Pulled the trigger

singular · 12-18-2008, 07:14 PM

Well folks,

After lots of lurking on this site I finally put my order in.

'09 135i 'vert ST
BSM / Terra / Walnut / Moonlight
PP, SP, CW
CA, Nav, Park, Prem HF, iPod, SI

I was given an estimate of end Jan production and delivery late Feb or early March - but I won't hold my breath.

So now the long wait begins.

Thanks to everyone who have provided the significant content to this site.

mynew135 · 12-18-2008, 08:06 PM

Congrats!!! The wait will be worth it. :w00t:

I wouldn't hold my breath too much either, as if your production starts late Jan, I would look at late March or April, especially in CA. Late February seems unrealistic.

1bonna · 12-18-2008, 11:10 PM

+1 trust me it will be worth the wait.

HeyMoe53 · 12-18-2008, 11:38 PM

I can't wait to see the BSM/Terra combo. You just can't go to a dealer to see Terra, and I am thinking about the combo myself.

I'm sure that your wait won't be that long. Back in '79, it took GM six months to build my Trans Am. Maybe that mindset is part of why GM is in the crapper.

Anyway, congrats! Since it is the holiday season, you can have visions of 1ers dancing through your your head ; )

DVDA · 12-19-2008, 01:49 AM

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Originally Posted by HeyMoe53

I can't wait to see the BSM/Terra combo. You just can't go to a dealer to see Terra, and I am thinking about the combo myself.

Why not? I was at Vista BMW South Florida and they had a AW with Terracotta in the showroom

HeyMoe53 · 12-19-2008, 10:21 AM

Since they do, then it must have been a car ordered for a customer that ended up not being sold, since Terra is a Priority 1 option.

As much as I would like to leave the ice storm I see out my window and come to Florida and look at the car, I guess I'll pass.

DVDA, how did you like the Terra interior?

singular · 12-19-2008, 11:54 AM

I've only seen good shots of Terra on this site - never in person, so I'm going by my gut.

I wanted a two-tone interior, and although coral and black look fabulous, I was looking for something just a little more conservative. The other two-tones were too light.

The idea of custom ordering a Priority 1 also played a hand.

Monaco35Dream · 12-19-2008, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by singular

I've only seen good shots of Terra on this site - never in person, so I'm going by my gut.

I wanted a two-tone interior, and although coral and black look fabulous, I was looking for something just a little more conservative. The other two-tones were too light.

The idea of custom ordering a Priority 1 also played a hand.

thats the color combo i have, only i have a coupe...congrats on the order, you will not be disappointed. the terra interior just has this character to it, where its not brown and boring, but not flashy and red...it fits me (and BSM) very well...

singular · 12-19-2008, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Monaco35Dream

thats the color combo i have, only i have a coupe...congrats on the order, you will not be disappointed. the terra interior just has this character to it, where its not brown and boring, but not flashy and red...it fits me (and BSM) very well...

What trim did you get?

I had a tough time between poplar, walnut, and black. They all seem to have their merits and I couldn't tell enough from photos or the configurator hack for viewing terra so I just guessed on walnut would look good.

Monaco35Dream · 12-19-2008, 04:14 PM

i have the black trim, but wouldnt reccomend it. it looks great, however collects dust rather easily and small scratches are more noticeable. im sure the walnut will look just fine...

Monaco35Dream · 12-19-2008, 04:19 PM

here is a good shot of terra in sunlight, the black trim, and a gratuitous shot of my BMW Performance Shifter lol...

nordique14 · 12-19-2008, 04:46 PM

congrats. Looks like you have it pretty much fully optioned. Nice.

Please post pics of the car with the top up. I see very few moonlight pics...usually because everyone posts pics of convertibles with the top down.

