2011 BMW 135i M Sport

Here we have a very fine example of a car I still think falls into the drastically underrated category despite its reputation amongst those in the know. The 1 Series is viewed by most as a Bangle era failure to modernize the formula that made BMW famous, a tightly packaged two door with a solid powerplant under the hood. While the 128i is no slouch, the 135i with its 300 hp twin-turbo inline-6 is the only spec I’d consider. Add in the M Sport package which gives the car six piston calipers up front, two piston calipers in the rear, a very nice perforated steering wheel/shift knob and super comfortable sport seats. I’ve sat in one of these cars with and without the M-Sport package and in opinion, the M Sport package is a must. Without it the 1 Series appears rather basic, especially the 2008 to 2010 pre-facelift models. Aside from visual tweaks that really tightened up the overall look of the car, from 2011-on the 135i got the N55 inline-6 which used a single twin-scroll turbocharger to make the same power as the N54 and its two turbochargers. While having a twin-turbo motor sounds cool, it’s really just one extra part to worry about. The N55 has less turbo lag, better low rev torque, lower emissions and is more fuel efficient than its predecessor. I’d call that a no contest victory.

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Year: 2011
Model: 135i M-Sport
Engine: 3.0 liter turbocharged inline-6
Transmission: 6-speed manual
Mileage: 31,104 mi
Price: $24,577

M Sport Package, 3.0L I6 DOHC 24V Twin Turbocharged, Double-Spoke Light Alloy (Style 261M) Wheels, M Steering Wheel, Power moonroof, and Shadowline Exterior Trim. This vehicle has been throughly inspected by our service team! Showroom ready! Don’t pay too much for the beautiful car you want…Come on down and take a look at this great-looking 2011 BMW 1 Series. What a perfect match! This fantastic BMW 1 Series is available at the just right price for the just right person – You! New Car Test Drive said, the sporty dynamics of rear-wheel drive, agile handling, powerful engines and seating for four, all those attributes we’ve come to expect from the Bavarian automaker, in a smaller, less costly package than its other models. Polar is the safest, easiest place on earth to buy a vehicle…no kidding! Call, e-mail, or stop by today!

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So while I am admittedly not a fan of silver vehicles, this isn’t quite silver. BMW calls it Blue Water Metallic and a quick Google image search yielded some results that show this paint as being quite pretty. I’d have to see it in person to pass final judgement, but I’m going to go ahead and say this is one of those oddball colors that just works for me, kind of like the car itself. Inside, the Terracotta leather and natural wood trim complete the sophisticated canyon carver look. I find it quite refreshing to see a enthusaist focused car spec’d out in something other than grey/black or black/black or black/red. I get a very classy vibe from this particular 135i, not usually the case as many folks have gone to town on these cars with aftermarket modifications. Were I to bring this car home, I’d leave it the heck alone. It really doesn’t need anything added to it. In fact, the only thing I’d want to do is make the headlight corners clear because the orange inserts bug the heck out of me.

Ok, I’d splurge for a catless downpipe and a full BMW performance exhaust too, but I swear, that’s it.

Cheers,

-Andrew