Yet another new person

bfi2906 · 08-18-2008, 02:06 AM

Hi all, I too have been lurking in the shadows for some time, and decided it's time to "come out", and make myself known.

I'm not a 1er owner, but the finance on my 3er -- this is Gunter in pic below (hopefully attachmentworks) - is coming to it's end in the next 6 months, so it's time to start looking.

I think I've managed to convince myself that I'd be a better husband, father and all around human being, if I drive a 135i Coupe, which might or might not include some modifications.

I've test driven both the 335 and the 135, and i have to say, both are very good cars. my reasoning behind the preference towards the 135 is really quite simple -- my family is grown up, and i don't have a need for more than a couple of people (more very occassionally), and I can't justify the additional $'s.

More importantly, it reminds me of my e30 323i -- Ah!!! What a car that was....

I've been looking into possible "tunes" for a 135, and it occurs to me that I haven't heard PowerChip mentioned - their claim is.....

Cheers to all
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In standard form, the BMW 135i 3.0 Twin Turbo produces 225 kW, however the addition of a PowerchipGold 98 will increase the power to 261 kW. In addition to the extra power, the torque is also increased. The 135i 3.0 Twin Turbo produces 400 Nm standard, and this is increased to 464 Nm. This means more pulling power especially up hills.

BMW - 135i 3.0 Twin Turbo

MakeBMWModel135i 3.0 Twin Turbo Fuel Required (More info)98 RON OnlyPower Standard225 kWPower PowerchipGold 98261 kWTorque Standard400 NmTorque PowerchipGold 98464 NmGold 98Powerchip(Inc GST)*AUD $1,990.00

MikeVictor · 08-18-2008, 02:07 AM

Nice looking car mate.

WAY · 08-18-2008, 02:20 AM

Welcome to 1 addcits! Just a quick comment about Powerchip. A few weeks ago, they contacted me through a friend to try to get me down there with my car. They were going to offer me a free flash on my car, as they have never tested it on a 135i and a V81. They said that all V81 will throw codes, which we know is not true. Straight to the point, I wouldn't touch them with a 10 foot pole. There are many much better options like AA, JB3, SSTT etc.

d3syd · 08-18-2008, 02:24 AM

Welcome! Look forward to hearing more from another Aussie 1 addict.

molar · 08-18-2008, 02:31 AM

This must be the day that people are coming out

Welcome and enjoy

Yep 135 · 08-18-2008, 02:34 AM

[quote=bfi2906;221585]
I think I've managed to convince myself that I'd be a better husband, father and all around human being, if I drive a 135i Coupe, which might or might not include some modifications.

I've test driven both the 335 and the 135, and i have to say, both are very good cars. my reasoning behind the preference towards the 135 is really quite simple -- my family is grown up, and i don't have a need for more than a couple of people (more very occassionally), and I can't justify the additional $'s.

Thats me in one. exactly the same reasons that I went for the 135 coupe. Great minds think alike. best bang for your buck and being a BMW is thrown in.
Welcome to the board its fun here.
Yep

d3syd · 08-18-2008, 02:42 AM

Last year when I got my performance car itch, I was pretty much hooked on the idea of a 335 coupe. Then I happened to see a newspaper article on the 135 in a local paper. Same engine, heaps cheaper, faster, and I don't need the extra space. The rest is history.

smarm · 08-18-2008, 02:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by d3syd

Last year when I got my performance car itch, I was pretty much hooked on the idea of a 335 coupe. Then I happened to see a newspaper article on the 135 in a local paper. Same engine, heaps cheaper, faster, and I don't need the extra space. The rest is history.

I went in to buy a 335, came out with a 135!

2QIK4U · 08-18-2008, 02:54 AM

Welcome BFI2906

Hope you enjoy the time here. I was skeptical at first but there is a wealth of knowledge amongst the top posters.
They are really well informed and partly responsible for a pending upgrade trip to Southen BM Melbourne. That is conditional on delivery from the local dealership this Friday.... Can't wait... This forum keeps me from going insane...

Mike...

Yep 135 · 08-18-2008, 03:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2QIK4U

Welcome BFI2906

Hope you enjoy the time here. I was skeptical at first but there is a wealth of knowledge amongst the top posters.
They are really well informed and partly responsible for a pending upgrade trip to Southen BM Melbourne. That is conditional on delivery from the local dealership this Friday.... Can't wait... This forum keeps me from going insane...

Mike...

posters or Posers!!

Alpine* · 08-18-2008, 04:00 AM

Welcome aboard!

