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1997 BMW 318ti M52-Powered

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Alamo, California 945072,400 milesManual
SoldJul 17, 2023
Sold for$30,272

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Summary
This 1997 BMW 318ti features an M52 inline-six engine swap performed by Tri-Point Engineering, complemented by M3 and Clubsport body modifications, a TC Kline suspension system, and 17″ BBS wheels. Showing only 2,400 miles on the odometer, this modified example has remained in California since new and comes with a clean title.
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Most Recent Sale
Year
69 (21%)
10/17/2025
Color
Alpine White
5 (2%)
1/22/2025
Transmission
213 (64%)
5/23/2026
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kupkake My wife and I have called this the decade of the car, for us; both of us at 72. We have a 50 year history with BMW's, ... View more
SJM999 This brings back so many great memories. Had the Ti Club Racer that TC Kline built for about a decade - car handled ... View more
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