I guess I'm lucky!

turner23 · 01-08-2009, 09:43 PM

I hate reading all of the threads here about the 1-series having various flaws, defects, and damage on arrival, I guess I'm just lucky that my car has been perfect *knock on wood*.

For starters,

my fuel pump has not failed
leather seats don't sag, and are nice and tight
headlights do not have moisture within the lens
my iPod doesn't kill the battery
all electric components work without issue
center brake light is not cracked off
my key doesn't fall out of the dashboard while driving
my mirrors are not cracked
my window motors work great
my sunroof doesn't make rattling noises

Not to brag, but after 5 months the car still looks brand new, and everything works perfectly.

Anyone else problem-free?

singular · 01-08-2009, 09:51 PM

As a soon-to-be 1er owner - I aspire to your glass-half-full-ness!

:roundel:

Artmasterx · 01-08-2009, 09:59 PM

Mine has been good so far after 6500 miles. It must be a a 128i thing... (in all seriousness, the fuel pump issue is only for the turbo'ed 135i which has a different high pressure fuel pump, I think).

The only this I have noticed is the little bump in the passenger seat near the seat/back intersection, which I think has been discussed elsewhere...

I guess I also had the windows freeze up once and not tick and down properly when the doors were opened/closed... but only once.

Mostly smiles though.

MOCKBA · 01-08-2009, 10:16 PM

Very solid car as my Z4 was. BMW quality why ask?

Can you check you manufacturing date? Is it May 08? It is important how stars were located when a car or a human was born.

Oh, just forgot to ask, is LED hand lamp in your glove compartment?

Check also your fuel pump, it should fail after 6,000 miles.

128er · 01-09-2009, 06:21 AM

Yea...talk about the total effin opposite! I'm bringing my 330 in the shop late January for 10 things...2 warning lights and 8 things that BMW did a shitty job on and rattle and drive me absolutly crazy!!!

sunking420 · 01-09-2009, 07:48 AM

I have a little over 8,000 mi. since May 15, and mine is completely problem free. Looks better than new the way I keep up on detailing it. I guess BMW quality is as good as they say. I had a new '91 E30 318is, and that thing had 3 recalls during the three years I owned it, and got a couple more recall notices after I had traded it in. This 135i is a keeper..............

Tom K. · 01-09-2009, 10:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by turner23

Anyone else problem-free?

128i 'vert built on April 1 - 7 mos. and 13,000 miles (avg. 27.5 mpg). Absolutely no problems except that I lost one of the tire valve caps - replaced for 30 cents.

As this is the first of roughly 15 new cars I've purchased over the years which did not require a trip to the dealer for any warranty work or adjustments, I'm very impressed with the quality.
Tom

jrb135i · 01-09-2009, 11:01 AM

16,300, over 6 months, just got back from service, no issues.

S54dan · 01-09-2009, 11:01 AM

The 128i doesn't have a high pressure pump. It's a good thing that your car is running like a champ though!

ChrisK · 01-09-2009, 11:03 AM

7,000k miles - Jan '08 build

FLAWLESS Here

KeithLM · 01-09-2009, 11:06 AM

8 months and over 5,000 miles. The only problems I've had were when I installed a DDV and didn't get it tight enough, but that's certainly not the fault of BMW.

Well there was a buzz/rattle initially coming from somewhere in the back seats. It seemed to go away after I fiddled with the seat belts and some other stuff.

Dave · 01-09-2009, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChrisK

7,000k miles - Jan '08 build

FLAWLESS Here

ditto

about 6k in miles and only had one indicator go out

I think all Jan 08' builds have had 0 problems thus far

warmtoes · 01-09-2009, 11:25 AM

6 1/2 months and 9800kms and I have had only one problem. One of the rear defrost lines was not working. Unfortunately, in order to fix the problem they needed to replace the entire top so $5k later on BMW's dime I have a brand new roof.

That is a typical warranty replacement as it is a manufacturing defect. It was a problem but I was happy with how they dealt with it other than that they didn't wash my car after having it for 3 days.

2AD Tanker · 01-09-2009, 11:28 AM

My 135i was built in May 08 and is 100% so far!!

PrimoM3 · 01-09-2009, 11:42 AM

Just over 6k miles and aside from all the rattles I'm problem free. Being stock probably helps.

infinitekidM2C · 01-09-2009, 11:57 AM

8000 Miles since March...only 1 problem that went away...One day when i started my car this horrible high pitched noise was coming out of my speakers...it wouldnt stop even when i turned the car off..i had to unplug the battery..but it went away and has not come back..ive added intake and BOV and the car hasn't complained one bit...let's see what it thinks of my procede when i install it :biggrin:

wnta135 · 01-09-2009, 12:02 PM

May 08 build. 9600 miles and no problems at all.

miro2296 · 01-09-2009, 05:53 PM

Feb 08 Build with 9800 miles and so far so good!