Looks like a 325Ci Special Edition Nice! (I'm biased, I had a Stratus Grey manual one)

Take the leap, the 135 will make you smile. :biggrin:

Yep 135 · 08-18-2008, 04:17 AM

What does BFI2906 stand for?
Actually there are a few wierd call signs (oops from my CB days) we should start another thread for this.

BTW 'yep 135' is from "you are correct, thats what your looking at". Or "thats what just beat you" or "past you" or "your brain is fuctioning properly" etc etc
Yep.

Zuzu · 08-18-2008, 07:43 AM

Welcome BFI2906..
My last car was also 05/330Ci in Saphire Black..

What does BFI mean...??? My number plates are BFIT..

bfi2906 · 08-19-2008, 01:01 AM

Sorry for the slow reply - had to drop the "good lady" (wife) at the airport - Part of the "I need a 135" strategy to win brownie points in advance. Actually, she's very understanding of my irrational addiction to BMW's.

Thanks for the warm welcome. This seems like a really educated and "balanced" group - some other forums are full of ****heads.

The bfi2906 is simply an identifier I've used for years. I use it on IM, and places like this. I find it easier to use the same one all the time - particularly as the years march on, and alcohol induced memorey loss sets in.

Interesting comments on Powerchip - they've been around for years. Such a pity we couldn't find a local product, from a local company - that would make support so much easier - and chances are it'd be national.

Finally, thanks for the comments on the current car - it's still a great car (albeit somewhat underpowered). It's like a go-kart when you hunt it along. Until i drove the 135, i was seriously reconsidering whether it was worth changing. Good as the 335 is, it just "didn't do it for me", and i felt like I was changing (and thus spending $'s)for the wrong reasons. After I drove the 135 -- no-brainer. Must have one. No debate will be entered into, etc, etc.:thumbup:.

The feeling of deja vu was amazing. I felt like I was back in my first BMW - an original Zinnobar Red e30 323i. It's wierd, the differences in refinement are very apparent, but more importantly, so are the similarities. All the things that made the e30 such a desirable car are evident in the 135, but they've been modernised, without losing the "edge" that made it a "real" BMW.

All BMW's are good cars. To say anything else would not be credible. But for a self-confessed BMW bigot like me, the 135 is what a BMW should be.

Cheers guys.

WAY · 08-19-2008, 01:43 AM

bfi2906, I was actually looking at finding myself a E30 M3 EVO that I would turn into a track car. I love the size of the E30. Then BMW goes and release this, so it was a no brainer for me. A brand new BMW with the latest technology in a package the same size as the E30. Love it.

smarm · 08-19-2008, 02:33 AM

Way, if you're ever looking for someone to go in on an E30, give me a yell. This has been on my radar for a while, and I'm looking for a genuine opportunity to put some money into one.

WAY · 08-19-2008, 03:01 AM

Ryan, what sort of E30 are you after? My issue as usual is space!

smarm · 08-19-2008, 03:15 AM

Well the options I'd looked at were going for the M3 variant, or going down the seemingly increasing worn path of putting a 1UZ into the e30. I hadn't really made my mind up. The goal being, I have a road car, and a track car that's relatively affordable for myself, that wouldn't cost a mint if I binned it.

I'm just about to move into a brand new townhouse in Brunswick and have two car parking spots in a lock up garage. However, this becomes moot as I've currently got an offer on a 2002 that parked down the street

In any case, it's not something that I've made a priority, but having an e30 is a track car is something that's been on my list for a while, and i'll work towards it. :thumbup:

professor · 08-19-2008, 03:17 AM

ha ha. space is my issue too. i want another car but only have a small two-car garage....time to sell

geez, i miss having a third space.

WAY · 08-19-2008, 05:30 AM

Prof, remember we were talking about Templestowe? There are two very nice houses there that would suit your need!

Both have 4 car garages!

http://www.domain.com.au/Public/Prop...did=2007245573
http://www.domain.com.au/Public/Prop...did=2007259050

smarm · 08-19-2008, 05:53 AM

Templestowe, where the Azn mafia live in their suburbian mansions! :thumbup:

professor · 08-19-2008, 05:57 AM

wow, very nice. no price listed, so it falls in the category of "if you have to ask.....". and i wish i pooped gold bars but alas no such luck.....

so it'll probably be a new car wayne, not a new house!

