2007 BMW 120i for sale in Texas - BMW 1 Series Coupe Forum / 1 Series Convertible Forum (1M / tii / 135i / 128i / Coupe / Cabrio / Hatchback) (BMW E82 E88 128i 130i 135i)

P1et · 01-21-2013, 07:32 PM

Strange. I assume it came from Mexico and was exported to the US?

http://austin.craigslist.org/cto/3510908815.html

TheSt|G · 01-21-2013, 09:12 PM

Should be illegal no?

rking117 · 01-21-2013, 10:18 PM

im thinking the same thing. i would make sure it has a clear US title and then i would have DMV look it over first.

shah269 · 01-21-2013, 10:26 PM

ugly?

TheSt|G · 01-21-2013, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by shah269

ugly?

You just described the 1 Series in general.

I would love for my car to be a 5 door hatch instead of a stupid coupe. Same great driving dynamics and that level of practicality?

shah269 · 01-21-2013, 10:47 PM

there cant be much room in the back?

631twentyeighteye · 01-21-2013, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by TheSt|G

You just described the 1 Series in general.

I would love for my car to be a 5 door hatch instead of a stupid coupe. Same great driving dynamics and that level of practicality?

this this. I love the coupe styling but a hatch would be SO much more convenient for my day to day needs.

woosh · 01-21-2013, 11:18 PM

the 128i engine should be direct bolt-in with the proper mounts and coding. or you can do an n54 conversion and be the only twin turbo 1 series hatch in usa

Venom · 01-21-2013, 11:40 PM

22k is insane for a 120i(I've seen 2008 135i's low mileage go for that much) and I doubt it would be cheap to insure even if it is US road legal.

cvandenhaute · 01-22-2013, 01:19 PM

Plus the engine of that car (i-4 NA) was probably one of the most uninspiring engines made by BMW, I remember reviews when it was launched saying it had no character at all. Not too sure about practicality, I had lots of experience with the hatch in Europe and I actually find the coupe as practical, especially the trunk

b1aze · 01-22-2013, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by cvandenhaute

Plus the engine of that car (i-4 NA) was probably one of the most uninspiring engines made by BMW, I remember reviews when it was launched saying it had no character at all. Not too sure about practicality, I had lots of experience with the hatch in Europe and I actually find the coupe as practical, especially the trunk

I also find the trunk space surprising and rear seat and leg room better than i expected. Sure, i cant fit 4 wheels in the back seat like my 4door STI sedan, but my 6'1 dad fits in the back seat without much issue. I wouldnt take him on a 7hr ride in it, but it works for a short trip.

ilikebmxbikes · 01-22-2013, 01:39 PM

i texted the buyer to see if the car was road legal... I will let u guys know when he hits me back.

I had one of these in europe for a bit. It was slow but it was a neat car. not worth $22k though.

ilikebmxbikes · 01-22-2013, 01:47 PM

they hit me back - NOT US ROAD LEGAL - as we suspected.

P1et · 01-22-2013, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by ilikebmxbikes

they hit me back - NOT US ROAD LEGAL - as we suspected.

What are you supposed to do with a $22K BMW when it's not road legal?

BrokenVert · 01-22-2013, 02:51 PM

This happens in texas every once in a while.

Basically the car is legal for US sale but needs to be immediately exported back to Mexico upon sale.

singular · 01-22-2013, 03:23 PM

The 1 hatch-back is a great little car that's very popular in Europe. It's surprising that BMW hasn't brought it to the US market.

rking117 · 01-22-2013, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by BrokenVert

This happens in texas every once in a while.

Basically the car is legal for US sale but needs to be immediately exported back to Mexico upon sale.

That is an expensive ride to Mexico. Last i heard there were buses that take you across the border.

My wife wants this car though wish they sold them here. She bugged me to get her one not realizing that tey are <>US only

frenziedpace · 01-22-2013, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by P1et

What are you supposed to do with a $22K BMW when it's not road legal?

best golf cart ever!

Got_///M · 01-22-2013, 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by P1et

What are you supposed to do with a $22K BMW when it's not road legal?

Make a profit off another sucker...

TheSt|G · 01-24-2013, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by singular

The 1 hatch-back is a great little car that's very popular in Europe. It's surprising that BMW hasn't brought it to the US market.

They want their image here to be upmarket expensive cars. Same reason they brought over the idiotic 335d instead of the more sensible diesels like the 320d. Looks like that might change in the F30 though.

fullboost · 01-25-2013, 02:17 PM

There used to be a trick a while back where a company used to bring in Cosworth Escorts into California and register them. Some how they were able to bring them in as Cosworth Escorts and not Ford Escort Cosworth. Since Cosworth wasn't considered a mass car producer it didn't need to have DOT crash test studies done in the US, they just needed to basically pass emissions. It was basically registered the same way you would a kit car. Or something like that.

