Hello from Puerto Rico!!

Alfie135i · 06-08-2011, 08:50 AM

New owner of a slightly used 135i stepthronic (i know) but price and availability was an issue, i wanted a manual or at least DCT but honestly this is the best autobox ive ever driven. I love this car and the forum has been helpful on making my desicion and also figuring out how everything works. This is my first BMW, i upgraded from a 2008 350z base model and the 135 feels quicker even with the auto. I always wanted a BMW but could never afford one...even now i dont believe i can afford it since prices in Puerto Rico are prohibitive for BMWs. Payed 39,000 dollars for a 21k miles 135i but heh u only live once and u only live once uve driven a BMW!! So far im loving everything about it even tho i have a love/hate relationship with the engine...i know its a turbo, but if i didnt know that i wouldnt have noticed it was a turbo. I want that hissss that i love about turbo cars. Other than that hello from Puerto Rico! ill post pics once i figure out how to.

bogart · 06-08-2011, 08:57 AM

Um... you WAYYYY overpaid! Kelly Blue Book value on a private sale in excellent condition fully loaded is $34,490!!

KingOfJericho · 06-08-2011, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by bogart

Um... you WAYYYY overpaid! Kelly Blue Book value on a private sale in excellent condition fully loaded is $34,490!!

Would you also say that to someone in Australia who paid upwards of $100k? Prices vary greatly by country and he clearly stated that BMWs in particular are very expensive in PR.

bogart · 06-08-2011, 09:54 AM

just sayin'

KingOfJericho · 06-08-2011, 09:56 AM

Congrats on a killer car!

GO135i007 · 06-08-2011, 10:06 AM

Congrats! Sounds like you have been wanting a BMW for quite some time. This car is definitely the right one to pick.

NYC 135i · 06-08-2011, 10:27 AM

put an intake on and you'll definitely hear the turbos...

El Flaco · 06-08-2011, 10:51 AM

felicidades!!!! I just got mine 5 monthts from know, and man I love this car :-) the only issue is the hpfp, they have changed it twice. :-(... just put a Jb4 to your car and you are good to go. What part of PR you are from? I moved recently to MD

RobM23 · 06-08-2011, 11:21 AM

congrats bro, what color combination you got?

btw I'm Puertorican but I live in FL

ptack · 06-08-2011, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by bogart

Um... you WAYYYY overpaid! Kelly Blue Book value on a private sale in excellent condition fully loaded is $34,490!!

It's an island. It's not like he can shop around.

bogart · 06-08-2011, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by ptack

It's an island. It's not like he can shop around.

very true. i take for the granted the benefits of living on a large continent.

Welcome to the fam OP!

doublevanosrc · 06-08-2011, 04:57 PM

Welcome fellow Boricua!!

Cars in Puerto Rico are about 20% more due to taxes.

Luiggie135i · 06-08-2011, 05:28 PM

Bienvenido... Coming from same school(Nismo) only difference is that I still own an 2006 Nissan Altima SE-R.
There is a cpl of boricuas arround here... I live in Cupey, so stay in touch so we can meet on the Dyno or we can have a roadtrip to Ponce for a Sneaky Rental.

SteDevote · 06-09-2011, 04:36 PM

OP, welcome and enjoy the ride!

My wife's 328i wagon has the same transmission ... don't feel bad. I have the the DCT, but still enjoy driving hers.

fun2drv · 06-10-2011, 04:55 AM

Felicidades! I'm originally from Ponce but have been living in OH for 25 years now. Be very careful with the potholes on the road and the low profile tires. I would love to be able to drive my car through the nice twisty roads down there!

sjp3003 · 06-12-2011, 11:00 PM

Congrats on the car...time for a trip to Jajome and the Ruta Panoramica (I lived in PR twice)! How is Autogermana doing there?