08-18-2008, 02:06 AM	#1
bfi2906 Captain 34 Rep 685 Posts Drives: 135 Coupe Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	Yet another new person Hi all, I too have been lurking in the shadows for some time, and decided it's time to "come out", and make myself known. I'm not a 1er owner, but the finance on my 3er -- this is Gunter in pic below (hopefully attachmentworks) - is coming to it's end in the next 6 months, so it's time to start looking. I think I've managed to convince myself that I'd be a better husband, father and all around human being, if I drive a 135i Coupe, which might or might not include some modifications. I've test driven both the 335 and the 135, and i have to say, both are very good cars. my reasoning behind the preference towards the 135 is really quite simple -- my family is grown up, and i don't have a need for more than a couple of people (more very occassionally), and I can't justify the additional $'s. More importantly, it reminds me of my e30 323i -- Ah!!! What a car that was.... I've been looking into possible "tunes" for a 135, and it occurs to me that I haven't heard PowerChip mentioned - their claim is..... Cheers to all _______________________ Products In standard form, the BMW 135i 3.0 Twin Turbo produces 225 kW, however the addition of a PowerchipGold 98 will increase the power to 261 kW. In addition to the extra power, the torque is also increased. The 135i 3.0 Twin Turbo produces 400 Nm standard, and this is increased to 464 Nm. This means more pulling power especially up hills. BMW - 135i 3.0 Twin Turbo MakeBMWModel135i 3.0 Twin Turbo Fuel Required (More info)98 RON OnlyPower Standard225 kWPower PowerchipGold 98261 kWTorque Standard400 NmTorque PowerchipGold 98464 NmGold 98Powerchip(Inc GST)*AUD $1,990.00 Attached Images
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MikeVictor Brigadier General 210 Rep 3,288 Posts Drives: anything given a chance Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: .au iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 Mazda ND MX-5 [10.00]	Nice looking car mate.
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08-18-2008, 02:20 AM	#3
WAY Brigadier General 458 Rep 4,822 Posts Drives: Fast ones Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	Welcome to 1 addcits! Just a quick comment about Powerchip. A few weeks ago, they contacted me through a friend to try to get me down there with my car. They were going to offer me a free flash on my car, as they have never tested it on a 135i and a V81. They said that all V81 will throw codes, which we know is not true. Straight to the point, I wouldn't touch them with a 10 foot pole. There are many much better options like AA, JB3, SSTT etc.
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08-18-2008, 02:24 AM	#4
d3syd Major 50 Rep 1,474 Posts Drives: 135i MT, LMB, ProNav Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Scamander, Tasmania iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i Coupe [0.00]	Welcome! Look forward to hearing more from another Aussie 1 addict. __________________ Fun Car: 135i Manual LeMans Blue / Beige Leather / Grey Poplar / pro nav / euro plates. Delivered 24 June 08 Family Car: Land Rover Discovery 4 SDV6 Spare Car: Volvo V70 Sydney Car: MB 420SEL
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08-18-2008, 02:31 AM	#5
molar Private 1 Rep 66 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jul 2008 iTrader: (0)	This must be the day that people are coming out Welcome and enjoy __________________ My order just got BUMPED Cancelled my order
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08-18-2008, 02:34 AM	#6
Yep 135 Lieutenant 11 Rep 591 Posts Drives: BMW 135 manual Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Canberra iTrader: (0)	[quote=bfi2906;221585] I think I've managed to convince myself that I'd be a better husband, father and all around human being, if I drive a 135i Coupe, which might or might not include some modifications. I've test driven both the 335 and the 135, and i have to say, both are very good cars. my reasoning behind the preference towards the 135 is really quite simple -- my family is grown up, and i don't have a need for more than a couple of people (more very occassionally), and I can't justify the additional $'s. Thats me in one. exactly the same reasons that I went for the 135 coupe. Great minds think alike. best bang for your buck and being a BMW is thrown in. Welcome to the board its fun here. Yep
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08-18-2008, 02:42 AM	#7
d3syd Major 50 Rep 1,474 Posts Drives: 135i MT, LMB, ProNav Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Scamander, Tasmania iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i Coupe [0.00]	Last year when I got my performance car itch, I was pretty much hooked on the idea of a 335 coupe. Then I happened to see a newspaper article on the 135 in a local paper. Same engine, heaps cheaper, faster, and I don't need the extra space. The rest is history. __________________ Fun Car: 135i Manual LeMans Blue / Beige Leather / Grey Poplar / pro nav / euro plates. Delivered 24 June 08 Family Car: Land Rover Discovery 4 SDV6 Spare Car: Volvo V70 Sydney Car: MB 420SEL
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08-18-2008, 02:54 AM	#9
