RARE 1999 BMW 318TI CALIFORNIA TOP - GREAT CONDITION - NEAR CHICAGO 5 Attachment(s) RARE 99 RED BODY AND PAINT IN EXCELLENT SHAPE AUTOMATIC, 140K MILES, RUNS GREAT AND DRIVES WELL Has the nice 18" m3 wheels, and like new tires. See pics. No check engine lights, runs great, paint is like new, not faded in any way, the red actually looks deep red not pink, interior is in descent shape for the age, has heated seats, alarm and keyless entry, see my post under vin run for complete build sheet. As always lots of typically worn parts replaced: antenna grommet engine mounts tranny mounts valve cover and intake powder coated red to match exterior color valve cover gasket, oil passage grommet replaced mobil 1 fully synthetic oil change and filter driveshaft flex disc (guibo) was replaced, along with the centering ring replaced the oil filter housing gasket and o-rings replaced both coolant connectors, and fresh new blue bmw coolant all four new jack pads installed, they were missing tubing for windshield washer fluid replaced all dry rotted vacuum lines replaced brand new laser iridium spark plugs newer complete stainless exhaust system various plastic mouldings replaced, clips etc. I'm sure I am missing something so I'll update if I need to. Vehicle was in a small accident before, front bumper cover had to be repainted, hood had to be replaced and painted, as well as the front header piece with a new kidney grille installed. Brakes are good all around. Has the vented front rotors. All it needs as of today is a new passenger side door air bag which I am trying to locate right now, if I have to I'll bite the bullet and buy it from the dealer. I got this ti almost to cream puff level at this point. It's a nice one. Asking $5K, but will consider any reasonable offers. Before you ask why I am selling it, for one I have too many cars, and two, I love working on these ti's and saving them from the auction, and when I see one for sale such as this one I cannot resist buying it, I never owned a california roof one until this one, my first car was a ti and there is just too much love there, I even had installed a dasc in one before, I am done working on this one, so here it is, onto its new home. BTW, I did not figure in any sentimental value into the asking price, even though shes worth it. Thanks. |
It's nice to see another dealer out there doing what can be done to save the beautiful oddities, despite the typically poor monetary gain. The satisfaction is there, nevertheless. Thanks! |
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Very nice! Thanks for saving these, especially a 99 Cali. I'll mention this to a friend who is looking for an Auto for his wife. Not sure he'd make the trip to Chicago tho... Looks like it has heated seats and the OBD option as well on a Sport. Same options as mine. I would if I was looking. :cool: |
TI Near Chicago Live in Chicagoland area and interested in your ti for my daughter, future BMW club member! I'm also in club. Please PM me or email, randyongrove@yahoo.com. Just registered so not sure what permissions I have. Thanks. Randy |
5 Attachment(s) Forgot to mention that the California top works great, retracts smoothly, and appears to have been replaced at some point recently, its color is deep black, no fade, and works really nicely, tracks are clean, no leaks, etc. here some more pics... |
just installed the m3 x-brace on it as well for better handling. |
Hello! I have been looking for a 318ti for about a year now for summer driver. I am very interested in the Hellrot red one you have for sale. I have a few questions I'd like to ask you, if you could please email me back at berkovitzquentin@yahoo.com it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! Quentin |
got the door air bag from the dealer and installed it, now waiting on srs computer. |
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The one of the motor's gear tends to strip and is unrepairable, unfortunately. there is a convertible top treatment from BMW that will make the faded tops look better. Funny people have no clue how to care for a canvas topped car anymore. |
Yup, purchasing a new top is more than the car is worth, so, maintaining it is key. I read in one post tho, that a member here in San Francisco had his top replaced for >$2100 from Peter Pan BMW. More than 5 years ago. My last new Cali top motor from BMW was $275 from Pelican. To address the probability of the top eventually breaking, I acquired a spare top or two for that eventuality. (You really have to like Cali's, I do) I am currently testing a set of printed gears from Mike and if they prove durable, it will present a repair option for our motors. I just spoke to another Cali owner here in Sacramento and am encouraged that another Cali is available for an aspiring future owner. Needs some TLC, but nothing major. The person who is lucky enough to acquire this car should realize there is a degree of maintenance and future probable repair in trade for the open air enjoyment. I might be a bit biased... [emoji41] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
california top yeah having this excellent condition top is a major plus, i inspected it carefully and to me all of it looks newer, can't be sure but the grooves are super clean, mechanism works smoothly and effortlessly, the black canvas is deep black, my educated guess is someone replaced it at some point, at least the canvas, maybe a few years back or so, but I don't buy that it is 17 years old, even if the vehicle has always been garaged, which from the condition of the paint it certainly looks like it was, so the top should not be a concern. |
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