Ordering my new 135 :)

corbs · 08-05-2010, 09:00 AM

Just got approved for a 2011 135 coupe a few days ago. Now I got a few things to take care of before I order. I gotta get my current car parted out (so if you know anyone with a speed3 and needs parts check my sig

) But my biggest prob is deciding on color. Not really crazy about the color options for these cars so I'm gonna be boring and keep tossing up the idea between jet black or alpine white. Other than the color I'll just be doing Black letherette, 6spd, and M package.

DJ_Quaaludes · 08-05-2010, 10:07 AM

Congrats!! I myself am looking into ordering a 135i soon. I've decided on AW with Coral Red Leather.

Is there any particular reason you're opting for the leatherette? On the 2011'sthe Value package is free and gives you leather and ipod/usb adapter, which is a savings of about $1900 over previous years. Plus I don't know if its possible or not to get the sport seats in leatherette, could be wrong about that one though.

ES BMW · 08-05-2010, 11:20 AM

Grab the Value Package for free leather and the iPod connection. You don't want leatherette down here. Too hot!

jpd · 08-05-2010, 11:59 AM

Yes, free leather. No leatherette. Add free IPod connection. Alpine White and Black are both appealing. Both are difficult to keep clean, but Alpine White much cooler in warm climates.

FJUNO78 · 08-05-2010, 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jpd

Yes, free leather. No leatherette. Add free IPod connection. Alpine White and Black are both appealing. Both are difficult to keep clean, but Alpine White much cooler in warm climates.

I can never understand how anyone thinks Alpine White is difficult to keep clean.... I mean it shows dirt and all, but it's a pleasure to wash and detail...
I wax my car 2x a year with a basic wax like NXT, and after I wash it, it looks and feels as good as the day I bought it.

Black on the other hand, is a constant battle against swirl marks... especially for a guy like me without a garage.

nordique14 · 08-05-2010, 12:23 PM

Here is your car:
exterior: Alpine White
interior: any leather other than taupe or lemon (which are the two that are not two tone paired with black)
opitons: M Sport package
Value package

corbs · 08-06-2010, 03:52 PM

hmm i did not know of this value package... odd.. i'll look into thanks guys.

but shoot white is the easiet to keep clean and it also shows scratches a lot less. im def stickin with white and i wanna do the lemon so i can have the 2 tone but i guess i'll just do black now if i can do the value. let me go ask my finance manager

ES BMW · 08-06-2010, 04:08 PM

Check the Build Your Car on BMW's site. Most of the leather colors are available with the Value Package, including Lemon. Actually, all of them are there.

jpd · 08-06-2010, 05:13 PM

You will have a difficult time finding a 1 Series with lemon leather. In photos it is very pale. I have Alpine White with Coral Red. It looks sharp and is easy to keep clean.

corbs · 08-09-2010, 08:10 AM

good new guys! basically have everything off my car sold, well enough to pay for my first months payment, tax, and title. my thing with this whole deal was to be able to drive a newer/better car with no money outta pocket, if i couldn't do that then no deal. so it looks like i'll be ordering my car mid/late next week!

the final build will be...

Alpine White
Value Pack (Black Boston)
M Package
6spd

as far as florida heat, im not worried about the black leather. thats what tint and ac is for.

cba6777 · 08-09-2010, 10:55 AM

Has anyone had any issues trying to keep the lighter colors (taupe, beige, grey) clean? I am considering a 128 coupe, Alpine White, and keep changing my mind on the interior. I used to have a black interior on my 325, but figured here in FL it sure might help cool down the car if the seats were lighter.

Then of course, there's the issue that the taupe and grey are all that single tone rather than the two tone on black.

coldnate · 08-09-2010, 11:07 AM

i work for Autonation. we have a low price guarantee. I'll hook up anyone on these forums - Kapustan@Autonation.com. Also, I do this for a living, if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask.

corbs · 08-10-2010, 10:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cba6777

Has anyone had any issues trying to keep the lighter colors (taupe, beige, grey) clean? I am considering a 128 coupe, Alpine White, and keep changing my mind on the interior. I used to have a black interior on my 325, but figured here in FL it sure might help cool down the car if the seats were lighter.

Then of course, there's the issue that the taupe and grey are all that single tone rather than the two tone on black.

one of the guys here has lemon and its kinda a pain to keep clean. not even with dirt but just the fibers/chemicals from dark clothing. and dont even get me started with the loaner cars we have here, its insanely hard to keep the light colored leathers clean. but if you dont mind cleaning your car once every 2 weeks then do the light

MarkR171 · 08-10-2010, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nordique14

Here is your car:
exterior: Alpine White
interior: any leather other than taupe or lemon (which are the two that are not two tone paired with black)
opitons: M Sport package
Value package

Lemon is two tone...

