[Ursan]

I'm currently in the market for an E82 and I've run into something of a dilemma.

The first is a 2012 128i w/ 114k. Has what appears to be a nice set of options, but halogen headlamps. $7000.

The second is a 2009 128i that has more or less the same options, but 104k and has Xenon and adaptive lamps. $8000.

I admit freely that I'm a BMW neophyte and while I've always loved the brand (since the 1972 2002tii) I don't know anything specific about them. But I am a fanboi in the making.

I want xenon, but I don't relish the thought of retrofitting them. I've done it before on older Volvos. But I'm not looking forward to it. And I'm concerned that with the modern electronics, the BMW may require some ECU re-education.

So it's between a 2012 for $7k and halogens or a 2009 with Xenons and adaptive lamps.

What say you?