If you knew then what you know now...

Oregon · 12-01-2008, 04:38 AM

Wouldn't change a thing, black as can be, ZSP, CA, just gimmie' the go kart, that will be fine, thank you.:wink:

sethchan · 12-01-2008, 05:06 AM

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Originally Posted by GMT II

Just curious to see how many of you would change up the specs of your car if you could go back and re order? I tried to load mine up as it needs to last for the long haul and I didn't want any "I wish" moments as I have with my current car.

Great idea for a thread.

I do think I would skip the power seats. They are slower to adjust and add weight. Plus, the height and tilt don't adjust as much as the manual ones. And since I'm the only one who drives it, I don't have to constantly readjust the seat anyway.

Without power seats, Comfort Access is less important, so I'd skip that, too. half the time I use the fob anyway.

I'd go for jet black instead of SBM. SMB is hard to take care of, anyway, so I might as well have the real thing (and save money).

The electric lumbar support is not so great. The controls are really strange. Hard to get it right. They say the controls are working properly, but the up-down doesn't just move the bulge up and down, it also makes it bigger and smaller. Really dumb. I wouldn't miss it.

The voice control is absolutely f***ing useless. USELESSS. A complete failure. BMW should be ashamed. A lot of money for nothing. The only command that works reliably is "close display." Forget trying to get it to dial a name.

The biggest change would be to get the 123d, with its two-liter turbocharged diesel engine, which delivers 204 hp. It's a lot more practical with the way I drive. And maybe quick enough. Especially since I decided to order the performance suspension afterwards, anyway, for my 135. So that I'd have to really think about.

Would definitely get the ski bag. That pass-through would be convenient. I thought it was just the bag that I wasn't ordering. So that was a mistake.

IDBMW · 12-01-2008, 08:12 AM

I have bought BMW’s in the past so I know exactly what I want and do enough research to have no regrets.:roundel:

amybang · 12-01-2008, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by NA

Biggest daily regret is premium package, especially the power seats. I don't mind doing my own mirror but the little things like compass and auto-dimming would have been nice and I think it might slightly help resale.

I never use the compass, but I do like the autodimming rear and side mirrors.

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Originally Posted by BlackjackMulligan

Can't get BT seperate, it's bundled with BMW Assist for a cool $750. I skipped the option. I would love to have bluetooth but I'm getting a vert and me thinks it may be useless with the top down anyway. I keep the top down as much as possible.

It's not useless with a vert.

However, it is useless with a 3G iPhone - I've never not had a problem with awful feedback. Now that I have the new software update, I should try again.

I would have gotten Comfort Access - I still dream of a day when I can put the top down with the remote. And I might have gotten PDC. I've never had an issue, but there's times when I think it could be handy.

amy!

BlackjackMulligan · 12-01-2008, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by amybang

I would have gotten Comfort Access - I still dream of a day when I can put the top down with the remote. And I might have gotten PDC. I've never had an issue, but there's times when I think it could be handy.

amy!

I believe there's an aftermarket module that's plug and play and allows you to control the top, windows, etc with the fob. Do a quick search and you'll find it. Not hugely expensive IIRC. Will it cause warrenty issues? Who knows.....

Zoidberg · 12-01-2008, 11:20 AM

When I went shopping for a good deal on a remaining 2008, I didn't get much choice. The only 128i coupe (with manual transmission) I could find was fully loaded. At first, I rejected a fully loaded car (due to extra cost) but in the end, I bought it.

In hindsight, I'm glad I paid the extra cash. The sports package (wheels and seats) is phenomenal. I love my bluetooth so much, I'm trying to retrofit my other ride (2006 Audi A3).

amybang · 12-01-2008, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by BlackjackMulligan

I believe there's an aftermarket module that's plug and play and allows you to control the top, windows, etc with the fob. Do a quick search and you'll find it. Not hugely expensive IIRC. Will it cause warrenty issues? Who knows.....

The existing module is only for the coupe. There will be a module for the vert, but they're still waiting for a beta tester in Southern California willing to loan their car for a day for final testing.

They've been waiting for a while. As have I. Next time, I'll get it first go round.

amy!

Dave · 12-01-2008, 12:01 PM

would have spent the money for lumbar support....
but that means shelling out for premium package.

I very happy with what i got
auto/sports/heated seats

warmtoes · 12-01-2008, 12:27 PM

I basically got everything but NAV/iDrive so I am completely happy with my setup.

I especially like the M sport package that comes with the M wheel, door sills and 261M wheels.

Mega Man · 12-01-2008, 12:41 PM

I would've gotten the sport package...the sales associate had kept asking me if I wanted it or not.

The funny thing is, I did, but didn't think I'd have the extra money. If the sales associate hadn't kept asking me (like every 20 min or so), I'd probably have done it!

