possibly buying a 318ti...

[rexzilla_03]

my better half has been looking at this 96 318ti, 88,500 miles all service records, very clean car, 5,500 dollars http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=237805870&dealer_id=61912937&car_year=1996&model=318TI&num_records=25&systime=&make2=&start_year=1981&keywordsfyc=&keywordsrep=&engine=&certified=&body_code=0&fuel=&awsp=false&search_type=both&distance=300&marketZipError=false&search_lang=&make=BMW&keywords_display=&color=&page_location=findacar%3A%3Aispsearchform&min_price=2000&drive=&default_sort=priceDESC&max_mileage=&style_flag=1&sort_type=priceDESC&address=86403&advanced=&end_year=2008&doors=&transmission=&max_price=10000&cardist=248 let me know what you all think..

[SARAFIL]

my better half has been looking at this 96 318ti, 88,500 miles all service records, very clean car, 5,500 dollars http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=237805870&dealer_id=61912937&car_year=1996&model=318TI&num_records=25&systime=&make2=&start_year=1981&keywordsfyc=&keywordsrep=&engine=&certified=&body_code=0&fuel=&awsp=false&search_type=both&distance=300&marketZipError=false&search_lang=&make=BMW&keywords_display=&color=&page_location=findacar%3A%3Aispsearchform&min_price=2000&drive=&default_sort=priceDESC&max_mileage=&style_flag=1&sort_type=priceDESC&address=86403&advanced=&end_year=2008&doors=&transmission=&max_price=10000&cardist=248 let me know what you all think..

Not bad... it looks clean and has low mileage.

If you have some time, though, I'd encourage you to look around for one with the sport package. It makes a considerable difference... 16" alloy wheels (vs. the 15" steel wheels on that car) plus the M3-style aerodynamic kit on the outside, and the leather/cloth sport seats on the inside.

[B/\/\W]

Nice clean example with good mileage, the interior is clean and well kept. But, it doesn't have alloy wheels (that could easily be fixed).

Edit: But you said it's for your better half, she's likely not going to care about the alloys much is she? It would make a nice car for getting around in.

[rexzilla_03]

yeah, she doesnt mind the wheels, and she prefers cloth seats because we live in arizona... summer heat plus leather is usually a bad combination here

[Xeek]

It says "Alloy Wheels" as a feature, but at closer observation you see the outer hubcap and the inner cheap rim (u know the basic ones u always get with the circle holes).

Just thought I'd mention that, tell them to knock the price down a tad bit hehe.

[rexzilla_03]

yeah i noticed that as well, im gonna offer them 5k for it.

[E36 Phantom]

Wow, impressively clean! Paint looks great too.

I think 5k is a fair price.

[cjwheeling]

It's amazing what a great car you can get for $5k. Not a big fan of the ti, but for $5k, I could be a convert. :thumbup:

[ianiac]

Looks pretty clean.

[PhilipWOT]

That's a good looking ti, but you'll have a hell of alot more fun with a 5-speed.

[Xeek]

I just realized the miliage. Damn. That is really really low.
My 1998 has 113,000 miles with is right about average for that year.
Whoever owned that car didn't drive it much.