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Originally Posted by blueoval
That's basically a great little affordable weekend weapon with some euro cred. Ive seen some of the 135i (non M Sport) models going for under 30k with lowish km. The 2012-2013 models still look the goods. Not sure what the differences are comparing the E88 to the F20 models though, is it just a face lift?
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The one in the photo is an M Sport.
The prices when they were new vary greatly as the performance models could be optioned with a lot of BMW factory bits and pieces over the standard delivery.
The one in the photo has factory fitted piano black kidney grilles, carbon fibre mirrors and lip spoiler, upgraded audio/SatNav, brushed aluminum pedals to name a few.
Look for a 2009/2010 M Sport with options as they won't cost any more than the standard delivery cars and they are only around the $30K mark.
The E88 was a 2 door convertible, the F20 a 5 door hatch.
(2004 – 2013) RWD
E81 = 3 door hatchback
E87 = 5 door hatchback
E82 = 2 door coupe
E88 = 2 door convertible
The E82 coupe & E88 convertible were available in the 135i sports versions and the coupe as the 1M.
135i – 225kW/400Nm engine N54 B30 – 3 litre inline 6 cylinder with twin turbos (2007 – 2010)
135i – 225kW/400Nm engine N55 B30M0 – 3 litre inline 6 cylinder with single twin scroll turbo (2010 – 2013)
135is – 240kW/430Nm engine N55 B30M0 – 3 litre inline 6 cylinder with single scroll turbo (2013)
1M Coupe – 250kW/450Nm engine N54 B30TO – 3 litre inline 6 cylinder with twin turbos (2011 – 2012)
(The N54 outputs 300kW/540Nm in some BMW applications)
(BMW changed from the N54 to the N55 to improve throttle response, low torque, exhaust emissions and fuel consumption and it outputs 332kW & 680Nm in some BMW applications)
(The N54 cars were either 6 speed manual or 6 speed auto)
(The N55 cars were either 6 speed manual or 7 speed dual clutch)
(2011 – 2019) RWD or optional AWD
F20 = 5 door hatchback
F21 = 3 door hatchback
There are two sports versions and both are available in 3 or 5 door hatch:
M135i – 235kW/450Nm engine N55 – 3 litre inline 6 cylinder with a single twin scroll turbo (2012 – 2015)
M135i – 240kW/450Nm engine N55 – 3 litre inline 6 cylinder with a single twin scroll turbo (2015 – 2019)
M140i – 250kW/500Nm engine B58 – 3 litre inline 6 cylinder with a single twin scroll turbo (2016 – 2019)
(The B58 outputs 285kW/500Nm in some BMW applications and the high performance version – S58 outputs 375kW/600Nm)
(The transmission options were a 6 speed manual or 8 speed auto)
All these cars respond well to modifications and because they were released around the world, there are many factory and aftermarket go fast and handling options available along with rims and body kits.
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