Black & Red: 2011 BMW 135i E82

The E82 generation BMW 1-series coupe was released in the 2007 model year a few years after the E46 3-series was plus sized to the E90 platform...so to some folks, the 135i is the spiritual successor to the E46 -- with the 1M and 135i being very close in capability and the natural successor to the E46 M3 -- two doors, light weight, inline-6, 330ish horsepower, a penchant for tail happy on-throttle oversteer...you know the drill.  Find this 2011 BMW 135i E87 offered for $12,900 in San Jose, CA via craigslist.

New Old School: 2008 BMW 135i

The BMW 1 series didn't make it to the USA until 2008.  The car made its European debut in 2004 in Europe and was available there in a three and five door (forbidden fruit) hatchback body style.  The 1 series was billed as the spiritual successor of the modern classic E30.  With three hundred horsepower and equal amount of torque routed to a proper 6 speed manual transmission, the 135i would show most any late model BMW its tail lights.  Find this 2008 BMW 135i for sale in Torrington, CT for $14,000 via craigslist.