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FJUNO78 · 11-29-2009, 08:28 PM

So after 2 weeks of ownership, I figured now would be a good time to give my impressions of the new ride.

I picked her up 2 weeks ago, from Paul Miller out in Wayne NJ. I worked with a saleswoman on the internet team, and got a good deal. Delivery was painless and the finance manager, did not try to sell any add - ons or spring any other b.s. on me.

Coming from a 2007 328i coupe, I am really enjoying the extra power. After only 600 miles, I feel pretty familiar with the car. For the most part, I am following the break-in guidelines, but it is a bit tough to do. On a couple of occasions, when getting lost in the moment, I toyed with 5500rpm.

The paddle shifters are really fun, and when in DS mode, shift quickly. I find the gear shifter easier to use when in manual mode, especially around turns and winding roads. For straight line acceleration, the paddle shifters are cool.

The cockpit seems simple, but more driver focused than my last car. Back seat is nearly useless, but I do not plan on using it much. Build quality feels just as good as the 328i, no rattles, squeaks, or wind noise some have complained about.

I really like the red coral leather. I acually think it feels better tham the dakota leather I had in my 3'er. I am digging the black headliner. I opted to keep my option list to a minimum this time around, but do not feel like I am missing anything.

The stock radio, like most have mentioned is nothing spectacular, but it gets the job done. The HD channels are a nice bonus, but certainly not worth paying extra for. The sun visors are flimsy, and the floor mats, (OEM cloth ones) are much thinner than the ones I had in my 3'er.

I washed her today, and applied a coat of NXT 2.0. Maybe after winter, I will set a weekend aside to wash, clay, and zaino. I am thinking about shadowline kidney grills, that too probably will get done in the spring.

Here are some pics, I know alot of people have White and Coral, but I figured I would share anyway. I also threw in a picture of my old car too.

merlinbk · 11-29-2009, 08:38 PM

Cool. Thanks for sharing.

amdmaxx · 11-30-2009, 09:09 PM

last pic - is that after you buffed it?
Congrats - smart move to get M Sport package.

FJUNO78 · 11-30-2009, 09:13 PM

the last pic, my old car, was when i took delivery, it was dealer prepped.

I did a full zaino job on it when it warmed up a few months later.

it's heard to capture alpine white's depth with a point and shoot, on a cloudy day lol

FactoryFast · 12-01-2009, 12:13 AM

Ah, The ShouLin... i know it well. Grew up Near Hylan and Tysens...

Congrats on the ride, I have a question. What year is your 1er cause I dont have those ///M sills in the door on my 09 ///M Sport...

FJUNO78 · 12-01-2009, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by FactoryFast

Ah, The ShouLin... i know it well. Grew up Near Hylan and Tysens...

Congrats on the ride, I have a question. What year is your 1er cause I dont have those ///M sills in the door on my 09 ///M Sport...

Small world, my parents house is in oakwood too. I wash my cars there lol.

Shoot me a pm, I grew up there too.

Its a 2010. I didn't realize the 09's did not have the ///m sills. The main cosmetic difference is the bigger mirrors on the 2010.

DVDA · 12-01-2009, 12:23 AM

I like the last picture, never seen a 1 series look so good

FactorX81 · 12-01-2009, 04:39 PM

Congrats, I ordered from Paul Miller and doing PCD Dec 22, I have had a good experience with them so far as well. Enjoy

anthony @ eas · 12-01-2009, 05:26 PM

SlicktopTTZ · 12-01-2009, 06:05 PM

Is there any aftermarket option to get rid of the chrome trim? I hate chrome. Nice car BTW, can't wait to pick mine up!

FJUNO78 · 12-04-2009, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by SlicktopTTZ

Is there any aftermarket option to get rid of the chrome trim? I hate chrome. Nice car BTW, can't wait to pick mine up!

the only chrome is on the kidney grills.

And yea, the offer a few different types of blacked out grills. I am looking at the shadowline grills. I'm told they match the window trim the best.

something like this:

SAJAM · 12-04-2009, 04:30 PM

Congrats on the ride... I just can't get enough of the AW/Coral Combo... GORGEOUS!

Dave · 12-04-2009, 05:46 PM

looks good! great dealer ship too
who is your service advisor?
ask for Jim! he is the best

FJUNO78 · 12-04-2009, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by comeback1

looks good! great dealer ship too
who is your service advisor?
ask for Jim! he is the best

Hopefully I will have to meet him 2 times, just for my oil changes. Lol.

escobar929 · 12-04-2009, 10:03 PM

looks good

lopealle · 12-04-2009, 10:10 PM

looks awesome.

