BMW 318ti

Replying to: jurrr (Sep 28, 2006 5:51 am)

First off, disregard 99% of the anti-ti posts. Most of the authors of the negative posts haven't even driven one- and those few that have aren't experts by any definition. I'm the original owner of a 1995 Club Sport and after over 100K miles and several track days my maintenance and repair costs have averaged $40/month. I've found BMW parts prices to be quite reasonable. In addition, most all of the maintenance(oil changes, brakes, plugs, and filters) are simple DIY procedures. I would strongly suggest that you find a manual car; the four cylinder engine thrives on high rpms. As for keeping the Benz, I can't help you there; my Mercedes experience is very limited.

Replying to: jurrr (Sep 28, 2006 5:51 am)

HI,
I recently found a 1999 318ti Sport(10/98 manuf.date)for about 11k on cars.com - it was, in MY opinion, a decent deal, it only had 30k miles. My last BMW (several yrs and vehicles ago) was a 2001 325ci (new, Made to order) Had to sell but then HAD to get another BMW after a string of unsatisfying vehicles.
 
I have found this car quite a surprise (I did have the 2001 325ci for about 4+ yrs so I had much fun and miles)- It has the handling of my CI but the power just isn't comparable. BUT I would not say that's a bad thing - I'm getting 28mi/gal on 87 octane and the car is lighter than the CI so it's actually a bit more nimble.
Holds the road well, small enough to get good parking and above all It's a fun car AND a keeper.
 
(BTW: CI was manual - TI is auto )
good luck!
rick

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• mrbimmer (Oct 05, 2006 6:18 pm)

Replying to: 2xright (Oct 04, 2006 7:16 pm)

Wow!
I didn't know it was physically possible to get one with only 30k on it, good for you!
If you are in the market for a bimmer any time soon, i advise you join the BMW CCA(Car Club of America) if anything goes wrong and it's certified, I think you get $, which is always nice. And the people at the BMWCCA baby their bimmers, so your car is almost always in good hands.
If you ever desire more power out of you 318ti, or as i call em "specs", you can buy a downing atlanta supercharger, it wont blow you away, in terms of noticing speed, but after a while you realize how fast it really is. I don't have one though, because something in me wants to keep it stock, and I might as well wait for the engine to blow rather than put a supercharger in it. Because then, i might be able to put in an e36 m3 engine in it..........

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• mind412 (Dec 20, 2007 8:46 am)

I have just purchased a yr 2000 BMW 318ti.
 
It did not have a manual with it and I wonder how I would go about finding one on the net. Anyone have any suggestions????
 
Flygirlnz

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