WTB: 135i coupe >=2009 <20,000km

Steve84 · 03-02-2012, 08:09 PM

Hi all,

This is my first post and hope it will lead to becoming a member of this community

I recently almost purchased a 135i off forum member, IanF. I just missed out with another buyer making a stealth bank transfer deposit literally a couple of hours before I'd arranged to meet Ian with a deposit myself!

Ian had been completely open about such a possibility and would have been a smooth transaction I'm sure had I got in first, but wasn't meant to be... Anyway I digress.

My criteria for the car grouped by importance are:

Required
Model: 135i Coupe
Year: 2009 or later
Distance: <20,000km
Transmission: Manual
Options: Satnav / iDrive

Highly desirable
Colour: Alpine white

Would be nice:
Sunroof
Tasteful mods including Procede / JB, suspension, LSD, carbon fibre bits, lighting etc.

I am located in Brisbane but will consider purchasing interstate for the right car.

Steve

Steve84 · 03-02-2012, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by ianf

Hi Steve

Welcome mate! Yes, you almost had my car, just a few hours too late. There seem to be a few 135i owners who are getting the itch to sell, so hope you find one.

Cheers mate! Yes never mind I'm sure one will pop up though yours did look like a fine example. I see you got your 1M.. congrats and enjoy it! See you round the forums hopefully soon

ansch · 03-02-2012, 10:34 PM

Just what we need.. another AW 135 in brisbane on this forum

MrBlonde · 03-02-2012, 11:25 PM

Steve, click on the link in my sig to see all about my car which meets most of your criteria. I'm thinking of selling it.

1q2w3e4r · 03-02-2012, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by MrBlonde

Steve, click on the link in my sig to see all about my car which meets most of your criteria. I'm thinking of selling it.

LOL, as if you are thinking about selling it. The thinking has been done my friend.

Harlequin · 03-02-2012, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by ansch

Just what we need.. another AW 135 in brisbane on this forum

Hey!

Watchit...

Steve84 · 03-03-2012, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by MrBlonde

Steve, click on the link in my sig to see all about my car which meets most of your criteria. I'm thinking of selling it.

It does meet most of what I'm after but missing iDrive. Im a bit of a gadget guy so am really looking for one with iDrive. Thanks though

MikeVictor · 03-03-2012, 12:51 AM

Why don't you buy brand new and get the spec you want? Unless you're prepared to wait around a while until the "right" car comes up.

Steve84 · 03-03-2012, 01:38 AM

New is out of my budget

Steve84 · 03-03-2012, 01:39 AM

And yes I'm prepared to wait

MikeVictor · 03-03-2012, 02:20 AM

IMHO you'll be hard pressed to find a 3yr old car with less than 20,000km on the odo. Ianf's would be the exception, not the rule.

BMW86 · 03-03-2012, 02:31 AM

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Originally Posted by ansch

Just what we need.. another AW 135 in brisbane on this forum

I am the original AW 135i in Brisbane

Harlequin · 03-03-2012, 03:01 AM

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Originally Posted by BMW86

I am the original AW 135i in Brisbane

As can be evidenced by your post count

Steve84 · 03-03-2012, 05:41 AM

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Originally Posted by mattyv

IMHO you'll be hard pressed to find a 3yr old car with less than 20,000km on the odo. Ianf's would be the exception, not the rule.

Sure I agree probably not too many sub 20,000km 2009s around. However IanF's was a late 2010. I will consider any as long as they're 2009+ with less 20,000km (or thereabouts)

MrBlonde · 03-03-2012, 05:59 AM

Steve84, have you done some reading about N54 vs N55?

sbce90 · 03-03-2012, 06:37 AM

You sure you don't want N54? When buying a 135i people look for older than 09 lol.

fastcars · 03-03-2012, 06:42 AM

I'll sell you my October 2009 delivered 135i which I am about to put up for sale. It's done less that 9000 kms

Steve84 · 03-03-2012, 03:49 PM

I have done some reading. I understand that n54 has more options for tuning and can produce more power. I believe there are also potential HPFP problems, not sure how big a problem though?

My reason for wanting a later model with low KMs is I plan to keep the car for at least 5 years and want to minimise potential for expensive things breaking.

Having the biggest HP isn't a huge requirement for me. From what I've read the n55 can produce numbers that I'm sure will still translate to plenty of fun

Honny · 03-03-2012, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by MrBlonde

Steve, click on the link in my sig to see all about my car which meets most of your criteria. I'm thinking of selling it.

