Year of the One?

JHOOPS2 · 09-22-2010, 07:29 AM

Hey, I just bought a 2009 135i, taking delivery today at 10am. I have verified that it is a 2009 model built in November of 2008. It however has the "Year One of the One" stenciled into the ring around the start-stop button. I thought this was just on 2008 models in the US. Is it just a matter of it being a left over part that was put on some of the early '09's? This one is used, but only has 4K miles on it.

Thanks!

-Jeff

1speedbike · 09-22-2010, 07:54 AM

I think they put Year 1 of the 1 or whatever on all 2008 models as well as models built in the year 2008 since it was still technically the first "year" despite it not being the first model year. IIRC...

Oh, weren't you the guy with that wicked cobra? what became of that :P

BrokenVert · 09-22-2010, 08:00 AM

Yr1of1 was printed on the starter button bezzel on all cars produced from february 2008-february 2009. As in first actual year not just MY

JHOOPS2 · 09-22-2010, 08:07 AM

Awesome! Thanks guys! That is what I figured the deal was.

Yeah, I finally sold the '04 cobra. I was able to get $27,500 out of it which made for a very nice down payment ;-) Not bad considering I only paid $28K for it right off the showroom floor in 2004. But I did have about $15K in mods thrown at it, however nearly $8K of those mods were vendor/sponsor donated.

BrokenVert · 09-22-2010, 08:10 AM

^you are an inspiration to us all. Seriously that cobra was amazing

JHOOPS2 · 09-22-2010, 08:16 AM

Haha! Nah. It was just time to move on to something more refined. I am just not as in to the muscle car craze as I used to be. And these little 1ers are awesome!

jtsherri · 09-22-2010, 08:28 AM

Congrats on your purchase, Jeff - you picked yourself up an amazing car! Very anxious to see the mods you throw at it!

JHOOPS2 · 09-22-2010, 08:31 AM

Well, the wheels should be in tomorrow. The gloss 135i shadow numbers should be here today or tomorrow, and I have a few other things under my belt too. I still have about $3,000 worth of test parts and other things for the cobra that I am trying to sell. That will fund my 1er adventure.

BrokenVert · 09-22-2010, 09:04 AM

Tart with the suspension. It's easilythe worst part of this car

1speedbike · 09-22-2010, 10:11 AM

Nice! I forgot to say "congrats" too, so congrats!

JHOOPS2 · 09-22-2010, 10:24 AM

Thanks! I will research my suspension options. I just returned from picking it up. SMILING FROM EAR TO EAR!

-Jeff

Yes2m3cs · 09-22-2010, 10:51 AM

Jeff,

I didn't know that was you until I saw the HISSMAN name. I really enjoyed your cobra buildup over the years on svtperformance.com. I sold my 2003 Cobra and bought a 2008 135i new a few years ago. They are great cars and Im sure you will love it.

Welcome to 1addicts

Brian

JHOOPS2 · 09-22-2010, 11:14 AM

Ha ha! There are quite a few familiar faces around here.

SV Concepts III · 09-22-2010, 11:40 AM

Yep, I had year of the 1 on my 2009 135, November '08 build.

Got an extra ring and start button as a keepsake

marvenmassey · 09-22-2010, 12:01 PM

I wish I had that

even though mine is a 2011..

Novator · 09-22-2010, 12:40 PM

Congrats on the 1er, a Year One in fact. I thought the same too when I saw mine. Its a September 2008 build. Did they give you the book that is supposed to come with it?

JHOOPS2 · 09-22-2010, 12:40 PM

It's just a nice little bonus ;-)

JHOOPS2 · 09-22-2010, 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Novator

Congrats on the 1er, a Year One in fact. I thought the same too when I saw mine. Its a September 2008 build. Did they give you the book that is supposed to come with it?

No book. I did get all of the other standard docs, but not the book.

rsjean · 09-22-2010, 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JHOOPS2

Hey, I just bought a 2009 135i, taking delivery today at 10am. I have verified that it is a 2009 model built in November of 2008. It however has the "Year One of the One" stenciled into the ring around the start-stop button. I thought this was just on 2008 models in the US. Is it just a matter of it being a left over part that was put on some of the early '09's? This one is used, but only has 4K miles on it.

Thanks!

-Jeff

It's a faxctory designation. Your '09 was probably built in '08.

JHOOPS2 · 09-22-2010, 02:41 PM

As soon as I get the new wheels/tires and a few other things installed tomorrow I will post some pics and other info in the appropriate place. Thanks for the warm greetings all!

-Jeff

JHOOPS2 · 09-24-2010, 08:53 AM

A quick iphone pic outside of my office. I got the Matte Gray Breyton GTS-R's on last night. They are wrapped in 225/255 Hankooks. I am going to do a full on HDR photoshoot as soon as the remaining parts arrive. Splitter, Matte Black grill, JB3.