01-21-2013, 07:32 PM	#1
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01-21-2013, 09:12 PM	#2
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01-21-2013, 10:18 PM	#3
rking117 Lieutenant Drives: Z4 3.0i & 128i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Central Florida Posts: 430 iTrader: (0)	im thinking the same thing. i would make sure it has a clear US title and then i would have DMV look it over first. __________________ Enjoying an E89 Z4, E82 128i and Fiat Pop 500 / Missing my E85 Z4 (sold)

01-21-2013, 11:40 PM	#9
Venom Major Drives: Teg DC2 + E82 135i Join Date: May 2011 Location: Easy Bay, CA Posts: 1,458 iTrader: (3) Garage List 2008 BMW 135i [4.25]	22k is insane for a 120i(I've seen 2008 135i's low mileage go for that much) and I doubt it would be cheap to insure even if it is US road legal. __________________ - Thanks MGallop! Widebody 135i Powered by: Wagner-Tuning & VMR Wheels TheSt\|G - "And if you think the 1M got the N54 for any reason other than to keep it slower/cheaper than the M3 you are delusional."

01-22-2013, 01:19 PM	#10
cvandenhaute Second Lieutenant Drives: '11 128i Join Date: May 2010 Location: Colorado Posts: 236 iTrader: (0)	Plus the engine of that car (i-4 NA) was probably one of the most uninspiring engines made by BMW, I remember reviews when it was launched saying it had no character at all. Not too sure about practicality, I had lots of experience with the hatch in Europe and I actually find the coupe as practical, especially the trunk __________________ 128i manual, AW, Boston Terra Leather, Sport package, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, HK sound

01-21-2013, 10:26 PM	#4
shah269 Lieutenant Drives: 2009 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 551 iTrader: (0)	ugly?

01-21-2013, 10:47 PM	#6
shah269 Lieutenant Drives: 2009 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 551 iTrader: (0)	there cant be much room in the back?

01-21-2013, 11:18 PM	#8
woosh Lieutenant Colonel Drives: bsm e82 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 1,985 iTrader: (0)	the 128i engine should be direct bolt-in with the proper mounts and coding. or you can do an n54 conversion and be the only twin turbo 1 series hatch in usa

01-22-2013, 01:39 PM	#12
ilikebmxbikes Major Drives: '08 135i Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: San Francisco Posts: 1,394 iTrader: (19)	i texted the buyer to see if the car was road legal... I will let u guys know when he hits me back. I had one of these in europe for a bit. It was slow but it was a neat car. not worth $22k though. __________________ MY Build Log 08 AW 135i \| Cobb \| ETS FMIC \| ER CP w/ Tial Bov \| AR Catted Downpipes \| Berk Mids \| Meisterschaft GT SUS 1M \|M3 Control Arms \| M3 Sways \| M3 Rear Subframe Bushings \| Wavetrac LSD \| AST 4200 DA Coilovers \| HRE R43 \| Hankook R-S3 \|Full BMW Performance Interior \| Revozport 1M Raze Aero Package in Satin Carbon \|1M Body Conversion\|

01-22-2013, 01:47 PM	#13
ilikebmxbikes Major Drives: '08 135i Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: San Francisco Posts: 1,394 iTrader: (19)	they hit me back - NOT US ROAD LEGAL - as we suspected. __________________ MY Build Log 08 AW 135i \| Cobb \| ETS FMIC \| ER CP w/ Tial Bov \| AR Catted Downpipes \| Berk Mids \| Meisterschaft GT SUS 1M \|M3 Control Arms \| M3 Sways \| M3 Rear Subframe Bushings \| Wavetrac LSD \| AST 4200 DA Coilovers \| HRE R43 \| Hankook R-S3 \|Full BMW Performance Interior \| Revozport 1M Raze Aero Package in Satin Carbon \|1M Body Conversion\|

01-22-2013, 02:51 PM	#15
BrokenVert Extremist Opinion Fighter Drives: Topless Electric Boogaloo Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Fahrvergnügen Posts: 9,399 iTrader: (0)	This happens in texas every once in a while. Basically the car is legal for US sale but needs to be immediately exported back to Mexico upon sale. __________________

01-22-2013, 03:23 PM	#16
singular Captain Drives: BSM 135i ppk cab Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 935 iTrader: (0)	The 1 hatch-back is a great little car that's very popular in Europe. It's surprising that BMW hasn't brought it to the US market.

01-25-2013, 02:17 PM	#21
fullboost Private First Class Drives: 2011 135i Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: SD, CA Posts: 167 iTrader: (0)	There used to be a trick a while back where a company used to bring in Cosworth Escorts into California and register them. Some how they were able to bring them in as Cosworth Escorts and not Ford Escort Cosworth. Since Cosworth wasn't considered a mass car producer it didn't need to have DOT crash test studies done in the US, they just needed to basically pass emissions. It was basically registered the same way you would a kit car. Or something like that.

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