The restyled 318ti Base is equipped with a 1.9-liter four-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The engine is mated to a GMC four-speed transmission. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 1998 version.

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There's been a lot of talk about the BMW 318ti for 1996. As a leading car in the hatchback market the 318ti (and in this case specically the Base version) has maintained a high standard. The 2-door 318ti is especially appealing to broad audience, making it a perfect car to help BMW as a brand in general.

Read more about the 1996 BMW 318ti

It is common to find buyers of the BMW 318ti enthusiastic about their purchase. The 318ti has been one of the premier vehicles of the BMW line for years. It is considered an institution of a car and the 1996 model is no exception. The BMW 318ti falls into the hatchback for the family category. The 318ti inspires brand loyalty, and it's not unusual to have a buyer purchase BMWs year after year It is a constant that only gets better with age.

Read more about the 1996 BMW 318ti

The 1998 318ti is an important vehicle to BMW for the hatchback market segment. The Base is a member of a series of one trim levels for the 318ti which include Base. The two-door car with its rear-wheel drive is positioned to aggressively fill this niche for BMW. There is strong competition from vehicles from Infiniti.

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