summer reflections

bobajoul · 10-12-2008, 09:17 PM

Fall is in season, winter is coming soon, so it is time for my 128 to sleep for the winter. Had a great summer with the car, very comfortable, very happy with purchase. Drove 10,000 miles through this month, averaged 29 mpg for all driving, motor finally loosened up and am delighted with my choice. Do not miss the turbo at all, love the tight steering and firm but supple ride. This car is a dream, sleep well, see you in spring.:drinking:

e36chris · 10-12-2008, 09:23 PM

congrats, keep us informed on how you go about storing her! i plan on storing mine and id like some pointers on the 1

bobajoul · 10-12-2008, 09:31 PM

I store in a heated facility, use BMW charger, was and dry before storing, car cover and Stabil in a full tank. Have done this with a number of BMW's over the years with no problems. Besides, the next spring usually has the cheapest cost tank I drive all that summer due to fuel price increases!! Also wipe down dash and all plastic with armorall type products to hydrate plastics for dry winter.

ExMX5 · 10-13-2008, 05:48 AM

So... What do you drive during winter? The X3?

bobajoul · 10-13-2008, 07:53 AM

traded that in on a 530 XiT this summer- CPO car. Better mileage and ride. Looks like I got ahead of the curve on that trade, blind pig finds the acorn sometimes.

alaska · 10-13-2008, 08:21 AM

I will be doing the same thing.What do you think about changing the oil before storing?I have 5000 mi and did a change at 1400. Even though I will only have 5000 mi in the spring BMW will do a schedule oil and other service free once a year.

Call · 10-13-2008, 08:38 AM

You could just drive your ONE to Georgia. We drive 'um til they drop around here...then we just put 'um up on blocks and let the kudzo cover them up

Call

alaska · 10-13-2008, 08:47 AM

Visited my cousin last weekend. She lives in Suwanee and we took a ride to the wine country and did some tasting, good wine and beautiful views.

bobajoul · 10-17-2008, 09:37 AM

The 1 now sleeps soundly, charger works through lighter and new Evo4 cover has the car nicely protected. Sleep tight, see you in spring!:wink:

mikeo · 10-17-2008, 11:03 AM

That 530xiT is a pretty rare find--great choice!

135iUSN · 10-17-2008, 11:29 AM

had no idea what one looked like..

10-12-2008, 09:17 PM	#1
bobajoul Enlisted Member 0 Rep 30 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jul 2007 iTrader: (0)	summer reflections Fall is in season, winter is coming soon, so it is time for my 128 to sleep for the winter. Had a great summer with the car, very comfortable, very happy with purchase. Drove 10,000 miles through this month, averaged 29 mpg for all driving, motor finally loosened up and am delighted with my choice. Do not miss the turbo at all, love the tight steering and firm but supple ride. This car is a dream, sleep well, see you in spring.:drinking:
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10-12-2008, 09:23 PM	#2
e36chris Second Lieutenant 3 Rep 216 Posts Drives: Join Date: Feb 2008 iTrader: (0)	congrats, keep us informed on how you go about storing her! i plan on storing mine and id like some pointers on the 1
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10-12-2008, 09:31 PM	#3
bobajoul Enlisted Member 0 Rep 30 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jul 2007 iTrader: (0)	my routine I store in a heated facility, use BMW charger, was and dry before storing, car cover and Stabil in a full tank. Have done this with a number of BMW's over the years with no problems. Besides, the next spring usually has the cheapest cost tank I drive all that summer due to fuel price increases!! Also wipe down dash and all plastic with armorall type products to hydrate plastics for dry winter.
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10-13-2008, 05:48 AM	#4
ExMX5 Engineering Tool 5 Rep 152 Posts Drives: Join Date: Aug 2008 iTrader: (0)	So... What do you drive during winter? The X3? __________________ 135i M-sport Convertible <> Monaco Blue, Lemon Interior, Brushed Al Trim, Black Rag, Hi-Fi, Pro Nav, Front/Rear PDC, BMW Performance SSK Due December 15th!
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10-13-2008, 07:53 AM	#5
bobajoul Enlisted Member 0 Rep 30 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jul 2007 iTrader: (0)	winter traded that in on a 530 XiT this summer- CPO car. Better mileage and ride. Looks like I got ahead of the curve on that trade, blind pig finds the acorn sometimes.
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10-13-2008, 08:21 AM	#6
alaska Private 2 Rep 62 Posts Drives: 128i cv Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: rye,n.y. iTrader: (0)	I will be doing the same thing.What do you think about changing the oil before storing?I have 5000 mi and did a change at 1400. Even though I will only have 5000 mi in the spring BMW will do a schedule oil and other service free once a year.
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10-13-2008, 08:38 AM	#7
Call Call 21 Rep 683 Posts Drives: 08 135i, 08 & 07 X5, 05 MCSC Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Gainesville, GA iTrader: (0)	You could just drive your ONE to Georgia. We drive 'um til they drop around here...then we just put 'um up on blocks and let the kudzo cover them up Call __________________
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10-13-2008, 08:47 AM	#8
alaska Private 2 Rep 62 Posts Drives: 128i cv Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: rye,n.y. iTrader: (0)	Visited my cousin last weekend. She lives in Suwanee and we took a ride to the wine country and did some tasting, good wine and beautiful views.
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10-17-2008, 09:37 AM	#9
bobajoul Enlisted Member 0 Rep 30 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jul 2007 iTrader: (0)	Winter approaches The 1 now sleeps soundly, charger works through lighter and new Evo4 cover has the car nicely protected. Sleep tight, see you in spring!:wink:
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10-17-2008, 11:03 AM	#10
mikeo Santa Fe Concorso 103 Rep 2,984 Posts Drives: '11 M-sport 328i, '13 X1 28i Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Santa Fe, NM iTrader: (3)	That 530xiT is a pretty rare find--great choice! __________________ Santa Fe Concorso - The Southwest's Premier Automotive Gathering.
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10-17-2008, 11:29 AM	#11
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]	had no idea what one looked like.. 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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