Finally got my 135I today....

coolingmist · 01-29-2009, 05:44 PM

Anyway...been looking forever.

THANK YOU BMW FOR BUILDING A TWIN TURBO RWD COUPE. After driving this, I was ruined for any other car (non exotic).

Space Grey with Black leather and Aluminum trim. I got just about every option except comfort access.

Zirenz2006 · 01-29-2009, 05:52 PM

Congratulations!! Space grey is a great color!

coco_m3 · 01-29-2009, 06:01 PM

Love the color, Nice job.

randomquickness · 01-29-2009, 06:03 PM

I almost bought whats in your garage...glad I went with the 135 though as it is a far more comfortable dd.

coolingmist · 01-29-2009, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by randomquickness

I almost bought whats in your garage...glad I went with the 135 though as it is a far more comfortable dd.

I replaced my Rx-8 with the Elise back in 2006. I had my 94 Rx-7 and elise until about a year ago I sold the R-x7. That left me with the Lotus as my only car for a full year. Its a fun car but honestly driving it every day its been along time since it made me smile. It gets tiresome. Well...It never gets tiresome to look at it but driving it every day is.

Im keeping the Lotus, however im at the stage I want something with luxury, power and fun. I even got the auto in the BMW.

randomquickness · 01-29-2009, 06:12 PM

have you looked into the foredfed kits for the elise? I was planning on going that route if I bought one...it would surely bring a smile back to your face!

http://forcedfed.com/elise.html

coolingmist · 01-29-2009, 06:15 PM

Oh I am aware of the turbos and superchargers. infact, forcefed has been one of our customers. Its not the power, its the elise is every bit as fast as the 135I, its just that it feels so rough compared to the BMW. Comfort is non existent, hitting a bump is painful. These are traits that make the car fun as hell... but not to drive every day.

Im keeping the elise for a reason

Its an amazing car.

randomquickness · 01-29-2009, 06:17 PM

totally agree...so what are your plans for the 1er? as is or a few mods here and there?

coolingmist · 01-29-2009, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by randomquickness

totally agree...so what are your plans for the 1er? as is or a few mods here and there?

I will put our meth kit on it first, do dyno testing on/off. Then I will look into Shivs products. He tuned my Rx-7 in California about 7 years ago.

SLO · 01-29-2009, 06:39 PM

Congrats!! How do you like the Aluminum trim in person? I'm excited to use the 2009 Nav when mine arrives. I've heard great things about it!!

coolingmist · 01-29-2009, 06:45 PM

The aluminum trim is the only way to go....at least for me. Ok the black trim can be nice too.

My #1 choice would have been the car identical to what I got except red interior. I did not feel like ordering a car so red is out of the question as dealers today are only stocking what most customers will want. I got lucky my car was custom built by someone who could not follow through and thats how it ended up with the aluminum. the few 135Is that are being in the lots are pretty much all wood.

I cant say enough good things about the NAV. Watching a DVD is great too, the sound is fantastic and the video quality is good.

penny · 01-29-2009, 06:56 PM

You got your A/C running at 60 degrees during this time of year?! Space Grey...yummm.

xantdieselx · 01-29-2009, 07:00 PM

Nice car! Good luck.

coolingmist · 01-29-2009, 07:01 PM

well im still trying to figure out all of these toys. Remember, I had to pay an extra $2500 to get power windows, locks, a cup holder and carpet in the elise. LOL

penny · 01-29-2009, 07:07 PM

Haha. Have fun with it and welcome to 1addicts.

coolingmist · 01-29-2009, 07:52 PM

yea I am missing a few things.

Parking sensors, comfort access, some ski bag thingy, lol. im sure there are a few more things. i wanted nav and heated seats, all else is just icing.

Im keeping the lotus for now. the color is called Solar Yellow.

Thanks

Addict...Nah Im A Junkie! · 01-29-2009, 09:04 PM

The A/C is on even when heating the car to help remove moisture. You will notice that whenever automatic climate is selected that A/C will come on. It seems to work pretty darn well to me.

BlackjackMulligan · 01-29-2009, 09:32 PM

Welcome! Love SG, suits the car well.

gatorfast · 01-29-2009, 09:59 PM

Looks great! Got any more pics? There arent too many space greys on here.

coolingmist · 01-29-2009, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by gatorfast

Looks great! Got any more pics? There arent too many space greys on here.

Im going to take some good pictures hopefully tomorrow. I kinda hacked those in a hurry. LOL

lannypoffo · 01-29-2009, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by coolingmist

After driving this, I was ruined for any other car (non exotic).

i know what you mean. i cant possible think of what car i would like more than this when my lease runs out. no cheaper car will compare in any way.

