135i questions

[ajc]

I am in the market for a 135i auto. I have a few questions.

1. Do all the 135i come with the nice front bucket seats that have the side bolsters. (I was in some 128i and the seats had no support)
2. Is there a difference in ride quality between the regular suspension & the sport suspension?
3. What comes with the M package and is it worth it.
4. Does the 135i ride harsh?

thanks

[foofopps]

The seats that you want are sport seats. I have sport package and love the ride. M package depends on the year it is different for 08 vs 09-10, not sure about 11-12.

[CptSlow]

Originally Posted by ajc

....bucket seats that have the side blusters....

What are side "blusters"? Do I want those?

[Zombie1]

Originally Posted by CptSlow

What are side "blusters"? Do I want those?

Side Bolsters are lateral support when taking a turn hard keeps the driver planted and not getting thrown around into the door and shifter

[Zombie1]

Originally Posted by ajc

I am in the market for a 135i auto. I have a few questions.

1. Do all the 135i come with the nice front bucket seats that have the side blusters. (I was in some 128i and the seats had no support)
2. Is there a difference in ride quality between the regular suspension & the sport suspension?
3. What comes with the M package and is it worth it.
4. Does the 135i ride harsh?

thanks

The sport package 135i are virtually the same as the M sport package minus the M door sills split spoke rims etc minor stuff, but get the 135i with one of those packages cause the seats suck in the non sport/Msport package

[Judge]

Originally Posted by ajc

I am in the market for a 135i auto. I have a few questions.

1. Do all the 135i come with the nice front bucket seats that have the side blusters. (I was in some 128i and the seats had no support)
2. Is there a difference in ride quality between the regular suspension & the sport suspension?
3. What comes with the M package and is it worth it.
4. Does the 135i ride harsh?

thanks

#2 and #4 mostly depend on the tires. On smooth pavement the ride is extremely civil with BMW's regular, sport or performance suspensions, but on those thin, stock run-flats you're going to feel every bump and pothole. It can get rather jarring.

[CptSlow]

Originally Posted by Zombie1

Side Bolsters are lateral support when taking a turn hard keeps the driver planted and not getting thrown around into the door and shifter

Yes. I know. I thought perhaps "BLUSters" were something new that I was unaware of.

[Zombie1]

Originally Posted by CptSlow

Yes. I know. I thought perhaps "BLUSters" were something new that I was unaware of.

When I saw what kind of car u were driving I knew you were messing around

[Bob Z.]

Originally Posted by Judge

#2 and #4 mostly depend on the tires. On smooth pavement the ride is extremely civil with BMW's regular, sport or performance suspensions, but on those thin, stock run-flats you're going to feel every bump and pothole. It can get rather jarring.

I do not feel every bump or pothole in my 2013 135i with run-craps and M Sport Package....I've had/driven much worse over the years.

[kern44]

Originally Posted by Judge

#2 and #4 mostly depend on the tires. On smooth pavement the ride is extremely civil with BMW's regular, sport or performance suspensions, but on those thin, stock run-flats you're going to feel every bump and pothole. It can get rather jarring.

I agree, the ride with the run flats/M sport suspension is very firm. Every bump is amplified. I come from an '03 540iA with sport suspension and the 135 is too rough for my liking. I'm thinking of getting rid of the run flats to see if it softens a little.