What to look for when buying 135i

fws2k · 11-14-2021, 08:06 AM

Hi all -

I'm in the market for a 135i/is, and I was hoping to get some "inside" advice on what to watch out for while looking at these cars. I've never owned a BMW, but do have some experience with cars (multiple s2000s [still have one of these], Civic Si, Golf R). So I wanted to ask the experts: What are the common issues with the 135? Are some years better than others? Red flags I should watch out for? I always realize I should have asked this or that after I buy the car and have the problem I never asked about. Hoping to avoid some of that this time around....

Appreciate any thoughts and insights y'all might have. Thanks!

- Chris

BMWCCA1 · 11-14-2021, 08:14 AM

You'll likely get many suggestions to search this site. I can be the first!

I'd try the site search or Google Advanced Search using this domain name.

fws2k · 11-14-2021, 11:39 AM

Fair enough. Apologies for the laziness, but figured it didn’t hurt to ask for some targeted/consolidated advice. Thanks!

NorthernDancer · 11-15-2021, 09:29 PM

Also find a good BMW indy garage and talk with them before getting too serious. And if intend on keeping the car for some time, join BMWCCA. Their technical editor Mike M. has saved many of us hundreds if not thousands of dollars in vehicle maintenance.

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fws2k New Member 4 Rep 6 Posts Drives: 05 s2000 Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: FTW iTrader: (0)	What to look for when buying 135i Hi all - I'm in the market for a 135i/is, and I was hoping to get some "inside" advice on what to watch out for while looking at these cars. I've never owned a BMW, but do have some experience with cars (multiple s2000s [still have one of these], Civic Si, Golf R). So I wanted to ask the experts: What are the common issues with the 135? Are some years better than others? Red flags I should watch out for? I always realize I should have asked this or that after I buy the car and have the problem I never asked about. Hoping to avoid some of that this time around.... Appreciate any thoughts and insights y'all might have. Thanks! - Chris
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BMWCCA1 BMW Owner Since 1971 2246 Rep 1,403 Posts Drives: 1964 700 Sport Cabriolet Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Central Virginia iTrader: (2) Garage List 2013 BMW 128i [10.00]	You'll likely get many suggestions to search this site. I can be the first! I'd try the site search or Google Advanced Search using this domain name.
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fws2k New Member 4 Rep 6 Posts Drives: 05 s2000 Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: FTW iTrader: (0)	Fair enough. Apologies for the laziness, but figured it didn’t hurt to ask for some targeted/consolidated advice. Thanks!
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NorthernDancer Colonel 848 Rep 2,276 Posts Drives: 08 Sedona 128 & 06 330xiT 6MT Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Ottawa On Canada iTrader: (3)	Also find a good BMW indy garage and talk with them before getting too serious. And if intend on keeping the car for some time, join BMWCCA. Their technical editor Mike M. has saved many of us hundreds if not thousands of dollars in vehicle maintenance.
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