 » Site Navigation | | | | » Recent Threads | | | |  |  |  | |  01-07-2007, 06:17 PM | #1 | | Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Land of the Vikings Posts: 2,700 |  Bimmer freak or beginner?
was wondering, how many of us here are BMW freaks or just own them by way of fluke? ive been into my Bm΄s now for about 15 years, but only realy begun to learn since the internet came around lol ive had an e30 318i , an e30 320i touring and now my sport ti. plans next for an e30 M3, or an e36 M evo(euro 3.2), or an e39 530       __________________ 
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I ended up with a 1995 318ti sport by accident. I always loved VWs and Audis but never had a BMW. My sister gave me the Ti when my A6 was totaled by a careless driver. I didnt like the Ti at first due to the A6 luxury options when commuting. I slowly started upgrading the Ti and really fell in love with the RWD and the look hatchback. I think the Ti is like good Whiskey; the first time you try it you dont appreciate the quality and flavor. I can see myself owning it for another ten years. __________________  318ti, sport, hellrot, 05/95 Munich, Germany | | | | | 01-07-2007, 07:01 PM | #3 | | Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: cary, nc Posts: 2,259 |
i have always loved bmw's since i was like 13...not sure why i just saw one in a parking lot at the local YMCA one day and loved the look of it....i always wanted a 325i, but those were too expensive...so i got a 318ti....i didnt know what i was getting until i had it....and a TI kicks a 325i's A55 ANY DAY! __________________ 1995 318ti Active
Pioneer Speakers [] Aluminum Billet door locks [] ACS Pedals/Deadrest [] ACS Shift Knob / E-Brake Handle [] Clear Corners/Tails/Sides [] Sylvania Exterior Lighting [] Custom CAI [] Dinan Engine Chip [] Dinan Transmission Chip [] H&R Race Springs [] Tokico Illumina Shocks [] BMW X-Brace [] Relocated Lighter Mod [] Custom iPod Mod http://www.cardomain.com/id/robcarync | | | | | 01-09-2007, 05:46 AM | #4 | | Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Port St. Johns, Florida Posts: 2,242 |
I've loved Tis since 95, before I could drive. and I loved BMW since I was a kid, along with Porsche(77-80s 911 and 924/944/928s) and Mercedes(pre-war Mercedes) | | | | | 01-09-2007, 05:39 PM | #5 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 890 |
I was eyeing BMWs for a while, but I ended up with the TI by complete chance.
I randomly looked at the "FOR SALE" board at my job and there it was, and ridiculously cheap. He had just posted it that morning, and it was snatched up by me that afternoon.
There is another TI that works here (4000 employees), black, grey cloth, steel rims with orig BMW covers. I haven't ran into that person yet.
Given the mods I've done I guess beginner-freak is appropriate. __________________
SOLD!!! 1999 332ti //M Sport Titanium Silver
M3 S52 3.2 I-6 Engine, M3 Clutch w/ ti Getrag Trans, Z3 3.15 LSD medium case diff and half shafts, OEM Hatch Spoiler, Eurosport HP Underdrive Pulleys, FDM, 17" DS1 rims, M3 Front Struts & Springs, M3 Instrument Cluster, 3-spoke //M steering wheel with tri-color stitching, SSK, CCFL Angels in Depo projectors with 5k HIDs | | | | | 01-09-2007, 05:43 PM | #6 | | Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: 43609 Posts: 3,425 |
Never really was a big bmw fan, but was a hatchback fan and needed a car at the time. I ended up buying it off a co-worker that was leaving for another "better" job. __________________ 1995 Hellrot Clubsport 318ti -Gone 1996 Schwartz II Sport 357ti - 5.7L V8 LS1/6 1997 Moregrun Metallic 318ti - Gone
1998 Schwartz II sport 318ti - M50TUB25/5 | | | | | 01-09-2007, 05:53 PM | #7 | | Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,224 |
Quote: Originally Posted by Bluebimma  Never really was a big bmw fan, but was a hatchback fan and needed a car at the time. I ended up buying it off a co-worker that was leaving for another "better" job. | Sounds like me. . . I initially wanted a Honda CRX. . . finally got that idea out of my head and started looking at VW GTIs. At the time, my price range was $3k. Then a couple months ago, I stumbled upon the 318ti on edmunds and found this website. . . now I'm doing all I can to get my hands on one. | | | | | 01-09-2007, 06:22 PM | #8 | | Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Manassas, VA Posts: 4,129 |
+1  My requirement was German made hatchback, and that only left the Benz Kompressor or the BMW 318ti. Quote: Originally Posted by Bluebimma Never really was a big bmw fan, but was a hatchback fan and needed a car at the time. | __________________ 
1998 (July) 318ti, 5-spd