G5Ti · 01-09-2009, 06:02 PM

80XX miles since delivery May 30 of '08 - not a single problem except a nail in the tire! Car has been great so far.

Yay for the 128.

bmwzone · 01-09-2009, 06:18 PM

Late April 2008 Build. Problem Free !

mikeo · 01-09-2009, 06:41 PM

01/08 build, 10500 miles and no problems.

Call · 01-09-2009, 07:57 PM

Jan 08 build...zero issues...other than the brake dust

Call

01-08-2009, 09:43 PM	#1
turner23 Second Lieutenant 19 Rep 218 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jun 2008 iTrader: (0)	I guess I'm lucky! I hate reading all of the threads here about the 1-series having various flaws, defects, and damage on arrival, I guess I'm just lucky that my car has been perfect knock on wood. For starters, my fuel pump has not failed leather seats don't sag, and are nice and tight headlights do not have moisture within the lens my iPod doesn't kill the battery all electric components work without issue center brake light is not cracked off my key doesn't fall out of the dashboard while driving my mirrors are not cracked my window motors work great my sunroof doesn't make rattling noises Not to brag, but after 5 months the car still looks brand new, and everything works perfectly. Anyone else problem-free?
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01-08-2009, 09:51 PM	#2
singular Captain 21 Rep 935 Posts Drives: BSM 135i ppk cab Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (0)	As a soon-to-be 1er owner - I aspire to your glass-half-full-ness! :roundel:
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01-08-2009, 09:59 PM	#3
Artmasterx Captain 46 Rep 884 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: MA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 Volvo V70R [10.00] 2007 BMW 335i [10.00]	Mine has been good so far after 6500 miles. It must be a a 128i thing... (in all seriousness, the fuel pump issue is only for the turbo'ed 135i which has a different high pressure fuel pump, I think). The only this I have noticed is the little bump in the passenger seat near the seat/back intersection, which I think has been discussed elsewhere... I guess I also had the windows freeze up once and not tick and down properly when the doors were opened/closed... but only once. Mostly smiles though. __________________ Current: 2007 335i sedan Alpine White \| Sports \| Premium \| Cold \| Comfort Access FORMERLY: 128i coupe Alpine White \| Sports Package \| Black Leather
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01-08-2009, 10:16 PM	#4
MOCKBA Captain 54 Rep 870 Posts Drives: 135 convertible Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: SFBA iTrader: (0)	Very solid car as my Z4 was. BMW quality why ask? Can you check you manufacturing date? Is it May 08? It is important how stars were located when a car or a human was born. Oh, just forgot to ask, is LED hand lamp in your glove compartment? Check also your fuel pump, it should fail after 6,000 miles. __________________ 535i/HUD Kamerton brings me true sound fidelity
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01-09-2009, 06:21 AM	#5
128er Captain 89 Rep 900 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jul 2007 iTrader: (0)	Yea...talk about the total effin opposite! I'm bringing my 330 in the shop late January for 10 things...2 warning lights and 8 things that BMW did a shitty job on and rattle and drive me absolutly crazy!!! __________________ 2006 BMW 330i -Premium -Sport -Steptronic -Premium Sound -Xenons
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01-09-2009, 07:48 AM	#6
sunking420 First Lieutenant 12 Rep 334 Posts Drives: '08 SGM 135i Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Flagler Beach, Florida iTrader: (0)	problems...... I have a little over 8,000 mi. since May 15, and mine is completely problem free. Looks better than new the way I keep up on detailing it. I guess BMW quality is as good as they say. I had a new '91 E30 318is, and that thing had 3 recalls during the three years I owned it, and got a couple more recall notices after I had traded it in. This 135i is a keeper..............
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01-09-2009, 11:01 AM	#8
jrb135i ********* 2 Rep 10 Posts Drives: '08 135i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: So Cal iTrader: (0)	16,300, over 6 months, just got back from service, no issues.
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01-09-2009, 11:01 AM	#9
S54dan I no longer work for United BMW! 308 Rep 3,330 Posts Drives: E46 M3, E46 330i ZHP, E36 325i Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (36) Garage List 1994 BMW 325i [8.50] 2005 M3 [9.66] 2005 325i [8.00] 2003 330i ZHP [9.00]	The 128i doesn't have a high pressure pump. It's a good thing that your car is running like a champ though! __________________ BMW CCA, PCA, & CHIN Motorsports Instructor.
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01-09-2009, 11:03 AM	#10
ChrisK Major General 4449 Rep 7,594 Posts Drives: '19 M2C Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Chicagoland iTrader: (7) Garage List 2019 BMW M2C [7.00] 2015 Porsche Macan S [0.00]	7,000k miles - Jan '08 build FLAWLESS Here __________________ www.ReTuneTheDeTune.com 2019 M2 Competition (Sunset Orange)
