Long time fan, first time posting

Redonred1 · 01-25-2014, 10:38 PM

Hello folks!

New to the club and would like to share my great new friend: 2008 135i!

54K miles. Paid 18 and a half.
Previous car was a 1998 V6 Mustang that was not bad for a first car.

It seems to have most of the options: Moonroof, iDrive, M Sport Pack, Heated seats (not sure if standard?), Manual Transmission.

I only know Fords, using the term know loosely, so I am very excited for this new change.

What do y'all think?!

nunka · 01-26-2014, 12:27 AM

Welcome welcome.

Are those wheels Forgelines? Liking the look of everything except those... :/

Anyway, enjoy your little rocketship.

jester17 · 01-26-2014, 05:04 AM

Welcome! Enjoy the torque!!

CAVU · 01-26-2014, 06:25 AM

Congratulations on your new ride, and welcome to the community! I hope you'll like the 135i. Just curious, what are your impressions on the differences between the 135i and your Mustang?

Redonred1 · 01-26-2014, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by nunka

Welcome welcome.

Are those wheels Forgelines? Liking the look of everything except those...

Anyway, enjoy your little rocketship.

I'm still on the fence on the wheels as well. I figures "hey, one less "mod" that comes out of my pocket." but then again, you don't buy a any twin turbo vehicle with that mindset

Had to drive 150 miles to check it out/purchase. GF called it a speeding bullet, but I think i like rocketship better!

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Originally Posted by jester17

Welcome! Enjoy the torque!!

It's amazing! Still getting used stick but it's just amazing!

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Originally Posted by RickMsport

Congratulations on your new ride, and welcome to the community! I hope you'll like the 135i. Just curious, what are your impressions on the differences between the 135i and your Mustang?

Oh I do! Well my 98 pony was purchased through a family friend when I was 19, 25 now. I bought it with a broken Spedo, cracked windshield, permacheck engine light, and the usual manifold coolant leak. A/C didn't work, windows wouldn't stay up, not even the defroster worked.

So while she wasn't the best, she was mine outright and was great, for a first car/college car. Few easy bolt ons, few times left on the side of the road. The fact that everything just works on this 1 makes me happy!

The rest, well the rest just makes me giddy like a schoolgirl.

MorningCoffee22 · 01-26-2014, 08:24 AM

I like your wheels. Makes your car stand out.

Black Flagged · 01-26-2014, 08:42 AM

congrats player, welcome to the club...

Overpar56 · 01-26-2014, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Redonred1

The rest, well the rest just makes me giddy like a schoolgirl.

Ummmmmmm......not allowed. You're 25 for Pete's sake!

Enjoy the ride. You'll love it.

Downeaster1 · 01-26-2014, 09:10 AM

What colour is the interior? Red? looks great mate!

dcaron9999 · 01-26-2014, 10:14 AM

Color looks great. There is a lot of potential for power increase if you ever are looking for that. Even more so in your N54 engine over the N55 in 2011+ 135i models.

Enjoy this little beast! Be careful with the "mod" bug , hard to resist when you own a car with a ton of potential...

nunka · 01-26-2014, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Redonred1

I'm still on the fence on the wheels as well. I figures "hey, one less "mod" that comes out of my pocket." but then again, you don't buy a any twin turbo vehicle with that mindset

I mean, they could be much worse. For wheels in that particular style (with the two-tone rivet design) they are actually pretty understated. I definitely fall in the "less is more" camp when it comes to mods. But you'll run into quite a few "more is more" people on these forums as well.

Redonred1 · 01-26-2014, 11:09 AM

Thanks for the welcome everyone!

Here are the obligatory more pics!
The interior looks red in pictures but it's more of a burnt orange/red?
Looks great though

More potential on this engine? How so? I'm new to BMW's and while i did research here for a few months for things to look out for and over 1 information, I don't think I ever looked into the Mod part of things.

Kdiddy007 · 01-26-2014, 11:28 AM

Congrats brotha enjoy!!

Stupenal · 01-26-2014, 04:17 PM

Nice terracotta color interior, one of the more rare colors and imo one of the best if not the best.