2QIK4U Mike 2 Rep 103 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jun 2008 iTrader: (0)	Welcome BFI2906 Hope you enjoy the time here. I was skeptical at first but there is a wealth of knowledge amongst the top posters. They are really well informed and partly responsible for a pending upgrade trip to Southen BM Melbourne. That is conditional on delivery from the local dealership this Friday.... Can't wait... This forum keeps me from going insane... Mike...
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08-18-2008, 04:00 AM	#11
Alpine* Brigadier General 1281 Rep 4,093 Posts Drives: M2 G87 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Welcome aboard! Looks like a 325Ci Special Edition Nice! (I'm biased, I had a Stratus Grey manual one) Take the leap, the 135 will make you smile. :biggrin:
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08-18-2008, 04:17 AM	#12
Yep 135 Lieutenant 11 Rep 591 Posts Drives: BMW 135 manual Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Canberra iTrader: (0)	What does BFI2906 stand for? Actually there are a few wierd call signs (oops from my CB days) we should start another thread for this. BTW 'yep 135' is from "you are correct, thats what your looking at". Or "thats what just beat you" or "past you" or "your brain is fuctioning properly" etc etc Yep.
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08-18-2008, 07:43 AM	#13
Zuzu Major General 2816 Rep 7,637 Posts Drives: M2C HS 6MT Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sydney Australia iTrader: (0)	Welcome BFI2906.. My last car was also 05/330Ci in Saphire Black.. What does BFI mean...??? My number plates are BFIT.. Attached Images
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08-19-2008, 01:01 AM	#14
bfi2906 Captain 34 Rep 685 Posts Drives: 135 Coupe Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	Sorry for the slow reply - had to drop the "good lady" (wife) at the airport - Part of the "I need a 135" strategy to win brownie points in advance. Actually, she's very understanding of my irrational addiction to BMW's. Thanks for the warm welcome. This seems like a really educated and "balanced" group - some other forums are full of ****heads. The bfi2906 is simply an identifier I've used for years. I use it on IM, and places like this. I find it easier to use the same one all the time - particularly as the years march on, and alcohol induced memorey loss sets in. Interesting comments on Powerchip - they've been around for years. Such a pity we couldn't find a local product, from a local company - that would make support so much easier - and chances are it'd be national. Finally, thanks for the comments on the current car - it's still a great car (albeit somewhat underpowered). It's like a go-kart when you hunt it along. Until i drove the 135, i was seriously reconsidering whether it was worth changing. Good as the 335 is, it just "didn't do it for me", and i felt like I was changing (and thus spending $'s)for the wrong reasons. After I drove the 135 -- no-brainer. Must have one. No debate will be entered into, etc, etc.:thumbup:. The feeling of deja vu was amazing. I felt like I was back in my first BMW - an original Zinnobar Red e30 323i. It's wierd, the differences in refinement are very apparent, but more importantly, so are the similarities. All the things that made the e30 such a desirable car are evident in the 135, but they've been modernised, without losing the "edge" that made it a "real" BMW. All BMW's are good cars. To say anything else would not be credible. But for a self-confessed BMW bigot like me, the 135 is what a BMW should be. Cheers guys.
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08-19-2008, 01:43 AM	#15
WAY Brigadier General 458 Rep 4,822 Posts Drives: Fast ones Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	bfi2906, I was actually looking at finding myself a E30 M3 EVO that I would turn into a track car. I love the size of the E30. Then BMW goes and release this, so it was a no brainer for me. A brand new BMW with the latest technology in a package the same size as the E30. Love it.
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08-19-2008, 03:01 AM	#17
WAY Brigadier General 458 Rep 4,822 Posts Drives: Fast ones Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	Ryan, what sort of E30 are you after? My issue as usual is space!
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08-19-2008, 03:17 AM	#19
professor Major 46 Rep 1,473 Posts Drives: Z4 M40i Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0)	ha ha. space is my issue too. i want another car but only have a small two-car garage....time to sell geez, i miss having a third space.
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08-19-2008, 05:30 AM	#20
WAY Brigadier General 458 Rep 4,822 Posts Drives: Fast ones Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	Prof, remember we were talking about Templestowe? There are two very nice houses there that would suit your need! Both have 4 car garages! http://www.domain.com.au/Public/Prop...did=2007245573 http://www.domain.com.au/Public/Prop...did=2007259050
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08-19-2008, 05:57 AM	#22
professor Major 46 Rep 1,473 Posts Drives: Z4 M40i Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0)	wow, very nice. no price listed, so it falls in the category of "if you have to ask.....". and i wish i pooped gold bars but alas no such luck..... so it'll probably be a new car wayne, not a new house!
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