Selling: 2009 135i Conv, 6 Sp, Gray/Gray, Dinan S2, 7K Mi

[plasar]

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Asking Price:

None

Item Interest

I am relocating from San Francisco to NYC and will be selling my 135i. I expect to post this on Craig's List and eBay in a week or two, but wanted to give the 1Addicts the first chance. It would be great for this car to go to an enthusiast that will appreciate it - that's you!

* Link to pics - http://gallery.me.com/plasar#100200&...lack&view=grid
* Will take more photos, will detail any minor marks, pls request any you would like.
* Docs below (PDF, DOC, and text) are draft.
* I don't have a hard or fast date set, but it will probably be end May or early June. Let me know what your timing needs are. I can use ZipCar if you need this sooner.
* The Kelly's Blue Book value is $41,330. I think discussion should start here. Dinan Stage 2 ($2,000) and rear seat cover ($300) included.
* Plan to use eBay recommended Escrow.com service. Plan to split 1% fee for mutual benefit.
* Please private mail me if you would like to discuss.
* Thanks!

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[plasar]

I’m selling a 2009 BMW 135i Convertible with 7K miles.
(Full resolution photos posted on MobileMe)



Features:

 Summary: all options except automatic transmission, park distance sensors, variable ratio steering, heated steering wheel, smartphone integration, alarm.
o Original sticker link.
 6-speed manual transmission.
 4 yr/50K mi BMW warranty & service plan.
 Dinan Stage 2 - ECU software update, more power & torque (+52 hp, +88 lb/ft), 4 yr/50K mi Dinan backstop warranty, $2,000 value.
 Boston leather seats - 8-way electric adjustment, 3 step heaters, adjustable lumbar and thigh support.
 Navigation - hard drive based (quick), traffic updates, receives Google Maps from your PC.
 iDrive - check oil (no dipstick), settings for door locks, interior lights, turn signal behavior, 13 Gb music storage.
 BMW Assist - 4 year roadside assistance, accident assistance, concierge, remote door unlock, stolen vehicle recovery (insurance discount).
 iPod integration - charges, select songs/artists/playlists via iDrive screen, iPod leather sleeve/holder.
 Bluetooth phone integration - call via car microphone & speakers, phonebook via iDrive screen, works perfectly with my iPhone 3G.
 Automatic xenon headlights - "turn" in corners, daylight "angel eyes".
 Hill-holding clutch feature - keeps brakes applied for 2 seconds while you disengage the clutch, no roll back.
 Voice control - speak iDrive menu functions.
 Steering wheel controls - volume, phone, voice commands, track forward/back, phone book.
 Premium sound - 10 speakers, 300 watts, 7-band graphic equalizer, HD radio.
 Convenient access - keep keys in pocket/purse, doors & trunk lock/unlock automatically, car starts automatically.
 2 sets of keys - have detachable valet key, top up/down from outside car, manually lock/unlock door & trunk.
 Intelligent mirrors - autodimming mirrors at night, rear view mirror compass, heated side mirrors.
 Universal garage door opener - have not used, apartment dweller.
 Rear seat cover - BMW OEM, covers and protects, $300 value.
 Rain sensing wipers.
 Cruise control.
 Headlight washers.
 Always garaged in indoor apartment parking, has never seen snow.
 Oil changed at 3,600 miles with full synthetic.
 No smoking.
 Clutch driver from 16 years old; hill hold feature.
 Full documentation included - receipts, Year of the One book.
 Have title in hand - paid cash in full at purchase.


History:

 0-700 miles: BMW Dallas
o Used as display car at sponsored events.
o Front spoiler repair - minor dent from golf course parking stop.
 700- 3,200 miles: drive car from Dallas to San Francisco home.
o Stops in Albuquerque, Phoenix, Grand Canyon, Las Vegas, Lake Tahoe.
o @ 1,350 miles: Add 1 quart oil in Albuquerque.
o No oil required since - always 100% full, check frequently.
 @ 3,600 miles: Oil change.
 @ 4,200 miles: Dinan Stage 2 software upgrade.
 @ 6,500: Front left tire replacement.
o Low profile run flat tire develops bulge, later tear in the sidewall.
 Can drive 90-155 miles with flat tire with medium or light load in car.
o Probably due to a pothole.
o Replaced with identical tire - Bridgestone Potenza RE050 RFT.
 Currently 6,800 miles.


Photos and documents:

 Wheels.
 Tire wear.
 Spots on floor mat.
 Documents posted on web.
 Link to photos.
o http://gallery.me.com/plasar#100200&...lack&view=grid


Wear (documented as clearly as possible in pictures):

 Small curb scrapes on wheels.
 Normal tire wear.
 Some spots on floor mats - no spots on carpet.
 Drivers seat - very careful with bolster entering/exiting.
 Minor rear bumper nick.


Why I am selling:

 Relocating to New York City - too expensive to keep a car and plenty of "greener" public transportation options.
 Joined ZipCar.


"Known" BMW 1-Series issues:

 Airbag dashboard indentation flaw - yes.
o You are fully empowered to request a fix through end of 4 yr/50K mile warranty.
o Mark very slight - see photo.
o Didn't think repair effort and materials was justified.
o Repair is not guaranteed to fix permanently.
 HPFP (High Pressure Fuel Pump) issues, long crank - never.
 Broken 3rd brake light - never.
 Stereo static - never.
 Convertible top wear issues - no.
 Rattles/squeaks - no.