Alfie135i · 06-21-2011, 02:56 AM

Hello everyone, im from Naguabo East side of the island. Its true i cant shop around and that price for everything is sky high. Remember i bought used with 20k miles and it was still 39 grand, but in comparison a brand new Subaru STI retails for 52k remember, we use the same US dollar so my prices are in dollars. Im due for HPFP recall and DME i booked with AutoGermana for next week...they say its an overnighter

so far im loving this car, Honestly i dont know why other cars exist...seriously I love this machine. Pot holes are a constant perrill here and im avoiding them at all costs. HPFP has not giving me any problems and car runs fine, i will try new filters cuz i want that turbo sound. IM also looking into tunning solutions, COBB seems to be a great choice due to instal-remove and JB4 due to it being the most popular, altho there are no roads here for alot of HP, theres no such thing as too much HP lol. I am looking into lesser versions of the JB cuz thats all ill need, this car is plenty quick as is right now and i enjoy the handling alot. Roads here are small and cramped and turns a plenty, theres no straight highway on the island. This car is the peerfect size with the perfect power to enjoy the whole island. I had fun with a 2010 M3 the other day on the highway and being able to keep up with an M3 is fine by me. Thanks for the warm welcome guys and if you are ever in PR hit me up in PM. Planned mods are: Spacers, wheel paint the same as Exhaust Tips and my MTX amp with my Alpine rs 10" added to the amp of the car like in the DYI section and of course JB!! Saludos everyone!

Alfie135i · 06-21-2011, 03:00 AM

Color is Dark Gray, im new to BMW so dont know names or codes yet, actually im new to German Cars alltogether so im hopeing to read alot and learn alot, and im hopeing i never have to deviate from BMWs ever again lol

El Flaco · 06-21-2011, 03:25 PM

I just installed the Cobb I am coming from a JB4, you wont regret it :-) !!!!!!!!!!!!

Dr3K0 · 06-21-2011, 03:32 PM

Weeeppaaaa!!!! Congrats and careful with the potholes. LOL

Elsabor67 · 06-21-2011, 03:44 PM

Muchas felicidades en la compra. Saludos de un Carolinense en Alemania!!!

Alfie135i · 06-22-2011, 05:49 PM

Cobb sounds great but the price! im looking at used units for a better price. Elsabor cool being in Germany i bet the 135 is very popular there. Here not so much due to pricing and low per capita income.

