my alpine white 135i arrived! (pics + review)

peppebmw · 12-19-2007, 01:36 PM

Hey Jack, I had a 04 R32 and I miss the hell out of that car. I am glad to hear that the One is very similar in driving excitement. My A4 feels like a boat compared to the R32. How does the exhaust note on the car sound compared to the R32?

ChesterDog · 12-19-2007, 01:49 PM

Nice review.
Picture the following - you're trickling onto a roundabout in second gear, waiting for a gap in the traffic flow. A gap appears, you apply a little throttle and... what happens?
I ask this because my recently-sold S3 used to irritate me with its off-boost sluggishness.
In the case of that car, you'd crawl out embarassingly slowly into the path of an oncoming car, only to hit boost revs suddenly and get fired into the back of the car in front!
Please tell me the 135's engine is nice and responsive and lag-free even under these circumsatnces...

Brandon26pdx · 12-19-2007, 02:20 PM

Wow thats hot!

Robert · 12-19-2007, 02:42 PM

Jack,

Regarding the the stereo, 335i had the Logic 7. If you had it can you tell us difference between them, Logic7 vs. Hifi? If the Hifi isn't that great I may as well go aftermarket.

aesthetect · 12-19-2007, 03:38 PM

are your headlight housings black?

MastaMind · 12-19-2007, 04:02 PM

Finally, we some actual photos of AW.

Now, please post some interior pics as well!

adc · 12-19-2007, 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChesterDog

Picture the following - you're trickling onto a roundabout in second gear, waiting for a gap in the traffic flow. A gap appears, you apply a little throttle and... what happens?

While the OP gently breaks in his new car, please allow me to respond.

I'm driving a 335 which has the same engine but a little more weight. I don't have to imagine the above mentioned scenario, I ran it many times while in France during my Euro Delivery. :smile:

What happens in 2nd gear is that it will rocket you forward ferociously and you'll have to be ready to catch it with the steering wheel. Then if you upshift into 3rd, the torque will slam home again thudding your head against the headrest and you'll be on your merry way towards loosing your license. :wink:

Frankly, the engine was the main reason for getting the 335, it is brilliant.

Auto · 12-19-2007, 04:57 PM

WOW! Amazing car! Alpine white is the only way to go! Congratz!

04__STi · 12-19-2007, 05:46 PM

HOT!

Oregon · 12-19-2007, 08:55 PM

White hot!!

Ryephile · 12-19-2007, 10:37 PM

Congrats on your delivery! OK, it's official, Alpine White is HOTTTT!

Now get back in the car and break-in that powertrain so you can put some boot into it! *grin*

darknightohio · 12-19-2007, 10:40 PM

Alpine white looks great!!! Another great thing about it is you can save money on the paint and spend it on the sports package!

Race 1 · 12-19-2007, 11:42 PM

clear headlights look awesome. f'n american amber shit! damnit

Jack Regan · 12-20-2007, 04:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by peppebmw

Hey Jack, I had a 04 R32 and I miss the hell out of that car. I am glad to hear that the One is very similar in driving excitement. My A4 feels like a boat compared to the R32. How does the exhaust note on the car sound compared to the R32?

I don't think the exhaust note is quite a raucous and loud as the R32, but it sounds so much better than the note on my 335i, which often sounded like a diesel, especially at start up.

If you loved your R32, you'll love this, I promise you!!

Jack Regan · 12-20-2007, 04:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by robert

Jack,

Regarding the the stereo, 335i had the Logic 7. If you had it can you tell us difference between them, Logic7 vs. Hifi? If the Hifi isn't that great I may as well go aftermarket.

I didn't have the Logic 7 in my 335; just the standard speakers. In the 135 I have the HiFi speakers. They are okay, but not brilliant. Maybe worth it if you like music with plenty of bass, as the sound is much improved low down. But I generally find car systems too bassy anyway, so I wouldn't option the HiFi speakers if I had my time again.

However if the Logic 7 is as good as the old HK system I had in my E46 330Ci Sport, I'd definitely say it was worth it.

Jack Regan · 12-20-2007, 04:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aesthetect

are your headlight housings black?

yeh, they are black. standard uk spec.

Jack Regan · 12-20-2007, 04:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dubewaa

Jack - What was your exact configuration? Packages? Options?

I went for:
Alpine White
Black Dakota with Anthracite headlining
Double spoke style 261M 7.5J/8.5Jx18

and on top of the usual M Sport kit, I optioned:

Elec Fold Exterior Mirrors
No Model Inscription
Front Seat Heating
Xenons / Headlamp Washer System
Park Distance Control front and rear
Pro Navigation−system
DAB digital radio
Hi−Fi loudspeaker system
USB/audio interface
High Gloss Shadow Line
Bluetooth

mateo · 12-20-2007, 05:02 AM

Congrats...I'm happy for you.

Way to go!

LazyT · 12-20-2007, 07:17 AM

Are the Double spoke style 261M 7.5J/8.5Jx18 available in the U.S.? Those look great!

BForbes · 12-20-2007, 07:54 AM

MORE PICS MORE PICS! The world is waiting. :biggrin:

ChrisK · 12-20-2007, 08:16 AM

How about a night shot with the xenons on

ChrisK · 12-20-2007, 08:25 AM

Jack, do you have the standard seats or the sport seats?

12-19-2007, 01:36 PM	#45
peppebmw Lieutenant 21 Rep 412 Posts Drives: 2023 BMW X3 M40i Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: middle of CT iTrader: (1)	Hey Jack, I had a 04 R32 and I miss the hell out of that car. I am glad to hear that the One is very similar in driving excitement. My A4 feels like a boat compared to the R32. How does the exhaust note on the car sound compared to the R32?
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ChesterDog Private 4 Rep 67 Posts Drives: Join Date: Dec 2007 iTrader: (0)	Nice review. Picture the following - you're trickling onto a roundabout in second gear, waiting for a gap in the traffic flow. A gap appears, you apply a little throttle and... what happens? I ask this because my recently-sold S3 used to irritate me with its off-boost sluggishness. In the case of that car, you'd crawl out embarassingly slowly into the path of an oncoming car, only to hit boost revs suddenly and get fired into the back of the car in front! Please tell me the 135's engine is nice and responsive and lag-free even under these circumsatnces...
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