Official BMW 1-Series Thread (Merged) - Page 29

Janizary · 10-25-2007, 06:00 PM

More breaking news:

Via 1-Addicts from MWERKS

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1960

http://www.mwerks.com/artman/publish...cle_1279.shtml

Quote:

Originally Posted by MWERKS

At a technical presentation this evening prior to the first drive of the new BMW 135i coupe, many details about the US-market version were confirmed. Enthusiasts have reason to rejoice, as most of the hardware and trim is being carried over from the European market. Here is a summary of what was confirmed tonight...

• Six-piston calipers will be standard on the 135i coupe. This decision was on-again, off-again for cost reasons, but the final answer is that they will indeed be on the car when it goes on sale early next year.

• Navigation will be a stand-alone option on both the 135i and the 128i. While it is typically bundled on other models as part of a Technology Package, it will be offered as a single option on these models to keep costs down.

• Interior leather colors will include black, beige, light grey, red and terra. Red and Terra will only be offered with the Premium Package. There will be no cloth offered at all in America; the base upholstery will be leatherette in black, light grey or beige.

• BMW will eventually offer a factory-replacement limited-slip differential under their performance products program recently announced. There are no plans to fit a limited-slip differential as a factory-fitted option.

• Pricing for the 1 Series will likely be announced at the Los Angeles auto show in mid-November, but the target price for the 135i is in the “mid-thirties” while the 128i in base form will come in under $30,000.

Page 1 of thread updated with this information.

SRT4toCivicSi · 10-26-2007, 12:53 AM

OHHH NICE!!! Mid November aeh... My b-day is November 24th

... I can't wait

Janizary · 10-29-2007, 03:48 PM

Auto Spies 135i extravaganza in Sweden:

http://www.autospies.com/news/First-...MW-135i-22280/

LOADS of pics.

Now that is a LOT of 135i's:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Autospies

1. The car SCREAMS! Wicked fast. You definitely notice a difference between the 135i and 335i. The 135i is definitely faster, tighter and more nimble. It's REALLY at home on the track AND on the streets.

2. The design is even more aggressive in person and is a real head turner.

3. It really captures the true spirit and tradition of what a BMW is supposed to be. It's the BMW for all of you who love BMW Classic design/performance.

4. NOTHING is going to beat this thing from a bang for the buck standpoint...at least not for a year or two when all their competitors wake up and realize BMW caught everyone napping.

5. With this car, you are witnessing the re-birth of the gorgeous, fast, inexpensive rear wheel drive sports car segment. BMW has the jump now but trust us...The others WILL get into this segment.

6. There WILL be people waiting in line to buy this car. don't even waste your time with the 128. Just find the extra dough and get the 135i. You NEED this car.

BMW hits a world series style, grand slam homerun. And true car lovers will be happier because if it.

Updated Page 1 as well.

Janizary · 10-29-2007, 03:50 PM

I appear to have lost the ability to edit page 1. Humbug.

SRT4toCivicSi · 10-29-2007, 04:19 PM

^ bring it up with the moderators.

BTW, I SPY a black 135i in the right row 7th car in

I want it

***sickyute*** · 10-29-2007, 05:01 PM

it's not black. it's red as well.
my dealer won't let me put a deposit yet

... i tried.

e60.deluxe · 10-29-2007, 05:17 PM

in the mean time i drive 135i on Gran Turismo 5 Demo Demo.

tennisfan16 · 10-29-2007, 05:18 PM

^my dealer is taking deposits, they said they already have a few.

SRT4toCivicSi · 10-29-2007, 05:48 PM

how can your dealership NOT be taking deposits? The local one to me was begging me for money LOL ... and that was about a month or so ago...

Janizary · 10-29-2007, 07:10 PM

Both dealers here are taking deposits for the coupe, but not the cabrio.

Neither one will discuss Euro Delivery at this point, since the 135i is not on the ED schedule...yet.

3pac2k6 · 10-29-2007, 07:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by e60.deluxe

in the mean time i drive 135i on Gran Turismo 5 Demo Demo.

off topic but w/e.... How? can you download the car from the PS store now?

e60.deluxe · 10-29-2007, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3pac2k6

off topic but w/e.... How? can you download the car from the PS store now?

its in the Japanese store. make a new PSN account, make your country Japan, and itll be there.

SRT4toCivicSi · 10-29-2007, 09:04 PM

^^^ has too much time on his hands... lol

kenchan · 10-30-2007, 01:33 AM

ok, im starting to feel alittle bit of its styling.

***sickyute*** · 10-30-2007, 09:31 AM

well i don't know why they aren't taking any.
i asked and i was told not yet.
They don't even know when they will arrive so they don't want money if they can't give a time of arrival. That was my guess.
However, i was told that since i can't even build one yet, i won't know what i'll be getting till it's on it way or already there and to not have confusion they'll stay away from the cash. Either way they'll sell the cars they get when people come in so they are not taking deposits yet.

i agree. i don't want any combination and till i can't get what i want i'll hold the cash.
thing is the cash might be gone by then

Janizary · 10-30-2007, 11:08 AM

Sounds like you may need to visiting other BMW dealers in your area.