11-29-2009, 08:28 PM	#1
FJUNO78 Captain Drives: 25 to 2 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: staten island, NY Posts: 885 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 135i [0.00] 2007 e92 328I [0.00]	My new 135i - 2 wks full report! So after 2 weeks of ownership, I figured now would be a good time to give my impressions of the new ride. I picked her up 2 weeks ago, from Paul Miller out in Wayne NJ. I worked with a saleswoman on the internet team, and got a good deal. Delivery was painless and the finance manager, did not try to sell any add - ons or spring any other b.s. on me. Coming from a 2007 328i coupe, I am really enjoying the extra power. After only 600 miles, I feel pretty familiar with the car. For the most part, I am following the break-in guidelines, but it is a bit tough to do. On a couple of occasions, when getting lost in the moment, I toyed with 5500rpm. The paddle shifters are really fun, and when in DS mode, shift quickly. I find the gear shifter easier to use when in manual mode, especially around turns and winding roads. For straight line acceleration, the paddle shifters are cool. The cockpit seems simple, but more driver focused than my last car. Back seat is nearly useless, but I do not plan on using it much. Build quality feels just as good as the 328i, no rattles, squeaks, or wind noise some have complained about. I really like the red coral leather. I acually think it feels better tham the dakota leather I had in my 3'er. I am digging the black headliner. I opted to keep my option list to a minimum this time around, but do not feel like I am missing anything. The stock radio, like most have mentioned is nothing spectacular, but it gets the job done. The HD channels are a nice bonus, but certainly not worth paying extra for. The sun visors are flimsy, and the floor mats, (OEM cloth ones) are much thinner than the ones I had in my 3'er. I washed her today, and applied a coat of NXT 2.0. Maybe after winter, I will set a weekend aside to wash, clay, and zaino. I am thinking about shadowline kidney grills, that too probably will get done in the spring. Here are some pics, I know alot of people have White and Coral, but I figured I would share anyway. I also threw in a picture of my old car too. Attached Images
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11-29-2009, 08:38 PM	#2
merlinbk Second Lieutenant Drives: None (yet) Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Fl Posts: 283 iTrader: (1)	Cool. Thanks for sharing.

11-30-2009, 09:09 PM	#3
amdmaxx My gift Registry: M1 Drives: Future Mowner of Monster Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: USA Posts: 1,269 iTrader: (0)	last pic - is that after you buffed it? Congrats - smart move to get M Sport package.

11-30-2009, 09:13 PM	#4
FJUNO78 Captain Drives: 25 to 2 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: staten island, NY Posts: 885 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 135i [0.00] 2007 e92 328I [0.00]	the last pic, my old car, was when i took delivery, it was dealer prepped. I did a full zaino job on it when it warmed up a few months later. it's heard to capture alpine white's depth with a point and shoot, on a cloudy day lol

12-01-2009, 12:13 AM	#5
FactoryFast Second Lieutenant Drives: 2009 BMW 135i ///M Dinan S2;) Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Southfields, New York Posts: 258 iTrader: (0)	Ah, The ShouLin... i know it well. Grew up Near Hylan and Tysens... Congrats on the ride, I have a question. What year is your 1er cause I dont have those ///M sills in the door on my 09 ///M Sport...

12-01-2009, 04:39 PM	#8
FactorX81 Private First Class Drives: 2010 135i, 2000 Nissan Sentra Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 108 iTrader: (0)	Congrats, I ordered from Paul Miller and doing PCD Dec 22, I have had a good experience with them so far as well. Enjoy

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SlicktopTTZ Captain Drives: 91 300ZX Twin-Turbo, 2010 135i Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Corpus Christi, Texas Posts: 686 iTrader: (0)	Is there any aftermarket option to get rid of the chrome trim? I hate chrome. Nice car BTW, can't wait to pick mine up!

12-04-2009, 04:30 PM	#12
SAJAM Vrooooom Drives: One Three Five Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Berkeley Posts: 20 iTrader: (0)	Congrats on the ride... I just can't get enough of the AW/Coral Combo... GORGEOUS!

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escobar929 Brigadier General Drives: 135i Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Hollywood, FL Posts: 4,099 iTrader: (7) Garage List 2010 135i [3.50]	looks good

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