1 Series Wanted

BMWRX · 09-25-2011, 08:36 PM

My brother is looking to buy a lower range 1 Series (120i, 118i, 120d, etc) and wants to pay somewhere in the $25K range. I think he's looking for the hatch. What year and model should he be aiming for?

woosh · 09-25-2011, 08:57 PM

130i - 2005/2006 model with ~100k kms can be had for $25k. If he's patient enough he can score a ~70k kms example for that price.
118i/120i - 2008/2009 (LCI) depending on options is also in this price bracket

Not too sure about prices for 120d's personally.

Harlequin · 09-25-2011, 09:02 PM

Cheapest 130i on CarSales.com is $29,500 http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/...d=12896DCB300B

Plenty of 120i for around the $25k mark though...

woosh · 09-25-2011, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Harlequin

Cheapest 130i on CarSales.com is $29,500 http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/...d=12896DCB300B

I've been observing their prices over the last year. About three months ago there were 5 or 6 130i's in the sub 30k bracket. And just last month there was a 2008 LCI model with 120k kms for $28k ono (was kind of tempted to inspect it myself..)

edit: actually it has 147k and is still on carsales!

Harlequin · 09-25-2011, 09:18 PM

I should probably clarify that I confined my search to the Brisbane area....

woosh · 09-25-2011, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Harlequin

I should probably clarify that I confined my search to the Brisbane area....

Yeah I noticed the search was limited to QLD... I guess when it comes to crunch time, inspecting interstate vehicles can be left as the last resort. For me though, I naturally use the nation-wide search to give me a price point to work with (if I have to negotiate a little harder for a local car, for eg).

Honny · 09-25-2011, 09:57 PM

After some research I believe this is the best one on the market so far....

http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/...d=132A5CA31703

120i Only done 27,000k in manual and price is negotiable. Yes colour is debatable and is rather old, however you can bling it up by retrofitting a M-Sport kit which would look rather good with that red.

Harlequin · 09-25-2011, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Honny

After some research I believe this is the best one on the market so far....

http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/...d=132A5CA31703

120i Only done 27,000k in manual and price is negotiable. Yes colour is debatable and is rather old, however you can bling it up by retrofitting a M-Sport kit which would look rather good with that red.

That one looks pretty good... I found a 2006 120i w/46k on it in black for $24k but it's an Auto (not Steptronic)...

woosh · 09-25-2011, 11:21 PM

http://www.pickles.com.au/cars/item/...back/103196235

This one apparently doesn't have spare keys nor a log book. The km's look dodgy to me too considering the seats seem roughly used. Should be able to obtain for close to 25k...? I'd give them a call just to find out their rough asking price.

MikeVictor · 09-26-2011, 03:03 AM

If he's really sold on an E87 then I'd suggest a 130i if he's wanting something he could track and have some good fun in. Otherwise take your pick I guess.
Mind you if you're shopping for a $25k-$30k car then there's a plethora of options out there. Mark V Golf GTi springs to mind.

Craig you've got my email, drop me a line if you want me to give you the details of a vehicle broker here in town who could have a stab at tracking something down for your brother.

Honny · 09-26-2011, 05:27 AM

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Originally Posted by mattyv

If he's really sold on an E87 then I'd suggest a 130i if he's wanting something he could track and have some good fun in. Otherwise take your pick I guess.
Mind you if you're shopping for a $25k-$30k car then there's a plethora of options out there. Mark V Golf GTi springs to mind.

Craig you've got my email, drop me a line if you want me to give you the details of a vehicle broker here in town who could have a stab at tracking something down for your brother.

Hmm do you mind PMing this broker guys details for me aswell, I'm quite possibly looking for a new car/trade in myself!

MikeVictor · 09-26-2011, 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Honny

Hmm do you mind PMing this broker guys details for me aswell, I'm quite possibly looking for a new car/trade in myself!

Sure, I'll check to see if he does WA first though.

130iguy · 09-26-2011, 06:06 PM

just an FYI, i am thinking about selling my 130 (so i can do something special

) mine is a 2006 model 6spd manual with ~61000km's on it, if he is looking to spend 30k drop me a line...

kaitan · 11-24-2011, 05:05 AM

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Originally Posted by woosh

I've been observing their prices over the last year. About three months ago there were 5 or 6 130i's in the sub 30k bracket. And just last month there was a 2008 LCI model with 120k kms for $28k ono (was kind of tempted to inspect it myself..)

edit: actually it has 147k and is still on carsales!

120D are awesome. Where was the car ? I'm curious to know as I recently bought 120d. They go like a bullet!

Choclove23 · 11-25-2011, 04:35 AM

After owning a 120 and a 130, I would have to say for a hatch the 130 is the way to go.
It's a totally different beast.

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