Used (6k miles) 135i. What to look for?

COBMW144 · 09-21-2012, 02:45 AM

I came across a 2012 135 at a local dealership with 6k miles on it. The car is perfect except for a little curb rash on one wheel. It has been on the lot for about 3 weeks now and was hoping the price would come down from it's current 37,9 sticker. I have been to the dealership several times now just to look it over without the nagging salesmen. I can't seem to find anything wrong with it, and am amazed it is still on the lot. I am wondering if I am missing anything, since it is practically new still I just assume the price is keeping buyers away. Any suggestions on what to look for/at before I make a decision to buy or not?

COBMW144 · 09-21-2012, 02:49 AM

BTW, I would be trading a 06 S2000 if everything worked out right.

91crxdx · 09-21-2012, 07:34 AM

Not really useful information but I came from an Inline Pro Turbo S2000...

The 135I is better in every way. You won't regret it.

b1aze · 09-21-2012, 07:48 AM

37,9 is not a bad price at all for a current year model that isn't even fully broken in yet. I don't think you have to look for anything considering you still have 4 years and 40+k miles on the factory warranty.

Is it exactly what you're looking for color and options wise? That was what had me hung up on a good deal locally on one, but it just didn't have what I was looking for for options.

135Pats · 09-21-2012, 09:11 AM

Unless its just a total lemon, it should be sound mechanically with so few miles. Id check all the electronics thoroughly, bmws tend to have lots of gremlins in the AC, defroster units, radio unit, etc. also see if the 3rd brake light has any cracks in it. Thats a good price for what is essentially a new car.

Colt · 09-21-2012, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by 135Pats

Unless its just a total lemon, it should be sound mechanically with so few miles. Id check all the electronics thoroughly, bmws tend to have lots of gremlins in the AC, defroster units, radio unit, etc. also see if the 3rd brake light has any cracks in it. Thats a good price for what is essentially a new car.

Test drive it. I came from an s2000 as well lol

alexmtl_135i · 09-21-2012, 09:40 AM

Check the exact mileage and write it down. Might sound silly but I've bought a demo car with "around 6000km" and when I received it it had *exactly* 6900.0km. Suspicious

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Oh, and negociate a Performance Exhaust in the deal while you're at it, you won't regret it !

COBMW144 · 09-22-2012, 02:58 AM

Hey everyone thanks, for the responses. I ended up getting it earlier today and have been driving all day long

I got them to get the price down to 36,5. Still seems pretty reasonable. It has the M Sport package and cold weather package. The only thing I noticed that I will have looked at is the steering wheel that is somewhat not level when driving straight. It is turned counter clockwise a little. The alignment seems fine though, it drives true and straight. I am assuming this can be taken care of under warranty?

Bmwbreed · 09-22-2012, 04:38 AM

Glad it worked out bro. I had an s2000 for a yr when I was straying away from German cars for a couple yrs an I can truly say getting rid of it was the best thing I ever did. Was a fun car but a very stupid decision when I bought it and it gave me a decent amount of problems. That's what I get for being young and impulsive. But seriously congrats on the purchase and enjoy.

91crxdx · 09-22-2012, 09:39 AM

Congrats man, enjoy

09-21-2012, 02:45 AM	#1
COBMW144 Private First Class 79 Rep 133 Posts Drives: 2023 BMW M3 xDrive Competition Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Colorado iTrader: (0)	Used (6k miles) 135i. What to look for? I came across a 2012 135 at a local dealership with 6k miles on it. The car is perfect except for a little curb rash on one wheel. It has been on the lot for about 3 weeks now and was hoping the price would come down from it's current 37,9 sticker. I have been to the dealership several times now just to look it over without the nagging salesmen. I can't seem to find anything wrong with it, and am amazed it is still on the lot. I am wondering if I am missing anything, since it is practically new still I just assume the price is keeping buyers away. Any suggestions on what to look for/at before I make a decision to buy or not?
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COBMW144 Private First Class 79 Rep 133 Posts Drives: 2023 BMW M3 xDrive Competition Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Colorado iTrader: (0)	BTW, I would be trading a 06 S2000 if everything worked out right.
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09-21-2012, 07:34 AM	#3
91crxdx Private First Class 4 Rep 127 Posts Drives: 2009 135I Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chicago iTrader: (1)	Not really useful information but I came from an Inline Pro Turbo S2000... The 135I is better in every way. You won't regret it.
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09-21-2012, 07:48 AM	#4
b1aze Just one more taste... 566 Rep 2,011 Posts Drives: 2013 128i 6MT MSport Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Uxbridge MA iTrader: (18)	37,9 is not a bad price at all for a current year model that isn't even fully broken in yet. I don't think you have to look for anything considering you still have 4 years and 40+k miles on the factory warranty. Is it exactly what you're looking for color and options wise? That was what had me hung up on a good deal locally on one, but it just didn't have what I was looking for for options. __________________ My Build Thread: Jet Black 6MT 128i with MSport
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09-21-2012, 09:11 AM	#5
135Pats Major General 456 Rep 6,478 Posts Drives: A few BMWs Join Date: May 2012 Location: Maryland iTrader: (3)	Unless its just a total lemon, it should be sound mechanically with so few miles. Id check all the electronics thoroughly, bmws tend to have lots of gremlins in the AC, defroster units, radio unit, etc. also see if the 3rd brake light has any cracks in it. Thats a good price for what is essentially a new car. __________________ E88 N54 Alpinweiss/Coral Red/Motiv HTA 3586r Tial .82AR/Other stuff...652WHP F30 N55 XDrive EBII
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alexmtl_135i First Lieutenant 31 Rep 371 Posts Drives: 2013 C63 Coupe P31 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Montreal, Canada iTrader: (0)	Check the exact mileage and write it down. Might sound silly but I've bought a demo car with "around 6000km" and when I received it it had exactly 6900.0km. Suspicious . Oh, and negociate a Performance Exhaust in the deal while you're at it, you won't regret it !
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09-22-2012, 02:58 AM	#8
COBMW144 Private First Class 79 Rep 133 Posts Drives: 2023 BMW M3 xDrive Competition Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Colorado iTrader: (0)	Hey everyone thanks, for the responses. I ended up getting it earlier today and have been driving all day long I got them to get the price down to 36,5. Still seems pretty reasonable. It has the M Sport package and cold weather package. The only thing I noticed that I will have looked at is the steering wheel that is somewhat not level when driving straight. It is turned counter clockwise a little. The alignment seems fine though, it drives true and straight. I am assuming this can be taken care of under warranty?
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09-22-2012, 04:38 AM	#9
Bmwbreed Major 60 Rep 1,198 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW 135i Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Rota Spain (US Forces) iTrader: (3)	Glad it worked out bro. I had an s2000 for a yr when I was straying away from German cars for a couple yrs an I can truly say getting rid of it was the best thing I ever did. Was a fun car but a very stupid decision when I bought it and it gave me a decent amount of problems. That's what I get for being young and impulsive. But seriously congrats on the purchase and enjoy.
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91crxdx Private First Class 4 Rep 127 Posts Drives: 2009 135I Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chicago iTrader: (1)	Congrats man, enjoy
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