Official: No 2014 Model Year 1 Series Coupe/Convertible

[Bama335]

Originally Posted by hyperboost

How did you update vins?

BP is keeping a database of 135 builds - the raw data comes from one of the online vin decoders, such as bmwvin.com

[1ness]

One more 2013 135i owner over here.

Manual, no navi, no glove compartment, quite a few 'invisible' mods... - instant classic.

Long live E82!




Isn't she a beauty?

[bp-plickner]

Originally Posted by hyperboost

How did you update vins?

Sorry I missed this.
Like Bama said He and I have been running 135i VINS to keep track of 135is production numbers.
Here are the links
http://www.bmwarchive.org/vin/bmw-vin-decoder.html

http://bmwvin.com/

and my fav, that changed from unlimited search to 10 a day
http://www.rubmw.ru/vincode/eng/

The hard part is figuring out what last 5 digit numbering sequence BMW is using

[Bama335]

Originally Posted by 1ness

Great pic! I really like the clear corner headlights - looks really clean, I wish the DOT would allow those here, and the LCI blacklines as well.

[alec_jan]

Originally Posted by Brookside

Nice to see so many familiar names here from back in the early days of 1Addicts.

Still have my 2011 135i. And, to me, it looks better today than when I got it.
Literally a car ahead of it's time.
The design isn't as polarizing today as it was when first released.
I think it's a classic- the bulldog snub-nosed front- the great shoulder line.
It pretty much encapsulates the dimensions of the new smaller proportioned cars hitting the road today.

It'll be interesting to see how the resale price holds up over time.

Spot on. When the 1 came out thought it was awkward, while the E92 coupe was jaw-dropping beautiful. Today, the shape and lines of the E92 look dated to me, and the E82 looks as aggressive as anything new hitting the road.

[New21er]

How did you delete the glove compartment? Why?

[dt373621]

Originally Posted by 1ness

One more 2013 135i owner over here.

Manual, no navi, no glove compartment, quite a few 'invisible' mods... - instant classic.

Long live E82!




Isn't she a beauty?

Right on!

[1ness]

Originally Posted by Bama335

Great pic! I really like the clear corner headlights - looks really clean, I wish the DOT would allow those here, and the LCI blacklines as well.

Indeed. A bit funny actually, since on another side in Europe you get yellow blinkers and not fully red backlights.

Originally Posted by New21er

How did you delete the glove compartment? Why?

I just didn't order it. Glove compartment comes with 'storage package' (not sure if in US it is like that) which also includes nets on the back of the seats and cup holders in the middle (maybe something else).

Since I don't like like any kind of sounds other then engine/exhaust/music playing - everything needed is in a small duffle bag behind the front seat (water etc.). This way stuff is just most secure too and nothing flies around the cabin during spirited driving. I also take the bag with me when I go, leaving the interior completely clean (and having everything I need on me).

The deciding factor however was that I just love how clean the front panel looks without anything on it with it's beautiful curves, functionality and elegance.

At the end of the day, I find missing nothing from the storage package (even the seat nets which I've tried to get when ordered the car).

Originally Posted by dt373621

Right on!

E82 is just one sexy car, especially in person (and with a nice set of wheels)

[NORAGRETS]

Mmmmmmine love it rip e82

[PDX1er]

Bought the last 2013 135i coupe between Seattle and San Francisco last Weds! I've been shopping for cars for months. I looked at Porsche, Audi, and all the 3 series options. All nice cars, but at the end of the day I just wanted a little rocket with a back seat that I could scoot around in comfort. Love this car so much. Thrilled to have a chance to pickup a car that I'm sure will be regarded as very special for years to come.

[jmcphillips1]

Originally Posted by IEDEI

ordered mine at the end of July. picked up at the end of september!!! the end of an era! one hell of a car too.

i'm glad i purposely changed all of my plans in order to get an E82. i wasn't even going to buy a car right now....until i realised it was going out of production and i had to have one!

So are you glad you got the 1 series or do you wish you had waited for the M235?

[gregthegr8]

I'm also wondering if IEDEI is willing to accept now that there is no 2014 1-series. =P

I also know what's coming in his response on the M235, but won't ruin the surprise.

[IEDEI]

Originally Posted by jmcphillips1

So are you glad you got the 1 series or do you wish you had waited for the M235?

i honestly have ZERO liking for the M235. It's heavy (3530+ pounds), it has numb steering, it's soft.....i really hate the generic looks. The looks actually upset me.....no really.

when my 135is lease ends, i will either (A) buy the 135is, (B) buy a 1M, or (C) see if there is an M2 available.

The 135is is an amazing car....a nice send off for a stone-cold future classic in the E82 coupe.....

[jmcphillips1]

Originally Posted by IEDEI

i honestly have ZERO liking for the M235. It's heavy (3530+ pounds), it has numb steering, it's soft.....i really hate the generic looks. The looks actually upset me.....no really.

when my 135is lease ends, i will either (A) buy the 135is, (B) buy a 1M, or (C) see if there is an M2 available.

The 135is is an amazing car....a nice send off for a stone-cold future classic in the E82 coupe.....

Well I'm glad you are happy with your purchase. I currently have a 2012 128i M-Sport, but i'm loving the M235 based strictly from pictures. I have not seen one in person yet, and obviously I haven't driven it yet to make a final opinion on it. Plus they are giving freaking Michelin Super Sports with it. You say it's heavy but it's 0-60 time is smoking great.

[IEDEI]

Originally Posted by jmcphillips1

Well I'm glad you are happy with your purchase. I currently have a 2012 128i M-Sport, but i'm loving the M235 based strictly from pictures. I have not seen one in person yet, and obviously I haven't driven it yet to make a final opinion on it. Plus they are giving freaking Michelin Super Sports with it. You say it's heavy but it's 0-60 time is smoking great.

the 0-60 times aren't much different than the 135is for the manual

I prefer real steering and lighter weight as well as the old school looks of the 1er.

[gregthegr8]

Originally Posted by IEDEI

the 0-60 times aren't much different than the 135is for the manual

I prefer real steering and lighter weight as well as the old school looks of the 1er.

Are the 0-60 times ANY different? I think the new ZF 8-speed auto is also slower than the 135is DCT.

I just want its sound system and gauges. That's about it.

I'm in the same boat as you though. I'll drive one and check it out when I get my next oil change, but have no interest in getting it unless it somehow blows me away. So, at the end of my lease, I'll either buy mine out, perhaps get an M2 if they make it and don't make it a 4-cylinder, and while you're on the 1M, I might consider an M4 or cayman S. Maybe even F-type coupe.

[BlackBMiLuc]

Originally Posted by IEDEI

i honestly have ZERO liking for the M235. It's heavy (3530+ pounds), it has numb steering, it's soft.....i really hate the generic looks. The looks actually upset me.....no really.

when my 135is lease ends, i will either (A) buy the 135is, (B) buy a 1M, or (C) see if there is an M2 available.

The 135is is an amazing car....a nice send off for a stone-cold future classic in the E82 coupe.....

I agree 100%. Pictures may be one thing, but when I saw the 2 series in person at the Philly Auto Show, I wasn't all that impressed. It lead me to realize how fulfilling it is to own a truly distinctive BMW that is more driver-inspired. The 135 and especially 1M.

[Ash83]

The E82 represented by 135i(s) and the 1M version truly brought back JOY to BMW.

A short wheelbase chassis with 300hp bumped to 390hp+ with a quick tune, pushed to the rear wheels and shifted by a great 6MT is pornography for every petrol head!!!!