Kevin The Clean 1 · 01-29-2009, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by coolingmist

Anyway... been looking forever.

THANK YOU BMW FOR BUILDING A TWIN TURBO RWD COUPE... !

I completely agree with you. The 335i coupe is nice but there is something I like more about this brawny mid-sized 135i.

I hate to sound desperate but, could you please post tons more pictures of it. If not, you can e-mail me some too. The reason I want to see some more soon is because I will be ordering mine in the same color very very soon (like probably tomorrow)... !

Thanks!

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coolingmist Lieutenant 31 Rep 408 Posts Drives: 2009 135I 2006 Lotus Elise Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0)	Finally got my 135I today.... Anyway...been looking forever. THANK YOU BMW FOR BUILDING A TWIN TURBO RWD COUPE. After driving this, I was ruined for any other car (non exotic). Space Grey with Black leather and Aluminum trim. I got just about every option except comfort access.
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randomquickness Brigadier General 219 Rep 3,668 Posts Drives: 996tt Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Georgetown, TX iTrader: (13)	I almost bought whats in your garage...glad I went with the 135 though as it is a far more comfortable dd. __________________
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randomquickness Brigadier General 219 Rep 3,668 Posts Drives: 996tt Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Georgetown, TX iTrader: (13)	have you looked into the foredfed kits for the elise? I was planning on going that route if I bought one...it would surely bring a smile back to your face! http://forcedfed.com/elise.html __________________
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coolingmist Lieutenant 31 Rep 408 Posts Drives: 2009 135I 2006 Lotus Elise Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0)	Oh I am aware of the turbos and superchargers. infact, forcefed has been one of our customers. Its not the power, its the elise is every bit as fast as the 135I, its just that it feels so rough compared to the BMW. Comfort is non existent, hitting a bump is painful. These are traits that make the car fun as hell... but not to drive every day. Im keeping the elise for a reason Its an amazing car.
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randomquickness Brigadier General 219 Rep 3,668 Posts Drives: 996tt Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Georgetown, TX iTrader: (13)	totally agree...so what are your plans for the 1er? as is or a few mods here and there? __________________
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SLO Shane 41 Rep 363 Posts Drives: M3, RRS, LR4 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (0)	Congrats!! How do you like the Aluminum trim in person? I'm excited to use the 2009 Nav when mine arrives. I've heard great things about it!!
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coolingmist Lieutenant 31 Rep 408 Posts Drives: 2009 135I 2006 Lotus Elise Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0)	The aluminum trim is the only way to go....at least for me. Ok the black trim can be nice too. My #1 choice would have been the car identical to what I got except red interior. I did not feel like ordering a car so red is out of the question as dealers today are only stocking what most customers will want. I got lucky my car was custom built by someone who could not follow through and thats how it ended up with the aluminum. the few 135Is that are being in the lots are pretty much all wood. I cant say enough good things about the NAV. Watching a DVD is great too, the sound is fantastic and the video quality is good.
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penny Captain 43 Rep 829 Posts Drives: '08 135i (sold) Join Date: May 2008 Location: Las Colinas iTrader: (2)	You got your A/C running at 60 degrees during this time of year?! Space Grey...yummm. __________________ '08 135i.
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coolingmist Lieutenant 31 Rep 408 Posts Drives: 2009 135I 2006 Lotus Elise Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0)	well im still trying to figure out all of these toys. Remember, I had to pay an extra $2500 to get power windows, locks, a cup holder and carpet in the elise. LOL
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penny Captain 43 Rep 829 Posts Drives: '08 135i (sold) Join Date: May 2008 Location: Las Colinas iTrader: (2)	Haha. Have fun with it and welcome to 1addicts. __________________ '08 135i.
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coolingmist Lieutenant 31 Rep 408 Posts Drives: 2009 135I 2006 Lotus Elise Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0)	yea I am missing a few things. Parking sensors, comfort access, some ski bag thingy, lol. im sure there are a few more things. i wanted nav and heated seats, all else is just icing. Im keeping the lotus for now. the color is called Solar Yellow. Thanks
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Addict...Nah Im A Junkie! Captain 34 Rep 786 Posts Drives: 09 135i, 98 M rdstr Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	The A/C is on even when heating the car to help remove moisture. You will notice that whenever automatic climate is selected that A/C will come on. It seems to work pretty darn well to me. __________________ '09 135i 6MT : Space Grey/Black ette : Cold Weather Package : Sport Package : Glacier Silver Aluminum Trim : iPod and USB : Nav : HD radio : Premium hi-fi system
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gatorfast Major General 4998 Rep 6,863 Posts Drives: 718 Cayman Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: SoFla iTrader: (4)	Looks great! Got any more pics? There arent too many space greys on here.
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