Anyone Actually Ordering Sedona or Cashmere?

SA135i · 01-08-2008, 01:59 PM

Yeah, even that picture has different tints to it.

Could make a great getaway car in future - no witnesses will be able to describe the colour - Officer it was red, no orange, no pink...:biggrin:

B25 Jim · 01-08-2008, 02:03 PM

Hehe yea,
It's been hard enough to try and describe.... I picked up one of the sedona models from bmw-online... that is as close to the color as I saw... they may even use the actual paint... but if you're worried about ordering, pick one of those up. It'll give you a very good idea.

SA135i · 01-08-2008, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by B25 Jim

Hehe yea,
It's been hard enough to try and describe.... I picked up one of the sedona models from bmw-online... that is as close to the color as I saw... they may even use the actual paint... but if you're worried about ordering, pick one of those up. It'll give you a very good idea.

One little problem, I'm in South Africa and need to finalise details by Friday. Thanks for all the help, much appreciated.

SA135i · 01-09-2008, 12:41 PM

I pulled the trigger on the Sedona (and no not to shoot it as many would like) and have finalised my spec - dealer to place order tomorrow: :thumbup:

135i, Sedona Red, Black leather, brushed aluminum, 261 style m-rims, sun-roof, xenons, rear pdc and usb ipod connector. (No need to add SP as sports seats are standard for us here) although I am adding the M-steering wheel and gear knob as options, and all this for "only" $56,000

Thanks to B25 Jim and e90_m3 for the feedback and help provided.

B25 Jim · 01-09-2008, 12:59 PM

Congrats!:thumbup:

e90_m3 · 01-09-2008, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by SA135i

I pulled the trigger on the Sedona (and no not to shoot it as many would like) and have finalised my spec - dealer to place order tomorrow: :thumbup:

135i, Sedona Red, Black leather, brushed aluminum, 261 style m-rims, sun-roof, xenons, rear pdc and usb ipod connector. (No need to add SP as sports seats are standard for us here) although I am adding the M-steering wheel and gear knob as options, and all this for "only" $56,000

Thanks to B25 Jim and e90_m3 for the feedback and help provided.

Congrats! What range is your production #?

SA135i · 01-10-2008, 08:27 AM

Have not got production number yet. There was a little heated debating with the dealership this morning. Seems I could not order the 261 rims without sport pack, so I took the plunge and added sport pack. Got the dealer to throw in a BMW "high performance" driving course on the house so I can practice hitting the apex in some high speed corners around the Kyalami race circuit. Will be great as I have never driven on a track before.:thumbup: (I believe we get to try a 335i and/or Z4 M Coupe)

Order only finally placed a few hours ago :drinking:- will contact dealer tomorrow again for production number. Dealer says BMW were pushing them to finalise as they wanted to start building, so hopefully it is soon.

Dave · 01-10-2008, 08:34 AM

great choice in options! your 135i is going to look like the ones in the ad exactly!

56k thou... ouch i am not going to complain about my $ again...

good luck and hope you get it built soon!

SA135i · 01-10-2008, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by izzodesh

great choice in options! your 135i is going to look like the ones in the ad exactly!

56k thou... ouch i am not going to complain about my $ again...

good luck and hope you get it built soon!

Thanks, although with the latest addition of the SP it is now closer to $58k and that's without most of the other items being added here such as premium pack, heated seats, premium hi-fi, navigation etc.

Hopefully the Sedona does not turn out to be pink :wink:

Tijuana · 01-10-2008, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by doubleA

I saw a sedona red 128 at the auto show in Phoenix and it honestly looks a lot worse in person, it was really dull. Maybe it was just the lighting but i would never consider it. The pictures we've seen show it as being much darker.

Completely agree. I saw it in Indy and was underwhelmed.

01-08-2008, 01:59 PM	#23
SA135i First Lieutenant 14 Rep 333 Posts Drives: Join Date: Dec 2007 iTrader: (0)	Yeah, even that picture has different tints to it. Could make a great getaway car in future - no witnesses will be able to describe the colour - Officer it was red, no orange, no pink...:biggrin: __________________ "But don't be surprised if you completely forget about your passengers when driving this car. You will be mesmerised by the feel of the fat, well-weighted steering wheel in your hands, the sound from the specially tuned exhaust, and the in-gear acceleration that will have you grinning like a loon...." TopCar magazine (SA)
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01-08-2008, 02:03 PM	#24
B25 Jim Second Lieutenant 8 Rep 205 Posts Drives: Join Date: Oct 2007 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i [0.00]	Hehe yea, It's been hard enough to try and describe.... I picked up one of the sedona models from bmw-online... that is as close to the color as I saw... they may even use the actual paint... but if you're worried about ordering, pick one of those up. It'll give you a very good idea.
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01-09-2008, 12:41 PM	#26
SA135i First Lieutenant 14 Rep 333 Posts Drives: Join Date: Dec 2007 iTrader: (0)	I pulled the trigger on the Sedona (and no not to shoot it as many would like) and have finalised my spec - dealer to place order tomorrow: :thumbup: 135i, Sedona Red, Black leather, brushed aluminum, 261 style m-rims, sun-roof, xenons, rear pdc and usb ipod connector. (No need to add SP as sports seats are standard for us here) although I am adding the M-steering wheel and gear knob as options, and all this for "only" $56,000 Thanks to B25 Jim and e90_m3 for the feedback and help provided. __________________ "But don't be surprised if you completely forget about your passengers when driving this car. You will be mesmerised by the feel of the fat, well-weighted steering wheel in your hands, the sound from the specially tuned exhaust, and the in-gear acceleration that will have you grinning like a loon...." TopCar magazine (SA)
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01-09-2008, 12:59 PM	#27
B25 Jim Second Lieutenant 8 Rep 205 Posts Drives: Join Date: Oct 2007 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i [0.00]	Congrats!:thumbup:
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01-10-2008, 08:27 AM	#29
SA135i First Lieutenant 14 Rep 333 Posts Drives: Join Date: Dec 2007 iTrader: (0)	Have not got production number yet. There was a little heated debating with the dealership this morning. Seems I could not order the 261 rims without sport pack, so I took the plunge and added sport pack. Got the dealer to throw in a BMW "high performance" driving course on the house so I can practice hitting the apex in some high speed corners around the Kyalami race circuit. Will be great as I have never driven on a track before.:thumbup: (I believe we get to try a 335i and/or Z4 M Coupe) Order only finally placed a few hours ago :drinking:- will contact dealer tomorrow again for production number. Dealer says BMW were pushing them to finalise as they wanted to start building, so hopefully it is soon. __________________ "But don't be surprised if you completely forget about your passengers when driving this car. You will be mesmerised by the feel of the fat, well-weighted steering wheel in your hands, the sound from the specially tuned exhaust, and the in-gear acceleration that will have you grinning like a loon...." TopCar magazine (SA)
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01-10-2008, 08:34 AM	#30
Dave formerly izzo/comeback 287 Rep 3,382 Posts Drives: 2016 RC 350 F Sport Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NJ iTrader: (3) Garage List 2008 135i [6.80]	great choice in options! your 135i is going to look like the ones in the ad exactly! 56k thou... ouch i am not going to complain about my $ again... good luck and hope you get it built soon! __________________ BMW CCA # 418268
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