The 1996 E36 model has the best reliability

The 1996 E36 model has the best reliability
These are rare in the U.S. Reliable, fuel efficient and a pleasure to drive

E36

E36
On the Tarmack

E36

E36
E36 At Hanger

E36

E36
Left side 3/4

E36

E36
Right side 3/4

E36 318ti

E36 318ti
E36 318ti

Out of the Hanger

Out of the Hanger
Out of the Hanger

Monday, June 28, 2010

Time to Sell Her

THE SPECS

ENGINE: 1.9-liter DOHC 16-valve inline four
HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 138 hp @ 6,000 rpm/133 lb-ft @ 4,300 rpm
TRANSMISSION: Five-speed manual
FUEL ECONOMY: 25 mpg city, 34 mpg highway and as high as 47 mpg
WHEELBASE: 106.3 in.
OVERALL LENGTH: 165.7 in.
OVERALL HEIGHT: 54.8 in.
OVERALL WIDTH: 66.9 in.
CURB WEIGHT: 2,745 lbs
FUEL CAPACITY: 13.7 gal.
LUGGAGE CAPACITY: 15.0 cu. ft.
TIRES: 205/60R15 Michelin Pilot Exaltos
INSTRUMENTS: Speedometer, tachometer, trip odometer, fuel level,
water temperature, digital clock on board computer measures time, temperature, realtime mpg,
average mpg, distance until empty.
EQUIPMENT: Power windows, power door locks w/ central locking system,
Factory alarm w/ remote, power mirrors,
cruise control, Cold A/C, power Sunroof,
Anti-lock braking, dual air bags, speed sensitive wipers, leather steering wheel.
Original AM-FM stereo radio with cassette.

PRICE: $4000
Email: veritasstudios@yahoo.com


This is a TEXAS BMW purchased at Roger Beasley BMW (now BMW of Austin) and has been maintained by myself, the dealer, Black Forest Werkshop & Lone Star Autowerks in Georgetown, TX. I even have the original window sticker.

Reason for sale: While it does have 3 seat belts in the back, with 3 young kids in car seats it's time to get a larger vehicle. I would hope that it find a new home with BMW enthusiast. At 173K miles it's "nicely broken in" as BMW owners understand.

This car has been my daily driver since 2007. It's got some minor beauty spots. I would say the condition is very good. It is 14 years old. Seats have NO wear, no rips or tears or stains--awesome material. Adult owned and driven. Parts for this car a in plentiful abundance and easy to find. I use only German OEM parts and Castrol 20/50 oil--it's Texas folks and 10/30 can't hang.

Attributes & Recent maintenance:
Extremely reliable
No wrecks
No leaks
Burns NO oil
No shakes, shimmies or vibrations
Runs straight as an arrow
Current tags, just passed full inspection w/ emissions test 5/10
New alternator 3/10 [yes, the original lasted 14 YEARS!]
BMW Inspection II [that's a full service tune-up] 3/10
New Full brake job front & rear; new rotors & pads 2/10
New O2 sensor 12/10
Brand new radiator with genuine BMW coolant 11/09
Brand new headliner 3/09
New Interior A Pillars 6/10
New head gasket, o-rings and seals 10/08 by Black Forest
New fluids in tranny and rear diff.
New Sunroof Seal 6/10
Everything works
Cleanest 1996 318ti in the country. You just won't find one better than this.