New 1 Owner!

Tochenzo · 12-31-2008, 04:41 PM

A few weeks ago my boosted e36 328i got a cracked headgasket and ever since I've been shopping around for a new car. I decided to go with the 1 series route because I love the styling and after test driving one, I knew it was the right car for me. Out of pure luck, one of the dealerships near me had a 2009 135i with the exact set up and options that I was looking for.

Alpine White Exterior
Black'ette
Gray Poplar Trim
Sport Package
Heated Front Seats
Powered Front Seats
Ipod/USB Adapter

So instead of waiting for the 10 week build process, I was able to get the car within 3 days and took delivery last night. I've already put 100 miles on it and I just can't seem to stop driving it. I've been lurking around 1addicts for a while and this forum has definitely helped me decide what I wanted.

Of course, here are some pictures.

Here is the picture of my sold e36 328i with AA C-38 S/C (285whp/240wtq)

Here's the replacement:

Happy New Year!

Dr_Jones · 12-31-2008, 05:10 PM

Lucky bastard. love your signature shot

Mega Man · 12-31-2008, 05:28 PM

Welcome to the club!

1dubby · 12-31-2008, 06:17 PM

Nice car love the AW! I get funny looks from my neighbors for having 3 AW BMW's in my garage. lol

Robert · 01-01-2009, 02:50 AM

Your E36 is a sweet ride.

Breville · 01-01-2009, 03:15 AM

Noice! Great pics mate.

Coach · 01-01-2009, 08:15 AM

Same power +- newer car. Beautiful 3 and welcome to the club. I had a 98 M3/4 before my 1 and both are great.

xbook · 01-01-2009, 09:14 AM

Nice lookin' car, LOVE that color :biggrin:

The last couple of shots you posted look really great. Would you be so kind as to let me know what you did, to achieve that look?

Tochenzo · 01-01-2009, 09:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xbook

Nice lookin' car, LOVE that color :biggrin:

The last couple of shots you posted look really great. Would you be so kind as to let me know what you did, to achieve that look?

The last two pics were the result of me playing around with HDR

Thanks for the compliments, I love the AW as well and it does just seem like a visual upgrade and more from the e36 :thumbup:

ptack · 01-01-2009, 11:54 AM

Welcome to the club.

KathyFG · 01-01-2009, 07:09 PM

Congrats, man- great color too- I am still in the wait mode for my AW 128i, which is in production in Germany. Enjoy, and Happy New Year.

HighQ · 01-01-2009, 07:59 PM

nice one! :biggrin:

adc · 01-02-2009, 12:51 PM

Since it sports the "year one of the 1" ring, does it mean it's an 08?

Anyway, congratulations!

enigma135 · 01-02-2009, 01:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adc

Since it sports the "year one of the 1" ring, does it mean it's an 08?

Anyway, congratulations!

No, the 09s will be built with that ring until the end of february

Maine1 · 01-02-2009, 06:46 PM

Really nice pictures - they look like a professional magazine photoshoot. Welcome to the club, there's a great pool of driving enthusiasts here.

