My Chicago Autoshow 1 series review (no 56k)

Ryephile · 02-08-2008, 09:37 PM

I really wish BMW brought the tii concept to the Detroit!

I didn't think the Sedona looked horrible in person. It looked like a frosted strawberry smoothie [like a color on the 1g Neon]. That said, it's not for me! I think Alpine White is HOTTTT!

atr_hugo · 02-08-2008, 09:43 PM

That's the best description of what the color looked like I've heard!

ScullyD · 02-08-2008, 09:54 PM

I'm sure Sedona Red is gonna look great in normal sunlight, as opposed to washed out in Auto Show Floor lighting.

spudw · 02-08-2008, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by TagMan

I didn't want to take the risk on the Sedona Red, so I went with Jet Black, like this one posted by aesthetect... It ticks me off that the Sedona red isn't more like the BMW website. That's what I was wanting originally. I hope the Jet Black is OK.

Jet black is beautiful. It's got way more charisma than Sedona red (should be called "sedate red").

I'm torn between JB and CR...

SA135i · 02-09-2008, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by TagMan

I didn't want to take the risk on the Sedona Red, so I went with Jet Black, like this one posted by aesthetect... It ticks me off that the Sedona red isn't more like the BMW website. That's what I was wanting originally. I hope the Jet Black is OK.

That's the problem with Photoshop these days, nothing looks as good in real life like it does in pictures

, not even those hot looking super models. Black is nice, however I think it will be a PITA to keep clean and looking nice, but the biggest disappontment from seeing it is how it hides the shape of the car. I know some people do not like all the lines, especially the "belly", but I personally like the lines and for one do not want to camouflage them.

I took the risk on Sedona and am so happy that it will be "uniqueish" on the road. (I say that because I saw one drive past me yesterday and it is just around the corner from where I live, so I will have a Sedona neighbour)

GatoGrande · 02-09-2008, 07:06 AM

Well, I must say I was very disappointed that BMW did not allow people to sit in any of the 1 series cars they have at the Auto show. I don't know whether it was the lights or what, but the sedona red does this car no favors! The Alpine White convertible looked gorgeous! Well - soon the dealers will have demos and I can not just sit in it but also drive it before mine comes in.

ChrisK · 02-09-2008, 07:40 AM

That sucks!

TunedM2C · 02-09-2008, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by GatoGrande

Well, I must say I was very disappointed that BMW did not allow people to sit in any of the 1 series cars they have at the Auto show. I don't know whether it was the lights or what, but the sedona red does this car no favors! The Alpine White convertible looked gorgeous! Well - soon the dealers will have demos and I can not just sit in it but also drive it before mine comes in.

What were you overall impressions of the car itself (minus the color of course)?

TagMan · 02-09-2008, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by spudwest

Jet black is beautiful. It's got way more charisma than Sedona red (should be called "sedate red").

I'm torn between JB and CR...

Good luck with your color choice.

Some have suggested that the Jet Black hides the car's body lines. Some of us disagree with that, and think it actually accentuates the body lines and adds a depth that no other color can achieve. What it does, however, is to reduce the contrast levels between the body color and some of the black trim. Some really like that blending effect and some don't. It's a personal preference.

Bottom line... There is no right or wrong when it comes to color... so, you'll ultimately be fine... it's all about the drive!

TagMan

TagMan · 02-09-2008, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by SA135i

That's the problem with Photoshop these days, nothing looks as good in real life like it does in pictures

, not even those hot looking super models. Black is nice, however I think it will be a PITA to keep clean and looking nice, but the biggest disappontment from seeing it is how it hides the shape of the car. I know some people do not like all the lines, especially the "belly", but I personally like the lines and for one do not want to camouflage them.

I took the risk on Sedona and am so happy that it will be "uniqueish" on the road. (I say that because I saw one drive past me yesterday and it is just around the corner from where I live, so I will have a Sedona neighbour)

Let's face it... the 135i is a great car, no matter what color it is! We are all very fortunate to be getting one, and we all have something wonderful in common.

The wait is killing me. ETA is mid-March.

TagMan

IrvRobinson2 · 02-09-2008, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by GatoGrande

Well, I must say I was very disappointed that BMW did not allow people to sit in any of the 1 series cars they have at the Auto show. I don't know whether it was the lights or what, but the sedona red does this car no favors! The Alpine White convertible looked gorgeous! Well - soon the dealers will have demos and I can not just sit in it but also drive it before mine comes in.

yeah, i figured they wouldn't. They said that they might now, just because the cars will take a beat, but I asked them: what's the point of the demo/show cars then?

darknightohio · 02-09-2008, 12:54 PM

Detroit show they let the public sit in the 1 series...strange.

imported_135Driver · 02-09-2008, 01:45 PM

I love the tii, hopefully they decide to produce it!

TagMan · 02-09-2008, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by 135Driver

I love the tii, hopefully they decide to produce it!

It's awesome. I would miss the sunroof, though.

TM

atr_hugo · 02-09-2008, 03:10 PM

I really liked the aero fences they put on the hood of the tii:

M135 · 02-09-2008, 08:45 PM

Aren't the wheels supposed to have M-badges?

BMWeber · 02-10-2008, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by larryn

BMWeber, headlight washers are standard on the 135i here. (not too happy about that)

but......but.......I thought we weren't getting those i was so excited not having useless extra weight and stupid things on my front bumper

larryn · 02-10-2008, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by BMWeber

but......but.......I thought we weren't getting those i was so excited not having useless extra weight and stupid things on my front bumper

I hear ya! I don't want them either. The weight of these plastic parts is likely only a couple ounces though. I just don't want blue washer fluid on my white hood, if I need to clean the windshield.

SA135i · 02-11-2008, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by M135

Aren't the wheels supposed to have M-badges?

No, I believe only the 261 style rims have the M-Badge. The stadard rims do not have the M-badge and in the US they do not appear to change the rims for your sport pack as they do in the rest of the world.

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