2013 135is owners discussion and photos thread!

Esteban · 03-12-2018, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Rjgess

So can someone enlighten me why mine isnt listed?
WBAUN7C56DVM28101

I tried putting the last 7 numbers of this VIN (tried it a few times) in http://bimmer.work and nothing came up.

I tried mine and my previous 1er and both worked fine.

Typo?

Rjgess · 03-12-2018, 08:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Esteban

I tried putting the last 7 numbers of this VIN (tried it a few times) in http://bimmer.work and nothing came up.

I tried mine and my previous 1er and both worked fine.

Typo?

Not a typo.

c1pher · 03-12-2018, 08:45 PM

Okay but still not a 135is.

Rjgess · 03-12-2018, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by MGM135is

Okay but still not a 135is.

Agreed, but shouldn’t it show up in Bimmer.work or is that just for “is”?

Esteban · 03-12-2018, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Rjgess

Not a typo.

http://bimmer.work hasn't been 100% reliable these days. Found it in another VIN decoder. 135i with M Sport package and DCT. LeMans Blue. Nice enough. That's what I have... except mine is a 2011.

Welcome!

Rjgess · 03-12-2018, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Esteban

http://bimmer.work hasn't been 100% reliable these days. Found it in another VIN decoder. 135i with M Sport package and DCT. LeMans Blue. Nice enough. That's what I have... except mine is a 2011.

Welcome!

THANKS!

Esteban · 03-12-2018, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Rjgess

THANKS!

Also, mine is not a convertible, as you can tell... lol

c1pher · 03-12-2018, 09:43 PM

All awesome and special cars nonetheless. Real BMWs.

Bama335 · 03-12-2018, 09:56 PM

Edit - you guys were posting quickly between the time I started and finished my post - sorry for the redundant info!

Go to BMWVIN.com and enter the last 7 of your VIN - if it's an "is" model, your will see this code:

P7MFA Sports Edition - this was available for the 2013 MY only

You will also see the factory 313 wheels:
S2NFA BMW LA wheel, M Double Spoke 313

For a factory M Sport edition (which you have), you will see these:

P337A M Sports package
S2MRA BMW LA wheel, dual spoke 261

I have an "is" coupe and an "M sport" vert - both have sport seats, M sports suspension (as do all 135) and the overall drive is pretty similar. The PPK2 gives an extra 20 hp, and an extra radiator in the driver side wheel well and some additional hardware under the hood.

The vert is DCT, which shifts more quickly than my left foot and right hand, so it actually feels just as quick as the MT6 coupe, even though it isn't. The most apparent differences are the 313 wheels and the performance exhaust, with pops and burbles included. The wife HATES that exhaust, thus the non "is" vert.

Blue stitched seats were an "is" exclusive option, but other than that, if you spend some $$ on a PPK kit, the PE and a set of 313...you'll have something very close. Personally, I'd say enjoy it unchanged for a while then decide if you think you need the mods. My vert is going to get wider front tires and maybe some whitelines for the rear suspension, but I think it's good to go other than that. It's a fun in the sun car, I won't be taking it to the track anytime soon

Esteban · 03-12-2018, 10:20 PM

Rjgess, here's what comes with the M Sport package:

ZMP M Sport Package
2MR 18" wheels w/performance tires (style 261M)
337 Sport Package
481 Sport seats
710 M steering wheel
or 7XA Sport steering wheel w/paddles
760 Shadowline exterior trim
775 Anthracite headliner
840 Increased top speed limiter

Don't think you get the Anthracite headliner, and not sure if anything else from the list above is left off the vert. Maybe Bama335 knows since he has a convertible as well.

Rjgess · 03-13-2018, 10:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bama335

Edit - you guys were posting quickly between the time I started and finished my post - sorry for the redundant info!

Go to BMWVIN.com and enter the last 7 of your VIN - if it's an "is" model, your will see this code:

P7MFA Sports Edition - this was available for the 2013 MY only

You will also see the factory 313 wheels:
S2NFA BMW LA wheel, M Double Spoke 313

For a factory M Sport edition (which you have), you will see these:

P337A M Sports package
S2MRA BMW LA wheel, dual spoke 261

I have an "is" coupe and an "M sport" vert - both have sport seats, M sports suspension (as do all 135) and the overall drive is pretty similar. The PPK2 gives an extra 20 hp, and an extra radiator in the driver side wheel well and some additional hardware under the hood.

