New member introduction...

Lemans128 · 05-31-2013, 01:15 PM

Hi,
My name is Narayan and I've just registered on 1addicts. I currently have a 2013 128i coupe on order. Just the basics -Lemans Blue with Taupe leatherette and M Sport package with 6MT. No other frivolous crap. Build date is June 3rd 2013. I bought my first BMW 21 years ago and have owned 2 e30s, 2 e28s, 1 e36 and 1 e39. I still have my e30 weekend toy that I've owned for 14 years and my e39 DD -which is being replaced by the e82. I've wanted an e82 since 2008, but the standard sunroof made it impractical as I couldn't fit in one with a helmet on. Until now! I can't stand the idea of turbos anymore, having owned 2 Audi turbos and I see the BMW track record is actually worse than Audi's in this area so far! I see this as my last chance to buy a new BMW with an NA motor. God know it has enough power! It's not much slower than my e36 m3 used to be! I don't have much to contribute right now and hope to learn more from this forum.
Thanks,
Narayan

rking117 · 05-31-2013, 02:39 PM

welcome. show pics when u get er

bmw1racer · 05-31-2013, 02:41 PM

Congrats, Narayan!

1addyfan · 05-31-2013, 02:45 PM

Greetings and salutations!

iGot1 · 05-31-2013, 03:01 PM

congrats, welcome

whats different with the sunroof now..

i would have argued that our cars are quite spacious but after watching and cringing as a 6'8" rather well built friend tried to fit in the passenger seat maybe not so much..

Dafttt · 05-31-2013, 03:14 PM

Welcome!

Honestly, I never thought headroom was bad, even with the sunroof. I'm 6ft, with the sport/manual seats and there is an ocean of air above my head.

BUT, you'll always have a lower center of gravity compared to everyone else without it.

I also need to actively think about the last time I used that dang sunroof..

Zombie1 · 05-31-2013, 03:17 PM

Welcome friend

Lemans128 · 05-31-2013, 03:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iGot1

whats different with the sunroof now..

Back in 2008, the sunroof was standard and sunroof delete was not possible. But since the 1M, the sunroof became an option! That allowed me enough headroom. I'm only 6'1" but I sit kinda vertical without much recline. My BMW sport seat driving position is usually the seat bottom all the way down in the back and the seat rake all the way to vertical and only adjust the seat front to back as necessary.
Narayan

MA128 · 05-31-2013, 04:12 PM

Welcome to 1addicts, Narayan!

I love my 2009 so much that I ordered a 2013 in order to have the last model year BMW with hydraulic steering and a naturally-aspirated engine. You will love this car.

LinkA8A0A · 05-31-2013, 07:16 PM

Hi

meg180 · 06-01-2013, 12:15 AM

Congrats and welcome!

angler · 06-01-2013, 08:37 AM

welcome,

05-31-2013, 01:15 PM	#1
Lemans128 New Member 0 Rep 5 Posts Drives: 2013 128i msport Join Date: May 2013 Location: san jose CA iTrader: (0)	New member introduction... Hi, My name is Narayan and I've just registered on 1addicts. I currently have a 2013 128i coupe on order. Just the basics -Lemans Blue with Taupe leatherette and M Sport package with 6MT. No other frivolous crap. Build date is June 3rd 2013. I bought my first BMW 21 years ago and have owned 2 e30s, 2 e28s, 1 e36 and 1 e39. I still have my e30 weekend toy that I've owned for 14 years and my e39 DD -which is being replaced by the e82. I've wanted an e82 since 2008, but the standard sunroof made it impractical as I couldn't fit in one with a helmet on. Until now! I can't stand the idea of turbos anymore, having owned 2 Audi turbos and I see the BMW track record is actually worse than Audi's in this area so far! I see this as my last chance to buy a new BMW with an NA motor. God know it has enough power! It's not much slower than my e36 m3 used to be! I don't have much to contribute right now and hope to learn more from this forum. Thanks, Narayan
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rking117 Lieutenant Colonel 118 Rep 1,668 Posts Drives: Z4 3.0i & 320i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	welcome. show pics when u get er __________________ Enjoying an E89 Z4, F30 320i and Fiat Abarth // E85 Z4 (sold), E82 128i (sold), Fiat Pop 500 (sold)
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bmw1racer bimmerphile, technogeek 998 Rep 3,784 Posts Drives: 2012 E82 6MT Sport Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW 128i Coupe [0.00]	Congrats, Narayan! __________________
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iGot1 Private 1 Rep 62 Posts Drives: silver 125i Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: South Africa iTrader: (0)	congrats, welcome whats different with the sunroof now.. i would have argued that our cars are quite spacious but after watching and cringing as a 6'8" rather well built friend tried to fit in the passenger seat maybe not so much.. __________________ .............................................
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Dafttt Captain 33 Rep 691 Posts Drives: 128i 6MT Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Malibu iTrader: (0)	Welcome! Honestly, I never thought headroom was bad, even with the sunroof. I'm 6ft, with the sport/manual seats and there is an ocean of air above my head. BUT, you'll always have a lower center of gravity compared to everyone else without it. I also need to actively think about the last time I used that dang sunroof..
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MA128 Second Lieutenant 89 Rep 257 Posts Drives: 2013 128 Coupe 6MT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Boston Suburbs iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 128 Coupe [0.00]	Welcome to 1addicts, Narayan! I love my 2009 so much that I ordered a 2013 in order to have the last model year BMW with hydraulic steering and a naturally-aspirated engine. You will love this car. __________________ SOLD: 2013 128 Coupe / 6MT / Premium / M-Sport / Cold / Xenon / HK Audio / CDV Delete / M3 RSFB SOLD: 2009 128 Coupe / 6MT / Premium / Sport / Cold / Xenon / HK Audio / CDV Delete / M3 Suspension
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