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MINI2ONE · 11-21-2011, 07:23 PM

Moving from a MINI Cooper to a 1 series

Got it with the Convenience Package but I'd also like the auto-dimming rearview though I'm not interested in the Premium Package - any ideas?

Glad to be a member (newbie)

Carolinagirl · 11-21-2011, 08:47 PM

Congrats!

maxdriver · 11-22-2011, 02:33 PM

I'm curious if you've test driven both the 128 and 135...and why you went with the 128...thanks

Mister RK · 11-22-2011, 03:22 PM

Congrats on the order! I recently purchased my 128i also and I chose 128 over 135 because it saved me some money, I didn't need that much power, and I love having fog lights on a sport package. I have the premium and the sports package, and i don't think you'll need the premium just for the auto-dimming. Think that can compensated by tinted windows which would like great on the car.

MINI2ONE · 11-22-2011, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by maxdriver

I'm curious if you've test driven both the 128 and 135...and why you went with the 128...thanks

I haven't test driven a 135 but I don't need the extra power and complexity of forced induction; not to mention the added expense

If they had a 4 cylinder here (in the states) I would have gotten that

MINI2ONE · 11-22-2011, 03:40 PM

Found a helpful thread plus it seems that the deealer could perform such an install (auto-dimming mirror)

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=222825

maxdriver · 11-22-2011, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by MINI2ONE

I haven't test driven a 135 but I don't need the extra power and complexity of forced induction; not to mention the added expense

If they had a 4 cylinder here (in the states) I would have gotten that

That's kinda where I'm at. I think 230 hp is more than sufficient! Congrats and enjoy the ride...

ulrichd · 11-22-2011, 07:16 PM

I came from two Minis and I've had my 128 for three years. I am surprised you didn't go for the Sport package as the car in stock form certainly does not have the Mini's go-kart handling. Enjoy the car.

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MINI2ONE New Member Drives: White 2012 128i Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 7 iTrader: (0)	2012 128i Ordered Moving from a MINI Cooper to a 1 series Got it with the Convenience Package but I'd also like the auto-dimming rearview though I'm not interested in the Premium Package - any ideas? Glad to be a member (newbie)
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11-22-2011, 02:33 PM	#3
maxdriver Private Drives: 2013 135i M-sport 6-spd! Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: New England Posts: 93 iTrader: (0)	I'm curious if you've test driven both the 128 and 135...and why you went with the 128...thanks

11-22-2011, 03:22 PM	#4
Mister RK Private Drives: BSM 128i M Sport Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 71 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2012 BMW 128i Coupe [5.00]	Congrats on the order! I recently purchased my 128i also and I chose 128 over 135 because it saved me some money, I didn't need that much power, and I love having fog lights on a sport package. I have the premium and the sports package, and i don't think you'll need the premium just for the auto-dimming. Think that can compensated by tinted windows which would like great on the car.

11-22-2011, 03:40 PM	#6
MINI2ONE New Member Drives: White 2012 128i Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 7 iTrader: (0)	Found a helpful thread plus it seems that the deealer could perform such an install (auto-dimming mirror) http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=222825

11-22-2011, 07:16 PM	#8
ulrichd Colonel Drives: 128i M-Sport Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,023 iTrader: (5)	I came from two Minis and I've had my 128 for three years. I am surprised you didn't go for the Sport package as the car in stock form certainly does not have the Mini's go-kart handling. Enjoy the car.