASC, Dinan. How much would the DASC kill the gas mileage? Would it still get around the same as long as you don't have a lead foot?

So, I guess the dilema is lower miles or more performance? This will be an occasional driver to help minimize the impact of my 12mpg Nissan Titan, as well as sporty drives up the canyons. Currently I have a 1991 318is for that, just looking for something a little newer, with better A/C, etc.

[angel318ti]

hands down the dasc ti. the SC was discontinued and it would be tough trying to find one in good condition.

[Bergie33]

Originally Posted by angel318ti

hands down the dasc ti. the SC was discontinued and it would be tough trying to find one in good condition.

How reliable are the DASC's? How reliable is the engine once a DASC has been installed?

[spidertri]

Check the induction forum for the FAQ on Forced Induction, should answer some of your questions.

[Bergie33]

Also, is the DASC going to pass smog and inspection in most states?

Will I like the 318ti that much more than my E30 318is? I like it a lot. It would be a lot cheaper to fix the AC on my 318is than to buy a 318ti.

[elchicano]

Get the Ti with the DASC. For one they stopped making the DASC so it would be harder to find one.

[Bergie33]

Is there anyone in Tampa area that would be able to look at a car for me?

[Maverix]

DASC with out a doubt. If you ever plan to sell your DASC, I wouldn't mind giving cash($1-2k depending on the miles) plus my stock parts so that we could both benefit.

[lkwd318ti]

Go with the DASC, unless it's in worse condition than the other car.
I would rather have a well maintained stock car than a neglected modded car.
I believe that the DASC is a 50 state CARB legal kit, so you're ok in passing smog tests or what not.

[StealthBimmer]

Go with DASC ti and have fun driving it!

[Marv17]

yup the one with the SC hands down. just do a lil RR before driving it a lot. just to make sure all the fluids are good and stuff. to be on the safe side. the SC is worth it since its discontinued and was worth over $3k.
if you buy it i'll trade you mine is stock.

[BMW_Hatchback]

Dasc

[M-technik-3]

I would sugget getting a prepurchase inspection by a neutral party prior to purchasing it. It would be well worth spending 200 dollars on getting important numbers done.

[Bergie33]

Originally Posted by M-technik-3

I would sugget getting a prepurchase inspection by a neutral party prior to purchasing it. It would be well worth spending 200 dollars on getting important numbers done.

I agree. Especially since I live almost 2000 miles away from where the car is. If I see it at all before buying it, I want to make sure the car is in good shape before I fly out there to buy it.

[M-technik-3]

Have a good title search done on it as well, there have been numerous title wash nightmares in Florida.

Most of them being E30 M3 and E36 M3's back a few years ago.