Black Sheep · 09-24-2010, 10:34 AM

Nice to see you got your 135i, I still like your mustang tho... Glad your happy. Have fun and make that car just as nice as your cobra was....

09-22-2010, 07:29 AM	#1
JHOOPS2 AKA HISSMAN 34 Rep 888 Posts Drives: 2009 SG 135i Coupe' Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: USA iTrader: (5)	Year of the One? Hey, I just bought a 2009 135i, taking delivery today at 10am. I have verified that it is a 2009 model built in November of 2008. It however has the "Year One of the One" stenciled into the ring around the start-stop button. I thought this was just on 2008 models in the US. Is it just a matter of it being a left over part that was put on some of the early '09's? This one is used, but only has 4K miles on it. Thanks! -Jeff __________________ (FBO) Cobb Stage 2+, AR Downpipes, Injen DCI, AA (Sport) FMIC, ER Chargepipe/Synapse BOV, Carbon fiber bits and Breyton GTS-R Wheels. Last edited by JHOOPS2; 09-22-2010 at 08:40 AM..
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09-22-2010, 07:54 AM	#2
1speedbike Brigadier General 732 Rep 3,274 Posts Drives: 2022 X4 M40i, 2008 135i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: MKE iTrader: (15)	I think they put Year 1 of the 1 or whatever on all 2008 models as well as models built in the year 2008 since it was still technically the first "year" despite it not being the first model year. IIRC... Oh, weren't you the guy with that wicked cobra? what became of that :P __________________ 2022 X4 M40i - 2008 135i - 2015 F700GS On Order - 2024 i4 M50 Scruffy's gonna die the way he lived... Mmhm.
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BrokenVert Resident Kerbalnaut 477 Rep 10,703 Posts Drives: Topless Brute/Hybrid Boogaloo Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Fahrvergnügen/NY iTrader: (0)	Yr1of1 was printed on the starter button bezzel on all cars produced from february 2008-february 2009. As in first actual year not just MY __________________
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09-22-2010, 08:07 AM	#4
JHOOPS2 AKA HISSMAN 34 Rep 888 Posts Drives: 2009 SG 135i Coupe' Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: USA iTrader: (5)	Awesome! Thanks guys! That is what I figured the deal was. Yeah, I finally sold the '04 cobra. I was able to get $27,500 out of it which made for a very nice down payment ;-) Not bad considering I only paid $28K for it right off the showroom floor in 2004. But I did have about $15K in mods thrown at it, however nearly $8K of those mods were vendor/sponsor donated. __________________ (FBO) Cobb Stage 2+, AR Downpipes, Injen DCI, AA (Sport) FMIC, ER Chargepipe/Synapse BOV, Carbon fiber bits and Breyton GTS-R Wheels.
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BrokenVert Resident Kerbalnaut 477 Rep 10,703 Posts Drives: Topless Brute/Hybrid Boogaloo Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Fahrvergnügen/NY iTrader: (0)	^you are an inspiration to us all. Seriously that cobra was amazing __________________
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09-22-2010, 08:16 AM	#6
JHOOPS2 AKA HISSMAN 34 Rep 888 Posts Drives: 2009 SG 135i Coupe' Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: USA iTrader: (5)	Haha! Nah. It was just time to move on to something more refined. I am just not as in to the muscle car craze as I used to be. And these little 1ers are awesome! __________________ (FBO) Cobb Stage 2+, AR Downpipes, Injen DCI, AA (Sport) FMIC, ER Chargepipe/Synapse BOV, Carbon fiber bits and Breyton GTS-R Wheels.
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jtsherri Major 144 Rep 1,262 Posts Drives: TBD Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Metro Detroit, MI iTrader: (14) Garage List 2008 135i [10.00]	Congrats on your purchase, Jeff - you picked yourself up an amazing car! Very anxious to see the mods you throw at it! __________________ -Jason My review(s): cp-e™ Cat Back Exhaust, cp-e™ SS 3" Downpipes, TPLSM3 Custom Fiberglass Subwoofer Enclosure, P3 BMW 135 Vent Integrated Digital Interface
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JHOOPS2 AKA HISSMAN 34 Rep 888 Posts Drives: 2009 SG 135i Coupe' Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: USA iTrader: (5)	Well, the wheels should be in tomorrow. The gloss 135i shadow numbers should be here today or tomorrow, and I have a few other things under my belt too. I still have about $3,000 worth of test parts and other things for the cobra that I am trying to sell. That will fund my 1er adventure. __________________ (FBO) Cobb Stage 2+, AR Downpipes, Injen DCI, AA (Sport) FMIC, ER Chargepipe/Synapse BOV, Carbon fiber bits and Breyton GTS-R Wheels.
