Introduction / new to ti ownership

[jdamthree]

Hello all,

I just registered here and wanted to introduce myself. My name is Jon Allen. I am 34 and consider myself quite fond of the BMW marque. I work for a BMW dealer in Atlanta and have been in the parts dept for 17 years. I have owned every thing from a 1973 2002 to my current 1998 m3. My first BMW was a Henna red 1984 318i. I bought it when I was 16. I just finished restoring it and is by far the best car I have ever owned ( and favorite to drive!)

I commute 25 miles one way every day. My m3 is getting close to 100k and the 84 is a hit me not. I needed a cool commuter and a new project. The ti has always been a favorite of mine. One of my customers decided to give up his 95 Alpine white 5 speed. The body is perfect but it won't start. The key just spins. Most e36 owners have experienced this steering lock issue at least once. He sold it for a rediculous price.

Needless to say, I am way stoked and can't wait to tow it home tody. I am just as excited to get to know more people here on the forum. I am glad there is a site dedicated to the coolest e36 out there!
Thanks,
Jon