Finally in a 1

Bimmerguy3 · 08-31-2013, 05:24 PM

Hey guys, so after being on here trying to decide what car to buy I ended up in an MKVI GTI, nothing against the car, it was fun, quick and handled extremely well. But I missed BMW after leaving my E46 and as great as the GTI is, it was FWD and there was no getting around that unfortunately. So traded it in and got a 2009 128i with 94k (higher mileage but owned by a 66 year old female doctor that lived in Cleveland and commuted to Pittsburg everyday, maintenance program and CPO). Volkswagen screwed me over when I had a flywheel noise at just 41k, BMW has been excellent and now getting plugs, air filter, cabin filter, brakes all around, oil change and brake fluid flush all done at 98k when I hit it. Car has been a blast, all I've done so far is 3500k fogs, powdercoated the rims black, 35% tint all around and the BEST investment was a passport 8500. Oh and took out the cats after the sensors and the muffler and now I'm thinking to get rid of the resonator, the exhaust sounds amazing under load. And if you're looking for an excellent tire that won't kill your bank I bought the Sumitomo HTRZ II and for 75 bucks a piece it grips well and not noisey on the highway and I have 3 track runs on them since I've put them on, can't use it up north though (just moved to Florida). Planning on powdercoating the grills and possibly doing a high gloss roof like I had on my WRX, love the look on white but not sure yet.
The day I bought the car,

How she sits now,

And the exhaust (Those are corvette tips, I was against GM parts at first but they look really clean in person, might go black chrome on them though).
http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/...psd6576bd2.mp4
Any opinions/ideas much appreciated..

Marc08EX · 08-31-2013, 05:39 PM

Congrats!

Greenkirby21 · 08-31-2013, 05:45 PM

wow thats a lot of miles xD. Mine is 2009 and I have only put 36k.

Congrats OP

Bimmerguy3 · 08-31-2013, 05:57 PM

Thanks, and yea I know it's a ton for the year. My plan is to get an E38 to eleviate some of the miles coming up, but the car is so fun to drive. I maintain my cars religiously so I don't see any issues with this car coming up.

nacaruh · 09-04-2013, 08:15 AM

Congrats! Now to trade that in soon, and get the 135i :P

rking117 · 09-04-2013, 08:32 AM

Nice looking car. Interesting it is debadged.

Das Miata · 09-04-2013, 08:44 AM

Congrats, I just ditched my MK6 GTI for a 135 on Monday

Fifty3bags · 09-04-2013, 10:08 AM

Looks great! Mods to do next would be to get/paint the kidneys black and get a performance spoiler (painted or carbon fiber) for the trunk. My two favorite, and cheap, mods done to my 135.

JimD · 09-04-2013, 10:47 AM

Looking great! I have less than 30K on my 2009. I also put on black grills and mud flaps. I like the look on AW. It appears you have the sports package which mine also has.

e36addict · 09-05-2013, 07:14 PM

Congrats on the reliable 1! lol

Kgolf31 · 09-05-2013, 07:19 PM

Welcome!

I'm right in Broadview Heights and work in Solon. I might see your car around.

EDIT: Just read everything and saw you moved to Florida. Bummer.

bozaman · 09-10-2013, 11:11 PM

congrats to the op...

like bimmerguy3 i am coming (back) to bmw from a 2010 vw gti mk6. i owned a bmw 335xi prior to that, and was really drawn to the gti. a few years later and i've found myself missing the refinement that bmw offers.

this time around, though i've gone with a 2013 bmw 135i that i picked up last night. going in for tint tomorrow, then will be scheduling a clear bra, then a quick photo shoot (hopefully by end of the week).

anywho, i didn't intend to thread-jack here but thought this was a good a place as any to make an intro.

Bimmerguy3 · 09-10-2013, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Kgolf31

Welcome!

I'm right in Broadview Heights and work in Solon. I might see your car around.

EDIT: Just read everything and saw you moved to Florida. Bummer.

I used to always see your Z4M Coupe at BMW Cleveland and I was thinking about getting a Z4 coupe after seeing yours but the interior + rear seats of the 1 got me.. And I'm finally out of Ohio.

Bimmerguy3 · 09-10-2013, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by bozaman

congrats to the op...

like bimmerguy3 i am coming (back) to bmw from a 2010 vw gti mk6. i owned a bmw 335xi prior to that, and was really drawn to the gti. a few years later and i've found myself missing the refinement that bmw offers.

this time around, though i've gone with a 2013 bmw 135i that i picked up last night. going in for tint tomorrow, then will be scheduling a clear bra, then a quick photo shoot (hopefully by end of the week).

anywho, i didn't intend to thread-jack here but thought this was a good a place as any to make an intro.

The GTI had my attention for about a month then the FWD got really old. And hated every single experience with the dealership.

Marc08EX · 09-11-2013, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by azntwister

Congrats! I just got a 135 the other day in the same color too.

Pls post pics!!! I got mine over the weekend as well. AW too!

