|
|
|
|
|
| 12-12-2008, 02:30 PM | #1 |
|
Lieutenant
 
186
Rep 413
Posts |
My New 1
This spring I began lurking here, checking out what all of you were saying and actually getting interested in the 1. In June I took some time off (I work in Afghanistan) and went to Germany for some R&R. I rented out a 120d which even with the more relaxed suspension and all season tires handled and ran out great. With a basic feel for the car I went to Pentagon car sales to try out a 135i. It was a night and day difference between the two! I mean the 120d has great torque and all but I forgot all about it as soon as I settled into the sport seats in the 135i, literally it was one of those moments that you point to when things got interesting
 From that very first drive I was hooked. In fact, I went over my 1 hour test drive with some full out autobahn runs followed by some great back road driving. From that day on I stopped just reading what you guys were saying about these cars and really became a 1 addict. So, long story severely shortened I put in my order on June 11th and just yesterday morning, 6 months to the day my 1 arrived at the dealer. Now I am moving back into a great new job in the states and I want you to know; of all the things that have kept my spirits high this forum has been one of the best. I driven no more than 6 miles from my shack in 19 months and I get to drive a kawasaki mule when I do; either way it feels like I have driven about 50,000 miles already I had the dealer grab some pics for me because I know the next post would demand them. I hope you all enjoy, I know that I have
__________________
"Most things I worry about never happen anyway"
-Tom Petty |
| 12-12-2008, 02:41 PM | #4 |
|
Major
72
Rep 1,239
Posts |
LOL, The parking garage gave it away. I shopped there, Im in North Atlanta (Cumming)
__________________
● 2015 Cayman S (Current), 2011 1M BSM #297 (Sold), 2008 135i (Sold) ● |
|
Appreciate
0
|
| 12-12-2008, 02:54 PM | #5 |
|
Lieutenant Colonel
 85
Rep 1,609
Posts |
Yes, the parking deck looks familiar. My office is less than 2 miles from Global Imports. Nice car and nice choice too.
__________________
7/08 135 Coupe, Crimson Red, 6 SP, Sport, Taupe Lette/Aluminum. Performance Mods: JB4 on Map 5, BMS DP Fix V3, Injen polished intake, AR Catless DP, Maddad resonated mid-pipes, aFe exhaust polished tips, ST Suspension Coil Over and Hotchkis front sway bar. Others: BMS OCC, BT Scanner, Mud Flap. Next Mods: AA Front Strut Brace.
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
| 12-12-2008, 02:58 PM | #6 |
|
NRA Life Member, BMW CCA 30 year member
181
Rep 2,614
Posts |
Hey Brady,
Nice car, color combo. Bet you're glad to be coming home.:roundel:
__________________
Resigned 1ADDICTS Moderator
 “To disarm the people is the best and most effective way to enslave them.” – George Mason |
|
Appreciate
0
|
| 12-12-2008, 03:04 PM | #7 | |
|
Lieutenant
186
Rep 413
Posts |
You seriously have no idea
Quote:
__________________
"Most things I worry about never happen anyway"
-Tom Petty |
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
| 12-12-2008, 03:08 PM | #8 |
|
Captain
210
Rep 959
Posts |
congrats , seeing all these people taking delivery of there cars just makes me more want mine more
__________________
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
| 12-12-2008, 03:35 PM | #9 |
|
Two Wheels or Four?
93
Rep 655
Posts |
Welcome home!
__________________
 Current: '18 AW Performance Edition m240i Gone: '15 Mineral Grey m235i || '07 Silver Grey M Coupe || '11 Space Grey 328i XDrive || '08 SparkG M3 || '01 LSB M3 || '01 TiAg 330ci |
|
Appreciate
0
|
| 12-12-2008, 04:07 PM | #11 | |
|
Brigadier General
 
121
Rep 4,070
Posts |
Sweeeet Brady..I knew you would get it. So no more DPI for you? Or did you just get a slot in the states? Let me know..I plan on leaving in late Mar/Early April as well to get back to my beast! If you still with DPI we can have a DPI meet/photoshoot...LOL
__________________
 Quote:
|
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
| 12-13-2008, 10:35 AM | #12 |
|
Private
 
8
Rep 56
Posts |
THAT'S what the new i-Drive looks like. I feel like I got screwed with my 2008. I knew it operated better and the control had changed, but I thought it would still be the small screen and pop up
Oh yeah congrats wanna trade? |
|
Appreciate
0
|
| 12-14-2008, 02:03 AM | #13 |
|
Lieutenant
186
Rep 413
Posts |
Most of the pics I had seen were at a much lower angle, so that it looked like it protruded into the sight line for the driver. This is more from a natural sitting position and looks much better.
__________________
"Most things I worry about never happen anyway"
-Tom Petty |
|
Appreciate
0
|
| 12-15-2008, 04:27 AM | #15 |
|
1Addict, and proud
163
Rep 1,436
Posts
Drives: 2009 AW 135i M-Sport
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: San Antonio, TX
|
Congrats on everything!
__________________
 BMW AW 135i ZMP:6mt,Coral Red Leather,Silver Matte Trim,Heated Front Seats,I-Drive,HD Radio,Ipod/Usb,Comf.Acces www.wix.com/TT135i/Moi |
|
Appreciate
0
|
| 12-16-2008, 10:31 PM | #16 |
|
Molar World
47
Rep 916
Posts |
nice car enjoy
__________________
Current: 2016 435i Coupe
Previous: 2014 335i Sedan; 2013 328i Cv, 2011 335i Sedan  Gone But Not Forgotten: 2008 135i Convertible (my favorite)  |
|
Appreciate
0
|
| 12-26-2008, 10:24 AM | #18 |
|
Lieutenant
186
Rep 413
Posts |
I went and go it, but there was no flashlight in the glove box. They did give me the 1 series keychain, I will have some pics and an initial review to post up shortly.
__________________
"Most things I worry about never happen anyway"
-Tom Petty |
|
Appreciate
0
|
| 12-27-2008, 02:43 PM | #19 |
|
Second Lieutenant
6
Rep 231
Posts |
Beautiful. Reminds me of the first time I met my 'one'....then just a few minutes later....we're strolling together around town. Before long she was ready to go all the way....truly a great relationship. Understand each other on so many levels - but if yours is like mine, you've got to exercise some care.....push her too hard and she'll snap on you. Wicked power in that little package
 |
|
Appreciate
0
|
Post Reply |
| Bookmarks |
|
|
