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

imported_MPower · 12-20-2007, 08:52 AM

It is super annoying that we can not get the anthracite headliner in the US (without super special ordering). It should be really interesting to see how some owner's thoughts compare to one another.

Thanks again for the pictures. Just remember: drive it like it was meant to be driven (at least until after break-in, of course). :roundel:

NOLEimit · 12-20-2007, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Jack Regan

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!!

Sweet, thats what I want to hear. Cant wait for my 135i to arrive

spudw · 12-20-2007, 10:07 AM

Jaaaack, O Jaaaack... More pictures please....

adc · 12-20-2007, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Jack Regan

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.

I'm not an audiophile, but I think I can tell a good system when I hear it. (I said I think :smile

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I had the HK system on my E36 M3 and I thought it was better than the HK system on my E46 330i.

The Logic 7 in the 335 beats both of those earlier HK systems by quite a margin.

I am still not sure if the "Premium Audio System" found in the US-spec brochure is the same as the HiFi option you have in the 135. Does it have DSP (various music modes and/or a grahpic equalizer)?

Devon K · 12-20-2007, 10:22 AM

Wow - 3200 views in a day! That has to be a record for this forum. Can't wait to hear more.

TunedM2C · 12-20-2007, 10:29 AM

See what happens when you're the first to post you've taken delivery?! One more question from me, do the seats have any type of lumbar support or are they completely flat? The smallest curve would satisfy me. If they are completely flat, I'll have to pony up for the premium package.

Jack Regan · 12-20-2007, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by spudwest

Jaaaack, O Jaaaack... More pictures please....

Sure thing Spud. I promise I will post a load more on Saturday. No chance to take pics in the daylight til then I'm afraid. Sorry to all. Thanks for your patience...

PaulUK · 12-20-2007, 10:34 AM

Hi Jack, congrats on the car. I've ordered AW with red leather, not sure if I am going to change to black, also ive ordered auto. Some questions if i may:

1) How are you finding the suspension? Is it a harsh ride our roads?
2) Is there any indication of the "pogo" bounce on motorways that EVO mentioned?
3) Is the PDC worth it?
4) Is the DAB rasio worth it?
5) Are the Xenon's worth it?
6) I havent gone for the sat nav, is it worth the money?

Enjoy the car and post more pics if you get a chance
Cheers

Paul

Jack Regan · 12-20-2007, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Tuned1

See what happens when you're the first to post you've taken delivery?! One more question from me, do the seats have any type of lumbar support or are they completely flat? The smallest curve would satisfy me. If they are completely flat, I'll have to pony up for the premium package.

Mine are the regular sports seats that come with the UK M Sport pack. They are very supportive in the arch of the back without the BMW lumbar option and also have an electric control at the front of the seat that adjusts the lateral cushions that grip your sides. Overall, I think the seats are superb, but I guess it's quite a personal thing.

mkaresh · 12-20-2007, 10:54 AM

Thank you for providing these impressions. I had been expecting a driving experience not far off the 3, since the two share parts and the 1 isn't all that much lighter. But it seems this is not the case.

NurSpec · 12-20-2007, 10:55 AM

Hey Jack,

Nice car. I would like to get something similar. However, when you said that it was a tight fit in the inside it brought on concern. I am 6'3" and just under 200lbs. Where do you stand?

I was hoping to get some insight because if I go to the dealer and sit it one I'll be sure to drive off with one.

Congrats again!

TheoIam · 12-20-2007, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by LazyT

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

No they are not DAM IT.

Jack Regan · 12-20-2007, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by PaulUK36

Hi Jack, congrats on the car. I've ordered AW with red leather, not sure if I am going to change to black, also ive ordered auto. Some questions if i may:

1) How are you finding the suspension? Is it a harsh ride our roads?
2) Is there any indication of the "pogo" bounce on motorways that EVO mentioned?
3) Is the PDC worth it?
4) Is the DAB rasio worth it?
5) Are the Xenon's worth it?
6) I havent gone for the sat nav, is it worth the money?

Enjoy the car and post more pics if you get a chance
Cheers

Paul

1. Suspension is excellent on our roads - even the crappy ones in London I have to put up with. The latest gen run flats seems much more forgiving and the M Sport suspension is a vast improvement on my 335, which was always really skittish on anything but the smoothest surface. I'm amazed actually. It's so much better than I expected.

2. Only had a short burst on the motorway so far and it feels very stable and together.

3. As you know you get the rear PDC free anyway. I optioned the front PDC because parking spaces are a nightmare in London and I've always ended up cuffing my front bumpers on previous cars. Maybe I should learn to park better, but I thought this might help!

4. I had DAB radio on my 335 and absolutely loved it. Guess it depends on how often you listen to the radio, but it's a must have for me.

5. Xenons are worth it for me, because I drive out to the country a lot. For city or town driving alone, I 'd say they are a waste of money.

6. I hesitated until the last minute with optioning the Sat Nav, especially as I already have a Tom Tom, but I had such a hard time selling my 335 without it, I decided to suffer the cost and think of the resell in three years time when it will be vital on premium cars. I'm not sure it is worth the money it to be honest and I'd definitely prefer the look of the dash without it.

