Good buy??

[robbie_boy]

Hello Everyone

I'm looking to buy a 135i in the next few weeks and have come across a 2008 135i with premium package. It has 112,000 kms on it. The price on the car is $21,900 what do you guys think? is it worth the price?
For the past 3 years I have driven a Audi A4 (not very happy) and have decided to try my hand with a BMW.
What are the scheduled maintenance times for these cars? turbos, belts, etc?
Should I be looking for problems?

Any feedback would be great

Thanks,
Rob

[entendu]

I'm just going to talk in terms of what's important to me -- I went for the 128i instead because I don't want to stress out about the turbos or HPFP. I realize all cars can have problems, but for me, a little more piece of mind was worth the decrease in HP. I'm coming from a Volvo, so practically anything else is faster in my world

I don't know some of the options on the car you posted, but I'm assuming it's a 6MT, those look like leather sports seats, xenon, $22k is on the lower side of good!

Edit: another thing to consider -- if you like modding, you'll want the 135 vs a 128, so there's that.

[Mtl135i]

By way of comparison I picked up a 2009 135i with 31000 3 weeks ago. All options except nav in lemons blue for 29500 cad. I'm in Montreal.

Good luck

[robbie_boy]

Thanks guys
This is what the description says
6SPD,XENON LIGHTS,PREMIUM PKG,TRACION CONTROL,WOODGRAIN INTERIORPUSH BUTTON START,SUNROOF,GREY ON BLACK LEATHER HEATED SEATS.

I will be paying cash. do you think I could possible get a better deal lol
And Yeah MODS are in my blood lol

[entendu]

It sounds like a very good deal as-is. I wouldn't expect them to move on the price, but you can always try.

[Ronnie Sikh]

In Boston you can get 09 135i"s with 25-30k miles for 26-29k

[dorkdog]

The mileage makes me a bit nervous - at that price point it's necessary to keep a few bucks aside to fix things. The questions I'd be asking are about maintenance, how it was driven, was it romped on, have AD's been complied with, etc.

112K is a lot of miles on a car that has had complaints about maintenance and how important it is to maintain a regimen.

A lot of my decision would be based on who the dealer is and what (if any) history you might be able to locate - carfax? BMW records?

At any rate, whatever you end up with (for me it was a 128i) I'm sure you'll enjoy.

[entendu]

Originally Posted by dorkdog

112K is a lot of miles on a car that has had complaints about maintenance and how important it is to maintain a regimen.

He said 112,000 KMs, which if he was correct about that is only ~70k miles.

[livin_it]

seems like a decent price

a few months back i picked up an 08 135 with 50k for 29

[foghat]

For comparison, I am in Calgary and I pick up my 2008 135i tomorrow. 33,000km. Fully loaded (6-speed), brand new tires (still have the little rubber nubs on them), and a set of winter tires on rims. I paid $32,500. This car is immaculate - owner says he did the bmw car spa twice a year. I don't know, but it is clean.

The price of the car you are looking at is great. Obviously the mileage is fairly high, but I have no idea if that is a cause for concern on these cars.

[azndunkaddict3d]

70k miles sounds like a lot.....that's more than 15k a year.....The price might be fair but I wouldn't get it cuz I don't wanna have to worried about fixing stuff all the time

[ken1137]

Ask if you can take it for a pre-purchase inspection (PPI) at a local shop. One that is familiar with BMWs, if all checks out then go for it.

[Ronnie Sikh]

Just get a full warranty with it if u buy it that'll come in handy

[BimmerE82]

I picked up my 09 135i with 22,000 miles, Sport package, Navigation, and Boston Black leather for $30,000.00

[wibbit]

For comparison, a car like that in Australia would still be over $50,000. Sigh... lol

[BrokenVert]

Just as a comparison. My 135 has about the same as that one ~120K km

Ive babied my car for most of that time, however. Ive still had costly issues.
I would think very carefully about that car, I always assume that high mileage cars are abused and its saved me frustration a few times over.

[robbie_boy]

Originally Posted by ken1137

Ask if you can take it for a pre-purchase inspection (PPI) at a local shop. One that is familiar with BMWs, if all checks out then go for it.

Getting this done Wednesday

Originally Posted by Ronnie Sikh

Just get a full warranty with it if u buy it that'll come in handy

It's not at a BMW dealer will I still be able to take it to BMW and get a warranty from them?

Originally Posted by BrokenVert

Just as a comparison. My 135 has about the same as that one ~120K km
Ive babied my car for most of that time, however. Ive still had costly issues.
I would think very carefully about that car, I always assume that high mileage cars are abused and its saved me frustration a few times over.

What sort of problems have you fixed? Do you know if the turbos are pretty reliable?

Thanks,

[Fumus]

Originally Posted by robbie_boy

Getting this done Wednesday


It's not at a BMW dealer will I still be able to take it to BMW and get a warranty from them?


What sort of problems have you fixed? Do you know if the turbos are pretty reliable?

Thanks,

I got my 2009 135i from a private seller in Buffalo...had 30,000 miles for $22,000(still under full warranty and maintenance until June 2013 or 50K). It's a manual though, has no options and the leatherette seats. I love it though.

Things you will get fixed probably won't be major stuff but probably smaller things (sensors or some of the electronics). If the HPFP goes, that's covered.

I would say you should offer $18-19k...you can do alot better than $21.9.

Just my 2 cents.

[entendu]

Originally Posted by Fumus

I would say you should offer $18-19k...you can do alot better than $21.9.

Book value is higher than CAD$21.9. Did you see the options? Options are the killer on the 1er. You can pump a new 128i up to nearly US$50k with options -- much higher than the US$31,200 base MSRP :P

[peeti]

Seems high - one thing I'd be worried about is the 70k miles on the clock. We just bought a 335i x drive, 55,000 miles on her, but only a 2010 and not having a warranty is killing us now - need 3 new injectors for $1200 already.

On the other hand, last week I bought a 2011 135i convertible, 13,000 miles on her, all options except sport and nav - 36 months of warranty and maintenance remaining - $35,000. So there are definitely deals to be had out there.

Best of luck, but my suggestion - look elsewhere for either better pricing or inclusion of warranty.

P

[Ash83]

Originally Posted by Ronnie Sikh

In Boston you can get 09 135i"s with 25-30k miles for 26-29k

That is correct.. my 10 135i with 30K see spec in my signature has a KBB value of $30K..

I think OP should look for a a private seller not a dealer.