Year One of the 1

macmook · 03-26-2009, 06:09 AM

Hello all,

Forgive me if this question has been asked and answered, but if so I haven't yet found the thread.

Yesterday I picked up my new 2009 135i convertible and was surprised to see "Year One of the 1" engraved around the start button. I had thought that in the US the model was introduced in 2008 (at least for the coupe).

Huh?

Thanks

BMW-NC · 03-26-2009, 06:16 AM

I just ckecked the whole showroom ;-)

They came out in March last year, so maybe they will carry this badge for 12 month of production, regfardless of the MJ? No real answer though....

nszzya · 03-26-2009, 10:10 AM

What was your build date? We should try to see who on the board has the newest "Year One of the 1"! My 1/09 build does not have the inscription.

white911 · 03-26-2009, 10:23 AM

production #3911190, I guess I don't win.

Monterra · 03-26-2009, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by macmook

Hello all,

Forgive me if this question has been asked and answered, but if so I haven't yet found the thread.

Yesterday I picked up my new 2009 135i convertible and was surprised to see "Year One of the 1" engraved around the start button. I had thought that in the US the model was introduced in 2008 (at least for the coupe).

Huh?

Thanks

Lucky, mine was Jan09 build and no engraving/book for me...did you order the car and if so, when? Where'd you buy from (curious) cause you're pretty close to me...good deal I take it...

Giles0369 · 03-26-2009, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by macmook

Hello all,

Forgive me if this question has been asked and answered, but if so I haven't yet found the thread.

Yesterday I picked up my new 2009 135i convertible and was surprised to see "Year One of the 1" engraved around the start button. I had thought that in the US the model was introduced in 2008 (at least for the coupe).

Huh?

Thanks

Hello one and all. Not sure of the build date on my '09 135i coupe, but it entered the USofA 8 Dec 2008 and it has the "Year One Of The 1" on the bezel around the start button. I too am mystified.

Monaco35Dream · 03-26-2009, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Giles0369

Hello one and all. Not sure of the build date on my '09 135i coupe, but it entered the USofA 8 Dec 2008 and it has the "Year One Of The 1" on the bezel around the start button. I too am mystified.

Look on the inside of the drivers door panel. there is a label with the production date and month i.e. 03/08. If your car was built in 08, regardless of model year, it is considered "Year 1". This is my understanding...

Giles0369 · 03-26-2009, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Monaco35Dream

Look on the inside of the drivers door panel. there is a label with the production date and month i.e. 03/08. If your car was built in 08, regardless of model year, it is considered "Year 1". This is my understanding...

Thanks, Monaco35Dream. My build date is 12/08. Your conclusion seems logical to me.

SV Concepts III · 03-26-2009, 12:40 PM

I had an 11/08 build date for an 09 model and got all the Year of the 1 goodies. I think they were doing this for the first calendar year production run of 1-series.

nszzya · 03-26-2009, 12:51 PM

Anyone have an '09 production with the inscription?

new2the3 · 03-26-2009, 02:59 PM

my 01/09 does not have it either...

mackzilla · 03-27-2009, 09:56 AM

my 01/09 m-sport does not have year of the one

Arizona_Steve · 03-27-2009, 10:19 AM

I'm picking my 1er up in a few days, so I'll check. Build was completed on Feb 14th 2009.

Edit 03/31: Just took delivery - and no "Year 1 of the 1".

macmook · 03-27-2009, 10:25 PM

My build date was 09/08 - so I'm guessing that Monaco35Dream was correct - any vehicle built in '08, regardless of model year, is "Year 1...".

Now I've gotta press my dealer for the "goodies". Wasn't that a book of some kind?

Thanks

Monaco35Dream · 03-27-2009, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by macmook

My build date was 09/08 - so I'm guessing that Monaco35Dream was correct - any vehicle built in '08, regardless of model year, is "Year 1...".

Now I've gotta press my dealer for the "goodies". Wasn't that a book of some kind?

Thanks

yeah there is a whole thread on that too...but i havent recieved mine yet...lots of problems with mine, but i have a bmw customer service rep. that calls me every week, and vows she will call me every week until i get the book...she has for about 8 weeks, and i've had my car for 9 months and 3 weeks....

1an G · 03-28-2009, 01:54 PM

well didnt a batch one 1 series get damaged in transit due to the ship listing too much, maybe that backed up the production and some 09's get the year one thing.

singular · 03-28-2009, 03:44 PM

My January '09 built 1er doesn't have the inscription.

syenisch · 03-28-2009, 03:48 PM

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My January '09 built 1er doesn't have the inscription.