06-08-2011, 08:50 AM	#1
Alfie135i New Member 5 Rep 10 Posts Drives: 2010 BMW 135i Stepthronic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Puerto Rico iTrader: (0)	Hello from Puerto Rico!! New owner of a slightly used 135i stepthronic (i know) but price and availability was an issue, i wanted a manual or at least DCT but honestly this is the best autobox ive ever driven. I love this car and the forum has been helpful on making my desicion and also figuring out how everything works. This is my first BMW, i upgraded from a 2008 350z base model and the 135 feels quicker even with the auto. I always wanted a BMW but could never afford one...even now i dont believe i can afford it since prices in Puerto Rico are prohibitive for BMWs. Payed 39,000 dollars for a 21k miles 135i but heh u only live once and u only live once uve driven a BMW!! So far im loving everything about it even tho i have a love/hate relationship with the engine...i know its a turbo, but if i didnt know that i wouldnt have noticed it was a turbo. I want that hissss that i love about turbo cars. Other than that hello from Puerto Rico! ill post pics once i figure out how to.
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bogart Lieutenant Colonel 116 Rep 1,664 Posts Drives: E82 N55 DCT Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: STL, MO iTrader: (4) Garage List 2011 BMW 135i [7.06]	Um... you WAYYYY overpaid! Kelly Blue Book value on a private sale in excellent condition fully loaded is $34,490!! __________________
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bogart Lieutenant Colonel 116 Rep 1,664 Posts Drives: E82 N55 DCT Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: STL, MO iTrader: (4) Garage List 2011 BMW 135i [7.06]	just sayin' __________________
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KingOfJericho Major General 2452 Rep 7,341 Posts Drives: Yes Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CT iTrader: (1) Garage List 2010 135i Coupe [5.26]	Congrats on a killer car! __________________ The views and opinions expressed in this post are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Bimmerpost. 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee High Altitude Hemi \| 2010 S4 Sold \| 2010 BMW 135i Retired \| 2006 Lotus Exige Sold
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06-08-2011, 10:06 AM	#6
GO135i007 First Lieutenant 8 Rep 322 Posts Drives: 09 135i Alpine/Coral Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Richmond VA iTrader: (1)	Congrats! Sounds like you have been wanting a BMW for quite some time. This car is definitely the right one to pick. __________________ 09 BMW 135i Alpine/Coral 6MT ///M ZSP - cdv delete, fmic, RR down pipes, JB3, BMS dual intake
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06-08-2011, 10:27 AM	#7
NYC 135i Second Lieutenant 26 Rep 257 Posts Drives: 2008 BSM 135i Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Staten Island, NY iTrader: (2)	put an intake on and you'll definitely hear the turbos...
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06-08-2011, 10:51 AM	#8
El Flaco livin la vida rapida!! 59 Rep 219 Posts Drives: 2010 BMW 135i M Package Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Germantown, MD iTrader: (1) Garage List 2010 135i [1.00]	felicidades!!!! I just got mine 5 monthts from know, and man I love this car :-) the only issue is the hpfp, they have changed it twice. :-(... just put a Jb4 to your car and you are good to go. What part of PR you are from? I moved recently to MD
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RobM23 Second Lieutenant 18 Rep 247 Posts Drives: E82 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Miami Lakes, FL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW 135i [7.80] 2011 BMW 328i [0.00]	congrats bro, what color combination you got? btw I'm Puertorican but I live in FL __________________ 08' SGM/CR E82 N54 Active Autowerke/BMW Performance
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doublevanosrc Loves his G20 265 Rep 2,508 Posts Drives: 2020 330ix M sport Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Austin. Tx iTrader: (1) Garage List 2013 BMW [0.00]	Welcome fellow Boricua!! Cars in Puerto Rico are about 20% more due to taxes. __________________ 2020 330ix-Msport Past- 2013 135i 2011 135i
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06-08-2011, 05:28 PM	#13
Luiggie135i New Member 9 Rep 19 Posts Drives: BMW 135i Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Puerto Rico iTrader: (2)	Bienvenido... Coming from same school(Nismo) only difference is that I still own an 2006 Nissan Altima SE-R. There is a cpl of boricuas arround here... I live in Cupey, so stay in touch so we can meet on the Dyno or we can have a roadtrip to Ponce for a Sneaky Rental.
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06-09-2011, 04:36 PM	#14
SteDevote Recovered M3 User 0 Rep 42 Posts Drives: 2011 AW 135i Coupe Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	OP, welcome and enjoy the ride! My wife's 328i wagon has the same transmission ... don't feel bad. I have the the DCT, but still enjoy driving hers.
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06-10-2011, 04:55 AM	#15