12-31-2008, 04:41 PM	#1
Tochenzo Second Lieutenant 13 Rep 249 Posts Drives: 2009 135i Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: VA iTrader: (5) Garage List 2009 135i [0.00] 1998 328i [10.00]	New 1 Owner! A few weeks ago my boosted e36 328i got a cracked headgasket and ever since I've been shopping around for a new car. I decided to go with the 1 series route because I love the styling and after test driving one, I knew it was the right car for me. Out of pure luck, one of the dealerships near me had a 2009 135i with the exact set up and options that I was looking for. Alpine White Exterior Black'ette Gray Poplar Trim Sport Package Heated Front Seats Powered Front Seats Ipod/USB Adapter So instead of waiting for the 10 week build process, I was able to get the car within 3 days and took delivery last night. I've already put 100 miles on it and I just can't seem to stop driving it. I've been lurking around 1addicts for a while and this forum has definitely helped me decide what I wanted. Of course, here are some pictures. Here is the picture of my sold e36 328i with AA C-38 S/C (285whp/240wtq) Here's the replacement: Happy New Year! __________________ National Capital Chapter BMW CCA #367673
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12-31-2008, 05:10 PM	#2
Dr_Jones Major 71 Rep 1,027 Posts Drives: Join Date: May 2008 iTrader: (0)	Lucky bastard. love your signature shot __________________ Just like Indiana...I love my whip
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12-31-2008, 05:28 PM	#3
Mega Man エアーマンが倒せない 271 Rep 2,041 Posts Drives: 2009 135i Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SoCal iTrader: (7) Garage List 2009 135i [0.00]	Welcome to the club! __________________ 1ADDICT \| Black Shadowline Grills \| KW V2 \| CP-E Tow-Hook Plate \| CP-E Catback Exhaust \| Tow-Hook \| Evolution Racewerks Intercooler \| ER Charge Pipe \| HKS SQV IV \| ER Intercooler Shroud \| BMS Oil Catch Can \| COBB Access Port \| APEX ARC-8 \| EAS OE Performance Brake Upgrade \| SLeK Carbon Fiber Hood \|
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12-31-2008, 06:17 PM	#4
1dubby New Member 3 Rep 22 Posts Drives: Join Date: Aug 2008 iTrader: (0)	Nice car love the AW! I get funny looks from my neighbors for having 3 AW BMW's in my garage. lol
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01-01-2009, 02:50 AM	#5
Robert Major General 414 Rep 6,968 Posts Drives: 135i -> is350 -> Tesla M3 perf Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Socal iTrader: (1)	Your E36 is a sweet ride. __________________ - There's nothing in my pocket other than knives and lint
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01-01-2009, 03:15 AM	#6
Breville Scum in the sun 30 Rep 938 Posts Drives: 135i Coupe TiAg Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Syndey iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i Coupe [0.00]	Noice! Great pics mate. __________________ One should love animals. They are so tasty.
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01-01-2009, 08:15 AM	#7
Coach Second Lieutenant 8 Rep 204 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: May 2008 Location: NASCAR Heaven iTrader: (0)	Same power +- newer car. Beautiful 3 and welcome to the club. I had a 98 M3/4 before my 1 and both are great.
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01-01-2009, 09:14 AM	#8
xbook Lieutenant Colonel 131 Rep 1,540 Posts Drives: '14 EBII M235i & '06 R53 GP Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Northridge, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 MINI Cooper S GP [0.00] 2014 BMW M235i [0.00] 2008 E82 [0.00]	Nice lookin' car, LOVE that color :biggrin: The last couple of shots you posted look really great. Would you be so kind as to let me know what you did, to achieve that look? __________________
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01-01-2009, 11:54 AM	#10
ptack Brigadier General 269 Rep 4,470 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: May 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i [6.50]	Welcome to the club. __________________ 135i, SGM, Coral, Sport Package, Auto, Premium Hifi, USB/ipod, Apex EC-7s, PPK Stage II
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01-01-2009, 07:09 PM	#11
KathyFG Private First Class 5 Rep 133 Posts Drives: 2009 AW 128i coupe 6MT Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Aurora, CO iTrader: (0)	Congrats, man- great color too- I am still in the wait mode for my AW 128i, which is in production in Germany. Enjoy, and Happy New Year.
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01-01-2009, 07:59 PM	#12
HighQ Quality is everything 12 Rep 756 Posts Drives: you mad Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	nice one! :biggrin:
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01-02-2009, 12:51 PM	#13
adc Major General 2750 Rep 6,759 Posts Drives: 2018 F80 M3 ED Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: MD/DC iTrader: (12)	Since it sports the "year one of the 1" ring, does it mean it's an 08? Anyway, congratulations! __________________ 2018 F80 Santorini 2019 Z4 3.0i 2022 X2 M35i
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01-02-2009, 06:46 PM	#15
Maine1 Private First Class 4 Rep 172 Posts Drives: M235xi Join Date: May 2008 Location: Scarborough, Maine iTrader: (0)	Really nice pictures - they look like a professional magazine photoshoot. Welcome to the club, there's a great pool of driving enthusiasts here.
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