2012 135i to a GLA45 back to a 135is? Thoughts?

[c1pher]

What about those two near you that are CPO?

[Dat Aus]

Definitely the 135 for me. If it were a CLA instead of a GLA, however, it would be a much harder decision.

[doublevanosrc]

Originally Posted by MGM135is

This is what I'd get based on the CPOs available:
http://cpo.bmwusa.com/certified/BMW/...m?geoZip=27612

Damn that's a cream puff!!

[c1pher]

Originally Posted by doublevanosrc

Damn that's a cream puff!!

It looks like it was stored in a hermetically sealed vault for four years. I mean 10,000 miles is barely even broke in. It all looks brand new. There's not even a crease in the seats and they put new tires on it.

[gregthegr8]

Originally Posted by MGM135is

It looks like it was stored in a hermetically sealed vault for four years. I mean 10,000 miles is barely even broke in. It all looks brand new. There's not even a crease in the seats and they put new tires on it.

Not surprising there are no creases in the seats as they're leatherette, not leather in that one. That stuff shows no wear after years of use and is pretty indestructible. Shame though they put new crappy runflats on there. And a shame it doesn't have the black leather with blue stitching interior. Still too high of a price, as well, though at least it includes the CPO.

[c1pher]

To be honest, I paid a little less for my CPO and it is just about fully loaded. But I also had almost 19,000 miles on mine.

[gregthegr8]

Originally Posted by MGM135is

To be honest, I paid a little less for my CPO and it is just about fully loaded. But I also had almost 19,000 miles on mine.

Don't know what options that one has or doesn't have, but you can visually tell which have leatherette vs leather in a sneaky trick, as the leatherette doesn't have the seams sewn in on the sides of the seat that the leather ones do. Still a pretty car, but I've seen several CPO 135is's with about 20k miles sit for 6 months at $32k.

I do wonder how that car got from Southern California to that IL dealer though.

[c1pher]

It's not that unusual. I saw that happen a lot with Audis. Most of them would be corporate leases and then a dealer would snap it up. I'm not sure in this case though. I always ask the dealer. It's always a good way to see if they are bsing you if they tell you some wild story lol.

[bodega_bladerunner]

Update everyone.
Found a dealer that's willing to work with me (rare) for a trade for a 2013 135i. And get this.....it has 15k miles on it. Seems to be a gem.

[captain slowly]

I'll throw my 2 cents in, as I drive a 135i and work at mercedes. The CLA/GLA45 is probably one of the most reliable and overbuilt cars mercedes has made in a long time. They are very quick, respond great to mods, AMS tune and downpipe makes a huge difference. In any case, if you want, come buy my 135i, has 7700 miles on it. You wont find a nicer one, so I can go buy a gla45. Not that I don't like my car, its just that the there is something special about the AMG's.

[bodega_bladerunner]

Originally Posted by captain slowly

I'll throw my 2 cents in, as I drive a 135i and work at mercedes. The CLA/GLA45 is probably one of the most reliable and overbuilt cars mercedes has made in a long time. They are very quick, respond great to mods, AMS tune and downpipe makes a huge difference. In any case, if you want, come buy my 135i, has 7700 miles on it. You wont find a nicer one, so I can go buy a gla45. Not that I don't like my car, its just that the there is something special about the AMG's.

Pm'ing you. I have many questions

[methodz]

Get em both. The only car on my affordable list right now is a gla45 AMG. I will own both when I pay off my 1er which will hopefully be soon depending on what my tax lady says. That gla is a freaking beast!!! I'd add that ricer wing on top though, I know it's rice but I think it completes the car. I want one of the new ones though, I think it is a 375hp 4 banger that gets great mpg haha... goddamn who else does that?

Actually it f BMW made something like that I might give it a look but I have a feeling if there were something like an x1 m it would cost much more than the AMG. The base price of the AMG for a 375hp vehicle is actually a pretty good value. Oh and it's lighter than my 135i vert. Damn, I'm selling myself on the gla right now haha. I do love my 1er though and wouldn't give it up.