Kenny.... you know you want that GTR.

and Welcome Steve..... Its hard to find a 135i regardless of what year/engine that was like ians... especially at the price. N54

MrBlonde · 03-03-2012, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Honny

Kenny.... you know you want that GTR.

and Welcome Steve..... Its hard to find a 135i regardless of what year/engine that was like ians... especially at the price. N54

That's it mate! Love those R35s.

03-02-2012, 08:09 PM	#1
Steve84 New Member 1 Rep 29 Posts Drives: BMW 135i MY10 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Brisbane iTrader: (0)	WTB: 135i coupe >=2009 <20,000km Hi all, This is my first post and hope it will lead to becoming a member of this community I recently almost purchased a 135i off forum member, IanF. I just missed out with another buyer making a stealth bank transfer deposit literally a couple of hours before I'd arranged to meet Ian with a deposit myself! Ian had been completely open about such a possibility and would have been a smooth transaction I'm sure had I got in first, but wasn't meant to be... Anyway I digress. My criteria for the car grouped by importance are: Required Model: 135i Coupe Year: 2009 or later Distance: <20,000km Transmission: Manual Options: Satnav / iDrive Highly desirable Colour: Alpine white Would be nice: Sunroof Tasteful mods including Procede / JB, suspension, LSD, carbon fibre bits, lighting etc. I am located in Brisbane but will consider purchasing interstate for the right car. Steve
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03-02-2012, 10:34 PM	#3
ansch Captain 33 Rep 646 Posts Drives: SGM 135i Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Brisbane, Australia iTrader: (1)	Just what we need.. another AW 135 in brisbane on this forum
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03-02-2012, 11:25 PM	#4
MrBlonde Colonel 122 Rep 2,695 Posts Drives: Audi TTRS, M Coupe, 1299 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Merewether iTrader: (0)	Steve, click on the link in my sig to see all about my car which meets most of your criteria. I'm thinking of selling it. __________________ .-=[ Kenny ]=-. 1999 BMW M Coupe 10.775 @ 134.35 mph w/1.600 60' (Best 136.07 mph) 25th August 2004. +2010 X5 35D+ Check out the 1Addicts Drag Racing Standings and Drag Racing 101.
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03-03-2012, 12:51 AM	#8
MikeVictor Brigadier General 211 Rep 3,288 Posts Drives: anything given a chance Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: .au iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 Mazda ND MX-5 [10.00]	Why don't you buy brand new and get the spec you want? Unless you're prepared to wait around a while until the "right" car comes up.
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03-03-2012, 01:38 AM	#9
Steve84 New Member 1 Rep 29 Posts Drives: BMW 135i MY10 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Brisbane iTrader: (0)	New is out of my budget
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Steve84 New Member 1 Rep 29 Posts Drives: BMW 135i MY10 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Brisbane iTrader: (0)	And yes I'm prepared to wait
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03-03-2012, 02:20 AM	#11
MikeVictor Brigadier General 211 Rep 3,288 Posts Drives: anything given a chance Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: .au iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 Mazda ND MX-5 [10.00]	IMHO you'll be hard pressed to find a 3yr old car with less than 20,000km on the odo. Ianf's would be the exception, not the rule.
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03-03-2012, 05:59 AM	#15
MrBlonde Colonel 122 Rep 2,695 Posts Drives: Audi TTRS, M Coupe, 1299 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Merewether iTrader: (0)	Steve84, have you done some reading about N54 vs N55? __________________ .-=[ Kenny ]=-. 1999 BMW M Coupe 10.775 @ 134.35 mph w/1.600 60' (Best 136.07 mph) 25th August 2004. +2010 X5 35D+ Check out the 1Addicts Drag Racing Standings and Drag Racing 101.
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03-03-2012, 06:37 AM	#16
sbce90 Me Boosta 252 Rep 5,721 Posts Drives: 320i / MB C63 / VW up! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (3)	You sure you don't want N54? When buying a 135i people look for older than 09 lol.
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03-03-2012, 06:42 AM	#17
fastcars Private First Class 51 Rep 139 Posts Drives: 2019 M2C Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	I'll sell you my October 2009 delivered 135i which I am about to put up for sale. It's done less that 9000 kms
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03-03-2012, 03:49 PM	#18
Steve84 New Member 1 Rep 29 Posts Drives: BMW 135i MY10 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Brisbane iTrader: (0)	I have done some reading. I understand that n54 has more options for tuning and can produce more power. I believe there are also potential HPFP problems, not sure how big a problem though? My reason for wanting a later model with low KMs is I plan to keep the car for at least 5 years and want to minimise potential for expensive things breaking. Having the biggest HP isn't a huge requirement for me. From what I've read the n55 can produce numbers that I'm sure will still translate to plenty of fun
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