08-31-2013, 05:24 PM	#1
Bimmerguy3 Private 6 Rep 56 Posts Drives: E82 128i 6 Speed Sport & Tech Join Date: May 2013 Location: South Florida iTrader: (0)	Finally in a 1 Hey guys, so after being on here trying to decide what car to buy I ended up in an MKVI GTI, nothing against the car, it was fun, quick and handled extremely well. But I missed BMW after leaving my E46 and as great as the GTI is, it was FWD and there was no getting around that unfortunately. So traded it in and got a 2009 128i with 94k (higher mileage but owned by a 66 year old female doctor that lived in Cleveland and commuted to Pittsburg everyday, maintenance program and CPO). Volkswagen screwed me over when I had a flywheel noise at just 41k, BMW has been excellent and now getting plugs, air filter, cabin filter, brakes all around, oil change and brake fluid flush all done at 98k when I hit it. Car has been a blast, all I've done so far is 3500k fogs, powdercoated the rims black, 35% tint all around and the BEST investment was a passport 8500. Oh and took out the cats after the sensors and the muffler and now I'm thinking to get rid of the resonator, the exhaust sounds amazing under load. And if you're looking for an excellent tire that won't kill your bank I bought the Sumitomo HTRZ II and for 75 bucks a piece it grips well and not noisey on the highway and I have 3 track runs on them since I've put them on, can't use it up north though (just moved to Florida). Planning on powdercoating the grills and possibly doing a high gloss roof like I had on my WRX, love the look on white but not sure yet. The day I bought the car, How she sits now, And the exhaust (Those are corvette tips, I was against GM parts at first but they look really clean in person, might go black chrome on them though). http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/...psd6576bd2.mp4 Any opinions/ideas much appreciated..
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08-31-2013, 05:39 PM	#2
Marc08EX Lieutenant 139 Rep 575 Posts Drives: 2011 E82 135i Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: AZ iTrader: (5)	Congrats!
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08-31-2013, 05:45 PM	#3
Greenkirby21 Vrooom :) 314 Rep 2,602 Posts Drives: C7 Stringray Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Dream Land iTrader: (1)	wow thats a lot of miles xD. Mine is 2009 and I have only put 36k. Congrats OP __________________ 2014 C7 Corvette Stringray - Laguna Blue - NPP Exhaust - Competition Seats
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08-31-2013, 05:57 PM	#4
Bimmerguy3 Private 6 Rep 56 Posts Drives: E82 128i 6 Speed Sport & Tech Join Date: May 2013 Location: South Florida iTrader: (0)	Thanks, and yea I know it's a ton for the year. My plan is to get an E38 to eleviate some of the miles coming up, but the car is so fun to drive. I maintain my cars religiously so I don't see any issues with this car coming up.
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09-04-2013, 08:15 AM	#5
nacaruh FOUO 415 Rep 873 Posts Drives: E82 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: LA iTrader: (5)	Congrats! Now to trade that in soon, and get the 135i :P
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09-04-2013, 08:32 AM	#6
rking117 Lieutenant Colonel 118 Rep 1,668 Posts Drives: Z4 3.0i & 320i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Nice looking car. Interesting it is debadged. __________________ Enjoying an E89 Z4, F30 320i and Fiat Abarth // E85 Z4 (sold), E82 128i (sold), Fiat Pop 500 (sold)
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09-04-2013, 08:44 AM	#7
Das Miata Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: 2011 E88 135i Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Houston iTrader: (0)	Congrats, I just ditched my MK6 GTI for a 135 on Monday
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09-04-2013, 10:08 AM	#8
Fifty3bags Captain 326 Rep 914 Posts Drives: 2010 135i Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Chattanooga, TN iTrader: (2)	Looks great! Mods to do next would be to get/paint the kidneys black and get a performance spoiler (painted or carbon fiber) for the trunk. My two favorite, and cheap, mods done to my 135.
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09-04-2013, 10:47 AM	#9
JimD Brigadier General 368 Rep 3,547 Posts Drives: 128i convertible Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lexington, SC iTrader: (0)	Looking great! I have less than 30K on my 2009. I also put on black grills and mud flaps. I like the look on AW. It appears you have the sports package which mine also has. __________________ 128i Convertible, MT, Alpine White, Black Top, Taupe Leatherette, Walnut, Sport Ordered 5/22/09, Completed 6/4/09, At Port 6/9/09, On the Georgia Highway 6/13/09, Ship Arrived Charleston 6/24/09 at 10pm, PCD 7/21/09
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09-05-2013, 07:14 PM	#10
e36addict Captain 137 Rep 952 Posts Drives: 2013 X1 35iX Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Tim @ BMW of Dallas iTrader: (5)	Congrats on the reliable 1! lol __________________ 13 X1 35iX, 98 Z3 2.8, 01 M Coupe, 96 Z3 1.9 DASC, 95 318ti, 13 smart fortwo
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09-05-2013, 07:19 PM	#11
Kgolf31 Brigadier General 460 Rep 4,531 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4MC, 2012 128i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Ohio iTrader: (4)	Welcome! I'm right in Broadview Heights and work in Solon. I might see your car around. EDIT: Just read everything and saw you moved to Florida. Bummer.
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09-10-2013, 11:11 PM	#12
bozaman New Member 0 Rep 11 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW 135i (E82) Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Phoenix AZ USA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW 135i (E82) [0.00]	congrats to the op... like bimmerguy3 i am coming (back) to bmw from a 2010 vw gti mk6. i owned a bmw 335xi prior to that, and was really drawn to the gti. a few years later and i've found myself missing the refinement that bmw offers. this time around, though i've gone with a 2013 bmw 135i that i picked up last night. going in for tint tomorrow, then will be scheduling a clear bra, then a quick photo shoot (hopefully by end of the week). anywho, i didn't intend to thread-jack here but thought this was a good a place as any to make an intro.
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