Anyone want to talk me into/out of a 135i?

[GorGasm 563]

I reckon Sedona red probably looks better in the flesh.  Here's 156 photos of a Sedona red one   https://carsandbids.com/auctions/KYobMJ5w/2011-bmw-135i-coupe

Same with white leather as well probably.

Edited June 14, 2022 by GorGasm

[Glacial Pace 32]

Yes I agree. I think sedona red probably looks better than the trade me photos. 

Still not sold on the white leather interior though 😂

[M3AN 4016]

White interior does take some getting used to but once you have, it's epic, it elevates the class and opens the space, it feels quite special compared to black.

[Glacial Pace 32]

Yeah, black is dull, I think red looks great when it's in the right colour car (black or white). 

I'm not there on the white leather but I can see why people like it. 

[HELLBM 1556]

On 6/13/2022 at 8:58 PM, Glacial Pace said:

16k will now get an ok auto car. If I could find a decent manual for under 20k I think I'd be doing well. 

This will be available soon. 2010 N54 Manual 135

Have M Performance Exhaust , OS Giken LSD , Downpipes ,Charge Pipe Intercooler etc plus M3 Seats and M3 Instrument cluster retrofit available as extra options. 

[Glacial Pace 32]

49 minutes ago, HELLBM said:

This will be available soon. 2010 N54 Manual 135

Have M Performance Exhaust , OS Giken LSD , Downpipes ,Charge Pipe Intercooler etc plus M3 Seats and M3 Instrument cluster retrofit available as extra options. 

Hmmm, maybe dm me some more details, I'm looking for relatively stock but interested to hear about it. 

[elias 253]

@HELLBMhow much would you sell the LSD for? Looking for one for my 135i

[Blackie 510]

11 hours ago, Glacial Pace said:

I'm not there on the white leather but I can see why people like it. 

It looks pimp when new, but the seats don't breathe and I get a sweaty lower back that turns them yellow'ish over time. 😝

[Driftit 2078]

Installing an LSD should be the very first thing you do to a 135i.
It is a must have for any car you want to find the limits of.
A manual without an LSD IMO is pointless for such a nimble little car.

[Glacial Pace 32]

1 hour ago, Driftit said:

Installing an LSD should be the very first thing you do to a 135i.
It is a must have for any car you want to find the limits of.
A manual without an LSD IMO is pointless for such a nimble little car.

An LSD is one of the few mods that I would be keen to have.

[Driftit 2078]

2 hours ago, Glacial Pace said:

An LSD is one of the few mods that I would be keen to have.

Yeah I would factor one into your price.  They are not a cheap item for these cars though.
It will give you much more confidence in the control of the vehicle in the corners or during a intended or unintended slide.

[E30 325i Rag-Top 2956]

19 hours ago, M3AN said:

White interior does take some getting used to but once you have, it's epic, it elevates the class and opens the space, it feels quite special compared to black.

White is nice, but depending on your lifestyle and vehicle use can mark and stain VERY easily.

Kids, dogs, DIYers and even new dark jeans wearers should probably avoid. Unless you have lots of detailing products and time to keep it clean.

[Sammo 2544]

@Glacial Pace you may have already seen but an N55 manual… not cheap though

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/bmw/auction-3641974910.htm

 

[Navin 180]

wow a unicorn. I looked for a manual n55 for quite a while before getting the DCT. Was a die hard manual fan at the time coming from owning lots of Jap performance cars but the DCT converted me. had it 3 years with zero issues too which was a bonus

[GorGasm 563]

Haha that's a sweet package right there.

Downpipe, LSD, and tune and you got a pretty darn good package.  Creeping to M235i money but that would need an LSD too.

Edited June 16, 2022 by GorGasm

[M3AN 4016]

What's up with the $3000 "registration fees"?

[E30 325i Rag-Top 2956]

Clean Car Scheme fees due to CO2 emission maybe..? Has to be paid before it can be registered.

[Blackie 510]

This has just come up. Looks okay. 2010, white, manual, N54, red seats and interior details.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/135i/listing/3657439631

[elias 253]

13 minutes ago, Blackie said:

This has just come up. Looks okay. 2010, white, manual, N54, red seats and interior details.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/135i/listing/3657439631

looks immaculate from the photos, and sounds like it was well taken care of

[M3AN 4016]

Indeed, and it has a nice bunch of BMWP bits... sharp option, worth considering.

[ciderbeard 15]

On 6/15/2022 at 7:39 AM, HELLBM said:

This will be available soon. 2010 N54 Manual 135

Have M Performance Exhaust , OS Giken LSD , Downpipes ,Charge Pipe Intercooler etc plus M3 Seats and M3 Instrument cluster retrofit available as extra options. 

wouldn't mind those front floor mats for my 130i

[Glacial Pace 32]

On 6/28/2022 at 6:33 PM, Blackie said:

This has just come up. Looks okay. 2010, white, manual, N54, red seats and interior details.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/135i/listing/3657439631

I did see this one, it looks nice, but I think I'm going to let the market settle a little with the recent interest rate changes. I think we might see a bit of a pull back, and if we do then maybe an m3 would be attainable.

[Blackie 510]

13 minutes ago, Glacial Pace said:

I did see this one, it looks nice, but I think I'm going to let the market settle a little with the recent interest rate changes. I think we might see a bit of a pull back, and if we do then maybe an m3 would be attainable.

Probably sensible if you are not in a rush.

[Glacial Pace 32]

Not in a rush at all. 

Unfortunately my wife wrote off our main car a few weeks ago so I've had to get a replacement for that. I have found one and it's on the way to us now so at least we will have something to get around in. 

This search can be a longish term thing. 

[balancerider 757]

On 6/29/2022 at 8:16 PM, ciderbeard said:

wouldn't mind those front floor mats for my 130i

what's wrong with the velour ones? those JDM specials are horrid 🤮