BimmerE82 · 01-26-2014, 04:23 PM

Welcome aboard! Enjoy your ride! This is a great forum for good information, Lots of knowledge here....Ask and you shall receive......just make sure you use the "search" option first.

cmcdonald · 01-26-2014, 06:42 PM

Love the color combo. I don't think I've ever seen another in that combination. Rare indeed. Welcome aboard and enjoy your new 1er. You'll be modding it in no time.

dcaron9999 · 01-26-2014, 07:12 PM

Agree on the color combo. You have something that stands out. Although the 135i is an excellent platform out of the box , popular upgrades are suspension, non run flat tires, and engine tune...

Billup · 01-27-2014, 07:35 AM

Welcome aboard! Sedona Red is one of the best colors offered, has a different effect in all shades of light, definitely unique.

Much better vehicle than the v6 stang will ever be, enjoy in good spirits!

gs6456 · 01-27-2014, 10:31 AM

Speaking from experience, you are going to love that color. I park mine outside of my office window and stare at it all day.

And congratulations on getting one with the correct number of pedals.

rking117 · 01-27-2014, 02:26 PM

nice ride. first purchase is "The Rocket" second purchase should be bank account for speeding tickets. dont forget in that order.

Redonred1 · 01-27-2014, 07:48 PM

The more I look at it, the more I just keep wanting to look and admire it.
I couldn't tell but now that you mention it, it always looks different.

I've had it 3 days and I still can't believe it's mine.

Oddly enough, I have only driven a manual car a handful of times prior.
Was going to Ireland and couldn't give up the chance to drive on the other side of the road. Hit up a buddy of mine and learned on an MR2.

Two sessions, one hour each, that's it.

Drove the rental for 1 full day in Dublin.
Unsupervised, with the GF as nervous as I was. Man, that was the scariest, best driving experience I've ever had. Only a Fiesta but you gotta learn to walk before you can run.

I can't imagine this beauty with an Automatic Transmission. To each their own obviously, but for me, it's just the icing on the cake.

Thanks for the tip Rking117. Still learning!