Cheers Paul. Great to know another Brit has gone for AW. Red leather was a bit too loud for me, but good luck to you. Sure it will look great. I'll send some pics of the black interior on Saturday.

One35 · 12-20-2007, 11:00 AM

Awesome! Congrats!! Thank you for the photos!

Jack Regan · 12-20-2007, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by NurSpec

Hey Jack,

Nice car. I would like to get something similar. However, when you said that it was a tight fit in the inside it brought on concern. I am 6'3" and just under 200lbs. Where do you stand?

I was hoping to get some insight because if I go to the dealer and sit it one I'll be sure to drive off with one.

Congrats again!

Headroom will be fine as long as you don't get a sunroof, but I'm only 6ft. I'm also about 190 and I fit ok into the sports seats width-wise. They are very snug even with the sides uninflated, but they are meant to be, right?

I'd say you should just about be okay.

Rephlex · 12-20-2007, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike Roberts

Oh yes, there's plenty of scope for running it in over in the West - nip over to Wales and get into the mountains for the day, should be nice and quiet

I'm really struggling fighting the urge to buy a 135i for 6-9 months until mine arrives. The 123d M I drove was fantastic, but the big 6 is just a whole new world... takes you back to the old school chuckable powerhouses of the late 80's/early 90's.

Small world eh Mike? You are well and truly bitten by the bug!

Love the car Jack! Have you let George Carter drive it yet? :wink:

Mike Roberts · 12-20-2007, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Rephlex

Small world eh Mike? You are well and truly bitten by the bug!

Love the car Jack! Have you let George Carter drive it yet? :wink:

LOL - Hi fella, fancy seeing you here!...

Yes, I've most certainly come over to the dark side. Where pioneers tred others like me will follow and all that :wink:

I presume you know Jack?? I bet these lot over the pond think everyone in England knows each other now.

Rephlex · 12-20-2007, 11:28 AM

Come on Mike you are being a bit sloooow

Mike Roberts · 12-20-2007, 11:35 AM

I was only 1 when it finished in 1978!... however, consider me rightly ashamed.

Good grief!

Jeff@Eurobahn.us · 12-20-2007, 11:46 AM

Major Congratulations ! Enjoy and be safe out there this Holiday Season!

That is the exact set up we are looking to get, except for the interior we want the red coral so it will jump out on the magazine pages

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all!

Jeff Zusman
Eurobahn Performance

PaulUK · 12-20-2007, 11:52 AM

Jack,
Whats the MPG showing? Presumably you havent opened up the throttle yet? (Go on you can tell!)

blitzed310 · 12-20-2007, 12:02 PM

Awesome Jack!

Cant wait to test drive one. I have always been an Alpine fan since they started making the color. Just hope I dont see too many AW rolling around Cali.

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PaulUK Second Lieutenant 23 Rep 207 Posts Drives: M4 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Hi Jack, congrats on the car. I've ordered AW with red leather, not sure if I am going to change to black, also ive ordered auto. Some questions if i may: 1) How are you finding the suspension? Is it a harsh ride our roads? 2) Is there any indication of the "pogo" bounce on motorways that EVO mentioned? 3) Is the PDC worth it? 4) Is the DAB rasio worth it? 5) Are the Xenon's worth it? 6) I havent gone for the sat nav, is it worth the money? Enjoy the car and post more pics if you get a chance Cheers Paul
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mkaresh Second Lieutenant 18 Rep 267 Posts Drives: 2000 Lexus GS 400 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Michigan iTrader: (0)	Thank you for providing these impressions. I had been expecting a driving experience not far off the 3, since the two share parts and the 1 isn't all that much lighter. But it seems this is not the case.
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NurSpec Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: Join Date: Dec 2007 iTrader: (0)	Hey Jack, Nice car. I would like to get something similar. However, when you said that it was a tight fit in the inside it brought on concern. I am 6'3" and just under 200lbs. Where do you stand? I was hoping to get some insight because if I go to the dealer and sit it one I'll be sure to drive off with one. Congrats again!
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One35 New Member 0 Rep 5 Posts Drives: Join Date: Dec 2007 iTrader: (0)	Awesome! Congrats!! Thank you for the photos! __________________ :roundel:
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Mike Roberts Sideways just kicked in, yo! 1 Rep 87 Posts Drives: N54 135i Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	I was only 1 when it finished in 1978!... however, consider me rightly ashamed. Good grief! __________________ N54 135i M3 control arms, ARBs, bushes and some other stuff....
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Jeff@Eurobahn.us Captain 25 Rep 752 Posts Drives: European Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Major Congratulations ! Enjoy and be safe out there this Holiday Season! That is the exact set up we are looking to get, except for the interior we want the red coral so it will jump out on the magazine pages Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all! Jeff Zusman Eurobahn Performance
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PaulUK Second Lieutenant 23 Rep 207 Posts Drives: M4 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Jack, Whats the MPG showing? Presumably you havent opened up the throttle yet? (Go on you can tell!)
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blitzed310 Enlisted Member 0 Rep 31 Posts Drives: Join Date: Sep 2007 iTrader: (0)	Awesome Jack! Cant wait to test drive one. I have always been an Alpine fan since they started making the color. Just hope I dont see too many AW rolling around Cali.
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