I only have 3000 miles on the car, but I take it to the beach often to surf, I hike (and yes, I do get dirty) and the lemon is still spotless. If you get dirt on it, it's easy to wipe off with Armor All cleaning wipes I keep in the car (no greasy residue and no odor.) My jeans haven't stained them at all and I wear jeans almost every day. They're holding up fine.

nordique14 · 08-10-2010, 03:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MarkR171

Lemon is two tone...

I stand corrected. Starting with the Sept builds, the gray will also be two-tone. So that leaves taupe as the only single tone color (if you do not include all black).

corbs · 08-17-2010, 01:10 PM

ordering the car this week!!! final build...

alpine white
black boston
usb/ipod
6spd
m package

came out just over $32k super stokeD!

HISI808 · 08-17-2010, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by corbs

ordering the car this week!!! final build...

alpine white
black boston
usb/ipod
6spd
m package

came out just over $32k super stokeD!

Nice!

Exact same build as mine but I opted for the convenience package as well.

tommyfoggy · 08-17-2010, 07:40 PM

32k? Is that for a 135?

corbs · 08-18-2010, 07:44 AM

ya 2011 135 coupe

Ash83 · 08-18-2010, 12:42 PM

AW + CR is the king

corbs · 08-23-2010, 10:29 AM

i had to back out on the order

switching jobs in the next month. looks like i'll have to order one in bout 4 months booo

CMSS2000 · 08-23-2010, 11:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by corbs

ordering the car this week!!! final build...

alpine white
black boston
usb/ipod
6spd
m package

came out just over $32k super stokeD!

I know you had to back out, but where were you getting $5000 off sticker?

08-05-2010, 09:00 AM	#1
corbs zoom zoom boom 3 Rep 22 Posts Drives: speed3 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: naples, fl iTrader: (0)	Ordering my new 135 :) Just got approved for a 2011 135 coupe a few days ago. Now I got a few things to take care of before I order. I gotta get my current car parted out (so if you know anyone with a speed3 and needs parts check my sig ) But my biggest prob is deciding on color. Not really crazy about the color options for these cars so I'm gonna be boring and keep tossing up the idea between jet black or alpine white. Other than the color I'll just be doing Black letherette, 6spd, and M package. __________________ 08.5 CWP MAZDASPEED3 [COBB AP W/LC & FFS][COBB TURBO INLET][COBB SRI][STAINLESS WORKS CATLESS DP][GHL CATBACK][OZ CHRONO HT 18X8 BLACK][FIBER IMAGES CF HOOD][GREDDY TYPE-S BPV]
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

08-05-2010, 10:07 AM	#2
DJ_Quaaludes New Member 0 Rep 9 Posts Drives: 2007 VW GTI Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Albany, NY iTrader: (0)	Congrats!! I myself am looking into ordering a 135i soon. I've decided on AW with Coral Red Leather. Is there any particular reason you're opting for the leatherette? On the 2011'sthe Value package is free and gives you leather and ipod/usb adapter, which is a savings of about $1900 over previous years. Plus I don't know if its possible or not to get the sport seats in leatherette, could be wrong about that one though.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

08-05-2010, 11:20 AM	#3
ES BMW Captain 68 Rep 883 Posts Drives: '12 E92 M3 ZCP 6MT Join Date: May 2007 Location: South Florida iTrader: (3)	Grab the Value Package for free leather and the iPod connection. You don't want leatherette down here. Too hot! __________________ '12 E92 M3 \| 6MT \| ZCP
	Appreciate 0 Quote

08-05-2010, 11:59 AM	#4
jpd Lieutenant 5 Rep 572 Posts Drives: Alpine White 135 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Yes, free leather. No leatherette. Add free IPod connection. Alpine White and Black are both appealing. Both are difficult to keep clean, but Alpine White much cooler in warm climates.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

08-05-2010, 12:23 PM	#6
nordique14 Major 53 Rep 1,477 Posts Drives: SGM 135i 'vert Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sharks Territory iTrader: (5)	Here is your car: exterior: Alpine White interior: any leather other than taupe or lemon (which are the two that are not two tone paired with black) opitons: M Sport package Value package
	Appreciate 0 Quote

08-06-2010, 03:52 PM	#7
corbs zoom zoom boom 3 Rep 22 Posts Drives: speed3 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: naples, fl iTrader: (0)	hmm i did not know of this value package... odd.. i'll look into thanks guys. but shoot white is the easiet to keep clean and it also shows scratches a lot less. im def stickin with white and i wanna do the lemon so i can have the 2 tone but i guess i'll just do black now if i can do the value. let me go ask my finance manager __________________ 08.5 CWP MAZDASPEED3 [COBB AP W/LC & FFS][COBB TURBO INLET][COBB SRI][STAINLESS WORKS CATLESS DP][GHL CATBACK][OZ CHRONO HT 18X8 BLACK][FIBER IMAGES CF HOOD][GREDDY TYPE-S BPV]
	Appreciate 0 Quote

