2012 BMW 1 Series 135i Dinan

Description

This 2012 BMW 1 Series 135i is a car truly built for us enthusiasts. So it's truly special when you can find such a beautifully preserved example that has also been made even hotter by the tuner Dinan. That's how you know you really have found The Ultimate Driving Machine.

Black Sapphire Metallic is an awesome factory color to have. It makes this performance coupe as slippery as midnight. And because this is a two-owner well-kept modern classic, the factory paint still has an amazing gloss and shine. This one absolutely earns its aggressive elements like the sporty factory body kit, blackout grille, and special Dinan exhaust tips. In fact, you have such a full midnight presentation on the body, that it draws even more attention to the upgraded 19-inch HRE alloys.

Just like the exterior, the interior is a bold black affair, too. This is a low mileage car that presents quite well. You'll only notice a few little things like mild wear on the driver's seat, and you know exactly why someone would spend plenty of time there. BMW spends a lot of time in the engineering department to make sure that you can power adjust this leather high-back seat to strike the perfect balance of keeping you planted during hard cornering, while also being comfortable enough to always take the long way home. The steering wheel is exceptionally grippy, and the paddle shifters mean you'll happily hold it with two hands during performance driving. This high-trim 135i comes loaded with features like automatic climate control, a power sunroof, cruise control, power windows, power locks, keyless entry/ignition, tilt/telescopic steering column, and a full AM/FM/CD/iPod infotainment system with Bluetooth, navigation, and Harmon Kardon speakers. All this modern luxury also means modern safety features such as front airbags, side airbags, and anti-lock brakes.

What makes the 135i so special is that it was BMW's smallest/lightest offering that also came with a turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six that was shared with much larger vehicles like the 5-Series. So think of this as the muscle car of BMWs. This is an impressive 300-horsepower package, and that's even before Dinan gets does its magic. This was given the Stage 2 software upgrade and a cat-back exhaust upgrade, which likely gave this a 20 percent power upgrade! This coupe also comes with the optional seven-speed double-clutch automated gearbox, that allows you to shift quicker than a manual via steering wheel paddle shifters, or you can just leave it in automatic mode for more leisurely shifting. Add to this four-wheel disc brakes, newer Michelin Pilot Sport tires, speed-sensitive power steering, and one of the best-engineered suspensions around, and you're ready to take the long way home every day.

The sale comes complete with the original window sticker, owner's manual, and two key fobs. While rarity and power often equal value over the long run, we also won't blame you for adding miles to the low odometer. After all, that's what owning a BMW is all about. So if you're a true enthusiast, don't miss this one. Call today!!!