1996 BMW 318ti

Asking price: $4,750

Listed within the last 30 days | Seller located in Hastings, Hawke's Bay ·950 views · 52 others watchlisted

1996 BMW 318ti

322,671km

Coupe

Petrol

1795cc

Number plate: QBT606

Year: 1996

Exterior colour: Blue

Import history: Imported

Registration expires: This month

WoF expires: Sept 2026

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Description

1996 BMW E36 318ti California Top 322,000kms Auto $5000 ONO or swaps for a Kei truck/mini truck or tidy work ute or van

Sadly selling my E36 Compact as I need something more practical for work.

Factory California top model with the full sliding roof. Pretty rare to see these now, especially in this condition.

M42 engine runs well and has had lots of recent servicing done. Reliable daily.

Recent work completed:

Coolant flush
Wheel alignment
2 new front tyres
Oil change
New power steering fluid
New brake pads all round
2 new front brake rotors
Brake system bled front and rear
New brake fluid
New JVC Bluetooth head unit

Extras:

Factory fog lights included
Box of spare plastic clips and bits for the car
Aftermarket sound setup
Pod filter
BMW Style wheels

Features:

Factory California top
Clean interior for age
WOF until 28/06/2026
Rego current

Known issues:

California top gets slightly damp after heavy rain
Usual age-related marks here and there

Overall a tidy and honest old BMW that’s becoming harder to find unmodified.

Located in Hawke’s Bay Message for more info or swaps.

Questions & Answers

M
hey! super keen to buy, would you take weekly payments or any sort of payment plan? thanks heaps! maia_hogan (0) • 6:05 pm, Wed, 20 May
J
I am a serious bmw nutter and I have never seen this type of sunroof on a 3 series. Is this a custom job? Was it a factory option? Thanks. jimsters (448) • 5:24 pm, Wed, 27 May
J
Factory option surprisingly. It was part of a special edition they did. 'California top' 1996 was the first year they introduced it so this car was like a test run jackdaha (0) • Wednesday, 27 May 2026