08 vs 09

supracg · 05-22-2009, 02:40 PM

Hey guys,

I just picked up my 135 a few days ago and I can't begin to explain how happy I am about it

. But yesterday, I looked at the start/stop button and it said "year 1 of the 1" around it. I realize they had this for the 08 model since it was its first year, but mine is "supposed" to be an 09 (as the dealer told me), I looked on the side of the door panel it says it was built 09/08 which could still mean it is an 09 but I'm not sure. What do you guys think? And what should I do to really make sure it is an 09?

Mega Man · 05-22-2009, 02:47 PM

ben14142001 · 05-22-2009, 02:49 PM

It is an 09. It was built within the first model year and that's why it has that. Lots of threads like this.

-Ben

1013mm · 05-22-2009, 03:11 PM

mine was built in the first model year mine doesnt have it.

supracg · 05-24-2009, 11:21 PM

Sorry if this seems like a stupid comment but I have no idea what key words to search for for this, could you post a link?

runNgun · 05-25-2009, 01:54 AM

Hey congrats on the new car! Here, this is a link to the bmw vin decoder posted by Imported_Mpower. Its in a sticky here under the ordering forum. Just enter the last 7 digits of your vin and it'll give you the production year and month, along with other interesting information.

http://www.bmw-z1.com/VIN/VINdecode-e.cgi

05-22-2009, 02:40 PM	#1
supracg Banned 7 Rep 320 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: potomac iTrader: (0)	08 vs 09 Hey guys, I just picked up my 135 a few days ago and I can't begin to explain how happy I am about it . But yesterday, I looked at the start/stop button and it said "year 1 of the 1" around it. I realize they had this for the 08 model since it was its first year, but mine is "supposed" to be an 09 (as the dealer told me), I looked on the side of the door panel it says it was built 09/08 which could still mean it is an 09 but I'm not sure. What do you guys think? And what should I do to really make sure it is an 09?
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05-22-2009, 02:47 PM	#2
Mega Man エアーマンが倒せない 270 Rep 2,041 Posts Drives: 2009 135i Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SoCal iTrader: (7) Garage List 2009 135i [0.00]	__________________ 1ADDICT \| Black Shadowline Grills \| KW V2 \| CP-E Tow-Hook Plate \| CP-E Catback Exhaust \| Tow-Hook \| Evolution Racewerks Intercooler \| ER Charge Pipe \| HKS SQV IV \| ER Intercooler Shroud \| BMS Oil Catch Can \| COBB Access Port \| APEX ARC-8 \| EAS OE Performance Brake Upgrade \| SLeK Carbon Fiber Hood \|
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05-22-2009, 02:49 PM	#3
ben14142001 Captain 27 Rep 707 Posts Drives: 2018 M3 ZCP Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Nashville iTrader: (1)	It is an 09. It was built within the first model year and that's why it has that. Lots of threads like this. -Ben
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05-22-2009, 03:11 PM	#4
1013mm aka 1013MM 1246 Rep 9,545 Posts Drives: pokingly flush Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles / HK iTrader: (7) Garage List 2009 135i [8.26]	mine was built in the first model year mine doesnt have it. __________________ -John Project YOSHI Sale Thread
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05-24-2009, 11:21 PM	#5
supracg Banned 7 Rep 320 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: potomac iTrader: (0)	Sorry if this seems like a stupid comment but I have no idea what key words to search for for this, could you post a link?
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05-25-2009, 01:54 AM	#6
runNgun Private First Class 8 Rep 173 Posts Drives: Join Date: Feb 2008 iTrader: (0)	Here you go. Hey congrats on the new car! Here, this is a link to the bmw vin decoder posted by Imported_Mpower. Its in a sticky here under the ordering forum. Just enter the last 7 digits of your vin and it'll give you the production year and month, along with other interesting information. http://www.bmw-z1.com/VIN/VINdecode-e.cgi
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