WTB: 318ti 5-speed

[jeff]

Hi all. I'm starting to look for a 318ti with a manual transmission. I'd prefer black interior, and not a red exterior. I do need a limited slip, so is that a sport package? I'll be using the car for autocross, occasional track day, and some daily driving. I'm willing to travel some. Once I sell my Multistrada, I'll be ready to buy. Thanks!
Jeff

[tiFreak]

to get an LSD you'd need to get a 95 or early 96 ti, after that BMW only put LSDs in M cars, but you can install a Z3, E30 or ti differential if you don't have one

[jeff]

This is good info, thanks Pauly! So this means all Clubsports have an LSD? Do all 95s have it? Or was it a stand-alone option? Was LSD in a package?

[tiFreak]

sports and clubsports came with it, but it was also an option for the base and active packages

[jeff]

Originally Posted by tiFreak

sports and clubsports came with it, but it was also an option for the base and active packages

Great info again. Thanks Pauly.

[jeff]

Originally Posted by tiFreak

to get an LSD you'd need to get a 95 or early 96 ti, after that BMW only put LSDs in M cars, but you can install a Z3, E30 or ti differential if you don't have one

So does this mean that you cannot get a factory installed limited slip on a 97+?

[tiFreak]

yes, I don't believe there was any way to get around that

[jeff]

Thanks again, Pauly. Can you, or someone, break this down for me? Well I guess it's broken down, I need to put it together. What are the general options/package/what are the major highlights of this vehicle? Thanks! (Sorry for all of the questions, but I'm looking to be a part of this community, and once I get my ti, I'll be just as helpful!)

Type code CG73
Type 318TI (USA)
Dev. series E36 (5)
Line 3
Body type COMP
Steering LL
Door count 3
Engine M44
Cubical capacity 1.90
Power 103
Transmision HECK
Gearbox MECH
Colour SCHWARZ 2 (668)
Upholstery STOFF MILLPOINT/ROT (D7RT)
Prod. date 1998-04-08

Order options
No. Description
240 LEATHER STEERING WHEEL
243 AIRBAG FOR FRONT PASSENGER
315 REAR WINDSCREEN WIPER
337 M SPORTS PACKAGE
401 SLIDING/VENT ROOF, ELECTRIC
441 SMOKERS PACKAGE
481 SPORT SEATS F DRIVER/FRONT PASSENGER
498 HEADRESTS IN REAR, MECHANIC. ADJUSTABLE
520 FOGLIGHTS
530 AIR CONDITIONING
676 HIFI LOUDSPEAKER SYSTEM
692 CD CHANGER I-BUS PREPARATION
704 M SPORT SUSPENSION
818 MAIN BATTERY SWITCH
925 SHIPPING PROTECTION PACKAGE

[briansol]

i believe all 98's were 'sport' package cars, non lsd.

[tiFreak]

Originally Posted by briansol

i believe all 98's were 'sport' package cars, non lsd.

only 99's were

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