WTB: 2011 335i e90 6MT w/ Sport, Comfort, Cold

rogersmj · 02-05-2015, 01:29 PM

Hey guys, I'm starting my search for my first BMW since the '97 E39 540i I had in college a decade ago. Early in the process, and not in any particular hurry but am targeting pulling the trigger in March/April if possible. Here's what I want:

2011 335i e90 sedan
Under 60k miles
$25k or less

Requirements
RWD only (no X-drive)
6MT manual

Exterior colors (in order)
1. LeMans Blue
2. Space Gray Metallic
3. Alpine White

Must-have Packages
Sport or M-Sport
Cold Weather
Comfort Access

Would enjoy these packages/options, but not deal-breakers
Convenience
Bluetooth
Real leather

Since I have some specific requirements, I know I'm likely to have to travel a long way to get the car I want, so I'm also looking for some tips/advice on how to best evaluate the condition of cars I find online. Especially when it seems like a screaming deal -- for example, just today I ran across a 2011 LeMans Blue 335i that meets all of my requirements (plus has all the optional packages) with 50k miles for $25.5k. The pictures (there are almost 100) make it look like it's in showroom condition. It seems almost too good, considering how loaded it is. But it's 800 miles away so it's not like I can just pop down there and drive it. How do you guys handle that sort of thing?

02-05-2015, 01:29 PM	#1
rogersmj Private First Class 56 Rep 109 Posts Drives: 2016 340i M-Sport Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Indianapolis, IN iTrader: (0)	WTB: 2011 335i e90 6MT w/ Sport, Comfort, Cold Hey guys, I'm starting my search for my first BMW since the '97 E39 540i I had in college a decade ago. Early in the process, and not in any particular hurry but am targeting pulling the trigger in March/April if possible. Here's what I want: 2011 335i e90 sedan Under 60k miles $25k or less Requirements RWD only (no X-drive) 6MT manual Exterior colors (in order) 1. LeMans Blue 2. Space Gray Metallic 3. Alpine White Must-have Packages Sport or M-Sport Cold Weather Comfort Access Would enjoy these packages/options, but not deal-breakers Convenience Bluetooth Real leather Since I have some specific requirements, I know I'm likely to have to travel a long way to get the car I want, so I'm also looking for some tips/advice on how to best evaluate the condition of cars I find online. Especially when it seems like a screaming deal -- for example, just today I ran across a 2011 LeMans Blue 335i that meets all of my requirements (plus has all the optional packages) with 50k miles for $25.5k. The pictures (there are almost 100) make it look like it's in showroom condition. It seems almost too good, considering how loaded it is. But it's 800 miles away so it's not like I can just pop down there and drive it. How do you guys handle that sort of thing?
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