1000 mile update on my AW 135i

TunedM2C · 01-03-2008, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Jack Regan

yeh, as far as i can tell and the manual tells me. but maybe that is just the coolant expansion tank. if i am being honest, i wouldn't know what an oil cooler looked like if it jumped up and smacked me in the face and i don't want to give you guys who need to know a bum steer.

sorry.

This is a cut-out but you get the idea.

Another one.

dclee1 · 01-04-2008, 10:48 AM

Jack, thanks a bunch for that fantastic daily driver impressions review. Makes me feel that much better after having put in my order!

Brandon26pdx · 01-04-2008, 12:51 PM

Jack,

Any truck scales near you? I bet people would be interested in an actual weight of your car...:thumbup:

MichalCZ · 01-04-2008, 03:56 PM

excellent comment Jack!
one question, does anybody compare 130i Mpaket with 135i coupe - is coupe more comfortable for driving in the city? I tried 130iM 5doors and it was brutal hard suspension.....thanks

sc135i · 01-05-2008, 08:11 AM

Jack, I hate to bombard you with more questions, but really, really appreciate your point of view and willingness to share info. The delay in US production has me rethinking the 135-335 choice.

I know that you have crowned the 135i the best car you have owned . . . but can you hone in on the "fun to drive" distinction between the two? You said the 1 doesn't feel quite as fast as your 3 when you turned it in, but did the 3 have comparable steering response and feel, and handling (I used to describe my '95 M3 as feeling like it was on rails when cornering) to the 1? Except maybe for the sense of the 1 being a bit more "tossable"?

I won't be taking the car to the track, I simply want excellent acceleration and handling in my daily driver. I suspect that MSRP for the 1 versus discounting on the 3 will put me just a few thousand apart, so I know this issue has been thrashed before, but any and all thoughts would be appreciated!

Thanks.

Dave · 01-05-2008, 11:36 AM

dont do it sc!
you will love the 335i but when the 1 comes out i guarantee you will want to sell your 3 and get a 1...and that may hurt the wallet more than waiting

Dave · 01-05-2008, 11:37 AM

and jack any updates on the oil cooooooooooler?
sorry to bug ya but you would be the first person in the WORLD to confirm it because no dealer has any idea

have a great weekend jack!

Brandon26pdx · 01-08-2008, 01:48 PM

Jack is incomunicado apparently.

ChrisK · 01-08-2008, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by izzodesh

and jack any updates on the oil cooooooooooler?
sorry to bug ya but you would be the first person in the WORLD to confirm it because no dealer has any idea

have a great weekend jack!

My SA told me that the car comes with an oil cooler no matter what. The Sport Pkg adds a second oil cooler.

mateo · 01-08-2008, 02:44 PM

Great write-up Jack. The review was right from your mouth, and thats all that counts. Thanks for taking YOUR time to share the little things that mean alot to most of us. I thank you!

dclee1 · 01-08-2008, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Brandon26pdx

Jack is incomunicado apparently.

He's probably out throwing the 1er around some twisties. I hate him.:biggrin:

MastaMind · 01-08-2008, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Brandon26pdx

Jack is incomunicado apparently.

He has a real car. He doesn't want to be around a bunch of lonely, desparate men.

Ryephile · 01-08-2008, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by chriskurn

My SA told me that the car comes with an oil cooler no matter what. The Sport Pkg adds a second oil cooler.

:bs::bs::bs: Proving once again the dealership are idiots.

--->Jack; thanks for the updates; hope you're enjoying the car to the fullest!

iAgainsti · 01-09-2008, 03:19 PM

nice review. I think too many people try to be overly technical when they talk about a car when really all people want to hear are the likes and dislikes in a simple manner. Glad to see you're enjoying yourself.

Dave · 01-09-2008, 03:39 PM

he was here yesterday at 718 ... heh
but i am sure he is enjoying our car

oil cooler or not i will be enjoying this car soon 8)

Oregon · 01-09-2008, 07:48 PM

The guy is out hot-rodding about England, we may never hear from him again. Have fun, Jack, wherever you are...:roundel:

Pac-Man · 01-09-2008, 08:54 PM

Hes using it to pick up women with good teeth!

e49er81 · 01-11-2008, 12:23 PM

Awesome review just what i want to read no technical stuff just likes and dislikes...as if anything could have made me more excited about this car!

Sherifftruman · 01-11-2008, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Pac-Man

Hes using it to pick up women with good teeth!

So, he definitely left the UK then. :wink:

Skulinex · 01-11-2008, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Sherifftruman

So, he definitely left the UK then. :wink:

LOLOLOLOL

PaulUK · 01-11-2008, 05:04 PM

im sure hes's lurking. Whats the latest jack?

Is the sat nav worth the money or is it borderline not sure. Im looking for some guidance cos my build date is approaching and 2k is a lot of money for prof sat nav

Cheers
Paul

Pac-Man · 01-11-2008, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by PaulUK36

im sure hes's lurking. Whats the latest jack?

Is the sat nav worth the money or is it borderline not sure. Im looking for some guidance cos my build date is approaching and 2k is a lot of money for prof sat nav

Cheers
Paul

I dont mean to knock anyone but I fail to see how any sat nav is worth 2k; especially given the much cheaper and better alternatives.