01-25-2014, 10:38 PM	#1
Redonred1 Enlisted Member 4 Rep 46 Posts Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: San Antonio, TX. iTrader: (0)	Long time fan, first time posting Hello folks! New to the club and would like to share my great new friend: 2008 135i! 54K miles. Paid 18 and a half. Previous car was a 1998 V6 Mustang that was not bad for a first car. It seems to have most of the options: Moonroof, iDrive, M Sport Pack, Heated seats (not sure if standard?), Manual Transmission. I only know Fords, using the term know loosely, so I am very excited for this new change. What do y'all think?! Attached Images Last edited by Redonred1; 01-25-2014 at 10:56 PM..
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nunka perpetually salty 1 Rep 60 Posts Drives: '13 AW 6MT 128i M Sport Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Utah, USA iTrader: (0)	Welcome welcome. Are those wheels Forgelines? Liking the look of everything except those... :/ Anyway, enjoy your little rocketship.
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jester17 First Lieutenant 50 Rep 323 Posts Drives: 2009 E93 M Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Elizabethtown, PA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW M3 [0.00]	Welcome! Enjoy the torque!!
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CAVU Captain 151 Rep 929 Posts Drives: '16 F87 M2 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Ohio iTrader: (0)	Congratulations on your new ride, and welcome to the community! I hope you'll like the 135i. Just curious, what are your impressions on the differences between the 135i and your Mustang? __________________ *F87 '16 M2 ...* Mineral Grey, 6MT, Exec, MPE Gone: E82 '13 135is 475/586 ... Mineral Grey / Oyster, DCT, Premium, Tech, HK, Michelin PSS, BMW Performance Suspension
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01-26-2014, 10:14 AM	#10
dcaron9999 Major 157 Rep 1,409 Posts Drives: 2011 135i M package Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Mirabel, Quebec iTrader: (0)	Color looks great. There is a lot of potential for power increase if you ever are looking for that. Even more so in your N54 engine over the N55 in 2011+ 135i models. Enjoy this little beast! Be careful with the "mod" bug , hard to resist when you own a car with a ton of potential... __________________ 2011 X3 35i with M pack + 2011 135i w/6SPMT \| 255 square tire setup \| Quaife 3.46 LSD \| Diff lock down bracket \| Bilstein B8+Swift SpecR springs+H&R FSB \| CDV delete \| BMS Oil Tstat bypass \| ER FMIC & CP \| N54Tuning DP \| GC Street Camber Plates \| M3 FCA +guide rods+RSFB's+Tranny mounts \| Manzo toe arms \| Cobb Stg2 agressive tune \| Hawk DTC70 brake pads \| RB SS brake pistons \| Goodridge SS brake lines \| Custom brake cooling ducts
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01-26-2014, 11:09 AM	#12
Redonred1 Enlisted Member 4 Rep 46 Posts Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: San Antonio, TX. iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the welcome everyone! Here are the obligatory more pics! The interior looks red in pictures but it's more of a burnt orange/red? Looks great though More potential on this engine? How so? I'm new to BMW's and while i did research here for a few months for things to look out for and over 1 information, I don't think I ever looked into the Mod part of things. Attached Images
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01-26-2014, 11:28 AM	#13
Kdiddy007 Second Lieutenant 14 Rep 230 Posts Drives: 135i N55 Msport Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: SoCal sfv iTrader: (0)	Congrats brotha enjoy!!
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01-26-2014, 04:17 PM	#14
Stupenal First Lieutenant 43 Rep 347 Posts Drives: Mmm Join Date: May 2009 Location: Socal iTrader: (10)	Nice terracotta color interior, one of the more rare colors and imo one of the best if not the best.
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BimmerE82 Captain 105 Rep 837 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW 135i Sport package Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Tucson, Arizona iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 135i [7.00]	Welcome aboard! Enjoy your ride! This is a great forum for good information, Lots of knowledge here....Ask and you shall receive......just make sure you use the "search" option first. __________________
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cmcdonald Second Lieutenant 8 Rep 216 Posts Drives: 2012 BMW 128i Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0)	Love the color combo. I don't think I've ever seen another in that combination. Rare indeed. Welcome aboard and enjoy your new 1er. You'll be modding it in no time.
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01-26-2014, 07:12 PM	#17
dcaron9999 Major 157 Rep 1,409 Posts Drives: 2011 135i M package Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Mirabel, Quebec iTrader: (0)	Agree on the color combo. You have something that stands out. Although the 135i is an excellent platform out of the box , popular upgrades are suspension, non run flat tires, and engine tune...
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01-27-2014, 07:35 AM	#18
Billup Banned 472 Rep 928 Posts Drives: Your mum crazy. Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Baconopolos Island iTrader: (0)	Welcome aboard! Sedona Red is one of the best colors offered, has a different effect in all shades of light, definitely unique. Much better vehicle than the v6 stang will ever be, enjoy in good spirits!
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rking117 Lieutenant Colonel 118 Rep 1,668 Posts Drives: Z4 3.0i & 320i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	nice ride. first purchase is "The Rocket" second purchase should be bank account for speeding tickets. dont forget in that order. __________________ Enjoying an E89 Z4, F30 320i and Fiat Abarth // E85 Z4 (sold), E82 128i (sold), Fiat Pop 500 (sold)
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01-27-2014, 07:48 PM	#21
Redonred1 Enlisted Member 4 Rep 46 Posts Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: San Antonio, TX. iTrader: (0)	The more I look at it, the more I just keep wanting to look and admire it. I couldn't tell but now that you mention it, it always looks different. I've had it 3 days and I still can't believe it's mine. Oddly enough, I have only driven a manual car a handful of times prior. Was going to Ireland and couldn't give up the chance to drive on the other side of the road. Hit up a buddy of mine and learned on an MR2. Two sessions, one hour each, that's it. Drove the rental for 1 full day in Dublin. Unsupervised, with the GF as nervous as I was. Man, that was the scariest, best driving experience I've ever had. Only a Fiesta but you gotta learn to walk before you can run. I can't imagine this beauty with an Automatic Transmission. To each their own obviously, but for me, it's just the icing on the cake. Thanks for the tip Rking117. Still learning!
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