Monaco35Dream · 12-19-2008, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by nordique14

please post pics of the car with the top up. I see very few moonlight pics...usually because everyone posts pics of convertibles with the top down.

i actually have a coupe, that pic is with the sunroof opened

singular · 12-19-2008, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Monaco35Dream

i have the black trim, but wouldnt reccomend it. it looks great, however collects dust rather easily and small scratches are more noticeable. im sure the walnut will look just fine...

Thanks for the info - I hadn't thought about dust & scratches on the trim, although I did think about that on the paint job. I once had a jet black Accord that was beautiful, but attracted pollen like magnet. I'm hoping metallic will be less of a problem.

Your shift looks awesome.

With this car I'm moving from manual to automatic. Seems like sacrilege to get a BMW that's not manual, but I've gotten tired of doing a tap dance whenever I get stuck in stop and go traffic. The power of the engine and the Steptronic transmission is just so good, I didn't think I'd miss the manual tranny that much.

singular · 12-19-2008, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by nordique14

congrats. Looks like you have it pretty much fully optioned. Nice.

Please post pics of the car with the top up. I see very few moonlight pics...usually because everyone posts pics of convertibles with the top down.

I'll post as soon as I get it - maybe March time frame?

Chewyjr15 · 12-19-2008, 07:47 PM

probably around 3rd week of march, my car has been in 150 status for a week and is technically in production but hasn't been built yet because the factory is closed down so hopefully it will be done first week of january. Than add a month for transport and prep and it should be here first week of february fingers crossed!

DVDA · 12-20-2008, 03:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HeyMoe53

Since they do, then it must have been a car ordered for a customer that ended up not being sold, since Terra is a Priority 1 option.

As much as I would like to leave the ice storm I see out my window and come to Florida and look at the car, I guess I'll pass.

DVDA, how did you like the Terra interior?

Didnt like it, was unimpressed

singular · 12-20-2008, 11:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DVDA

Didnt like it, was unimpressed

I have to admit, I wouldn't think White with Terra would look that great.

But to each his/her own.

135iUSN · 12-20-2008, 06:36 PM

it looks great!!

singular · 12-21-2008, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by 135iUSN

it looks great!!

Shots got a lot of glare, but I can see the appeal.

135iUSN · 12-21-2008, 04:45 PM

i keep telling myself - wish I had ordered the vert... nice combo - best of luck.

singular · 01-10-2009, 07:49 PM

Frustration - I tried really hard to switch to the M Sport Package, but have been told that since my car is already in production, it's too late to make the change. Real disappointment.

On the plus side I guess that means I'll be getting my car sooner rather than later. :thumbup:

