Hello from yet another newbie

Ken D · 02-13-2015, 03:57 PM

Hi All,

New to the forum and to BMW. Recently purchased an '11 135i coupe to replace my Audi TT Quattro Coupe. The Audi served as my daily commuter for 7 years, fun little car but it was time to move on.

The specs on the car are pretty much perfect for me. Only missing option I would have liked is the hi-fi sound system. But what really drew me to the car is the color combo - Deep Sea Blue over Terracotta Boston leather. 37k original miles, had a PPI performed by BMW Sudbury (MA) and it passed with flying colors - regular maintenance and no warranty repairs. Open recall for the VANOS bolts, I'll schedule that when the time comes for service.

Anyway, just wanted to say hello and share a couple of pics. Look forward to contributing to the forum in any way I can.

Best to you!
Ken

NorthernDancer · 02-13-2015, 04:27 PM

but maybe you picked the wrong time to move from Quattro to RWD; isn't Boston buried in snow? Anyways, what everyone will tell you is to get premium snow tires on separate rims. Get free catalogue from Bavarian Autosport in Portsmouth and come to their Show & Shine early October. BMW's have tons of very good DIY's including many videos. Speaking as one who has 2 Audis (TT & A4) and 2 BMWs (325iX & 128) both BMW & Audi are great cars.

Converted1 · 02-13-2015, 06:33 PM

Nice find and beautiful color combo. Best of luck!

Esteban · 02-13-2015, 07:18 PM

Nice 1er. Welcome and congrats. Enjoy the car in good health.

Ken D · 02-13-2015, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NorthernDancer

but maybe you picked the wrong time to move from Quattro to RWD; isn't Boston buried in snow? Anyways, what everyone will tell you is to get premium snow tires on separate rims.

Thanks everyone. Yeah, the timing could not have been worse, although I did find the car in January before the storms hit. Thankfully I can work remotely when the weather is really bad so I don't have to drive in the real nasty stuff.

I did get a set of Michelin Alpins mounted on winter wheels, and while they've been fine, there's nothing like Quattro in the snow.

Cheers

potxoli · 02-14-2015, 02:00 PM

welcome! I'll be on the lookout for your car if we ever get out from under the snow

JuanMata · 02-14-2015, 03:08 PM

Beautiful color combo. Congrats on the purchase and welcome to the club

Marc08EX · 02-14-2015, 09:43 PM

Congrats on your new 1er! I'm sure you'll love it.

Amazing color combo too!

mike@x-ph.com · 02-16-2015, 10:28 AM

Hello and welcome to the forum !

SHKDOWN · 02-17-2015, 11:04 PM

AYE, she's a beauty! CONGRATS!

hawkm3 · 02-18-2015, 02:00 AM

Welcome!!

XONKracing · 02-18-2015, 03:14 PM

Ken D.

Welcome to the BMW and 1ADDICTS family. Great color combination! Enjoy it!

Dackelone · 02-18-2015, 03:20 PM

Welcome to 1Addicts.

Cavpilot2k · 02-18-2015, 04:09 PM

Welcome. We are clearly all nuts about out 1-series cars and I have little doubt you will be too.
There is a wealth of knowledge and experience here if you have questions about...anything 1er-related. And many contentious opinions too (don't ask about MT vs AT or flash tune vs. piggyback, unless you LIKE throwing gas on wildfires). But at the end of the day, this is a great place to share your thoughts and questions on our cars. Just learn the search tool, lest you get flamed for a newbie question that has been beaten to death.

All that said, welcome to the family. Enjoy your car.

chris82 · 02-18-2015, 05:58 PM

Welcome! Nice interior, that's a good colr combo

02-13-2015, 03:57 PM	#1
Ken D Registered 0 Rep 3 Posts Drives: Shiny thing with wheels Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	Hello from yet another newbie Hi All, New to the forum and to BMW. Recently purchased an '11 135i coupe to replace my Audi TT Quattro Coupe. The Audi served as my daily commuter for 7 years, fun little car but it was time to move on. The specs on the car are pretty much perfect for me. Only missing option I would have liked is the hi-fi sound system. But what really drew me to the car is the color combo - Deep Sea Blue over Terracotta Boston leather. 37k original miles, had a PPI performed by BMW Sudbury (MA) and it passed with flying colors - regular maintenance and no warranty repairs. Open recall for the VANOS bolts, I'll schedule that when the time comes for service. Anyway, just wanted to say hello and share a couple of pics. Look forward to contributing to the forum in any way I can. Best to you! Ken Attached Images
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NorthernDancer Colonel 848 Rep 2,276 Posts Drives: 08 Sedona 128 & 06 330xiT 6MT Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Ottawa On Canada iTrader: (3)	Welcome but maybe you picked the wrong time to move from Quattro to RWD; isn't Boston buried in snow? Anyways, what everyone will tell you is to get premium snow tires on separate rims. Get free catalogue from Bavarian Autosport in Portsmouth and come to their Show & Shine early October. BMW's have tons of very good DIY's including many videos. Speaking as one who has 2 Audis (TT & A4) and 2 BMWs (325iX & 128) both BMW & Audi are great cars.
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potxoli First Lieutenant 138 Rep 353 Posts Drives: 2016 SO F80 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: boston iTrader: (2)	welcome! I'll be on the lookout for your car if we ever get out from under the snow
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Marc08EX Lieutenant 139 Rep 575 Posts Drives: 2011 E82 135i Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: AZ iTrader: (5)	Congrats on your new 1er! I'm sure you'll love it. Amazing color combo too! __________________ 2011 135i 6MT \| Alpine White \| Terracotta Boston Leather \| M-Sport \| BMW Performance Exhaust Resonator Delete \| Active Autowerke Signature Exhaust \| BMW Performance Suspension \| Blackline LCI Taillights \| BMW Performance CF Spoiler \| CF Rear Diffuser \| PPK \| E92 M3 FSB \| Matte Black Kidney Grilles \| VMR V710 Jet Anthracite \| Michelin PSS \| BMW SS Pedals
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XONKracing Enthusiast 2 Rep 15 Posts Drives: BMW E82 135i Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0)	Ken D. Welcome to the BMW and 1ADDICTS family. Great color combination! Enjoy it! __________________ 2019 BMW 330i F31 ///MSport \| GSM/Cognac \| THP (In Transit ) 2011 BMW 135i E82 ///MSport \| SGM/BLK/DCT \| PE/PPK
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Cavpilot2k Chief Warrant Officer 1025 Rep 1,638 Posts Drives: like a damn lunatic Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	Welcome. We are clearly all nuts about out 1-series cars and I have little doubt you will be too. There is a wealth of knowledge and experience here if you have questions about...anything 1er-related. And many contentious opinions too (don't ask about MT vs AT or flash tune vs. piggyback, unless you LIKE throwing gas on wildfires). But at the end of the day, this is a great place to share your thoughts and questions on our cars. Just learn the search tool, lest you get flamed for a newbie question that has been beaten to death. All that said, welcome to the family. Enjoy your car. __________________ "Prius" is Latin for Eunuch. "Hrothgar": 2012 135i: 6MT M-Sport, BSM/Blk; Nav, Premium, Convenience, HK Dinan Stage 2 +PPK /// BMW PE /// VRSF CP /// K&N /// Koni Sports /// RSFB Inserts /// MPS4S 225/255 /// Other Stuff
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