Buying local only happens for me if I can get the deal I want. Otherwise, I'll go out of state. A short $99 SWA flight to save a few thousand and get a nice drive back is well worth it to me.

SRT4toCivicSi · 10-30-2007, 12:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Janizary

Sounds like you may need to visiting other BMW dealers in your area.

Buying local only happens for me if I can get the deal I want. Otherwise, I'll go out of state. A short $99 SWA flight to save a few thousand and get a nice drive back is well worth it to me.

flights are free for me

so i'd be saving that plus $100 lol

***sickyute*** · 10-30-2007, 02:02 PM

nah.
i could wait.
when i can build one i'll do so and take it to to figure out the numbers, discounts, etc.
that particular dealer is minutes away from my house so i prefer that.

CraigSi4 · 10-30-2007, 04:18 PM

just a little concept i found on rsportscars, hopefully not a repost.
http://www.rsportscars.com/eng/cars/bmw_tii.asp

***sickyute*** · 10-30-2007, 04:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CraigSi4

just a little concept i found on rsportscars, hopefully not a repost.
http://www.rsportscars.com/eng/cars/bmw_tii.asp

repost

10-29-2007, 05:01 PM	#566 (permalink)
*sickyute* VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Pembroke Pines, Fl Age: 29 Posts: 9,570 Marvie iTrader: 12 / 100%	it's not black. it's red as well. my dealer won't let me put a deposit yet ... i tried. __________________ Shift when it blinks! http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2640940 FA5 http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2216565 FG2

10-30-2007, 09:31 AM	#575 (permalink)
*sickyute* VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Pembroke Pines, Fl Age: 29 Posts: 9,570 Marvie iTrader: 12 / 100%	well i don't know why they aren't taking any. i asked and i was told not yet. They don't even know when they will arrive so they don't want money if they can't give a time of arrival. That was my guess. However, i was told that since i can't even build one yet, i won't know what i'll be getting till it's on it way or already there and to not have confusion they'll stay away from the cash. Either way they'll sell the cars they get when people come in so they are not taking deposits yet. i agree. i don't want any combination and till i can't get what i want i'll hold the cash. thing is the cash might be gone by then __________________ Shift when it blinks! http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2640940 FA5 http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2216565 FG2

10-30-2007, 02:02 PM	#578 (permalink)
*sickyute* VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Pembroke Pines, Fl Age: 29 Posts: 9,570 Marvie iTrader: 12 / 100%	nah. i could wait. when i can build one i'll do so and take it to to figure out the numbers, discounts, etc. that particular dealer is minutes away from my house so i prefer that. __________________ Shift when it blinks! http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2640940 FA5 http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2216565 FG2

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SRT4toCivicSi Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Wherever the Air Force tells me... Posts: 3,562 Kendrick A. Hanson iTrader: 0 / 0%	^ bring it up with the moderators. BTW, I SPY a black 135i in the right row 7th car in I want it

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e60.deluxe Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Lake Forest, CA Age: 24 Posts: 6,026 iTrader: 3 / 100%	in the mean time i drive 135i on Gran Turismo 5 Demo Demo.

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SRT4toCivicSi Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Wherever the Air Force tells me... Posts: 3,562 Kendrick A. Hanson iTrader: 0 / 0%	how can your dealership NOT be taking deposits? The local one to me was begging me for money LOL ... and that was about a month or so ago...

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Janizary Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Sith Ferret dojo Posts: 6,947 Arbitor of Discord iTrader: 0 / 0%	Both dealers here are taking deposits for the coupe, but not the cabrio. Neither one will discuss Euro Delivery at this point, since the 135i is not on the ED schedule...yet.

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SRT4toCivicSi Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Wherever the Air Force tells me... Posts: 3,562 Kendrick A. Hanson iTrader: 0 / 0%	^^^ has too much time on his hands... lol

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kenchan Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 2,643 iTrader: 1 / 100%	ok, im starting to feel alittle bit of its styling.

10-30-2007, 11:08 AM	#576 (permalink)
Janizary Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Sith Ferret dojo Posts: 6,947 Arbitor of Discord iTrader: 0 / 0%	Sounds like you may need to visiting other BMW dealers in your area. Buying local only happens for me if I can get the deal I want. Otherwise, I'll go out of state. A short $99 SWA flight to save a few thousand and get a nice drive back is well worth it to me.

10-30-2007, 04:18 PM	#579 (permalink)
CraigSi4 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Naperville, IL Age: 22 Posts: 1,015 iTrader: 1 / 100%	just a little concept i found on rsportscars, hopefully not a repost. http://www.rsportscars.com/eng/cars/bmw_tii.asp

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