My new 128i Carbon Black Metallic

[Worra]

Originally Posted by jclaib7

$975 installed from the factory.

It is divine to listen to.

Wow that seems pretty reasonable compared to buying it and installing it later.

[LuisBoston]

Originally Posted by Worra

Wow that seems pretty reasonable compared to buying it and installing it later.

I got it for about the same amount included in the purchase of the car.

To the OP, why didn't you get the xenons?

I like the Carbon Black, it was my first choice (with Oyster interior), but alas, after 6 years with my Black Sapphire 328 I just couldn't deal with black again around here in Boston. And the Oyster would've been a PITA to keep clean too.

So the next rarest was Mineral Gray on my 128i M-Sport. So sweet!

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[TheSt|G]

Originally Posted by Worra

Wow that seems pretty reasonable compared to buying it and installing it later.

$400 in labor for a muffler sounds reasonable to you?

[Worra]

Originally Posted by TheSt|G

$400 in labor for a muffler sounds reasonable to you?

I wasn't really figuring "labor" since we're talking about "installed from the factory". Is the part only $575?

I see Tischer listing it for $695, down from the "msrp" of $1490.

[CAVU]

Originally Posted by Worra

Must....delete....dealer...badging....

Agree 100%. First thing I do is remove the dealer's plate frame. There is no way I could put a number on the amount a dealer would need to knock off the purchase price for me to drive around with their tacky dealer badge permanently affixed to the car.

[jclaib7]

Originally Posted by LuisBoston

I got it for about the same amount included in the purchase of the car.

To the OP, why didn't you get the xenons?

I like the Carbon Black, it was my first choice (with Oyster interior), but alas, after 6 years with my Black Sapphire 328 I just couldn't deal with black again around here in Boston. And the Oyster would've been a PITA to keep clean too.

So the next rarest was Mineral Gray on my 128i M-Sport. So sweet!

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It was either options, like xenons, or the M Sport package. Obviously I went M Sport.

I am also from Boston. Beverly to be more precise how about you?

What do you run for tires in the winter? I'm on the verge of grabbing some Blizzak LM-25's.

[HeyMoe53]

I do like the Carbon Black--it is a bit of a difference from Black Sapphire.

A 6mt 128 M-Sport is a fun car to drive everyday, matching one's driving skills with the capabilities of the car.

And, with M-Sport, the anthracite headliner is a keeper. I didn't want the standard gray headliner. It looked too much like my winter-beater Focus, but that's just me.

[TheSt|G]

Originally Posted by Worra

I wasn't really figuring "labor" since we're talking about "installed from the factory". Is the part only $575?

I see Tischer listing it for $695, down from the "msrp" of $1490.

http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=321204505675&index=8&nav=SEARCH&ni d=66385695762

$611 from a PA dealer, and I've seen them for a bit less before.

[mike@x-ph.com]

Congrats!

[LuisBoston]

Originally Posted by jclaib7

It was either options, like xenons, or the M Sport package. Obviously I went M Sport.

I am also from Boston. Beverly to be more precise how about you?

What do you run for tires in the winter? I'm on the verge of grabbing some Blizzak LM-25's.

I am planning to get blizzaks from Costco when Bridgestone's go on sale. I'm told they will be $100 off 4. Not bad!

Why not get xenons AND M-sport? Xenons are only $950.

[Suprgnat]

Originally Posted by LuisBoston

Xenons are only $950.

They're, $900, but you have to get the $3600 Premium Package, too.

[LuisBoston]

Originally Posted by Suprgnat

They're, $900, but you have to get the $3600 Premium Package, too.

Ah right. But see to me, a moonroof, Comfort access, lumbar, power sears and real leather are requirements, so I didn't even blink about the Premium Package. All stuff I wanted.

[Suprgnat]

Originally Posted by LuisBoston

Ah right. But see to me, a moonroof, Comfort access, lumbar, power sears and real leather are requirements, so I didn't even blink about the Premium Package. All stuff I wanted.

Loaded cars were sitting on the lot. I had to special order to NOT get that stuff.

[jclaib7]

Originally Posted by Suprgnat

Loaded cars were sitting on the lot. I had to special order to NOT get that stuff.

Exactly! My wife and I are saving for a larger house so we have a fixed car budget. I had to choose between the premium package OR the M Sport package and performance exhaust.

That's a no brainer if you ask me.

[Suprgnat]

Originally Posted by jclaib7

Exactly! My wife and I are saving for a larger house so we have a fixed car budget. I had to choose between the premium package OR the M Sport package and performance exhaust.

That's a no brainer if you ask me.

For me, it had nothing to do with the cost.

[sixburgh]

I love your M Sport wheels.

[TheSt|G]

Originally Posted by Suprgnat

For me, it had nothing to do with the cost.

Bingo, I specifically went for no sunroof.

Fortunately I got a year where xenons and leather were solo options.

[3puttDan]

Looks great.