08-06-2010, 04:08 PM	#8
ES BMW Captain 68 Rep 883 Posts Drives: '12 E92 M3 ZCP 6MT Join Date: May 2007 Location: South Florida iTrader: (3)	Check the Build Your Car on BMW's site. Most of the leather colors are available with the Value Package, including Lemon. Actually, all of them are there.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

08-06-2010, 05:13 PM	#9
jpd Lieutenant 5 Rep 572 Posts Drives: Alpine White 135 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	You will have a difficult time finding a 1 Series with lemon leather. In photos it is very pale. I have Alpine White with Coral Red. It looks sharp and is easy to keep clean.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

08-09-2010, 08:10 AM	#10
corbs zoom zoom boom 3 Rep 22 Posts Drives: speed3 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: naples, fl iTrader: (0)	good new guys! basically have everything off my car sold, well enough to pay for my first months payment, tax, and title. my thing with this whole deal was to be able to drive a newer/better car with no money outta pocket, if i couldn't do that then no deal. so it looks like i'll be ordering my car mid/late next week! the final build will be... Alpine White Value Pack (Black Boston) M Package 6spd as far as florida heat, im not worried about the black leather. thats what tint and ac is for. __________________ 08.5 CWP MAZDASPEED3 [COBB AP W/LC & FFS][COBB TURBO INLET][COBB SRI][STAINLESS WORKS CATLESS DP][GHL CATBACK][OZ CHRONO HT 18X8 BLACK][FIBER IMAGES CF HOOD][GREDDY TYPE-S BPV]
	Appreciate 0 Quote

08-09-2010, 10:55 AM	#11
cba6777 New Member 0 Rep 7 Posts Drives: 2002 BMW 325i Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Wellington, FL iTrader: (0)	Has anyone had any issues trying to keep the lighter colors (taupe, beige, grey) clean? I am considering a 128 coupe, Alpine White, and keep changing my mind on the interior. I used to have a black interior on my 325, but figured here in FL it sure might help cool down the car if the seats were lighter. Then of course, there's the issue that the taupe and grey are all that single tone rather than the two tone on black.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

08-09-2010, 11:07 AM	#12
coldnate Private 11 Rep 95 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 128i Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Valencia, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW Z4 sDrive 35i [9.00]	i work for Autonation. we have a low price guarantee. I'll hook up anyone on these forums - Kapustan@Autonation.com. Also, I do this for a living, if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

08-17-2010, 01:10 PM	#16
corbs zoom zoom boom 3 Rep 22 Posts Drives: speed3 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: naples, fl iTrader: (0)	ordering the car this week!!! final build... alpine white black boston usb/ipod 6spd m package came out just over $32k super stokeD! __________________ 08.5 CWP MAZDASPEED3 [COBB AP W/LC & FFS][COBB TURBO INLET][COBB SRI][STAINLESS WORKS CATLESS DP][GHL CATBACK][OZ CHRONO HT 18X8 BLACK][FIBER IMAGES CF HOOD][GREDDY TYPE-S BPV]
	Appreciate 0 Quote

08-17-2010, 07:40 PM	#18
tommyfoggy New Member 0 Rep 13 Posts Drives: Want 435 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Summit, NJ iTrader: (0)	32k? Is that for a 135?
	Appreciate 0 Quote

08-18-2010, 07:44 AM	#19
corbs zoom zoom boom 3 Rep 22 Posts Drives: speed3 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: naples, fl iTrader: (0)	ya 2011 135 coupe __________________ 08.5 CWP MAZDASPEED3 [COBB AP W/LC & FFS][COBB TURBO INLET][COBB SRI][STAINLESS WORKS CATLESS DP][GHL CATBACK][OZ CHRONO HT 18X8 BLACK][FIBER IMAGES CF HOOD][GREDDY TYPE-S BPV]
	Appreciate 0 Quote

08-18-2010, 12:42 PM	#20
Ash83 Major 41 Rep 1,177 Posts Drives: 135i & RS5 (SOLD)/ 18 CTS-V Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (1)	AW + CR is the king __________________ Alpine White, Coral RED , Glacier Silver Aluminum trim, M sport, 6MT, NAV, HiFi, USB-iPod, Bluetooth Performance: JB4\|BMW PE\|DP Cosmetics: BMW Sport Pedals\|Black Kidney Grill
	Appreciate 0 Quote

08-23-2010, 10:29 AM	#21
corbs zoom zoom boom 3 Rep 22 Posts Drives: speed3 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: naples, fl iTrader: (0)	i had to back out on the order switching jobs in the next month. looks like i'll have to order one in bout 4 months booo __________________ 08.5 CWP MAZDASPEED3 [COBB AP W/LC & FFS][COBB TURBO INLET][COBB SRI][STAINLESS WORKS CATLESS DP][GHL CATBACK][OZ CHRONO HT 18X8 BLACK][FIBER IMAGES CF HOOD][GREDDY TYPE-S BPV]
	Appreciate 0 Quote