OEM Armrest Blaupunkt Heidelberg CD50 CD Player/Compact Drive MP3 Player Diamond Audio 5.25" rear speakers Navman ICN 530 GPS BMWALARM.COM (with comfort settings) after market alarm system Magnecor 8.5mm wires M-Z3 Shifter/Momo Knob Burlwood Dashboard Stromung Exhaust X-brace Racing Dynamics Front Strut Bar Carbonio C.A.I. 17" Rial Rims Vader Seats/Heated/Lumbar Support M-tech Steering Wheel/Front Sway Bar/Front & Rear Bumper Depos/w 6500K Angel Eyes/6000K HIDs Clear Corners M3 Mirrors UUC Light Weight Flywheel/M5 Clutch/M3 Clutch Slave E28 3.46 LSD/Mcoupe Cover/E30 Flanges & Halfshafts UUC S.S. Brake/Clutch Lines Hartge Roof Spoiler BavAuto Springs Bilstein Sport Struts/Shocks E46 M3 Rear Shock Mounts SPC Front Camber Kit Reiger Hatch Spoiler BavAuto Rear Camber Kit Dinan Stage II Software Turner Rear Sway Bar Reinforcements BMW E46 Auto dimming mirror with Clown Nose alarm Engine Compartment Light Heated Wiper Fluid Retrofit OEM Fire Extinguisher Da'lan Trailer Hitch Rear Sun Shade OEM Fog Light Retrofit H & R MZ3 Rear Sway Bar/ UUC Adjustable End Links Cruise Control Retrofit On Board Computer Retrofit M3 twistie style side skirts Carbon Fiber Hood | | | | | 01-09-2007, 06:33 PM | #9 | | Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: 43609 Posts: 3,425 |
Quote: Originally Posted by zboot Sounds like me. . . I initially wanted a Honda CRX. . . finally got that idea out of my head and started looking at VW GTIs. At the time, my price range was $3k. Then a couple months ago, I stumbled upon the 318ti on edmunds and found this website. . . now I'm doing all I can to get my hands on one. | LOL, i went from a crx-si, and wanted a GTI. There werent any in my area for the price range i wanted, but there was the TI and an audi a4 quattro 2.8 but i wanted the 1.8t. The audi was double the price of the ti and the owner of the audi wouldnt return my calls so i said screw it and bought the ti. __________________ 1995 Hellrot Clubsport 318ti -Gone 1996 Schwartz II Sport 357ti - 5.7L V8 LS1/6 1997 Moregrun Metallic 318ti - Gone
1998 Schwartz II sport 318ti - M50TUB25/5 | | | | | 01-09-2007, 07:02 PM | #10 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Saint Paul, MN Posts: 3,244 |
probably beginner freak here too. Way too many brain cells dedicated to Ti factoids.
Campaiar- where do you work? P&G. My wife works in Mason and I think she's commented about Ti's. __________________
My Former Rides
1999 318ti Alpine White, Cali Roof, Dinan goodies
1996 318ti Hellrot California Edition
| | | | | 01-10-2007, 04:34 AM | #11 | | Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Scotts Valley, CA Posts: 2 | freak or beginner?
In 1975, while stationed in Germany I got a 1969 1800 four door (kinda like an ugly four door 2002). Bought my 1987 E30 325 brand new and we still have that, and it's still stock. Just bought my 1998 ti Sport last October after looking for a year. So I don't know if this quite makes me a freak, but I definitely got something in my blood! __________________
1998 318ti Sport, Arctic Silver, Mtech, Dinan Chip
1987 E30 325 Stock (bought it new!)
"I'm not driving too fast -- I just have a higher comfort level!" | | | | | 01-10-2007, 04:47 AM | #12 | | Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Paducah Posts: 7 |
My dad raised me to be a freak for bmws, V.W's, and porsches so as long as i can remember ive always wanted one for my self. So my first car thanks to my dad was a 98 318ti m. , and i dont think ill ever drive anyting eles. Although i do love my 318 i am looking for like a e36 m3 and if i find one that sparks my eye i will have to sell the 318. | | | | | 01-10-2007, 06:24 AM | #13 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Fort Collins, CO Posts: 1,305 |
i just started liking them. BMWs and Jeeps, but more BMWs | | | | | 01-10-2007, 01:44 PM | #14 | | Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Orange County, NY Posts: 1,067 |
I was looking for a cheap Acura Integra or a Nissan 240SX when I saw the ad for my 318ti. It reminded me of hooked up Honda Civic hatchbacks, only with more class. So I had to get it even though it was more than I was looking to spend. I lucked out because my credit card sent me a blank check to use during that time and I was able to get the car. | | | | | 01-10-2007, 06:56 PM | #15 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 890 |
Quote: Originally Posted by 96cali probably beginner freak here too. Way too many brain cells dedicated to Ti factoids. | Beginner Freaks rule. Cali - My TI came from Mason, and my Ma and Sister live there so I'm around alot. I'm up in Liberty Twp., and I'm still working in Fairfield unfortunately. I wish I worked at P&G. Maybe sometime soon. __________________
SOLD!!! 1999 332ti //M Sport Titanium Silver
M3 S52 3.2 I-6 Engine, M3 Clutch w/ ti Getrag Trans, Z3 3.15 LSD medium case diff and half shafts, OEM Hatch Spoiler, Eurosport HP Underdrive Pulleys, FDM, 17" DS1 rims, M3 Front Struts & Springs, M3 Instrument Cluster, 3-spoke //M steering wheel with tri-color stitching, SSK, CCFL Angels in Depo projectors with 5k HIDs | | | | | |
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