01-04-2008, 10:48 AM	#68
dclee1 Lieutenant 21 Rep 469 Posts Drives: Join Date: Nov 2007 iTrader: (0)	Jack, thanks a bunch for that fantastic daily driver impressions review. Makes me feel that much better after having put in my order!
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01-04-2008, 12:51 PM	#69
Brandon26pdx Lieutenant Colonel 28 Rep 1,938 Posts Drives: 2011 135i Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (1)	Jack, Any truck scales near you? I bet people would be interested in an actual weight of your car...:thumbup:
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01-04-2008, 03:56 PM	#70
MichalCZ Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jan 2008 iTrader: (0)	excellent comment Jack! one question, does anybody compare 130i Mpaket with 135i coupe - is coupe more comfortable for driving in the city? I tried 130iM 5doors and it was brutal hard suspension.....thanks
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01-05-2008, 08:11 AM	#71
sc135i Second Lieutenant 10 Rep 253 Posts Drives: 2008 sgm/taupe 135i Join Date: Dec 2007 iTrader: (0)	Jack, I hate to bombard you with more questions, but really, really appreciate your point of view and willingness to share info. The delay in US production has me rethinking the 135-335 choice. I know that you have crowned the 135i the best car you have owned . . . but can you hone in on the "fun to drive" distinction between the two? You said the 1 doesn't feel quite as fast as your 3 when you turned it in, but did the 3 have comparable steering response and feel, and handling (I used to describe my '95 M3 as feeling like it was on rails when cornering) to the 1? Except maybe for the sense of the 1 being a bit more "tossable"? I won't be taking the car to the track, I simply want excellent acceleration and handling in my daily driver. I suspect that MSRP for the 1 versus discounting on the 3 will put me just a few thousand apart, so I know this issue has been thrashed before, but any and all thoughts would be appreciated! Thanks.
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01-05-2008, 11:36 AM	#72
Dave formerly izzo/comeback 287 Rep 3,382 Posts Drives: 2016 RC 350 F Sport Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NJ iTrader: (3) Garage List 2008 135i [6.80]	dont do it sc! you will love the 335i but when the 1 comes out i guarantee you will want to sell your 3 and get a 1...and that may hurt the wallet more than waiting __________________ BMW CCA # 418268
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01-05-2008, 11:37 AM	#73
Dave formerly izzo/comeback 287 Rep 3,382 Posts Drives: 2016 RC 350 F Sport Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NJ iTrader: (3) Garage List 2008 135i [6.80]	and jack any updates on the oil cooooooooooler? sorry to bug ya but you would be the first person in the WORLD to confirm it because no dealer has any idea have a great weekend jack! __________________ BMW CCA # 418268
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01-08-2008, 01:48 PM	#74
Brandon26pdx Lieutenant Colonel 28 Rep 1,938 Posts Drives: 2011 135i Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (1)	Jack is incomunicado apparently.
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01-08-2008, 02:44 PM	#76
mateo Addicted Member 15 Rep 603 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jul 2007 iTrader: (0)	Great write-up Jack. The review was right from your mouth, and thats all that counts. Thanks for taking YOUR time to share the little things that mean alot to most of us. I thank you! __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
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01-09-2008, 03:19 PM	#80
iAgainsti Private 2 Rep 50 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jan 2008 iTrader: (0)	nice review. I think too many people try to be overly technical when they talk about a car when really all people want to hear are the likes and dislikes in a simple manner. Glad to see you're enjoying yourself.
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01-09-2008, 03:39 PM	#81
Dave formerly izzo/comeback 287 Rep 3,382 Posts Drives: 2016 RC 350 F Sport Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NJ iTrader: (3) Garage List 2008 135i [6.80]	he was here yesterday at 718 ... heh but i am sure he is enjoying our car oil cooler or not i will be enjoying this car soon 8) __________________ BMW CCA # 418268
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01-09-2008, 07:48 PM	#82
Oregon NRA Life Member, BMW CCA 30 year member 179 Rep 2,614 Posts Drives: 04' M3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Oregon iTrader: (1) Garage List 1971 2002 [0.00] 2004 M3 [0.00] 2008 135i [0.00]	The guy is out hot-rodding about England, we may never hear from him again. Have fun, Jack, wherever you are...:roundel: __________________ Resigned 1ADDICTS Moderator “To disarm the people is the best and most effective way to enslave them.” – George Mason
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01-09-2008, 08:54 PM	#83
Pac-Man Private 3 Rep 58 Posts Drives: Join Date: Dec 2007 iTrader: (0)	Hes using it to pick up women with good teeth!
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01-11-2008, 12:23 PM	#84
e49er81 Private 1 Rep 71 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jan 2008 iTrader: (0)	Awesome review just what i want to read no technical stuff just likes and dislikes...as if anything could have made me more excited about this car!
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01-11-2008, 05:04 PM	#87
PaulUK Second Lieutenant 23 Rep 207 Posts Drives: M4 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	im sure hes's lurking. Whats the latest jack? Is the sat nav worth the money or is it borderline not sure. Im looking for some guidance cos my build date is approaching and 2k is a lot of money for prof sat nav Cheers Paul
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