Background links:

 Consumer Reports 97 rating.
o http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/c...d-worst-ov.htm
 Car and Driver Short Take
o http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...take_road_test
 1Addicts, Bimmerforums
o http://www.1addicts.com/forums/
 Kelly's Blue Book
o http://www.kbb.com/kbb/UsedCars/Pric...uizConditions=
 Link to original sticker
o http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showp...30&postcount=8
 Paid $1,000 below invoice price for car with 700 miles at BMW Dallas.
o http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=257189
 Owners Manual - Google maps integration in BMW Assist video at 2:30 and other feature videos.
o http://www.bmwusa.com/Standard/Conte...G9vvlWKKce8Eo=
 Dinan Stage 2 for N54 engine (ex. 135i, 335i, 535i, etc.).
o http://www.dinancars.com/assets/File...A%20EDITED.pdf
o http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showp...37&postcount=2
 Rear seat cover.
o http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=311629
 Stereo specs - 10 speakers, 2 subwoofers, 7-band equilizer, 300 watts (2 x70W bass, 4x40W mid/treble)
o http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showp...35&postcount=1
o http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showp...63&postcount=3
 Original CS1 show car.
o http://images.google.com/images?q=bm...ed=0CBYQsAQwAA


Personal “sales” summary:

To me, BMW is the best driver's car value available today.

I've been a BMW owner previously - 1999 M3 convertible. My first car was a Honda Civic Si. I've rented a ton of normal cars and many "exotics" too - Ford GT, BMW 650i, Chevrolet Corvette, Porsche Boxster, Audi TT, Honda S2000, Mercedes 230SLK, BMW 328i, Mercedes S350 L, Mini Cooper S, Volkswagen New Beetle. I've test driven almost everything from BMW and many other makes. I love cars.

Japanese cars have reliability. German cars have engineering excellence. Italian cars have passion. American cars have... well, I'm not sure, but the Ford GT was epic. If you appreciate the feel of a car - the steering, brakes, suspension, sound, dynamics - you may be drawn, like me, to German cars.

Within German cars, Volkswagen has the economy end of the scale, Porsche has high performance with a price to match, Audi has style, 4 wheel drive traction and stability, but with uninvolving driving dynamics. BMW has a great blend of performance, dynamics, style, and price.

The 135i is BMW's small car, but it is 100% BMW. It has the full measure of creature comforts of the other models - exquisite Boston leather, high quality interior finishes, full electric and automatic adjustments. The stock performance, but especially with the extra power of Dinan Stage 2, comes very close to the M3. The electronics are cutting edge - HDD navigation, iPod/iPhone integration, voice control, MP3 library storage, automatic key entry, Google Maps reception, Xenon headlights, LED taillights. The styling is defining - full Chris Bangle team influence, straight from the CS1 show car - you won't mistake it for anything else.

It is practical. You can seat 4 relatively comfortably. The trunk is large, significantly larger than hardtop convertibles with the top down. With the rear seat cover on, and the top down, you can easily load the rear seat up with a lot of cargo. Yet it is a small car that can be parked easily. The 4 year/50,000 mile warranty, including routine service, is great.

Dynamically, the engine is an extremely smooth, inline, twin-turbo 6 cylinder. The 6-speed manual transmission has short throws and a pleasing, mechanical feel. The clutch is silky and the brakes are strong but easy to control. A thick wheel and electric power steering put you in touch with the road. The 18 inch wheels and M-sport suspension are firm but comfortable. The accelerator is linear and progressive, but with massive low-end torque and 384 hp (with Dinan Stage 2), acceleration is phenomenal (stock 0- 60 mph: 4.9 sec, ¼-mile: 13.6 sec @ 104 mph).

And then the emotional attraction. Find a curvy road with a great view, put the top down, seat heaters on, and enjoy the sights, smells, sounds of nature and your car together. Everything you touch is leather or a soft material. If it's dark, there's an orange glow from the dash. Shift up and down the gears and enjoy the turbine smoothness of the engine. Pull over, step out, and enjoy the complex curves and lines of the body. You bond.

I took excellent care of this car in its first year. I look forward to a new enthusiast enjoying this superb vehicle now.


Sale terms:

1. Will utilize eBay recommended escrow service Escrow.com.
a. http://pages.ebay.com/help/pay/escrow.html



About Me:

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[enigma135]

Good luck with the sale and thanks for all your previous help before I decided on Dinan

[BrokenVert]

that's a shame. I'm the only tristate 135i vert. You should keep the car...I hate being the tokenvert.

Free bump for a fellow vert owner

[plasar]

Enigma, thanks mate, look forward to sharing a beer the next time I visit my folks in VA, which should be much easier from NYC... and of course, I'll drool over your 135i!

TokenVert, sorry amigo, as much as I'll miss my 1-er, I'm gonna be spending my left nut to live in NYC already, so the car has to go. But good news - ZipCar has some 328i's, and I just grabbed one the other week while looking for an apartment. That's my BMW fix from now on...

[tcd223]

Manhattan is overrated, live in one of the boroughs and commute to work. Save some money and keep the car.

[plasar]

No bites from 1Addicts, so posting on eBay...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=290433819217

Ask for your 1Addicts discount!

[plasar]

Sold for $37K on Ebay.