2013 135is owners discussion and photos thread!

[gregthegr8]

Originally Posted by Chunner

So hot!!!!!!!!!!!! cha....!

Figured you'd like that, though you're totally not biased or anything.

MG4LIFE!

[gregthegr8]

Originally Posted by Gangplank

I think I'm gonna convert my 135i to an is.

Many have tried, some have failed (and failed miserably). But I suppose imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. They sure do look perty tho. Mostly just those damn sexy wheels.

[champignon]

Originally Posted by gregthegr8

Many have tried, some have failed (and failed miserably). But I suppose imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. They sure do look perty tho. Mostly just those damn sexy wheels.

I think it would be a pretty poor "investment," if one of the goals was to recoup the money spent on the upgrades at the time of resale. How much more a 135is will sell for than a similarly equipped 135i (less the specific "is" features) in the resale market is unknown; it could be a few thousand dollars or it could be just a fraction of the original MSRP price difference. When it comes to heaping options and upgrades onto an existing, used, car like a 135i, without the badges, I think you would get very little if anything back.

I would only do the mods if having the mods on the car provided enough satisfaction to the owner during his period of ownership. This will be viewed as a modded car, not a 135is at resale.

[Chunner]

An oldie but a favorite Greg!

[Gangplank]

There isn't much my 1er needs...

* BMW performance 313 wheels
* BMW Perf. Exhaust
* Black mirror caps
* Upgrade to Bigger radiator (instead of fan)

[gregthegr8]

Originally Posted by Chunner

An oldie but a favorite Greg!

Ooh, that IS a good one. Don't think i've seen that one before. That outside Citi Field?

[gregthegr8]

Originally Posted by Gangplank

There isn't much my 1er needs...

* BMW performance 313 wheels
* BMW Perf. Exhaust
* Black mirror caps
* Upgrade to Bigger radiator (instead of fan)

Don't forget the pedals, though somewhat debatable on the DCT. Think you can buy the letter s from Bimian, too. hehe.

But ya, as champignon was saying, especially nowadays, it probably doesn't make much feasible sense throwing all those expensive parts on a used car unless you really think they'll mean a lot to you. The IS was just a last hoorah and what I consider a "value package" of bmw slapping like $4-5k worth of their performance parts catalog on there for what turned out to be $2400 more for me the way mine was equipped over a comparable 135. Considering I planned to put the 313s on a 135 m-sport, made more sense to just spring for the $2400 and get the whole package.

I'd definitely recommend the performance exhaust though as it pairs well with the PPK, which I think you had flashed if I remember correctly. I get compliments (and complaints) about it every day. Such an intoxicating sound and i've never been an exhaust person or ever touched the exhaust in my 20+ years of driving sports cars.

[Gangplank]

Agree. The 313 wheels are my favorite so far. My stock exhaust w/ PPK gets compliments so I'm on the fence there. The rest are inexpensive or planned upgrades.

Now that all said, the next step from IS is to add some //M suspension bits. Ohh-la-la!!

[gregthegr8]

Originally Posted by Gangplank

Agree. The 313 wheels are my favorite so far. My stock exhaust w/ PPK gets compliments so I'm on the fence there. The rest are inexpensive or planned upgrades.

Now that all said, the next step from IS is to add some //M suspension bits. Ohh-la-la!!

If you think the stock exhaust with ppk is good, with the PE it's 10x better. Almost everybody who has ever gotten the PE loves it. A couple people wanted even louder and ultimately went a different route. But the two were made for each other and go together like peas and carrots. Makes these things sound like italian exotics and a very unique sound. Only problem is it will make you want to drive fast and hit the gas just to hear the noise.

[Gangplank]

I hear ya!!

[Esteban]

Originally Posted by Gangplank

I hear ya!!

Then get it already and join the club!

[Gangplank]

As funny as it sounds the one thing I prefer about my stock exhaust is the black exhaust tips. Not a fan of chrome. Maybe I could paint it with high temp paint. :dunno:

[Esteban]

Originally Posted by Gangplank

As funny as it sounds the one thing I prefer about my stock exhaust is the black exhaust tips. Not a fan of chrome. Maybe I could paint it with high temp paint. :dunno:

There are other people who like the black tips better too. I thought I preferred the black tips as well until I got the PE installed. To me, the PE tips look much better.

On the 2nd page of this thread they talk about keeping the black exhaust tips:

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1252799

[Marc08EX]

Originally Posted by Gangplank

As funny as it sounds the one thing I prefer about my stock exhaust is the black exhaust tips. Not a fan of chrome. Maybe I could paint it with high temp paint. :dunno:

My PE had the OEM shadowline tips installed...



Here's the DIY thread:
Install Shadowline tips on Performance Exhaust

[Esteban]

Originally Posted by Marc08EX

My PE had the OEM shadowline tips installed...
Here's the DIY thread:
Install Shadowline tips on Performance Exhaust

Woah... deja vu.

[DuckCoverRoll]

Originally Posted by gregthegr8

I know we're losing members and probably will lose a few more in the coming months, and since nobody seems to post pretty pics anymore, I thought I'd post a couple of mine today as she enters year 4 looking goooooood.

Nice, man (and to think that could've been mine had our stars aligned)! How many miles do you have on it now? Here is a pic of mine ... got about 21,000 miles on it.

[gregthegr8]

Originally Posted by DuckCoverRoll

Nice, man (and to think that could've been mine had our stars aligned)! How many miles do you have on it now? Here is a pic of mine ... got about 21,000 miles on it.

Yours is looking equally good, though your wheel is turned. Perhaps to show off those pilot sport a/s 3's? =P

Seemingly the universe has taken radical steps in a clear attempt to make sure I hang onto and keep driving my car. Plus, this way we can both have one. I just crossed over 14k earlier this week. How many did yours have on it again when you got it? Just over 15k or so if I remember correctly? I'll always love that carbon black with that subtle blue in there. Just a classic BMW color that I seriously considered and sat there staring at both a carbon black and mineral grey IS side by side before finally deciding a couple days later and ordering.

[CAVU]

Originally Posted by Gangplank

Now that all said, the next step from IS is to add some //M suspension bits. Ohh-la-la!!

M3 rear subframe bushings and control arms were 'next' on my list for a long time.

Several of us have installed the Performance Suspension kit, which is an effective upgrade for a daily driver and really helps button down the vehicle dynamics. Understeer is still very present, but the ride quality isn't really compromised. It eliminated a lot of the floaty feeling I had with the stock M-Sport suspension.

[gregthegr8]

Stupid guy for pulling in and ruining my shot unbeknownst to me. Nothing I could do about the old man sleeping in his car.

3 years old, but doesn't look a day over 1. Enjoy your youth Izzy...enjoy your youth.

#MG4LifeBruhOnFleek

[ORA]

hahaha you got photobombed by an old guy in a 90s Buick!!!!!!

the 135is looks great, man!!!

[champignon]

Originally Posted by gregthegr8

Stupid guy for pulling in and ruining my shot unbeknownst to me. Nothing I could do about the old man sleeping in his car.

Probably best to avoid doing photo shoots at your local Walmart

[gregthegr8]

Originally Posted by champignon

Probably best to avoid doing photo shoots at your local Walmart

Sadly, I've never been to a walmart. I have all my teeth. I can only imagine what I'm missing.