128i options

[walsh416]

Hi, I'm new here. I was wondering what sorts of features you guys ordered your 1 series with.:iono:

[atr_hugo]

Walsh - welcome aboard!! I'm going to move this to the ordering forum where I'm sure a bunch of 1Addicts will chime in.

[Year1of1]

sports package, xenons, ipod and premium package.. everything else was useless to me at least

[walsh416]

what about us on a budget

[atr_hugo]

Sport package absolutely - the iPod/USB integration probably - Xenons depends on how much night driving you do - everything else not necessarily worth it.

If I were putting a 128i together, it's be Crimson Red, Taupe Leatherette, standard interior trim, Sport Package, iPod/USB, Xenons.

[G5Ti]

I ordered my 128 today with Sport, Premium, Cold weather, Xenons and the iPod/USB adapter. The 135's power was a huge draw, but being able to comfortably equip the 128 felt like the right choice.

[JHRedondo]

sport, xenon, hd radio

[Jackdaws]

montego blue, sport, gray poplar, sirius satellite radio--if nothing else, you must at least get sport package

[em5]

Ordered a SGM 128i with Black Leatherette, Sport, xenon, auto trans w/ paddle shifters, and comfort access.

[pinksnyper]

will probably do metallic paint,ipod adapter,heated seats, auto, MAYBE xenons.. thats it. Budget time!

[Perfect128]

Walsh - I also tried to keep my options under control:

SGM (cause I love it)
Walnut (cause it looks good with the Taupe leatherette)
Sport pkg. (for the seats and the suspension/tires)
Auto w/step paddles (1 hour commute in traffic)
Xenons (for these 51 year old eyes at night)

This kept it under $34k and I got what I wanted (needed)

[cozza]

Welcome Walsh. In Australia, the 128i is badged a 125i. I've gone with the following:

• Alpine White
• Terra leather
• Brushed Aluminium trim
• M Sports package (in Aust consists of M Aerodynamic Package, M Sport suspension, M leather steering wheel, M door sill finishers, sport seats, Anthracite roof lining and high gloss shadowline for exterior windows.)
• 18" twin spoke 261 wheels
• Bi-Xenon with Headlight washers
• Sunroof
• Navigation

I'll be adding carbon mirror covers and rear spoiler as soon as I can find someone to ship one to me at a reasonable price.

[1050Wien]

I agree with Hugo that the sports pack is a must. The car already comes with a good amount of goodies so I would see this as a great value.

If I tried to keep the cost down, I would go with Crimson red, black 'ette, standard trim, manual tranny and sports pack. Voila, you have a great car for under $30K (not including taxes).

[pinksnyper]

God I really can't get my head around the sport package being a neccesity. I know I've brought that up before..,maybe a bit off topic, but I can't justify the cost for normal everyday driving

[JTdrivin1]

i ordered a 128i with black sapphire, sports package, xenons, and heated seats.

i was orginally going to go for AW, but once i saw the black sapphire i had to have it. sport package is a must IMO, for the suspension and seats... makes a world of a difference.

[1050Wien]

Originally Posted by pinksnyper

God I really can't get my head around the sport package being a neccesity. I know I've brought that up before..,maybe a bit off topic, but I can't justify the cost for normal everyday driving

Compared to other extras, I think that the sports pack is a pretty good value.

I have had a chance to drive non sports and sports pack equipped cars and I noticed a difference. It is certainly not a necessity, however, if you are already spending $28,600 for a 128 and you care about the BMW sport suspension feel and sports seats, the $1,200 is probably well spent.

While the regular seats are good, I think the sports seats are awesome. That and the suspension alone are worth it, but you also get the updated rims/tires and shadowline trim. Definitely a winner for me. :biggrin:

[Random Sample]

Very jealous, Cozza. Would LOVE to have that M sport package available for the 128 here with the aero kit and wheels!

[cozza]

Can't you guys even get the 261 wheels in the States?

[RKX]

Originally Posted by Perfect128

Walsh - I also tried to keep my options under control:

SGM (cause I love it)
Walnut (cause it looks good with the Taupe leatherette)
Sport pkg. (for the seats and the suspension/tires)
Auto w/step paddles (1 hour commute in traffic)
Xenons (for these 51 year old eyes at night)

This kept it under $34k and I got what I wanted (needed)

I'm considering a 128i w/ at least the Sport Package & the Xenons (driving at night...well, i'm not getting any younger). But I'm from the Northeast/Mid-Atlantic region of the US, and will a 128 with the Sport Package wheels & performance tires be drivable in winter conditions with occasional snow and ice.

Oh, and if I may ask a simple "maintenance" question, with different size tires front/rear, how would tire rotations work?

thanks

[128er]

Sparkling Graphite, Black Leatherette,High Gloss Black Trim, Sport Package, Xenons, STEPTRONIC With Paddles

[reynard082]

I wanted to keep it simple.

Non-Metallic Jet Black Paint
Sports Package
Steptronic
Paddle Shifters
Rear Bike Mount Prep (for if I want to get the rear bumper bike rack, spend the $75 now rather than $300 later)

Priced at 32,000

[pinksnyper]

Originally Posted by RKX

I'm considering a 128i w/ at least the Sport Package & the Xenons (driving at night...well, i'm not getting any younger). But I'm from the Northeast/Mid-Atlantic region of the US, and will a 128 with the Sport Package wheels & performance tires be drivable in winter conditions with occasional snow and ice.

Oh, and if I may ask a simple "maintenance" question, with different size tires front/rear, how would tire rotations work?

thanks

I've been having the same questions running through my mind. I don't care for the sport package wheels , i really only want the seats and suspension - but I also live in the NE and I dont suppose a rear wheel driven car could get any better with performance tires as opposed to the standard all seasons . This puts me at a crossroad of deciding whether sport pack is worth it.

I'm not paying for a winter set of tires