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Replying to: andys120 (Jun 24, 2008 1:22 pm) |
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Replying to: tagman (Jun 21, 2008 6:17 am) I started to reply earlier and the post went off into cyberland somewhere. If it happens to appear, please forgive me for repeating myself. I have configured a 135i about 5 times and ended up not choosing a single option. The sports package seems like an obvious choice, but the standard seats appear to be well bolstered. The shadowline trim is nice, but for 1,100 clams I can do without that. I guess I should sit in one and/or drive one the next time I am at the dealers instead of just looking at them. I think they are a little homely looking, but that's not something I base my car buying on - color either as long as it isn't blue. The wife likes heated seats so maybe I'll choose that. Whatever it takes to make her happy. Just curious - did you choose many options or just go "bare bones"? The 135i seems to have all the goodies already included. I've waited so long now I guess I might as well wait for the '09s to come out. 
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Replying to: venture (Jun 24, 2008 7:41 pm) |
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Replying to: venture (Jun 24, 2008 7:41 pm) I have a fairly loaded 135i Coupe, but I am trading it in for the 135i convertible which I've had on order for months. It is ready in a few more days and I am excited as hell. It is imperative that you order the Sport Package in order to get the Sport seats. I and others have made that error, and regreted it. Fortunately, I am able to get the Sports seats when I re-ordered the car as a convertible. If you have any doubts about this, you should ask me about it. BTW, Mr. Hpowder's posts are some of his most ridiculous posts he has made in a long time. He obviously does not like the 1-Series so he picks and chooses the few unusual sources of information to support his dislike. In actual fact, while Edmunds does not have an abundance of 1-Series owners yet, it is pretty obvious that the car has just been released for sale only a few months ago. There is a dedicated website to the 1-Series that has a monstrous membership roster. So any idea that I am a lone owner is incorrect and pointless. I agree that there aren't many 1-Series owners yet on this website, but that will change. Also, hpowder's reference to a couple of negative reviews does not in any way diminish the multitude of positive and complimentary reviews. Few cars have EVER been so praised as the 1-Series. The 3-Series is a great car. But it is not the BMW entry vehicle any more. So there is obvious sibling rivalry and jealousy. It makes no difference... the 1-Series outperforms the 3-Series. All the talk in the world can't change that. BTW, I will likely buy my wife a 335i convertible to go alongside my 135i convertible. The 1-Series is more of a man's car and the 335i hardtop convertible will be perfect for her, as the 3-Series is perfect for a female, with it's graceful and softer lines. Since the 3er is about to get a refresh, we will wait for the '09 model. TM |
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Replying to: hpowders (Jun 24, 2008 12:46 pm) |
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Replying to: houdini1 (Jun 25, 2008 4:13 am) Edmunds is filled with enthusiasts. So where are all the 1 Series owners? Folks have been voting on the 1 Series with their pocketbooks. |
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Replying to: hpowders (Jun 25, 2008 4:32 am) Yes, correct... and so far, the 1-Series is essentially sold out, with a few stragglers in inventories. Try to get a "deal" on one. Yet, the 3 and the 5 are plentiful and sitting in inventories and the dealers will make you a "deal" to get rid of them. Even BMWFS will put together one of their special leases deals on a 3 or a 5 series, but not on a 1er. And, all this just after only several months of the 1-Series release!! More positive reviews have been written on the 1-Series than almost any other car in history, yet you decide to dig up the small few negative ones and point them out. That's way out of whack, and you know it. As an owner, or previous owner, of a Porsche (I'm on my third), Ferrari, MCS, Lotus Sport Elise Ltd. track car edition, and others, as well as this 135i, I can tell you that I am more of an enthusiast than someone that would drive some tragically boring Toyota/Lexus SUV, for example, and I wouldn't even consider the 135i unless it was a performance machine. And THAT it is!! The 135i beats the previous M3s, and nearly every car that BMW manufacturers to date. It takes the new generation V8 M3 to barely beat it. And, all this from the "entry" BMW? WOW! The world's largest 1-Series website has a monstrous membership roster and more information about the 1-series than you could EVER begin to absorb. I have been an active member all year, and soon I will have contributed close to a thousand posts, and read many many thousands of others posts, some of which are made by incredibly knowledgable enthusiasts that race their cars regularly. We don't all agree on everything, but we all know and understand the fact that the 1-Series is a BMW enthusiast's dream come true! I'm kind of surprised at your perspective here. You used to look like you really knew your stuff, but lately... well...let's just say that you are sounding like a guy that would actually buy a Lexus LX570 SUV... LOL. Say what you will, but I will continue to enjoy my 135i high-performance BMW, and soon it is very possible that my wife will enjoy her 3-Series hardtop convertible, even if it is a bit slower than the 1er... heh! heh! Oh, and I'm sure it will be easier to get a deal on that 3-Series, too!... afterall, the public has spoken with their wallets (and your "pocketbook"), and left plenty of 3-Series out there in inventory. Oh... did I mention that 2/3rds of all 1-Series sales are already pre-sold!! Another testimonial from the "pocketbooks".  TM
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Replying to: fedlawman (Jun 23, 2008 11:20 pm) You Tube can also help; I'm currently trying to re-learn the Glen, as I haven't been there since 1988  As far as simulators go, a tanker friend of mine is going to get me some seat time in an M1 Abrams driving simulator. THAT should be interresting...
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Replying to: tagman (Jun 25, 2008 6:10 am) The 135i Coupe is NOT that vehicle. With BMW's latest focus on technology for technology's sake such as the iDrive controller, 2 step-vehicle starting, steptronic transmissions that must be "relearned", gimmicky turn signals, etc; in addition to their focus on impractical SUV's that are at the bottom of their class in practical cargo room and God knows what they were thinking with the release of the X6; in addition to their release of a "smaller" sporty coupe that was rumored to be a reincarnation of the much loved and missed "2002", which more realistically turned out to be a slightly smaller version of the 3 Series Coupes; you will begin to understand my frustration with a company I can no longer support with unbridled enthusiasm. Do they serve Kona coffee at Lexus?
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