fun2drv Lieutenant 260 Rep 561 Posts Drives: '23 M5 Comp Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Columbia, TN iTrader: (0) Garage List 2023 BMW M5 [10.00] 2023 BMW M5 [0.00]	Felicidades! I'm originally from Ponce but have been living in OH for 25 years now. Be very careful with the potholes on the road and the low profile tires. I would love to be able to drive my car through the nice twisty roads down there!
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06-12-2011, 11:00 PM	#16
sjp3003 Private 2 Rep 94 Posts Drives: 2011 X5 50i Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Dominican Republic iTrader: (0)	Congrats on the car...time for a trip to Jajome and the Ruta Panoramica (I lived in PR twice)! How is Autogermana doing there? __________________ 2011 X5 50i 2011 Nissan Patrol 2013 Mini JCW GP 2013 KTM 1190 Adventure 2013 Husqvarna Terra 650
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06-21-2011, 02:56 AM	#17
Alfie135i New Member 5 Rep 10 Posts Drives: 2010 BMW 135i Stepthronic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Puerto Rico iTrader: (0)	Hello everyone, im from Naguabo East side of the island. Its true i cant shop around and that price for everything is sky high. Remember i bought used with 20k miles and it was still 39 grand, but in comparison a brand new Subaru STI retails for 52k remember, we use the same US dollar so my prices are in dollars. Im due for HPFP recall and DME i booked with AutoGermana for next week...they say its an overnighter so far im loving this car, Honestly i dont know why other cars exist...seriously I love this machine. Pot holes are a constant perrill here and im avoiding them at all costs. HPFP has not giving me any problems and car runs fine, i will try new filters cuz i want that turbo sound. IM also looking into tunning solutions, COBB seems to be a great choice due to instal-remove and JB4 due to it being the most popular, altho there are no roads here for alot of HP, theres no such thing as too much HP lol. I am looking into lesser versions of the JB cuz thats all ill need, this car is plenty quick as is right now and i enjoy the handling alot. Roads here are small and cramped and turns a plenty, theres no straight highway on the island. This car is the peerfect size with the perfect power to enjoy the whole island. I had fun with a 2010 M3 the other day on the highway and being able to keep up with an M3 is fine by me. Thanks for the warm welcome guys and if you are ever in PR hit me up in PM. Planned mods are: Spacers, wheel paint the same as Exhaust Tips and my MTX amp with my Alpine rs 10" added to the amp of the car like in the DYI section and of course JB!! Saludos everyone! __________________ Is that your car?-Its not a car, its a BMW. You wouldnt call a thermonuclear device a gun now, would you?
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06-21-2011, 03:00 AM	#18
Alfie135i New Member 5 Rep 10 Posts Drives: 2010 BMW 135i Stepthronic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Puerto Rico iTrader: (0)	Color is Dark Gray, im new to BMW so dont know names or codes yet, actually im new to German Cars alltogether so im hopeing to read alot and learn alot, and im hopeing i never have to deviate from BMWs ever again lol __________________ Is that your car?-Its not a car, its a BMW. You wouldnt call a thermonuclear device a gun now, would you?
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06-21-2011, 03:25 PM	#19
El Flaco livin la vida rapida!! 59 Rep 219 Posts Drives: 2010 BMW 135i M Package Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Germantown, MD iTrader: (1) Garage List 2010 135i [1.00]	I just installed the Cobb I am coming from a JB4, you wont regret it :-) !!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ Cobb AP stage 2+,MS DP's, Maddad Whisper, AA FMIC, BMS DCI, M3 Front Sway Bar, CF Spoiler, CF Diffuser,iCarbon Front Lip,Tints, Lux H8 V3, Black Kidney Grill, Alufelgen SF-71 19"
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06-21-2011, 03:32 PM	#20
Dr3K0 First Lieutenant 39 Rep 387 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: May 2009 Location: Orlando FL iTrader: (0)	Weeeppaaaa!!!! Congrats and careful with the potholes. LOL
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06-21-2011, 03:44 PM	#21
Elsabor67 aiming for 450..... 303 Rep 2,910 Posts Drives: Totaled :-( Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Louisiana iTrader: (28) Garage List 2009 135i [10.00]	Muchas felicidades en la compra. Saludos de un Carolinense en Alemania!!! __________________ Quote from Ezeedee regarding car mods: "you're only done when you sell the car "
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06-22-2011, 05:49 PM	#22
Alfie135i New Member 5 Rep 10 Posts Drives: 2010 BMW 135i Stepthronic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Puerto Rico iTrader: (0)	Cobb sounds great but the price! im looking at used units for a better price. Elsabor cool being in Germany i bet the 135 is very popular there. Here not so much due to pricing and low per capita income. __________________ Is that your car?-Its not a car, its a BMW. You wouldnt call a thermonuclear device a gun now, would you?
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