[Bougnoul34]

So I finally sold our spare SUV and have the funds to join the family of 1Addicts for real.
I own a '02 325I Sport wagon w/ 160k miles so I am familiar with BMWs.

Been spending every spare minutes for 3 months looking within 500 miles of SF.
Craigslist, CarGurus, etc....
My first question, why more people didn't get the slicktop? Sunroofs are so unused.
Maybe you guys have other links to where I can find one.

I have $20k to spend.

There is one I have been looking at for a while, 2012 128i/ 50k miles with Sport package, no technology/ navi which at the end of the day I do not feel is important. I like the blacked out trim, the leather bolstered seats (powered), paddle shifters, etc..
which it was slicktop/ MT but that's almost impossible to find.
$15k

Also found one without the Sport package for just $10k w/ 100k miles. That would leave me with $$ to spend on upgrades.
It has had all of this done at a BMW dealer at 92k miles:

Lower radiator hose replaced
Upper radiator hose replaced
Water pump gasket replaced
Auxiliary fan switch replaced
Cooling system checked
Coolant reservoir replaced
Water pump replaced
Cabin air filter replaced/cleaned
Air filter replaced
Oil and filter changed
Windshield washer checked
Idler pulley replaced
Drive belt tensioner replaced
Battery serviced



I am buying it to drive in the mountains on weekends when I take a day from riding my motorcycles.

Yes, I will be doing basic mods like suspension and exhaust.

Appreciate your time and answers.