Same here... BUT I DON'T CARE!

325ise30 · 03-29-2009, 03:46 PM

Jan 09', no inscription, but I received a book.

03-26-2009, 06:09 AM	#1
macmook Semi-Geezer 6 Rep 59 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Fishkill, NY iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 135i [0.00]	Year One of the 1 Hello all, Forgive me if this question has been asked and answered, but if so I haven't yet found the thread. Yesterday I picked up my new 2009 135i convertible and was surprised to see "Year One of the 1" engraved around the start button. I had thought that in the US the model was introduced in 2008 (at least for the coupe). Huh? Thanks
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BMW-NC Selling drugs to BMW addicts 17 Rep 468 Posts Drives: 135i e82 6MT N55 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Baumholder / Hanau iTrader: (1)	I just ckecked the whole showroom ;-) They came out in March last year, so maybe they will carry this badge for 12 month of production, regfardless of the MJ? No real answer though.... __________________ --- Quality US Spec Used Cars for Military Members stationed in Europe. Specialized in BMWs and MINIs up to 10k miles.
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white911 First Lieutenant 16 Rep 355 Posts Drives: 135I - white/coral red - sport Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: California, MD iTrader: (0)	production #3911190, I guess I don't win. __________________ Alan 08 135I (AW/Coral Red - delivered 3/15/08 -- 13 Audi S4, 83 SC (trackster), 90 C2 (Sally's Carrera), 04 Avalanche Blingmobile
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03-26-2009, 12:40 PM	#9
SV Concepts III Lieutenant General 375 Rep 17,017 Posts Drives: BMW Duh Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Santa Clara iTrader: (13)	I had an 11/08 build date for an 09 model and got all the Year of the 1 goodies. I think they were doing this for the first calendar year production run of 1-series.
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nszzya Drive Different 52 Rep 225 Posts Drives: '16 F15 '17 F87 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (0)	Anyone have an '09 production with the inscription?
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nszzya Drive Different 52 Rep 225 Posts Drives: '16 F15 '17 F87 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (0)	What was your build date? We should try to see who on the board has the newest "Year One of the 1"! My 1/09 build does not have the inscription.
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new2the3 Colonel 380 Rep 2,067 Posts Drives: 2020 X3M Competition Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	my 01/09 does not have it either... __________________ 2020 X3MC 2009 135i: AW/CR Aluminum Trim, 6 speed, M-Sport, Premium, Heated Seats, Ipod, BMW Performance Pedals, BMW Performance SSK, BMW Performance Exhaust, BMW Performance Grills E93 M3 FSB
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03-27-2009, 09:56 AM	#12
mackzilla Private 3 Rep 80 Posts Drives: Jeeeep Wrangler Unlimited Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Fayetteville NC iTrader: (0)	my 01/09 m-sport does not have year of the one
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03-27-2009, 10:19 AM	#13
Arizona_Steve Driving 'Mr Car Car' 52 Rep 135 Posts Drives: 2017 AW BMW M2 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona iTrader: (0)	I'm picking my 1er up in a few days, so I'll check. Build was completed on Feb 14th 2009. Edit 03/31: Just took delivery - and no "Year 1 of the 1". Last edited by Arizona_Steve; 03-31-2009 at 01:22 PM.. Reason: Updated following vehicle delivery.
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macmook Semi-Geezer 6 Rep 59 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Fishkill, NY iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 135i [0.00]	My build date was 09/08 - so I'm guessing that Monaco35Dream was correct - any vehicle built in '08, regardless of model year, is "Year 1...". Now I've gotta press my dealer for the "goodies". Wasn't that a book of some kind? Thanks
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03-28-2009, 01:54 PM	#16
1an G Private 4 Rep 62 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	well didnt a batch one 1 series get damaged in transit due to the ship listing too much, maybe that backed up the production and some 09's get the year one thing. __________________ Black Sapphire 135i Coupe, Savanna Beige, Aluminum Trim, M Sport Package, Split Second Turbo Tuned
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03-28-2009, 03:44 PM	#17
singular Captain 21 Rep 935 Posts Drives: BSM 135i ppk cab Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (0)	My January '09 built 1er doesn't have the inscription.
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03-29-2009, 03:46 PM	#19
325ise30 Enlisted Member 5 Rep 46 Posts Drives: 2011 335, 2017 X5 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Palmyra PA iTrader: (0)	Jan 09', no inscription, but I received a book.
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