2009 135i 1 series questions

vivithemage · 03-23-2012, 01:49 PM

Is this a good buy ?

http://www.thriftautosales.com/web/u...ersey/2794178/

I was going to fly down and pick it up this weekend...I plan on having BMW install heated seats, any thoughts on the cost of that?

RnmEvo9 · 03-23-2012, 05:03 PM

I would only consider it if its CPO, but looking at the mods (jb3, DCI) I don't think it is.

vivithemage · 03-23-2012, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by RnmEvo9

I would only consider it if its CPO, but looking at the mods (jb3, DCI) I don't think it is.

Should I hold out? The price is nice ... haha

RiefferD · 03-23-2012, 11:14 PM

I wouldn't do it. A modded 1'er from New Jersey, with over 50k mile on it? Save your money, and save the heart ache. Unless it's Cpo'd I wouldn't touch it. Consider the bad roads it's been on, and salt during winter times. Spend a little more money, get Cpo'd, and make your money back on maintenance cost.

vivithemage · 03-23-2012, 11:16 PM

They really need that much maint.?

I am from MN, so salt is going to happen.

1Fasst1 · 03-24-2012, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by vivithemage

They really need that much maint.?

I am from MN, so salt is going to happen.

You may want to consider getting a third party warranty. They dont cover wear items such as brake pads,hoses ect. but do cover engine, powertrain and electrical issues. It's not so much this car needs more maintenance as it is the cost of repairs at dealerships. With the mods that this car has would indicate that the owner didnt baby it around for 50,000 miles.

vivithemage · 03-24-2012, 11:23 AM

That is what makes me worried, i'll probably skip this 135i and keep looking.

ken1137 · 03-24-2012, 11:54 AM

I would pay for a PPI from a local Indy shop, then and only then would I buy this car if all checks out ok. It would also help if you can perform some of the maintenance yourself. Good luck.

Qbrozen · 03-26-2012, 12:29 PM

I'm a tad late, but this is definitely not a good buy. The listing is wrong, first of all, because its does NOT have the premium pack. It is also missing the climate pack, which you of course know already. So the ONLY thing it has is the sport pack.

That, along with the big miles should be a deal killer. I paid less for mine here in NJ back in December from a BMW dealer. Granted, mine is an '08, but it had 42k miles, sport, premium, and cold weather.

You can do better than this car.

vivithemage · 03-26-2012, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Qbrozen

I'm a tad late, but this is definitely not a good buy. The listing is wrong, first of all, because its does NOT have the premium pack. It is also missing the climate pack, which you of course know already. So the ONLY thing it has is the sport pack.

That, along with the big miles should be a deal killer. I paid less for mine here in NJ back in December from a BMW dealer. Granted, mine is an '08, but it had 42k miles, sport, premium, and cold weather.

You can do better than this car.

I would have snagged yours for less then, for sure ... cold weather is kind of high on my list, haha.

Mnst3r · 03-26-2012, 09:53 PM

I bought mine with 100 miles on it, first owner, and it was in alaska. I just moved to NC and it was trailered from alaska. I now have 34k miles on it and it still books out at 30k.

vivithemage · 03-26-2012, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Mnst3r

I bought mine with 100 miles on it, first owner, and it was in alaska. I just moved to NC and it was trailered from alaska. I now have 34k miles on it and it still books out at 30k.

nice... green rims too? haha

135i Demon · 03-27-2012, 06:32 AM

Im sure that with the DCI and JB it was not driven really easy... Plus BMW wont CPO a car with any mods at all... Not even window tint... And, 55k miles... The tire light is on too... That must be the tire/wheel they didnt show in the photos. So I think I would walk on this one... Looks good though.

Mnst3r · 03-27-2012, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by vivithemage

nice... green rims too? haha

I got bored before a carshow and painted them. I actually rock TSW Mondellos now.

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RnmEvo9 Banned 247 Rep 1,827 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Pembroke Pines, FL iTrader: (2)	I would only consider it if its CPO, but looking at the mods (jb3, DCI) I don't think it is.
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RiefferD First Lieutenant 5 Rep 358 Posts Drives: Crimson Red 135i Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	I wouldn't do it. A modded 1'er from New Jersey, with over 50k mile on it? Save your money, and save the heart ache. Unless it's Cpo'd I wouldn't touch it. Consider the bad roads it's been on, and salt during winter times. Spend a little more money, get Cpo'd, and make your money back on maintenance cost. __________________ Thats whats good about this site though, you try it so that I know not to....
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vivithemage First Lieutenant 30 Rep 373 Posts Drives: 2009 335xi 6MT Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Minneapolis iTrader: (4)	They really need that much maint.? I am from MN, so salt is going to happen.
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vivithemage First Lieutenant 30 Rep 373 Posts Drives: 2009 335xi 6MT Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Minneapolis iTrader: (4)	That is what makes me worried, i'll probably skip this 135i and keep looking.
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ken1137 Brigadier General 89 Rep 3,732 Posts Drives: BMW S1000XR Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Gilbert, AZ iTrader: (7) Garage List 2009 e90 335i [6.40]	I would pay for a PPI from a local Indy shop, then and only then would I buy this car if all checks out ok. It would also help if you can perform some of the maintenance yourself. Good luck. __________________ BMWCCA member
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03-26-2012, 12:29 PM	#9
Qbrozen Private First Class 11 Rep 167 Posts Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Jackson, NJ iTrader: (1)	I'm a tad late, but this is definitely not a good buy. The listing is wrong, first of all, because its does NOT have the premium pack. It is also missing the climate pack, which you of course know already. So the ONLY thing it has is the sport pack. That, along with the big miles should be a deal killer. I paid less for mine here in NJ back in December from a BMW dealer. Granted, mine is an '08, but it had 42k miles, sport, premium, and cold weather. You can do better than this car. __________________ '08 135i auto, premium, sport: JB4, BMS DCI, dinan camber plates, OBX DPs, custom oil cooler.
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Mnst3r Second Lieutenant 10 Rep 216 Posts Drives: 09 135i Msport 6MT Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Fayetteville, NC iTrader: (0)	I bought mine with 100 miles on it, first owner, and it was in alaska. I just moved to NC and it was trailered from alaska. I now have 34k miles on it and it still books out at 30k. __________________ 09 135i M-sport
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135i Demon New Member 3 Rep 27 Posts Drives: 2008 135i Convertible Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Atlanta Georgia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 BMW 328i Conve ... [0.00] 2011 BMW R1200RT [0.00] 2008 135i Convertible [0.00]	Im sure that with the DCI and JB it was not driven really easy... Plus BMW wont CPO a car with any mods at all... Not even window tint... And, 55k miles... The tire light is on too... That must be the tire/wheel they didnt show in the photos. So I think I would walk on this one... Looks good though.
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