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BrokenVert Resident Kerbalnaut 477 Rep 10,703 Posts Drives: Topless Brute/Hybrid Boogaloo Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Fahrvergnügen/NY iTrader: (0)	Tart with the suspension. It's easilythe worst part of this car __________________
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1speedbike Brigadier General 732 Rep 3,274 Posts Drives: 2022 X4 M40i, 2008 135i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: MKE iTrader: (15)	Nice! I forgot to say "congrats" too, so congrats! __________________ 2022 X4 M40i - 2008 135i - 2015 F700GS On Order - 2024 i4 M50 Scruffy's gonna die the way he lived... Mmhm.
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JHOOPS2 AKA HISSMAN 34 Rep 888 Posts Drives: 2009 SG 135i Coupe' Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: USA iTrader: (5)	Thanks! I will research my suspension options. I just returned from picking it up. SMILING FROM EAR TO EAR! -Jeff __________________ (FBO) Cobb Stage 2+, AR Downpipes, Injen DCI, AA (Sport) FMIC, ER Chargepipe/Synapse BOV, Carbon fiber bits and Breyton GTS-R Wheels. Last edited by JHOOPS2; 09-22-2010 at 10:45 AM..
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Yes2m3cs Captain 155 Rep 851 Posts Drives: 2018 M3CS 2016 M4 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sunshine State iTrader: (2)	Jeff, I didn't know that was you until I saw the HISSMAN name. I really enjoyed your cobra buildup over the years on svtperformance.com. I sold my 2003 Cobra and bought a 2008 135i new a few years ago. They are great cars and Im sure you will love it. Welcome to 1addicts Brian __________________ 2018 M3CS - Alpine White 2016 BMW M4 - Vorsteiner \| Michelin MPSS \| Dinan \| Swift \| M Performance Carbon Everything (Garage Queen) 2016 VW GTI - Unitronic Stage 1 Tune \| AWE Track Edition Exhaust (Daily Driver)
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JHOOPS2 AKA HISSMAN 34 Rep 888 Posts Drives: 2009 SG 135i Coupe' Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: USA iTrader: (5)	Ha ha! There are quite a few familiar faces around here. __________________ (FBO) Cobb Stage 2+, AR Downpipes, Injen DCI, AA (Sport) FMIC, ER Chargepipe/Synapse BOV, Carbon fiber bits and Breyton GTS-R Wheels.
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09-22-2010, 11:40 AM	#14
SV Concepts III Lieutenant General 375 Rep 17,017 Posts Drives: BMW Duh Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Santa Clara iTrader: (13)	Yep, I had year of the 1 on my 2009 135, November '08 build. Got an extra ring and start button as a keepsake Attached Images
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marvenmassey Private First Class 12 Rep 180 Posts Drives: '2011 AW CR DCT 135 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Oakville iTrader: (0)	I wish I had that even though mine is a 2011..
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Novator Captain 48 Rep 711 Posts Drives: '04 E46 M3 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Beaufort, SC iTrader: (2) Garage List 2004 BMW M3 [8.00]	Congrats on the 1er, a Year One in fact. I thought the same too when I saw mine. Its a September 2008 build. Did they give you the book that is supposed to come with it? __________________
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JHOOPS2 AKA HISSMAN 34 Rep 888 Posts Drives: 2009 SG 135i Coupe' Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: USA iTrader: (5)	It's just a nice little bonus ;-) __________________ (FBO) Cobb Stage 2+, AR Downpipes, Injen DCI, AA (Sport) FMIC, ER Chargepipe/Synapse BOV, Carbon fiber bits and Breyton GTS-R Wheels.
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JHOOPS2 AKA HISSMAN 34 Rep 888 Posts Drives: 2009 SG 135i Coupe' Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: USA iTrader: (5)	As soon as I get the new wheels/tires and a few other things installed tomorrow I will post some pics and other info in the appropriate place. Thanks for the warm greetings all! -Jeff __________________ (FBO) Cobb Stage 2+, AR Downpipes, Injen DCI, AA (Sport) FMIC, ER Chargepipe/Synapse BOV, Carbon fiber bits and Breyton GTS-R Wheels.
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JHOOPS2 AKA HISSMAN 34 Rep 888 Posts Drives: 2009 SG 135i Coupe' Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: USA iTrader: (5)	A quick iphone pic outside of my office. I got the Matte Gray Breyton GTS-R's on last night. They are wrapped in 225/255 Hankooks. I am going to do a full on HDR photoshoot as soon as the remaining parts arrive. Splitter, Matte Black grill, JB3. __________________ (FBO) Cobb Stage 2+, AR Downpipes, Injen DCI, AA (Sport) FMIC, ER Chargepipe/Synapse BOV, Carbon fiber bits and Breyton GTS-R Wheels.
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