Who still loves their 2008 135i

[1speedbike]

Originally Posted by J0E

I'm still in my honeymoon stage but I love my car. Just got it back from service for a brake squeal and a nasty creaking from the A-pillar. It took them all day but they finally tracked down the creak and fixed it, plus they put all new pads, rotors, and sensors on.

What is this 45k service everyone is talking about? It sounds like you are getting some serious stuff done for it. Unfortunately (and fortunately lol) the previous owner only put 24k on the ODO in 3.5 years so I won't get to the 45k service before the free maintenance is up. Oh well, hope its easy enough to do myself when the time comes.

Originally Posted by golf_234

+1. I am in this exact situation
What is involved in inspection 1 for the 1er?

Ah, what I would give for the TIS documents on this car.

Here's the BMW service schedule, it'll tell you what you need to know. The 5000 mile oil change intervals might not "count" any more since BMW introduced the free maintenance, and now oil changes are magically only needed every 15,000 miles or once a year, but if you scroll down, I think the rest of the 1999+ model year scheduled services still apply.


http://www.fayetteimport.com/BMW%20Services.pdf

[ejm3]

Does the 135 use synthetic oil?

[Colt]

I still smile when I'm walking towards it. I started to get used to the stock power though, so starting to order parts only owned it for about 2 months now. Ordered ER charge pipe and Tial Q bov; and also OEM black kidney grille

[ptack]

"Does the 135 use synthetic oil?"

Yes - which is why the oil change can be 15k, though I would recomment doing the very first oil change by 3k.

[ejm3]

Originally Posted by ptack

"Does the 135 use synthetic oil?"

Yes - which is why the oil change can be 15k, though I would recomment doing the very first oil change by 3k.

If I bring it in for an oil change at 3k will they change it under the maint. plan or will I have to pay?

[asaborio]

Loving mine! Although I just bought mine so it is new to me.

[mkppk]

Originally Posted by hangover

Who still loves their 2008 135i

Me. Although, a white 964 RS America could change my mind.

[JefryHorizon]

Running at 47k in a few days. What do you guys think of extended maintenance??

[PA135i]

I purchased the extended maintenance for piece of mind. My 135i is at 49,900 and on 3/28 she goes in for the ppk1 and alignment. I need two rear tires and will do my Winter/summer switch next weekend.

Still love mine and can't wait to see how the ppk1 changes the car.

[hangover]

I couldn't be happier with my service department and the car. Even the stereo seems to have gotten stronger with the last software update in the BASS department. And the new turbos just charge on the highway. There isn't a car like ours on the road - it is truly unique.

[Ammonia]

I LOVE mine haha, no problems at 36k miles

[cadeucsb]

still loving mine...Year One of the One!

[mike the snake]

Got mine with 27K miles, now it's pushing 40K, and LOVING my 135.

[1ToBeOn2Wheels]

Ordered mine new and picked up with 13 miles. Lots of little problems and bad luck early on, but dead reliable now as I approach 60k miles. Just added a 2012 VW GTI w/ DSG to my stable, and while it's very good, it's not a RWD 6MT.

[adrean8j]

I still love mine had it since June '08...fast approaching 67k miles. Only little thing that is bugging me is the wastegate rattle is becoming an annoyance (and I am out of warranty, but have extended maintenance). There is supposedly a lawsuit out against BMW for the wastegates on the turbos (per my SA), so there is hope there for my pocket. Car still gets looks, I get stopped weekly by people, and is strong as ever (with a tune and meth and catless, and, and, and....LOL).

[ken1137]

^^ just found this regarding the wastegate rattle...

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=627088

[ptack]

Originally Posted by ejm3

If I bring it in for an oil change at 3k will they change it under the maint. plan or will I have to pay?

Yes - you will have to pay extra for an early oil change, but I think it's a good idea IF you drive the car in a sprited manner and plan on keeping it for the long term.

[Impervious]

I still love mine and am very content for the time being. It is one of the most fun cars I have ever driven.

[azndunkaddict3d]

I have a 08 135i.....I know it's been in the dealer for many different problems but just the pure driving experience is worth the trips

[BrokenVert]

Originally Posted by adrean8j

I still love mine had it since June '08...fast approaching 67k miles. Only little thing that is bugging me is the wastegate rattle is becoming an annoyance (and I am out of warranty, but have extended maintenance). There is supposedly a lawsuit out against BMW for the wastegates on the turbos (per my SA), so there is hope there for my pocket.

Not really. Theres hope for the lawyers pocket. Well probably get 100-200 dollars maximum.


Ohh and im still as jealous of your car as I have been since 2008

<- man crush

[adrean8j]

Originally Posted by BrokenVert

Not really. Theres hope for the lawyers pocket. Well probably get 100-200 dollars maximum.


Ohh and im still as jealous of your car as I have been since 2008

<- man crush

Well according to the lawsuit (which was finalized/approved on 4/20/12) the warranty will be extended on the wastegates/turbos (money is for prior replacement of HPFP)....although there is some confusion as to for exactly how long.

You have a man crush on my car? Ok then how about some 1er porn for you


BMW by Adrean8j, on Flickr

BMW 135i by Adrean8j, on Flickr

[HebbNH]

Bought mine new in May 2008. Going in for 40k service next week. Not one mechanical problem in 4 years, and I've been tuned for 3.5 of those. The only issues I've had were the radio shutting itself off at times (fixed), and currently my driver's door won't lock/unlock unless I do it manually (will be fixed next week). Other than that I couldn't be any happier with the car overall.