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01-09-2009, 11:06 AM	#11
KeithLM Proud 1er 24 Rep 699 Posts Drives: Crimson/Coral 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Wylie, TX iTrader: (0)	8 months and over 5,000 miles. The only problems I've had were when I installed a DDV and didn't get it tight enough, but that's certainly not the fault of BMW. Well there was a buzz/rattle initially coming from somewhere in the back seats. It seemed to go away after I fiddled with the seat belts and some other stuff.
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01-09-2009, 11:25 AM	#13
warmtoes Lieutenant Colonel 31 Rep 1,917 Posts Drives: EBII 435i xDrive Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (1)	6 1/2 months and 9800kms and I have had only one problem. One of the rear defrost lines was not working. Unfortunately, in order to fix the problem they needed to replace the entire top so $5k later on BMW's dime I have a brand new roof. That is a typical warranty replacement as it is a manufacturing defect. It was a problem but I was happy with how they dealt with it other than that they didn't wash my car after having it for 3 days. __________________ *2014 EBII 435i xDrive M-sport* Gone: 2011 TiAg F25 X3 xDrive35i M-sport Gone: 2008 TiAg w/Coral Red E88 135i Cab M-sport
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01-09-2009, 11:28 AM	#14
2AD Tanker Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 242 Posts Drives: 135i Black Sapphire Metallic Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Beer town USA (Milwaukee) iTrader: (0)	My 135i was built in May 08 and is 100% so far!!
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01-09-2009, 11:42 AM	#15
PrimoM3 Chemofski 54 Rep 1,295 Posts Drives: '13 X5M Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: West Coast, U.S. iTrader: (0)	<Knock on wood> Just over 6k miles and aside from all the rattles I'm problem free. Being stock probably helps. __________________ '13 Individual Frozen Brilliant White ///M3 Coupe Ordered 2/15/12 \| Euro Delivery on 9/21/12 \| U.S. Redelivery on 12/6/12 \| Motor Dead on 7/15/13 '13 Space Gray/Mugello Red X5///M Pavement Punisher \| Snow Muncher \| Family and Board Hauler \| Roadtripper
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01-09-2009, 11:57 AM	#16
infinitekidM2C Major General 4207 Rep 5,728 Posts Drives: 2019 M2 Competition Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (4) Garage List 2019 M2 COMPETITION [9.50] 2008 135i (my old car) [7.39]	8000 Miles since March...only 1 problem that went away...One day when i started my car this horrible high pitched noise was coming out of my speakers...it wouldnt stop even when i turned the car off..i had to unplug the battery..but it went away and has not come back..ive added intake and BOV and the car hasn't complained one bit...let's see what it thinks of my procede when i install it :biggrin:
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01-09-2009, 12:02 PM	#17
wnta135 Private First Class 2 Rep 194 Posts Drives: 2008 Sedona Red 135i Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: South Carolina iTrader: (0)	May 08 build. 9600 miles and no problems at all.
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01-09-2009, 05:53 PM	#18
miro2296 Colonel 57 Rep 2,251 Posts Drives: '08 Montego Blue BMW 135i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Round Rock, TX iTrader: (1)	Feb 08 Build with 9800 miles and so far so good! __________________ ------------------------------------- BMW 135i/6 Speed/Montego Blue/Formula One Ceramic Tint/JB4 G4/AA Sport Intercooler/19 inch Iconz 880Z(19X8.5 & 19X10)/PSS 225/35 & 265/30/E93 M3 front sway bar/TRW front and rear Control Arms/BMS Drop In Filter/Dinan Exhaust/BlackLines/Upgraded \\\M RSFB
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01-09-2009, 06:02 PM	#19
G5Ti Purveyor of fine roads. 17 Rep 339 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 128i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Ohio iTrader: (0)	80XX miles since delivery May 30 of '08 - not a single problem except a nail in the tire! Car has been great so far. Yay for the 128. __________________ 128i alpine \| coral \| premium \| sport \| cold \| xenons \| ipod+usb
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01-09-2009, 06:18 PM	#20
bmwzone Captain 39 Rep 777 Posts Drives: Black 5.0 (ordered), 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: USA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 135i [0.00]	Late April 2008 Build. Problem Free !
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01-09-2009, 06:41 PM	#21
mikeo Santa Fe Concorso 103 Rep 2,984 Posts Drives: '11 M-sport 328i, '13 X1 28i Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Santa Fe, NM iTrader: (3)	01/08 build, 10500 miles and no problems. __________________ Santa Fe Concorso - The Southwest's Premier Automotive Gathering.
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01-09-2009, 07:57 PM	#22
Call Call 21 Rep 683 Posts Drives: 08 135i, 08 & 07 X5, 05 MCSC Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Gainesville, GA iTrader: (0)	Jan 08 build...zero issues...other than the brake dust Call __________________
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