But the VIN decoder says.... (i -vs- is (again...))

[blue135]

edit: are you sure there are non sport seats 135i's?

Yes there are as i have one. 3/08 bulld E88 with regular seats and 17" wheels but has all the other 135i suspension stuff, etc.

[Mr Rooty Von Tooty]

The IS option was BMW's last gasp to stir some interest in a model that had very poor sales figures. Its replacement, the M235i isn't doing much better.

And it wasn't any bargain. As I remember, it was around $4k more. The most expensive part of the package were the wheels which weren't anything very special. The rest of it was a software tune and some additional hardware for cooling.

Don't let any dealer try to hit you up for more bucks for it. The tune, wheels, and whatever else have very little resale value. Most options on car have practically zero worth. What makes any vehicle worth the money is over all condition and mileage.

[1and1]

Here's a 135i without sport seats.
Poor thing appears rough too, can't believe they're asking $16.5 for it.

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...ngId=433458850


Last 7 of the VIN- VK95557
http://bimmer.work

[champignon]

Originally Posted by Mr Rooty Von Tooty

The IS option was BMW's last gasp to stir some interest in a model that had very poor sales figures. Its replacement, the M235i isn't doing much better.

And it wasn't any bargain. As I remember, it was around $4k more. The most expensive part of the package were the wheels which weren't anything very special. The rest of it was a software tune and some additional hardware for cooling.

Don't let any dealer try to hit you up for more bucks for it. The tune, wheels, and whatever else have very little resale value. Most options on car have practically zero worth. What makes any vehicle worth the money is over all condition and mileage.

Typical post, with an air of authority, and no basis or fact to back it up. This may be your opinion, sir, however I have 100% certainty that no dealer and probably no individual will sell a 135is for the same price, miles for miles and condition for condition, as a 135i. But if you find a deal like that, please let us know. I suspect there will be some forum members interested in purchasing it before the seller changes his mind.