1997 BMW 318ti
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Listed bySterlingSackey
Costa Mesa, California142,000 milesManual
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Summary
This 1997 BMW 318ti features an S52 inline-six engine swap from an E36 M3 with 88k miles, paired with a Getrag 5-speed manual gearbox and a 3. 23 limited-slip differential. It has been extensively modified with Bilstein shocks, B&G lowering springs, M3 alloys, and E46 M3 front brakes, and presents with 142k miles on the odometer.
More details
The car passed California smog in 2017 and comes with a clean California title, though the hood, left quarter panel, and driver’s door have been previously repainted.
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Loading sold figures · 12 months to Aug 14, '17
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1 appearance- 8/14/2017Bring a TrailerSold· this listing$10k
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Strawman I have a CA BAR-stickered 318ti with an S52. Mine is setup much like the sellers, and it is a real hoot to flog. The ... View more
TJP_77 Total sleeper. Very cool.
jkkerouac Handling vs the E30: From having owned both, in various states of suspension tune, along with Z3 and Z4, the E30 ... View more
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