First 4 days with my AW 135i! First impressions..

135iMike · 06-22-2012, 08:07 AM

Well. I made it 4 days with her! I must say we've gotten along perfect

I made it through a tank of gas already - 230 miles @ 18mpg.. I'm happy with that number considering how heavy my foot was these 4 days. It'll definitely creep up to 22-25. It was a $51 fill up.

The car is a blast.. I usually enjoy every throw of a shift lever in any car but nothing I've driven feels as perfect as this transmission. The way it springs out of gear with such life and precision is awesome.. The sounds that come out of her are still surprising me, exhaust notes, boost sounds, it's all music to my ears!

I'm also 6'4 and fit perfect with room to spare. I am slender though.

As you can see, she's already flithy and one trip on the parkway down to the beach rounded up what seems like hundreds of bugs. The amount of brake dust is pretty bad too. She'll be getting washed this weekend for sure.

Just wanted to give my 'first impressions'.. I'm sure you've all been through this many times / for a long time.. but I figured I'd share mine!

Black Flagged · 06-22-2012, 08:31 AM

congrats,to your new car... enjoy the fun you will have with it while doing some mods... you already have a nice ride, but a few little mods will make it even nicer...you can learn a lot from this forums, so keep us posted on what type of mods you do...congrats again...

bmw1racer · 06-22-2012, 08:51 AM

Congrats on the new car... Give your baby that bath it deserves this weekend!

135Pats · 06-22-2012, 09:01 AM

Congrats on choosing AW, its the way to go! And get used to the break dust, ive never driven a car that throws off so much, so quickly. A minor issue compared to the enjoyment youll get from the car, however.

meg180 · 06-22-2012, 09:10 AM

Congrats on the new car. She looks great.

doublevanosrc · 06-22-2012, 09:29 AM

Ah another satisfied Addict!!!

foghat · 06-22-2012, 10:42 AM

While I bought mine used and have had it for about 2 months, I hear ya!

Have fun.

Ash83 · 06-22-2012, 10:54 AM

Congrats and keep cleaning that brake dust

tuco44 · 06-22-2012, 11:40 AM

I am now one week into my ownership of my 2012 135i MSport.

After a string of BMWs, I finally have a car I really enjoy a lot. I do believe that I prefer it to my 2009 M3 Sedan, a very neat car BUT the lightness and low end torque of the 135i is much more fun around town.

I know that some dislike the looks of the 135i but, I think it is an aggresive looking and appealing car. My only negative might be the "value" factor, in that a 1er is not an inexpensive car - but then neither are Porsches..!!

06-22-2012, 08:07 AM	#1
135iMike Lieutenant 40 Rep 398 Posts Drives: 2012 White 135i Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: United States iTrader: (1)	First 4 days with my AW 135i! First impressions.. Well. I made it 4 days with her! I must say we've gotten along perfect I made it through a tank of gas already - 230 miles @ 18mpg.. I'm happy with that number considering how heavy my foot was these 4 days. It'll definitely creep up to 22-25. It was a $51 fill up. The car is a blast.. I usually enjoy every throw of a shift lever in any car but nothing I've driven feels as perfect as this transmission. The way it springs out of gear with such life and precision is awesome.. The sounds that come out of her are still surprising me, exhaust notes, boost sounds, it's all music to my ears! I'm also 6'4 and fit perfect with room to spare. I am slender though. As you can see, she's already flithy and one trip on the parkway down to the beach rounded up what seems like hundreds of bugs. The amount of brake dust is pretty bad too. She'll be getting washed this weekend for sure. Just wanted to give my 'first impressions'.. I'm sure you've all been through this many times / for a long time.. but I figured I'd share mine!
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06-22-2012, 08:31 AM	#2
Black Flagged Captain 472 Rep 778 Posts Drives: M2C Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: 91739 iTrader: (0)	congrats,to your new car... enjoy the fun you will have with it while doing some mods... you already have a nice ride, but a few little mods will make it even nicer...you can learn a lot from this forums, so keep us posted on what type of mods you do...congrats again...
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06-22-2012, 08:51 AM	#3
bmw1racer bimmerphile, technogeek 998 Rep 3,784 Posts Drives: 2012 E82 6MT Sport Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW 128i Coupe [0.00]	Congrats on the new car... Give your baby that bath it deserves this weekend! __________________
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06-22-2012, 09:01 AM	#4
135Pats Major General 456 Rep 6,478 Posts Drives: A few BMWs Join Date: May 2012 Location: Maryland iTrader: (3)	Congrats on choosing AW, its the way to go! And get used to the break dust, ive never driven a car that throws off so much, so quickly. A minor issue compared to the enjoyment youll get from the car, however. __________________ E88 N54 Alpinweiss/Coral Red/Motiv HTA 3586r Tial .82AR/Other stuff...652WHP F30 N55 XDrive EBII
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meg180 Captain 68 Rep 756 Posts Drives: BSM G80 M3 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Staten Island, NY iTrader: (0)	Congrats on the new car. She looks great. __________________ Ring school thread : http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=532926 Istanbul M3/M4 Launch:http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=996360 M3 & M4 European Delivery:http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1135354 M Track Days Barcelona: http://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1247927
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doublevanosrc Loves his G20 265 Rep 2,507 Posts Drives: 2020 330ix M sport Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Austin. Tx iTrader: (1) Garage List 2013 BMW [0.00]	Ah another satisfied Addict!!! __________________ 2020 330ix-Msport Past- 2013 135i 2011 135i
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06-22-2012, 10:42 AM	#7
foghat Captain 59 Rep 913 Posts Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Great White North iTrader: (1)	While I bought mine used and have had it for about 2 months, I hear ya! Have fun.
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06-22-2012, 10:54 AM	#8
Ash83 Major 41 Rep 1,177 Posts Drives: 135i & RS5 (SOLD)/ 18 CTS-V Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (1)	Congrats and keep cleaning that brake dust __________________ Alpine White, Coral RED , Glacier Silver Aluminum trim, M sport, 6MT, NAV, HiFi, USB-iPod, Bluetooth Performance: JB4\|BMW PE\|DP Cosmetics: BMW Sport Pedals\|Black Kidney Grill
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06-22-2012, 11:40 AM	#9
tuco44 Colonel 644 Rep 2,294 Posts Drives: 2018 340i xDrive M Perf Edtn Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Western Canada iTrader: (0)	I am now one week into my ownership of my 2012 135i MSport. After a string of BMWs, I finally have a car I really enjoy a lot. I do believe that I prefer it to my 2009 M3 Sedan, a very neat car BUT the lightness and low end torque of the 135i is much more fun around town. I know that some dislike the looks of the 135i but, I think it is an aggresive looking and appealing car. My only negative might be the "value" factor, in that a 1er is not an inexpensive car - but then neither are Porsches..!! __________________ 2018 340i xDrive M Perf Edtn Sunset Orange Previous BMWs - 19 others since 1971.
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