picked up my car yesterday

confusion · 04-13-2008, 10:41 PM

hey guys,

here are a few pics after making the drive from beaumont to houston.

Robert · 04-13-2008, 10:52 PM

It's the big white again. Everyone out of the water!

Grats

lilsudds7117 · 04-13-2008, 10:59 PM

Sweet Car!! I want it
what did u get in it?

EINSER M · 04-13-2008, 11:01 PM

thanx for the great pics!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! great size and AW rocks!!!!!!!

Oregon · 04-13-2008, 11:13 PM

Great pics, great car.

confusion · 04-13-2008, 11:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lilsudds7117

Sweet Car!! I want it
what did u get in it?

thank you! i'm extremely happy w/ it. it's a great replacement for my e46 m3. can't wait to get through the break-in.

anyway, premium/sport/cw pkgs, comfort access, hi-fi, and ipod integration.

Bizall · 04-13-2008, 11:23 PM

Great looking car and color. How was the drive???:biggrin:

Oregon · 04-13-2008, 11:23 PM

Having come from an E46 M3, are you satisfied with the power, the general 'spirit' of the 135i?

BMW Dreamer · 04-13-2008, 11:24 PM

HOLLY COW! My new background! Beautiful sunny pictures!

I am now putting on a bib from drooling TOO MUCH!

I LOVE APLINE AND 264'S

lilsudds7117 · 04-13-2008, 11:30 PM

how do the 2 cars compare in speed and looks? what interior?

confusion · 04-13-2008, 11:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bizall

Great looking car and color. How was the drive???:biggrin:

the drive was uneventful. i-10 is pretty damn boring when you haven't made it through the break-in.

having said, that, i gave the car a great workout and took it up to about 90 several times in 4th, 5th, and 6th.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Surname

Having come from an E46 M3, are you satisfied with the power, the general 'spirit' of the 135i?

so far, yes. i've kept the car to 5k rpm and under 100. i've got about 350 miles on it now so it'll be a little while before i can really get a feel for it. i will say that the low-end torque is awesome and that it's entirely too easy to get up to speed. the car feels tighter than my old car did (not surprising since it was a 7 year old convertible). it feels very "darty". i noticed that i was very susceptible to cross-winds on the highway. the suspension feels nearly the same to me. the clutch is lighter and has a shorter take-up. the gear shifter is shorter and works great, though i prefer the feel of the physical knob from my e46. i've not experienced any of the "notchiness" mentioned in other threads. the cdv has not made my driving experience bad. i'll likely end up removing it but i don't think it's as awful as others have posted.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeff1962

HOLLY COW! My new background! Beautiful sunny pictures!

I am now putting on a bib from drooling TOO MUCH!

I LOVE APLINE AND 264'S

ha ha, awesome

Quote:

Originally Posted by lilsudds7117

how do the 2 cars compare in speed and looks? what interior?

looks-wise, i love the 1er. call me weird. i don't know why so many people hate on it. i think it looks awesome, especially in profile and rear quarter views. my interior is black leather w/ grey poplar. the wood looks good when it's not overexposed to sunlight. it can take on a pretty brownish hue. in normal lighting, i think it looks great. having said that, i think i'd probably prefer the piano black trim. i ordered my car sight-unseen. i've seen the aluminum at the dealership and don't really care for it personally but it does provide a nice contrast. bottom line, i don't think you can go wrong w/ any of them. it's great to have all these choices.

hope that helps. i'll be happy to answer anyone's questions as best i can. thanks for sharing in my excitement!

lilsudds7117 · 04-13-2008, 11:34 PM

you didnt get manual?

theanhdy · 04-13-2008, 11:36 PM

So you have sport, what else? Interior pics?

confusion · 04-13-2008, 11:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lilsudds7117

you didnt get manual?

i did. forgot to mention that. :smile:

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheAnhDy

So you have sport, what else? Interior pics?

option list (from the online configurator) attached.

i'll try to shoot some interior pics tomorrow. if you have any preferences on angles, let me know.

coco_m3 · 04-13-2008, 11:46 PM

Beautiful!

Oregon · 04-13-2008, 11:46 PM

Quote:
Originally Posted by Surname

Having come from an E46 M3, are you satisfied with the power, the general 'spirit' of the 135i?

so far, yes. i've kept the car to 5k rpm and under 100. i've got about 350 miles on it now so it'll be a little while before i can really get a feel for it. i will say that the low-end torque is awesome and that it's entirely too easy to get up to speed. the car feels tighter than my old car did (not surprising since it was a 7 year old convertible). it feels very "darty". i noticed that i was very susceptible to cross-winds on the highway. the suspension feels nearly the same to me. the clutch is lighter and has a shorter take-up. the gear shifter is shorter and works great, though i prefer the feel of the physical knob from my e46. i've not experienced any of the "notchiness" mentioned in other threads. the cdv has not made my driving experience bad. i'll likely end up removing it but i don't think it's as awful as others have posted.

Thanks for your impressions. Some months ago, the unter-CEO of the company for which I work, 'got wind' I had ordered a 135, insisting I drive his M3. Fine, if you insist.:biggrin:This guy is a total A-type, races go-karts, knows how to drive fast. We had a blast, well, at least, I did. After having been in his M3, I was delighted to find the 135 equally violent.

Thanks again.

theanhdy · 04-13-2008, 11:48 PM

I should have ordered premium!!! Beautiful car!!!

lilsudds7117 · 04-13-2008, 11:50 PM

can u shoot the top of the inside? thnx.
i love ur car. i need to get one. me and my brother test drove one and it was so fast and nimble it was amazing. i am a 1 addict waiting to get one. mor and more and more pics please.

confusion · 04-13-2008, 11:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Surname

Thanks for your impressions. Some months ago, the unter-CEO of the company for which I work, 'got wind' I had ordered a 135, insisting I drive his M3. Fine, if you insist.:biggrin:This guy is a total A-type, races go-karts, knows how to drive fast. We had a blast, well, at least, I did. After having been in his M3, I was delighted to find the 135 equally violent.

Thanks again.

i have a sneaking suspicion that your ceo will be feeling a strong urge to replace his m3 if you ever give him the opportunity to drive your car. i can't wait to get mine broken in and take it to the track. :biggrin:

confusion · 04-13-2008, 11:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lilsudds7117

can u shoot the top of the inside? thnx.
i love ur car. i need to get one. me and my brother test drove one and it was so fast and nimble it was amazing. i am a 1 addict waiting to get one. mor and more and more pics please.

sure, np. where would you like the camera sitting and specifically what point(s) would you like it to be facing? or if you're after something in particular, just let me know and i'll do my best to capture it.

lilsudds7117 · 04-14-2008, 12:03 AM

just tons of pics from all over. just from the back seat facing the roof and front of the car.

confusion · 04-14-2008, 12:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lilsudds7117

just tons of pics from all over. just from the back seat facing the roof and front of the car.

ok, i'll try to shoot some tomorrow at lunchtime.

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