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      04-04-2008, 09:29 PM   #1
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Thumbs up I just stopped by the dealer to decide on color and finally test drove the 135i!

I've had a very tough time deciding on colors (and options) so I decided to stop by the dealership again to take a look around, even though I assumed they would be closed for the night.

Their demo 135i is black sapphire metallic with red leather. That color combo looks GREAT but the black would be tough to keep clean. I looked around the lot at crimson red, SGM, and silver metallic (on 335i's). They all look great..

A sales guy came out and asked if I wanted a test drive. Hmm.. Hell yea. The sport seats are great! I was afraid they would be too tight for me at 235lb but they really are comfortable and hold you in place very well around turns. The M steering wheel is great! It has a very large diameter grip and is very impressive.

The car feels much faster than expected and there is absolutely zero turbo lag. I drove a 335i around one night and this thing *feels* faster. Now I understand why some people want to wait on the dinan software upgrade. I'll get the dinan sauce up front but I no longer feel it's an absolute requirement with this car.

The test drive was done at night so I didn't push the car too hard. It handles great, has very tight steering feel (like most bmw's), and really does not ride rough at all. I'm not sure why but I realized something during the test drive; Whether the car is black, red or silver really doesn't matter. The thing that really matters about this car is how it DRIVES. Color is not that big of a deal. I just need to get the car ordered asap so I can drive it every day.



One of the other sales guys mentioned the performance center delivery. After talking with him about it, I'm definitely doing it. Regarding the color.. screw it.. I'll order black metallic with red leather and never look back. I'll probably order all options except sirius radio and auto tranny. I was going to wait until I sell my current car before placing an order but 6-8 week build time should allow enough time to get the S4 sold. What's the deposit amount required to order a car? I'm delivering that amount to the dealer this week.

BTW, I believe the carbon fiber rear spoiler and diffuser would look great on black sapphire. :biggrin:
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first time buyers usually require $2500 down, at least at my dealership.

thanks for sharing, btw
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My dealer didn't even ask for a deposit and I am a first time buyer. I spoke with the sales guy, they ordered the car to my specs and never even mentioned a deposit.
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      04-04-2008, 09:38 PM   #4
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first time buyers usually require $2500 down, at least at my dealership.

thanks for sharing, btw
I bought a certified used 325i from them last year. Either way, I'll call them and bring whatever amount with me.
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      04-04-2008, 09:42 PM   #5
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I put $1000 down. Repeat customer.
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My dealer didn't even ask for a deposit and I am a first time buyer. I spoke with the sales guy, they ordered the car to my specs and never even mentioned a deposit.
Thanks for the info. BTW, the guy that gave me the test drive isn't the same guy who I planned on buying the car from. I've already spoke with the same guy who I bought the 325i from last year. He had already gone home for the night. The guy tonight was very helpful and enthusiastic about the test drive and dinan upgrade, even though I mentioned my plans to buy it from the first guy. How much do they really make from the sale of a car? Would it be acceptable to slip this guy a $100 bill for being very helpful?
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      04-04-2008, 09:48 PM   #7
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I put $1000 down. Repeat customer.
Thanks. You ordered the Ipod adapter? Is it just a cable that we could buy off ebay? It sounds like a lot of money for a standard cable, if that's all that option is.
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      04-04-2008, 10:06 PM   #8
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First off Congrats!!

Second, what is performance delivery?? I hear people keep talkin about it, but I'm new to the BMW world.

Thanks.
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^^^

you pick up your car from the BMW Performance Center in South Carolina

http://www.bmwusa.com/Standard/Conte.../Delivery.aspx
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      04-04-2008, 10:36 PM   #10
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I put $1k down on mine when I ordered it and I'm a first time customer.
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First time young customer and needed a 1k deposit to order.

Congrats on the order. Now the long wait begins..
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      04-04-2008, 11:40 PM   #12
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First time young customer and needed a 1k deposit to order.

Congrats on the order. Now the long wait begins..
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Nice color combo One of my favs. Sound just like me when I took my test drive haha.
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      04-05-2008, 12:24 AM   #14
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First off Congrats!!

Second, what is performance delivery?? I hear people keep talkin about it, but I'm new to the BMW world.

Thanks.
Check out this thread:
http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6605
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