What was your car prior to your 1er?

[DCD]

05 Sti and a 05 Daihatsu Sirion. Don't have any pics of the Sirion but it's lowered about 2 inches on massive 15 inch wheels Sti is lowered on gunmetal work emotions with a few more little bits. I love dark wheels on light cars :wub:







A mate of mine does car photography and he did a set for me. He is keen to do some of my 135 when it comes in too I can't wait :thumbup:

[stubimmer21]

I had a 2004 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab (which is still in the family with my parents). I also still have a 1999 JDM RX7 which is dedicated to the track. The 135 is going to add a nice addition to the family. :thumbup:

Already scheduled a car control clinic and track day at Thunderhill with BMW CCA.

Now I just have to wait till she comes in... the anticipation is really killing me!

[DC135i]

2003 - SAAB 93 ...The 135i will be my first Bimmer!! I will likely keep it "forever" and in 5-6 years time, buy an M3. I'm excited to dream about what that future M3 will be like!! I'll be almost 40 by that time, DAMN!!! I'd call that M3 a future mid-life crisis car, but these days (or should I say, "those days"...mid-life is like 60, no?

[SnakeDoc?]

Haha, I wasn't going to post but when I read this thread and the collection of mostly impressive cars people have graduated to a 135i from, I figured I had to represent those that have taken a beeeeg step up in the world.

This is what I drove for 5 years (except mine was black):


My new bimmer is exactly SIX times the price of my old car, bought new. About 8000mpg with a top speed of...ooh a brisk walk. LOVED that little car.

[carl135i]

I got rid of my 02 GTI , but I am keeping the rest of the fleet

[JTdrivin1]

'05 X5
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For some off-roading fun, and now for hauling things
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'02 GLI... still kicking myself for trading this in to get the X5
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[ky_soldier]

you know BMW has a winner on their hands when most of you are coming to the brand from japanese and other german makes. they are making loyal entry level BMW enthusiasts who will undoubtedly trade up for 3 series, M's and more. This was what they tried to do in the mid 90s with the 318ti but could not pull off. To their credit they did it WITHOUT watering down the brand like they did with the 318ti and that really weak (sorry) 4 banger.

[adrean8j]

Originally Posted by ky_soldier

you know BMW has a winner on their hands when most of you are coming to the brand from japanese and other german makes. they are making loyal entry level BMW enthusiasts who will undoubtedly trade up for 3 series, M's and more. This was what they tried to do in the mid 90s with the 318ti but could not pull off. To their credit they did it WITHOUT watering down the brand like they did with the 318ti and that really weak (sorry) 4 banger.

The problem was the ONLY watered it down for North America. In Germany they offered the 323ti with an I6 engine...(the M52tu engine) that sold relatively well. The also had a more powerful 4banger running 24valves and Msport additions. The one in America was the same as the very, very base model in Europe.
But I guess they learned that North America doesnt like their European cars watered down! Good for them and good for us!:thumbup:

[ky_soldier]

That and Americans don't crave hatchbacks like europeans. The 1 series coupe/convertible design is a direct result of some very good (finally) market research of what americans like. If we had recieved the 1 series as it was introduced in Europe several years ago it likely would have been a dissapointment, a little like the audi a3. though, the way gas has gone up, BMW may want to consider bringing the 5-door 1er to the states.

[DC135i]

I absolutely can't stand hatchbacks, yuck. I hope they never bring the Euro version to the States, because I think it will bring BMW's reputation down. Everytime I think of a hatchback, I think of cheapo Hyundai from the 80's, lol

[gargoyal]

My current project car is a supercharged yellow Scion tC.

]Body Mods
body kit, kaminari adjustible spoiler, AIT racing CF hood, Smoked tails, smoked head lights, Lambo yellow (full color change)

Power Mods
TRD Supercharger, 9.5 psi pully, TRD exhausts, megan s-pipe and headers, ARC cold air box

Suspension Mods
Tein SS coilover, Hotchkis Front and rear sway bars, Hotchkis front strut tie

Wheel and Tire
18" Tenzo mean six wheels, Toyo Proxey T1R 225/40/18 tires, Front and back Power Slot big brake kits, braided break cables. green stuff break pads

Other Mods
killer glass red Radiator hose , s2000 antenna, custom leather interior, yellow engine cover , red underbody lighting kit

my daily drive is a black g35.

once I get my red 135I I will have a blond a brunette and a redhead.
My harem will be complete!!!!

[imported_Katera]

04 Kia Minivan. lol

[Akien]

Toyota Celica GT-S

TRD Catback Exhaust, Shortshifter, Springs and Shocks. Very fun car, just lacking some torque :wink:

[Katahdin]

2000 Ford Mustang GT

[thurst0509]

1997 BMW 328is

[weezie77]

2002 Honda Civic. Clearly, nothing to brag about.

[All4One]

Probably be driving my wife crazy before we pick the 1 at welt. Setting aside the humor, its more likely the camry (others in this forum calls this a "ricer") maybe they dont love "cars" , or dont even know what the word means, heck i call it a "racer" because i-misspelled, i mean i love it, hah hah. Regardless of what you drove before "stand proud" , this group is called 1addicts and as long as you are addicted to the "one", and you or you will love the car, nobody can take that away from you.

[rushbmw]

Sold my Sti and my GSX-R600 for my 1 Series.

[gargoyal]

Originally Posted by All4One

Probably be driving my wife crazy before we pick the 1 at welt. Setting aside the humor, its more likely the camry (others in this forum calls this a "ricer") maybe they dont love "cars" , or dont even know what the word means, heck i call it a "racer" because i-misspelled, i mean i love it, hah hah. Regardless of what you drove before "stand proud" , this group is called 1addicts and as long as you are addicted to the "one", and you or you will love the car, nobody can take that away from you.

********* Warning old man rant **************

I think it is funny that that people call the tuner look ricey. Back in the early 80’s when we were chopping our springs and adding ground effects kits to our Toyotas, Datsuns and Hondas to create low profile corner carvers we called it euro styling our cars. It was all about beating the American muscle cars around the twisties in PV and Mulholland in so cal.

I find it funny that most of the people don’t realize that today’s tuner look evolved out of Europe.

[plosta]

Originally Posted by mfratt

You, sir, are a BMW hero.

The list dosen't include the six BMW motorcycles I have had and the K1200S I have now.:biggrin:

[All4One]

Originally Posted by gargoyal

********* Warning old man rant **************

I think it is funny that that people call the tuner look ricey. Back in the early 80’s when we were chopping our springs and adding ground effects kits to our Toyotas, Datsuns and Hondas to create low profile corner carvers we called it euro styling our cars. It was all about beating the American muscle cars around the twisties in PV and Mulholland in so cal.

I find it funny that most of the people don’t realize that today’s tuner look evolved out of Europe.

Hah ha!! How did you guess that I was that old. Nice insights out there :drinking:. Enjoy the cars :respekt:. Performance or what not. It is what i call fusion of physics and art.

[gargoyal]

Originally Posted by All4One

Hah ha!! How did you guess that I was that old. Nice insights out there :drinking:. Enjoy the cars :respekt:. Performance or what not. It is what i call fusion of physics and art.

lol. that was a warning about my "old man rant". but I guess it can apply to both of us. :biggrin: lol