2009 --Year one of the 1 --What?!

ptack · 09-30-2008, 04:40 PM

Unfortunately, the current BMW vin decoder is only current through July 08. It correctly IDs your135i, but the production date is listed as December, 2006. That clearly is wrong. Though it is unlikely that the dealer has sold you an 08 at 09 pricing, you should call BMW NA and ask them to give you the production date from the vin. If it says 2008, you have a serious issue on your hands.

bmwnr · 09-30-2008, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Sansnoetic

Didn't order the new iDrive, so it's hard to tell that way. MFG plate on the door says made in 09/08 (which is what I knew). Last 7 is VF23988. Definitely '09 by all the paperwork I see. I guess I was thinking what was mentioned above --maybe BMW was going for calendar year 08 as "Year One of the 1." Either that, or the dude on the production line didn't get the memo...

This will add to the confusion.....My 08 vin is VF25... There must not be sequencial numbering in the vins.

scs · 09-30-2008, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by bmwnr

This will add to the confusion.....My 08 vin is VF25... There must not be sequencial numbering in the vins.

mine is vf22... and i have an '08 as well

scs · 09-30-2008, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Sansnoetic

Didn't order the new iDrive, so it's hard to tell that way. MFG plate on the door says made in 09/08 (which is what I knew). Last 7 is VF23988. Definitely '09 by all the paperwork I see. I guess I was thinking what was mentioned above --maybe BMW was going for calendar year 08 as "Year One of the 1." Either that, or the dude on the production line didn't get the memo...

what number comes before the "vf23988", 8 or 9 ?

Sansnoetic · 10-01-2008, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by scs

what number comes before the "vf23988", 8 or 9 ?

Before my VF is a 9. Also, those with the sequential numbering question, I took possession of my 135 in England --and I was never able to look it up on the US Owner's Circle website, so maybe it's a UK sequential #. However, it is certainly a US spec vehicle. I guess I'm just in one of those "special" categories under the MSP...

LuV2XLR8 · 10-01-2008, 12:56 AM

Just ordered mine and the dealer says since its an october build date it wont have the "year one ring". year one means 1 full year since they hit our shores regardless of model year.:iono:

scs · 10-01-2008, 01:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Sansnoetic

Before my VF is a 9. Also, those with the sequential numbering question, I took possession of my 135 in England --and I was never able to look it up on the US Owner's Circle website, so maybe it's a UK sequential #. However, it is certainly a US spec vehicle. I guess I'm just in one of those "special" categories under the MSP...

9 would represent that the car is in fact an '09

HawkPilot128 · 10-01-2008, 06:45 AM

hmmm, so i guess this means my September built Space Gray 135i will be one of the very few Space Gray Year One of the 1's...interesting.

adrean8j · 10-01-2008, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by LuV2XLR8

Just ordered mine and the dealer says since its an october build date it wont have the "year one ring". year one means 1 full year since they hit our shores regardless of model year.:iono:

October is the beginning of a new fiscal year...so maybe that is how they are doing things. Dan having the connects he has should be able to get to the bottom of it, if he has the time.

twelveup · 10-01-2008, 07:26 AM

Sansnoetic - Did you get the book too?

Sansnoetic · 10-01-2008, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by twelveup

Sansnoetic - Did you get the book too?

Nope, no Commemorative Book --which makes things more blurry. I guess I go back to my orignal idea about the guy on the factory line not getting the memo...

123D-M · 10-01-2008, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Sansnoetic

Nope, no Commemorative Book --which makes things more blurry. I guess I go back to my orignal idea about the guy on the factory line not getting the memo...

Well the robot anyway...

scs · 10-01-2008, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Sansnoetic

I guess I go back to my orignal idea about the guy on the factory line not getting the memo...

sounds like another hood liner issue...

S54dan · 10-01-2008, 11:55 AM

Here is the production date per VIN VF23988

2008-09-03

Almost if not all N54 motors begin with VF, convertibles and different chassis (E92/E91) may differ

ptack · 10-01-2008, 12:05 PM

So it looks like it may have been one of the 1st 09 models produced and the "Year One of the 1" button could have just been a lucky part issue, unless BMW is considering all of 2008 as "year one".

morgie2 · 10-01-2008, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan@UnitedBMW

Here is the production date per VIN VF23988

2008-09-03

Almost if not all N54 motors begin with VF, convertibles and different chassis (E92/E91) may differ

Dan, any opinion on whether the ring is for model year 1 or calendar year 1?

EricUSC · 10-07-2008, 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Sansnoetic

Nope, no Commemorative Book --which makes things more blurry. I guess I go back to my orignal idea about the guy on the factory line not getting the memo...

According to the BMW website, the commemorative book will arrive in the mail shortly after delivery, so you may still be getting the book. 1 series sales didn't start until March 2008, so I can see there being a few posibilities on the interpretation of Y1OT1:

1. Model Year 2008 only
2. All 1 Series built in 2008 (including 2009 models)
3. All 1 Series that are expected to hit dealer showrooms by March 2009
4. All 2008 and 2009 models (since 2009 is the 1st full model year)

On the 2009 135i website, there is still a link on the bottom titled "Meet the 1 Series." Click on that link and it will mention the Y1OT1 commemorative ring.

http://www.bmwusa.com/Standard/Conte...e/default.aspx

Car Whore · 10-07-2008, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan@UnitedBMW

Here is the production date per VIN VF23988

2008-09-03

Almost if not all N54 motors begin with VF, convertibles and different chassis (E92/E91) may differ

My '09 135i will be delivered 10/24 in Munich but does not end in VF

it's ... VK79799 -- :iono:

x97Melbourne · 10-08-2008, 05:54 PM

im jealous, i should have waited for a 2009.....better resale value!!

M3_Dust · 10-08-2008, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Car Whore

My '09 135i will be delivered 10/24 in Munich but does not end in VF

it's ... VK79799 -- :iono:

mine is VK79678 :biggrin:

blackonyx · 10-11-2008, 10:13 AM

"Year one of the 1" is present on my 2009 1er. I hope I get the commemorative book!

bubble · 10-11-2008, 05:58 PM

My '09 has it, as well.

09-30-2008, 04:40 PM	#23
ptack Brigadier General 269 Rep 4,470 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: May 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i [6.50]	Unfortunately, the current BMW vin decoder is only current through July 08. It correctly IDs your135i, but the production date is listed as December, 2006. That clearly is wrong. Though it is unlikely that the dealer has sold you an 08 at 09 pricing, you should call BMW NA and ask them to give you the production date from the vin. If it says 2008, you have a serious issue on your hands. __________________ 135i, SGM, Coral, Sport Package, Auto, Premium Hifi, USB/ipod, Apex EC-7s, PPK Stage II
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LuV2XLR8 New Member 0 Rep 5 Posts Drives: Join Date: Sep 2008 iTrader: (0)	Just ordered mine and the dealer says since its an october build date it wont have the "year one ring". year one means 1 full year since they hit our shores regardless of model year.:iono:
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HawkPilot128 Private 5 Rep 57 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jul 2008 iTrader: (0)	hmmm, so i guess this means my September built Space Gray 135i will be one of the very few Space Gray Year One of the 1's...interesting. __________________ 2009 135i Space Gray, Black Leatherette, 6MT, Sports Package, Comfort Access, Premium Hi-Fi, Assist, ///M Sills, BMW SSK, BlackLine Grills
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10-01-2008, 12:05 PM	#37
ptack Brigadier General 269 Rep 4,470 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: May 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i [6.50]	So it looks like it may have been one of the 1st 09 models produced and the "Year One of the 1" button could have just been a lucky part issue, unless BMW is considering all of 2008 as "year one". __________________ 135i, SGM, Coral, Sport Package, Auto, Premium Hifi, USB/ipod, Apex EC-7s, PPK Stage II
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10-08-2008, 05:54 PM	#41
x97Melbourne Molar World 47 Rep 916 Posts Drives: 2016 435i Coupe Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	im jealous, i should have waited for a 2009.....better resale value!! __________________ Current: 2016 435i Coupe Previous: 2014 335i Sedan; 2013 328i Cv, 2011 335i Sedan Gone But Not Forgotten: 2008 135i Convertible (my favorite)
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10-11-2008, 10:13 AM	#43
blackonyx Enlisted Member 0 Rep 30 Posts Drives: e92 328i Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	"Year one of the 1" is present on my 2009 1er. I hope I get the commemorative book!
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10-11-2008, 05:58 PM	#44
bubble I am the Stig. 0 Rep 55 Posts Drives: Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0)	My '09 has it, as well.
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