The vert is DCT, which shifts more quickly than my left foot and right hand, so it actually feels just as quick as the MT6 coupe, even though it isn't. The most apparent differences are the 313 wheels and the performance exhaust, with pops and burbles included. The wife HATES that exhaust, thus the non "is" vert.

Blue stitched seats were an "is" exclusive option, but other than that, if you spend some $$ on a PPK kit, the PE and a set of 313...you'll have something very close. Personally, I'd say enjoy it unchanged for a while then decide if you think you need the mods. My vert is going to get wider front tires and maybe some whitelines for the rear suspension, but I think it's good to go other than that. It's a fun in the sun car, I won't be taking it to the track anytime soon

Thanks, that worked

alexc93 · 03-21-2018, 08:05 PM

Anyone who's looking to sell anytime in the coming months please PM me! Looking for a low mile, manual, 2013 135 or 135is coupe

TONYH215 · 03-22-2018, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by alexc93

Anyone who's looking to sell anytime in the coming months please PM me! Looking for a low mile, manual, 2013 135 or 135is coupe

You can buy mine, https://www.bmwoffairfax.com/used/BMW/2013-BMW-135is-fairfax-25ff5c610a0d0cc773e97d68b223961b.htm

Not sure where you’re located but I was the 3rd and last owner, up to date on maintenance and had the entire cooling system done. It also has the Dinan stage 2 flash. Fun car!

If you do go see it, ask for Rudy!

Subrage · 05-17-2018, 09:57 AM

Checking in with #423

Purchased it back in Nov '17, knocking out all the maintenance items first then hopefully start on upgrading the suspension and bushings.

Its such a fun car to drive!

nofomo · 05-17-2018, 12:04 PM

#19 / 586 checking in!

Absolutely loving the car and the sound! Although I did have to have a DCT Transmission leak fixed at 12k miles only :/

c1pher · 05-17-2018, 12:08 PM

Wow, #19....very cool. I'm 399.

swunder · 06-05-2018, 12:06 PM

Just picked up #48 yesterday.

M6, 50k miles. Sounds and drives amazing.

methodz · 06-19-2018, 01:50 AM

I'm about to pick one of these bad boys up but it has no badges

How do you guys know what number you have? I hope it is legit, but it has everything an is would have save for the badges. Actually, the car I'm looking at the PO took off all the is badges and replaced them with ///M badges. First thing I'm going to do is get out the heat gun and dental floss!

Esteban · 06-19-2018, 02:30 AM

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Originally Posted by methodz

I'm about to pick one of these bad boys up but it has no badges

How do you guys know what number you have? I hope it is legit, but it has everything an is would have save for the badges. Actually, the car I'm looking at the PO took off all the is badges and replaced them with ///M badges. First thing I'm going to do is get out the heat gun and dental floss!

Here's the list of 135is coupes:

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showp...&postcount=332

Here's the list of US 135is convertibles and Canadian M Sport Edition convertibles:

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showp...&postcount=329

You didn't specify if you were buying a 135is coupe or vert.

swunder · 06-19-2018, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by methodz

I'm about to pick one of these bad boys up but it has no badges

How do you guys know what number you have? I hope it is legit, but it has everything an is would have save for the badges. Actually, the car I'm looking at the PO took off all the is badges and replaced them with ///M badges. First thing I'm going to do is get out the heat gun and dental floss!

Did he even take off the glove box badge and replace it with an ///M?

God, I know kids do this but I'm still surprised every time I hear/see a car covered in fake M badges. So embarrassing.

methodz · 06-19-2018, 10:27 AM

Esteban, thanks for that list! It is a vert and I guess it is #58

Swunder, yes they ripped off the glove box badge and replaced it with an ///M badge as well. Oh, they also painted the 313s black but lucky for me I have a fresh set of 313 sitting in storage!

Mineral gray w/ 60k miles. Well it is between that and a GLA45 AMG for me.

Esteban · 06-19-2018, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by methodz

Esteban, thanks for that list! It is a vert and I guess it is #58

So the VIN matches up to #58? Curious, because you say "I guess it is #58," like you're not sure.

