1997 BMW 3-Series

318ti COMPACT HATCHBACK Hatchback

SUPERCHARGED INLINE 4 CYLINDER

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WBACG7321VAS97695

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1997 BMW 318ti DASC SPORT ACTIVE HEATED SEATS 1997 BMW 318ti D.A.S.C. VIN# WBACG7321VAS97695 CLICK ON THE IMAGES, BELOW, FOR LARGER-RESOLUTION IMAGES. This is the second time I am selling my beloved 318ti since 2008. I sold it in 2008 when it was impractical for my having two children (with a third on the way) in it—I repurchased it in 2010 out of sentimental reasons…Now, I just can’t justify keeping it since it hasn’t gotten more than 4k miles on it since I re-purchased it. It's been (hands down) my favorite BMW I've ever owned...And I've owned (nearly) every BMW ever manufactured, so I hope it goes without saying how much I enjoy this car. My 1997 318ti is finished in Alpine White. On the inside, I had the interior specially tailored using the Motorsport Hurricane Cloth interior. The front seats are accessorized with red e36 M3 CSL Motorsport seat-belts. The airbag-integrated steering wheel was sourced, from Europe, and now is much thicker, sportier and less-clumsy than the factory piece. I've also gone to the effort of installing an e46 3series rearview mirror which integrates the factory LED (operational with the alarm) as well as the Universal Homelink Garage door opener and the automatic dimming feature. The other interior additions included a lighted //M shift knob, and COMPETITION/EVOLUTION short-shifter, e36 M3 CSL door sills, e36 factory center armrest and factory cargo net. This 318ti comes equipped with the factory SPORT PACKAGE, ACTIVE PACKAGE, SUNROOF & HEATED SEATS...Those who are looking for a Ti will know this option-combination is hard to come by. The ACTIVE PACKAGE features the onboard computer as well as cruise control. In the rear window, I have added the factory rear sunshade which (very adequately) protects the rear area of the car from sun. My Ti has also undergone upgrades in the following department: Headlights, tail lights & side markers. The headlights are now glass-cased, Euro-ellipsoids with Xenon low beams & angel rings. It's important to note that components weren't hacked to make an HID Xenon low beam. These were specifically sourced (DEPO/Halo) for this setup and expertly installed therein. All of the other bulbs on the car are now LED and are vivid and ‘pop’ when activated. On the outside, you will find, what I feel, are the nicest wheels for this car in the BBS 17" RK with Michellin Pilot Sport PS2’s measuring in 225/45/17 in the front and 245/40/17's in the rear. NOTE: These wheels are the factory offset without spacers and they absolutely do not rub they are NOT CURBED and do not have ANY SCRATCHES. The RK's are dramatically light and, if memory serves, weigh a mere 18 lbs-each. While I added H&R Sway Bars and a Racing Dynamics front strut brace, I intentionally did not alter the factory sport shocks & springs as I feel they offer the best compromise between ride & performance values. E36 M3 mirrors were added to continue with the 'Motorsport' theme. On the rear of the car, to accommodate the oval exhaust exit, I sourced the spoiler baffle for a European 323ti. Once again, this is a factory part...Not some Ebay-bin piece that was hacked/cut to accommodate the muffler. Also in the rear are of the car is the factory M-Technic rear hatch-lid spoiler with windshield wiper integration--again, a factory-sourced part. I've specifically set-aside mention of the onboard entertainment system, because I wanted to stress what may not be evident: While I've added the Pioneer AVIC N4, I have left the stock speakers and amp intact...No boxes of speakers (ala PEP BOYS or KRAGEN) or swap-meet amplifiers have been hacked/screwed/glued in. I have merely removed the factory head unit and added the AVIC N4. The AVIC N4 features Bluetooth & IPOD integration. I also chose to have the XM Satellite tuner and XM Nav-traffic options. Both are part of the AVIC N4 and not something that was hacked into the car. The IPOD cable (glovebox located) allows you to charge your IPOD while the IPOD itself is accessed through the interface of the AVIC N4's touch-screen GUI. This system works flawlessly/perfectly. The unit also has the onboard video bypassed so that movies may be viewed while the vehicle is in motion (check with your local law enforcement before viewing in-car entertainment as I suspect they would frown upon this). The N4 also features DVD-based navigation that is intuitive and easy to use. LAST BUT NOT LEAST...I went to the considerable expense of having the DOWNING ATLANTA SUPERCHARGER installed in my Ti. For those not familiar with the DASC package, it was manufactured specifically for the BMW M44 engine. In stock form, the 318ti produces an ample 138 horsepower--it's important to realize that this is flywheel horsepower while the rear wheel horsepower (RWHP) probably measures 110 hp or so. With the addition of the DASC the RWHP specs are now somewhere between 180 and 200 RWHP...A significant difference. Anyone worried about fuel economy or driveability with the DASC setup need not worry. The DASC setup is CARB & DOT street legal. The DASC system also operates on a bypass system in that your fuel economy is virtually unaffected if you aren't getting into the power constantly. Accordingly, and with proof, I EASILY OBTAIN 33+ MILES PER GALLON on the highway and better than 24 in the city. If this sounds too good to be true, it isn't. With combined city & highway driving, I obtain 370+ miles per tank. On the highway, it is not hard to eclipse 410 miles at 70 mph. The DASC setup works perfectly. You wouldn't know this system was in the car by starting it or basic driving. The car does not consume any oil, does not leak any oil and there are no other leaks of any kind. PERFECT CARFAX, NON-SMOKED IN AND NO STORIES. While in my possession this car has always been garaged; has never been in an accident (please note the matching VIN labels on each of the body panels); has no-known issues or problems whatsoever. This ti recently passed California's (very) stringent emissions test. In the last month, in preparation for the sale, I replaced the battery (Bosch), all of the windshield wipers, the camshaft positioning sensor, microfilters and gave the car an oil change. In the last 20,000 TO 30,000 miles it has had so many items addressed that it would make this (already long) write-up ridiculously longer if I named everything. In short: NEW CLUTCH, CONTROL ARMS, SHOCKS, 02 SENSOR, ALL NEW VACCUM & FUEL HOSES, THERMOSTAT, TRANSMISSION MOUNTS WITH UUC ENFORCERS, REAR SHOCK MOUNTS, FLEX DISC, CENTER SUPPORT BEARING….IT IS ABSOLUTELY RELIABLE AND NEW-OWNER READY. Please don’t confuse the issue: This heavily-modified 318ti is very much a daily-driver—a lot more fun than my Mini Cooper S…I have already paid up the California registration through January of 2013. There are no check engine lights present and the car runs & performs exactly like you would expect it to. The word "FUN" has never been so appropriately used in the description of a car. ALSO INCLUDED IN THE SALE ARE THE OWNERS MANUALS, TWO SETS OF KEYS, TWO ALARM REMOTES AND A COMPREHENSIVE HISTORY OF PAPERWORK. It should also be noted that I have this 318ti advertised, elsewhere, nationally. As such, the sale could end at any time. DO NOT WAIT UNTIL TO SUBMIT YOUR OFFER AS IT MAY NOT LAST UNTIL THE END OF THE AUCTION. Accordingly, if you have any questions, at all, feel free to contact me (Chris) directly at 818.857.1300. CLICK HERE FOR THE PERFECT CARFAX REPORT FOR MY 318ti VIDEOS