GorGasm 563 Report post Posted June 14, 2022 (edited) 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 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Glacial Pace 32 Report post Posted June 14, 2022 Yes I agree. I think sedona red probably looks better than the trade me photos. Still not sold on the white leather interior though 😂 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4016 Report post Posted June 14, 2022 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Glacial Pace 32 Report post Posted June 14, 2022 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HELLBM 1550 Report post Posted June 14, 2022 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. 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Glacial Pace 32 Report post Posted June 14, 2022 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elias 252 Report post Posted June 14, 2022 @HELLBMhow much would you sell the LSD for? Looking for one for my 135i Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blackie 510 Report post Posted June 14, 2022 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. 😝 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Driftit 2057 Report post Posted June 14, 2022 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Glacial Pace 32 Report post Posted June 15, 2022 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Driftit 2057 Report post Posted June 15, 2022 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30 325i Rag-Top 2952 Report post Posted June 15, 2022 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sammo 2535 Report post Posted June 16, 2022 @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 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Navin 180 Report post Posted June 16, 2022 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 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GorGasm 563 Report post Posted June 16, 2022 (edited) 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 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4016 Report post Posted June 16, 2022 What's up with the $3000 "registration fees"? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30 325i Rag-Top 2952 Report post Posted June 16, 2022 Clean Car Scheme fees due to CO2 emission maybe..? Has to be paid before it can be registered. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blackie 510 Report post Posted June 28, 2022 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 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elias 252 Report post Posted June 28, 2022 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 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4016 Report post Posted June 28, 2022 Indeed, and it has a nice bunch of BMWP bits... sharp option, worth considering. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ciderbeard 15 Report post Posted June 29, 2022 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 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Glacial Pace 32 Report post Posted June 29, 2022 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blackie 510 Report post Posted June 29, 2022 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Glacial Pace 32 Report post Posted June 29, 2022 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. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
balancerider 748 Report post Posted June 30, 2022 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 🤮 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites