I went, I paid: and drove home in a 320i

harpoon · 05-20-2008, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Eureka

By the way, the Performance wheels look stunning with SGM!

Can we see some pics please? I am thinking of going for this combo.

Congrats mate.

Eureka · 05-20-2008, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by harpoon

Can we see some pics please? I am thinking of going for this combo.

Ok, I'll see what I can do. However, I'm no photographer - unlike some guys on here!

RICHARD NEWTON · 05-20-2008, 08:26 PM

Eureka, You have honour to pick up the first 135 in Oz. I have allowed Motorline to keep my car until Saturday they don't have any in stock for display. Pop in and have a look at the bits they put on and let me know what you think?

Kris · 05-20-2008, 08:27 PM

You're a very generous man Richard.. theres no way I'd let my dealer keep the car for that long.. I'm far too impatient!

RICHARD NEWTON · 05-20-2008, 08:47 PM

Kris I didn't do it for nothing, they did a good deal for cf bits, I will try and post some photos later

Kris · 05-20-2008, 08:48 PM

Ah

Good stuff.. Look forward to the photos.. AW looks great with CF, saw the M3 which looked hot.

Eureka · 05-20-2008, 11:50 PM

Took some photos at lunchtime...but not too happy with how they turned out...they don't do the car justice. The car was in direct sunlight but from the photos you'd think it was under some sort of shade. Maybe the photos would come out better on an overcast day?

Anyway, here's a few of them:

Kris · 05-20-2008, 11:51 PM

Damn those wheels loook nice

Car looks fantastic

Eureka, what did you have to pay extra if you dont mind me asking to get those wheels?? My dealer has still not confirmed how I can obtain them. Very annoying!

Eureka · 05-20-2008, 11:53 PM

This photo (taken from inside my garage) probably shows a truer representation of the colour of the performance wheels...

WAY · 05-20-2008, 11:59 PM

Looks nice with those wheels! What MkV Golf is that btw? What does your 135i share the garage with?

dodgey · 05-21-2008, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Eureka

This photo (taken from inside my garage) probably shows a truer representation of the colour of the performance wheels...

Really love the combo with the red interior (coral red right?)

Looks like the other car is a Golf or Jetta of some kind :biggrin:

Eureka · 05-21-2008, 12:16 AM

Thanks for the compliments.

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Originally Posted by WAY

Looks nice with those wheels! What MkV Golf is that btw? What does your 135i share the garage with?

Yes, correct: a MkV Golf. Sorry, it's no R32...it's a 2.0 TDi and has been the 'family car' for the last 3 years and will be sold as soon as the VW Passat wagon arrives in a couple of months (125kW TDi). Also have a Fiesta Zetec as a 'backup'. All good cars in their own way...

Eureka · 05-21-2008, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by dodgey

Really love the combo with the red interior (coral red right?)

Yep, Coral Red. Took some photos of the interior too - but they came out so rubbish it's not worth posting them! They make the red look far brighter than it actually is (and also articifical looking).

Eureka · 05-21-2008, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by RICHARD NEWTON

Eureka, You have honour to pick up the first 135 in Oz. I have allowed Motorline to keep my car until Saturday they don't have any in stock for display. Pop in and have a look at the bits they put on and let me know what you think?

Hey Richard, last Thursday I saw your car with all the bits on it (but minus the rear spoiler)...thought it looked really good. The CF parts (and the black grill) go really well with the AW...but I reckon they'd get a bit 'lost' on my SGM...

WAY · 05-21-2008, 12:47 AM

Eureka, you are not from VWVortex too are ya?

Eureka · 05-21-2008, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by WAY

Eureka, you are not from VWVortex too are ya?

Nope (at least I don't think so!).

RICHARD NEWTON · 05-21-2008, 01:27 AM

Eureka, Yes CF bits goes best with AW, but I do like your colour combo. The coral red interior is fantastic and is not as bright as the photos show it, in real life it appears to be a deeper red

professor · 05-21-2008, 03:15 AM

cf looks good with aw if you want people to know your "bits" are cf :respekt:

imported_Dodgy · 05-21-2008, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Eureka

I picked mine up Tuesday at 9am...beat that!!

Had the day off work and spent the entire day driving through the Gold Coast hinterland. Absolutely magic.

There's lots I could say on the driving experience...but it's probably all been said before in the main forum etc. Suffice to say, the car is awesome and you will not be disappointed!

What makes the biggest impression for me is how the 'whole package' is spot on...the engine, the handling, the steering, the interior, the exterior...everything comes together to make this a truly exceptional car. And then you factor in the price too - it's got to be the best value new BMW going.

By the way, the Performance wheels look stunning with SGM!

You win!

imported_Dodgy · 05-21-2008, 08:09 AM

USB works fine.

Like the seat belt tips guys. Will try tomorrow.

I know it is poor form, but pics will have to wait until weekend sorry. Work tomorrow, golf Friday.

dodgey · 05-21-2008, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Dodgy

I know it is poor form, but pics will have to wait until weekend sorry. Work tomorrow, golf Friday.

Poor form posting here, while you could be out there admiring your car or driving it

Just kidding.

05-20-2008, 08:26 PM	#25
RICHARD NEWTON Enlisted Member 3 Rep 46 Posts Drives: Join Date: Feb 2008 iTrader: (0)	Eureka, You have honour to pick up the first 135 in Oz. I have allowed Motorline to keep my car until Saturday they don't have any in stock for display. Pop in and have a look at the bits they put on and let me know what you think?
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05-20-2008, 08:27 PM	#26
Kris Colonel 123 Rep 2,295 Posts Drives: m3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: USOFA iTrader: (0)	You're a very generous man Richard.. theres no way I'd let my dealer keep the car for that long.. I'm far too impatient!
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05-20-2008, 08:47 PM	#27
RICHARD NEWTON Enlisted Member 3 Rep 46 Posts Drives: Join Date: Feb 2008 iTrader: (0)	Kris I didn't do it for nothing, they did a good deal for cf bits, I will try and post some photos later
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05-20-2008, 08:48 PM	#28
Kris Colonel 123 Rep 2,295 Posts Drives: m3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: USOFA iTrader: (0)	Ah Good stuff.. Look forward to the photos.. AW looks great with CF, saw the M3 which looked hot.
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05-20-2008, 11:50 PM	#29
Eureka Enlisted Member 0 Rep 44 Posts Drives: Join Date: Apr 2008 iTrader: (0)	Took some photos at lunchtime...but not too happy with how they turned out...they don't do the car justice. The car was in direct sunlight but from the photos you'd think it was under some sort of shade. Maybe the photos would come out better on an overcast day? Anyway, here's a few of them: Attached Images
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05-20-2008, 11:51 PM	#30
Kris Colonel 123 Rep 2,295 Posts Drives: m3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: USOFA iTrader: (0)	Damn those wheels loook nice Car looks fantastic Eureka, what did you have to pay extra if you dont mind me asking to get those wheels?? My dealer has still not confirmed how I can obtain them. Very annoying!
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05-20-2008, 11:53 PM	#31
Eureka Enlisted Member 0 Rep 44 Posts Drives: Join Date: Apr 2008 iTrader: (0)	This photo (taken from inside my garage) probably shows a truer representation of the colour of the performance wheels... Attached Images
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05-20-2008, 11:59 PM	#32
WAY Brigadier General 458 Rep 4,822 Posts Drives: Fast ones Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	Looks nice with those wheels! What MkV Golf is that btw? What does your 135i share the garage with?
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WAY Brigadier General 458 Rep 4,822 Posts Drives: Fast ones Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	Eureka, you are not from VWVortex too are ya?
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05-21-2008, 01:27 AM	#39
RICHARD NEWTON Enlisted Member 3 Rep 46 Posts Drives: Join Date: Feb 2008 iTrader: (0)	Eureka, Yes CF bits goes best with AW, but I do like your colour combo. The coral red interior is fantastic and is not as bright as the photos show it, in real life it appears to be a deeper red
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05-21-2008, 03:15 AM	#40
professor Major 46 Rep 1,473 Posts Drives: Z4 M40i Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0)	cf looks good with aw if you want people to know your "bits" are cf :respekt:
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05-21-2008, 08:09 AM	#42
imported_Dodgy First Lieutenant 6 Rep 340 Posts Drives: SG 135i 6M Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0)	USB works fine. Like the seat belt tips guys. Will try tomorrow. I know it is poor form, but pics will have to wait until weekend sorry. Work tomorrow, golf Friday. __________________ Delivered! 1700hrs Tues May 20 2008: Sparkling Graphite, 6MT, Black Boston Leather, Accented Aluminium, Sun Roof, Pro Nav, Comfort Access.
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