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03-12-2018, 09:56 PM	#6213
Bama335 Lieutenant 27 Rep 542 Posts Drives: '13 E82 135is '13 E88 135 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Dixie iTrader: (0)	Edit - you guys were posting quickly between the time I started and finished my post - sorry for the redundant info! Go to BMWVIN.com and enter the last 7 of your VIN - if it's an "is" model, your will see this code: P7MFA Sports Edition - this was available for the 2013 MY only You will also see the factory 313 wheels: S2NFA BMW LA wheel, M Double Spoke 313 For a factory M Sport edition (which you have), you will see these: P337A M Sports package S2MRA BMW LA wheel, dual spoke 261 I have an "is" coupe and an "M sport" vert - both have sport seats, M sports suspension (as do all 135) and the overall drive is pretty similar. The PPK2 gives an extra 20 hp, and an extra radiator in the driver side wheel well and some additional hardware under the hood. The vert is DCT, which shifts more quickly than my left foot and right hand, so it actually feels just as quick as the MT6 coupe, even though it isn't. The most apparent differences are the 313 wheels and the performance exhaust, with pops and burbles included. The wife HATES that exhaust, thus the non "is" vert. Blue stitched seats were an "is" exclusive option, but other than that, if you spend some $$ on a PPK kit, the PE and a set of 313...you'll have something very close. Personally, I'd say enjoy it unchanged for a while then decide if you think you need the mods. My vert is going to get wider front tires and maybe some whitelines for the rear suspension, but I think it's good to go other than that. It's a fun in the sun car, I won't be taking it to the track anytime soon
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03-12-2018, 10:20 PM	#6214
Esteban Major General 43330 Rep 7,224 Posts Drives: a slow car fast Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	Rjgess, here's what comes with the M Sport package: ZMP M Sport Package 2MR 18" wheels w/performance tires (style 261M) 337 Sport Package 481 Sport seats 710 M steering wheel or 7XA Sport steering wheel w/paddles 760 Shadowline exterior trim 775 Anthracite headliner 840 Increased top speed limiter Don't think you get the Anthracite headliner, and not sure if anything else from the list above is left off the vert. Maybe Bama335 knows since he has a convertible as well. __________________
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03-21-2018, 08:05 PM	#6216
alexc93 Colonel 381 Rep 2,384 Posts Drives: na Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: na iTrader: (8)	Anyone who's looking to sell anytime in the coming months please PM me! Looking for a low mile, manual, 2013 135 or 135is coupe
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05-17-2018, 09:57 AM	#6218
Subrage New Member 2 Rep 11 Posts Drives: '13 135is Join Date: May 2018 Location: Kansas City iTrader: (1)	Checking in with #423 Purchased it back in Nov '17, knocking out all the maintenance items first then hopefully start on upgrading the suspension and bushings. Its such a fun car to drive!
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05-17-2018, 12:04 PM	#6219
nofomo Enlisted Member 42 Rep 45 Posts Drives: 22 X3MC. SOLD E90 M3, 135is Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Santa Clara, CA iTrader: (0)	#19 / 586 checking in! Absolutely loving the car and the sound! Although I did have to have a DCT Transmission leak fixed at 12k miles only :/
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c1pher Primo Generalissimo 4661 Rep 4,021 Posts Drives: All of them Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: DC area iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 Porsche 911 Ca ... [10.00] 2023 BMW M2 [9.00] 2023 Porsche Macan GTS [10.00] 2022 Ford F-250 Tremor [8.50]	Wow, #19....very cool. I'm 399.
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06-05-2018, 12:06 PM	#6221
swunder First Lieutenant 304 Rep 301 Posts Drives: 135is, x3 m40i, V70R Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	Just picked up #48 yesterday. M6, 50k miles. Sounds and drives amazing.
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06-19-2018, 01:50 AM	#6222
methodz First Lieutenant 40 Rep 393 Posts Drives: '12 Le Mans 135i Vert Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Hollywood iTrader: (3)	I'm about to pick one of these bad boys up but it has no badges How do you guys know what number you have? I hope it is legit, but it has everything an is would have save for the badges. Actually, the car I'm looking at the PO took off all the is badges and replaced them with ///M badges. First thing I'm going to do is get out the heat gun and dental floss!
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06-19-2018, 10:27 AM	#6225
methodz First Lieutenant 40 Rep 393 Posts Drives: '12 Le Mans 135i Vert Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Hollywood iTrader: (3)	Esteban, thanks for that list! It is a vert and I guess it is #58 Swunder, yes they ripped off the glove box badge and replaced it with an ///M badge as well. Oh, they also painted the 313s black but lucky for me I have a fresh set of 313 sitting in storage! Mineral gray w/ 60k miles. Well it is between that and a GLA45 AMG for me.
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