Anyway, the shadowline trim, the bucket seats, the M wheel, all things I want. I don't want the wheels that come with the sport package though.

All in all, I'm happy with my purchase, but the sport package would've made it nicer.

crzy4135i · 12-01-2008, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by GMT II

Just curious to see how many of you would change up the specs of your car if you could go back and re order? I tried to load mine up as it needs to last for the long haul and I didn't want any "I wish" moments as I have with my current car.

I would pay to go back and get rid of comfort access. Every time it doesn't work I get so irritated I want to get rid of the car.. and that's quite often. I took it to the dealership and it still doesn't start most of the time with the key in my pocket.

If I didn't have comfort access I would be perfectly happy with everything.

Midgad · 12-01-2008, 04:49 PM

Would definitely get the ski bag. That pass-through would be convenient. I thought it was just the bag that I wasn't ordering. So that was a mistake.[/quote]

^Got the ski bag! Will let you know at end of ski season how much I used it.
btw, if you leave the rear seat panel open while the vert top is down the ski cover pops out into the passanger compartment like a big freeken condom!
Had an ugly episode on the thruway with the ski condom deploying while doing 70mph, was not a pretty sight as I tried to restrain it.

warmtoes · 12-01-2008, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by crzy4135i

I would pay to go back and get rid of comfort access. Every time it doesn't work I get so irritated I want to get rid of the car.. and that's quite often. I took it to the dealership and it still doesn't start most of the time with the key in my pocket.

If I didn't have comfort access I would be perfectly happy with everything.

That's brutal. Hopefully you can get it corrected. I love comfort access and I'm sure you would too if it actually worked the way it's supposed to.

arok · 12-01-2008, 05:55 PM

i would have gotten red coral interior and navi...

dbtheo · 12-01-2008, 06:25 PM

How many of you would have opted for Lemans Blue, now that it can be ordered...

atr_hugo · 12-01-2008, 06:29 PM

^ Me

Cooldaddygroove · 12-01-2008, 07:24 PM

I would have opted for a 135 M Sport without the BMW Performance body kit, and just ordered the side skirts and the carbon mirrors and rear deck spoiler. I think I prefer the look of the M Sport front bumper now.

At the time of purchase, the entire kit was on the car so it wasn't reasonable to have the dealer tear off the bumper and re-install the original one.

mchaskell · 12-01-2008, 07:26 PM

- Nav/I Drive.

G5Ti · 12-01-2008, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by dbtheo

How many of you would have opted for Lemans Blue, now that it can be ordered...

Not me. :-) I would, however, probably sell my 1 and re-buy if Laguna Seca blue were offered, even at $5k.

Other than that, I like the option set on my car. I kinda wish the heated steering wheel option would've been available for '08. But it's no biggie.

x97Melbourne · 12-01-2008, 09:03 PM

would drop comfort access.....a waste. you have to be within 4 feet to open/close the top. if you're this close anyway...why not just be in the car???

would drop the premium package (still get red leather)

would def get the park distance control with the convert....can't see sh*t with the top up.....

would get sirius radio

nonagon · 12-02-2008, 06:08 AM

Manual Tranny (the auto is still great though)
Sport - for the steering wheel (but I do like the chrome trim on SGM)
iPod/USB Adaptor

raolc · 12-02-2008, 07:06 AM

Wish the interior was dark color, its a pain trying to keep it clean. Wish I got the power seats so I can get the mirror slide feature. Would not of gotten the premium hi-fi, its a pos and I'm spending about another thousand now on a new aftermarket system to replace that POS. May be get the premium package?

