WTB Manual, Dark Gray 1 series.. plus any tips for a newbie?

[kml_99]

Originally Posted by TURBO8

You can also check out carmax. That is where I got mine from. 2011 135i 6spd no nav

I had been searching for about a year, when I found one on carmax. They shipped it from LA to LV for free for me to check out, I was also under no obligation to buy either.

Sweet ride! How's it been for you?

Thanks for the links! The white ones are growing on me!

[kml_99]

Originally Posted by TURBO8

and a 2013 128i 6spd white
https://www.carmax.com/car/16416225

But dang does that brown leather and plasticy wood trim look better in person??

[jmcbmw]

are you interested in convertible? I'm near you and planning to list my 2013 128i M-Sport, 6-speed manual w/ 24K miles. Space Gray/Coral Red leather. Mint, all documents. PM me for more details if interested. Thx

[kml_99]

Originally Posted by jmcbmw

are you interested in convertible? I'm near you and planning to list my 2013 128i M-Sport, 6-speed manual w/ 24K miles. Space Gray/Coral Red leather. Mint, all documents. PM me for more details if interested. Thx

Hello-- thanks for reaching out! PMed you back. Really like your car but staying away from convertibles this time around

[vegamanx]

You gotta be patient and quick.

I ended up getting a 2009 128i vert w/ nav at Carmax. Funny thing is Carmax's app was slower in updating about the car than Autolist's app. As soon as I saw the car on the app, I emailed the Carmax branch (it was after-hours) and then called them the next morning. The dealership didn't even know the car was there but I put a reserve on the car and dropped $149 to have the car transferred from SoCal to NorCal. After purchasing the car I brought the car back in for a few repairs (all on Carmax's dime) during the first 30 days of ownership. Not the car is in good working order.


I don't know if I saw it on this thread or not, but most will tell you to make sure to check that you have the sports seats w/ lumbar support, which this car had. It doesn't have to be an M-Sport car, too. (Mine isn't.)

[kml_99]

Originally Posted by vegamanx

You gotta be patient and quick.

I ended up getting a 2009 128i vert w/ nav at Carmax. Funny thing is Carmax's app was slower in updating about the car than Autolist's app. As soon as I saw the car on the app, I emailed the Carmax branch (it was after-hours) and then called them the next morning. The dealership didn't even know the car was there but I put a reserve on the car and dropped $149 to have the car transferred from SoCal to NorCal. After purchasing the car I brought the car back in for a few repairs (all on Carmax's dime) during the first 30 days of ownership. Not the car is in good working order.


I don't know if I saw it on this thread or not, but most will tell you to make sure to check that you have the sports seats w/ lumbar support, which this car had. It doesn't have to be an M-Sport car, too. (Mine isn't.)

Thanks for the tips! I ended up finding a white 128i. 2013, 38k miles Bare bones model so I don't think it has the sport seats with lumbar support though.

I ordered one of those tune2air to get Bluetooth audio from my phone. Next I think just tint the windows and maybe make/get black wheels and we'll be set!