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#91 of 160 chemical_corey by div2 Jul 29, 2003 (8:07 pm)
In both tis that I've owned you turn off the wiper by pushing the stalk away from you(the same way you activate the wipers.
#92 of 160 1996 bmw 318ti by kr76 Aug 08, 2003 (7:39 am)
hi all i'm looking into purchasing my first car looking at something used and I really like the 96' bmw 318ti model... but since it carries the bmw name I wanted to get a general idea of what maintenance costs would be?   Also I saw an ad for a '96 318ti with 50,000 miles going for $8750 in good condition (according to the owner) but the blue book value is only $7900.   If there's anyone out there that knows about this model I would appreciate your comments   Thanks
#93 of 160 Hi kr76- Welcome to Town Hall! by revka Aug 08, 2003 (10:00 am)
Have you had a chance to check in Edmunds' Used Car Pricing Guide? Also, plug your vehicle (model/year) in Edmunds' Maintenance Guide to see what the manufacturer's recommended maintenance costs would be. Others here may have more to add.   Btw, here's another discussion that you may find helpful: A good first car. Use you copy/paste so you don't have to re-write your message. Good luck, and please keep us posted on your purchase.   Revka Host Hatchbacks & Wagons Boards
#94 of 160 kr76 by div2 Aug 14, 2003 (7:33 am)
I've owned a 318ti Club Sport since 1995. It's been very reliable. In 80000+ miles I've replaced a fuel sending unit(under warranty) one set of front pads, and the serpentine belts(simply as a precaution). Note that I also track the car from time to time, and I usually wind it to the redline at least once every time I drive it. My wife drove a 1998 ti from 1998-2000 and she only sold it because she needed a larger car. The most desirable tis have the sport package as well as the five speed manual transmission. As for service costs, a good BMW independent shop will be your best bet. Upkeep costs are very reasonable; plan on paying $150-$200 for the Inspection I(minor) service and $350-$400 for the Inspection II(major) service. If I were buying the car, I'd expect to see a full service history-was the DOT 4 brake fluid changed every two years? Was the coolant replaced(using BMW coolant ONLY!) every three years? If the owner has been taking the car to Jiffy Boob and/or other national chains for service, then it is almost certain that he/she is a clueless moron and you should look elsewhere for a good ti. I'd also want to have the car inpected by a good BMW tech in order to verify the condition of the car. The ti is a great car; anyone who tells you otherwise is a fool.
#95 of 160 handling in snow? by drwdog31 Sep 09, 2003 (5:05 pm)
hey guys im looking at a 95 318is that is a trade at the dealership i work for its a great deal and this forum has really helped answer some of the questions i had. But i live in an area where getting a foot of snow or more in one day isnt uncommon? does anyone know how the car handles in the snow? i had a t-bird with a v8 in it which was great in the snow so im used to rw drive. but any advice would help the 318 is alot lighter than a tbird. i could put weight in the back if i had to. but anything will help even if its not what i want to hear
#96 of 160 drwdog31 by div2 Sep 11, 2003 (11:48 am)
If you are familiar with driving RWD cars in inclement weather you should be OK-IF... you fit winter tires on the 318i. A little weight in the back won't hurt either.
#97 of 160 Re: CD Changer for ti? [vperlman] by jgbjr Mar 22, 2005 (10:33 am)
Replying to: vperlman (Oct 26, 1999 5:39 pm) looks like i'm a little late in responding , but, does anyone out there know how to access the pre-wired cd changer cable in a '96 318ti?i checked on the right side of the trunk where the prewired tag is fixed, but didnt find any loose wires. my 95 525 wires were easy to see on the left side. i plan to install the alpine changer from my 95 525i, which is supposed to be compatible, but i may need a different kit. does anyone have a changer installed? does it take up a lpt of room? Replies to this message: potemkin (Mar 23, 2005 6:51 am) bjulson (Apr 06, 2005 7:57 am)
#98 of 160 Re: CD Changer for ti? [jgbjr] by potemkin Mar 23, 2005 (6:51 am)
Replying to: jgbjr (Mar 22, 2005 10:33 am) Didn't get the CD changer for my ti, but I know that although the tag is on the right (passenger) side in mine, the wires are actually on the left.   Go figure.
#99 of 160 Re: CD Changer for ti? [jgbjr] by bjulson Apr 06, 2005 (7:57 am)
Replying to: jgbjr (Mar 22, 2005 10:33 am) I have a '96 ti which I LOVE! The changer in mine was installed on the left side. Try looking behind the panel in the left side. I also have a prewired tag on the right side like you, but the system is on the left.

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