12-18-2008, 07:14 PM	#1
singular Captain 21 Rep 935 Posts Drives: BSM 135i ppk cab Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (0)	Pulled the trigger Well folks, After lots of lurking on this site I finally put my order in. '09 135i 'vert ST BSM / Terra / Walnut / Moonlight PP, SP, CW CA, Nav, Park, Prem HF, iPod, SI I was given an estimate of end Jan production and delivery late Feb or early March - but I won't hold my breath. So now the long wait begins. Thanks to everyone who have provided the significant content to this site.
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12-18-2008, 08:06 PM	#2
mynew135 assistant to the regional manager 5 Rep 242 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Virginia Beach, VA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 135i [0.00]	Congrats!!! The wait will be worth it. :w00t: I wouldn't hold my breath too much either, as if your production starts late Jan, I would look at late March or April, especially in CA. Late February seems unrealistic.
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12-18-2008, 11:10 PM	#3
1bonna First Lieutenant 6 Rep 333 Posts Drives: 135 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: So Cal iTrader: (0)	+1 trust me it will be worth the wait. __________________ "Never try to be the wind, learn how to ride the wind"
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12-18-2008, 11:38 PM	#4
HeyMoe53 Captain 64 Rep 671 Posts Drives: '17 M240 AW/Coral MT Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central PA iTrader: (0)	I can't wait to see the BSM/Terra combo. You just can't go to a dealer to see Terra, and I am thinking about the combo myself. I'm sure that your wait won't be that long. Back in '79, it took GM six months to build my Trans Am. Maybe that mindset is part of why GM is in the crapper. Anyway, congrats! Since it is the holiday season, you can have visions of 1ers dancing through your your head ; )
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12-19-2008, 10:21 AM	#6
HeyMoe53 Captain 64 Rep 671 Posts Drives: '17 M240 AW/Coral MT Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central PA iTrader: (0)	Since they do, then it must have been a car ordered for a customer that ended up not being sold, since Terra is a Priority 1 option. As much as I would like to leave the ice storm I see out my window and come to Florida and look at the car, I guess I'll pass. DVDA, how did you like the Terra interior?
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12-19-2008, 11:54 AM	#7
singular Captain 21 Rep 935 Posts Drives: BSM 135i ppk cab Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (0)	I've only seen good shots of Terra on this site - never in person, so I'm going by my gut. I wanted a two-tone interior, and although coral and black look fabulous, I was looking for something just a little more conservative. The other two-tones were too light. The idea of custom ordering a Priority 1 also played a hand.
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Monaco35Dream Captain 44 Rep 647 Posts Drives: 08' 135i, 96' Talon Tsi AWD Join Date: May 2008 Location: Santa Maria, CA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 135i [0.00]	i have the black trim, but wouldnt reccomend it. it looks great, however collects dust rather easily and small scratches are more noticeable. im sure the walnut will look just fine...
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Monaco35Dream Captain 44 Rep 647 Posts Drives: 08' 135i, 96' Talon Tsi AWD Join Date: May 2008 Location: Santa Maria, CA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 135i [0.00]	here is a good shot of terra in sunlight, the black trim, and a gratuitous shot of my BMW Performance Shifter lol...
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12-19-2008, 04:46 PM	#12
nordique14 Major 53 Rep 1,477 Posts Drives: SGM 135i 'vert Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sharks Territory iTrader: (5)	congrats. Looks like you have it pretty much fully optioned. Nice. Please post pics of the car with the top up. I see very few moonlight pics...usually because everyone posts pics of convertibles with the top down.
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12-19-2008, 07:47 PM	#16
Chewyjr15 1 addict and proud! 42 Rep 570 Posts Drives: jb 135 on order Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: irvine, ca iTrader: (0)	probably around 3rd week of march, my car has been in 150 status for a week and is technically in production but hasn't been built yet because the factory is closed down so hopefully it will be done first week of january. Than add a month for transport and prep and it should be here first week of february fingers crossed!
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12-20-2008, 06:36 PM	#19
135iUSN 19 X5 1998 M Roadster 64 Rep 1,503 Posts Drives: 135i Alpine White / Terra Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: SW Florida iTrader: (1) Garage List 1998 BMW M Roadster [0.00] 2009 135i [0.00]	it looks great!! Attached Images __________________ '09 135i Dinan In BMW heaven 09.28.2022 - Stage 2/Alpine White w/Terracotta /High Gloss Black Trim/ZCW/ZPP/ZSP w/313's /CA/PDC/Steptronic/
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135iUSN 19 X5 1998 M Roadster 64 Rep 1,503 Posts Drives: 135i Alpine White / Terra Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: SW Florida iTrader: (1) Garage List 1998 BMW M Roadster [0.00] 2009 135i [0.00]	i keep telling myself - wish I had ordered the vert... nice combo - best of luck. __________________ '09 135i Dinan In BMW heaven 09.28.2022 - Stage 2/Alpine White w/Terracotta /High Gloss Black Trim/ZCW/ZPP/ZSP w/313's /CA/PDC/Steptronic/
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01-10-2009, 07:49 PM	#22
singular Captain 21 Rep 935 Posts Drives: BSM 135i ppk cab Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (0)	bad news / good news Frustration - I tried really hard to switch to the M Sport Package, but have been told that since my car is already in production, it's too late to make the change. Real disappointment. On the plus side I guess that means I'll be getting my car sooner rather than later. :thumbup:
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