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12-01-2008, 11:20 AM	#28
Zoidberg New Member 9 Rep 21 Posts Drives: Join Date: Oct 2008 iTrader: (0)	When I went shopping for a good deal on a remaining 2008, I didn't get much choice. The only 128i coupe (with manual transmission) I could find was fully loaded. At first, I rejected a fully loaded car (due to extra cost) but in the end, I bought it. In hindsight, I'm glad I paid the extra cash. The sports package (wheels and seats) is phenomenal. I love my bluetooth so much, I'm trying to retrofit my other ride (2006 Audi A3).
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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]	would have spent the money for lumbar support.... but that means shelling out for premium package. I very happy with what i got auto/sports/heated seats __________________ BMW CCA # 418268
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12-01-2008, 12:27 PM	#31
warmtoes Lieutenant Colonel 31 Rep 1,917 Posts Drives: EBII 435i xDrive Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (1)	I basically got everything but NAV/iDrive so I am completely happy with my setup. I especially like the M sport package that comes with the M wheel, door sills and 261M wheels. __________________ *2014 EBII 435i xDrive M-sport* Gone: 2011 TiAg F25 X3 xDrive35i M-sport Gone: 2008 TiAg w/Coral Red E88 135i Cab M-sport
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12-01-2008, 12:41 PM	#32
Mega Man エアーマンが倒せない 271 Rep 2,041 Posts Drives: 2009 135i Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SoCal iTrader: (7) Garage List 2009 135i [0.00]	I would've gotten the sport package...the sales associate had kept asking me if I wanted it or not. The funny thing is, I did, but didn't think I'd have the extra money. If the sales associate hadn't kept asking me (like every 20 min or so), I'd probably have done it! Anyway, the shadowline trim, the bucket seats, the M wheel, all things I want. I don't want the wheels that come with the sport package though. All in all, I'm happy with my purchase, but the sport package would've made it nicer. __________________ 1ADDICT \| Black Shadowline Grills \| KW V2 \| CP-E Tow-Hook Plate \| CP-E Catback Exhaust \| Tow-Hook \| Evolution Racewerks Intercooler \| ER Charge Pipe \| HKS SQV IV \| ER Intercooler Shroud \| BMS Oil Catch Can \| COBB Access Port \| APEX ARC-8 \| EAS OE Performance Brake Upgrade \| SLeK Carbon Fiber Hood \|
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12-01-2008, 04:49 PM	#34
Midgad Free Skier 28 Rep 439 Posts Drives: 128i Coupe, 6MT, M-Sports Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: LI,NY iTrader: (0)	Would definitely get the ski bag. That pass-through would be convenient. I thought it was just the bag that I wasn't ordering. So that was a mistake.[/quote] ^Got the ski bag! Will let you know at end of ski season how much I used it. btw, if you leave the rear seat panel open while the vert top is down the ski cover pops out into the passanger compartment like a big freeken condom! Had an ugly episode on the thruway with the ski condom deploying while doing 70mph, was not a pretty sight as I tried to restrain it.
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12-01-2008, 05:55 PM	#36
arok Captain 46 Rep 987 Posts Drives: BMW F30 335i M-Sport Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Mateo, CA iTrader: (1)	i would have gotten red coral interior and navi... __________________ 2013 BMW 335i M-Sport
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12-01-2008, 06:25 PM	#37
dbtheo 1addicts CA 82 Rep 1,245 Posts Drives: 2005 330i ZHP cic, 2021 X5 40i Join Date: May 2006 Location: Tampa, Florida iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 330i cv ZHP [0.00]	How many of you would have opted for Lemans Blue, now that it can be ordered...
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12-01-2008, 06:29 PM	#38
atr_hugo No longer moderate 325 Rep 4,401 Posts Drives: '13 135i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: - iTrader: (0)	^ Me
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12-01-2008, 07:24 PM	#39
Cooldaddygroove First Lieutenant 12 Rep 308 Posts Drives: Join Date: Sep 2008 iTrader: (0)	I would have opted for a 135 M Sport without the BMW Performance body kit, and just ordered the side skirts and the carbon mirrors and rear deck spoiler. I think I prefer the look of the M Sport front bumper now. At the time of purchase, the entire kit was on the car so it wasn't reasonable to have the dealer tear off the bumper and re-install the original one.
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12-01-2008, 07:26 PM	#40
mchaskell Traveler 8 Rep 173 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Never where I want to be. iTrader: (0)	- Nav/I Drive. __________________ 135i SGM, Grey w/Grey Poplar interior.
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12-01-2008, 09:03 PM	#42
x97Melbourne Molar World 47 Rep 916 Posts Drives: 2016 435i Coupe Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	would drop comfort access.....a waste. you have to be within 4 feet to open/close the top. if you're this close anyway...why not just be in the car??? would drop the premium package (still get red leather) would def get the park distance control with the convert....can't see sht with the top up..... would get sirius radio __________________ Current: 2016 435i Coupe Previous: 2014 335i Sedan; 2013 328i Cv, 2011 335i Sedan Gone But Not Forgotten*: 2008 135i Convertible (my favorite)
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12-02-2008, 06:08 AM	#43
nonagon Captain 113 Rep 777 Posts Drives: Porsche Cayenne GTS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Arlington VA iTrader: (0)	Manual Tranny (the auto is still great though) Sport - for the steering wheel (but I do like the chrome trim on SGM) iPod/USB Adaptor
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12-02-2008, 07:06 AM	#44
raolc Second Lieutenant 20 Rep 281 Posts Drives: z4m Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	Wish the interior was dark color, its a pain trying to keep it clean. Wish I got the power seats so I can get the mirror slide feature. Would not of gotten the premium hi-fi, its a pos and I'm spending about another thousand now on a new aftermarket system to replace that POS. May be get the premium package?
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