Just bought today

ZIPNBYE · 12-07-2008, 06:13 PM

Well, after a few weeks of negotiating, I'm a 135i owner as of today.

Space Grey / Savanna Beige
M-Sport package
Premium package
Comfort package
Premium Sound package

Just have to organize a set of winter wheels / tires and I'll be all set next Saturday to pick it up.

A nice Christmas present for my wife and I.

HeyMoe53 · 12-07-2008, 08:02 PM

Congrats, and Merry Christmas!

Of course, you gotta post pics. I'll be looking for them.

I am intrigued with the Space Grey/Savanna combo. It is a combo that never entered my mind, and just shows how many great combos are possible.

Sorry to see you have to put the snows on it right away, but you can't avoid that in Edmonton.

Enjoy!

///M Boss · 12-07-2008, 08:35 PM

Congrats where did you make the purchase? Bavaria BMW I hope. Did you get any discount off MSRP on it?

Oregon · 12-07-2008, 08:56 PM

Welcome to the forum, Richard. Lots of helpful folk here. Congratulations on a wise decision, both of em'.:wink::biggrin:

ZIPNBYE · 12-07-2008, 10:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 135i RiDa

Congrats where did you make the purchase? Bavaria BMW I hope. Did you get any discount off MSRP on it?

Actually, Edmonton BMW. They had it in stock, whereas Bavaria didn't...with nothing close by either. I did get the standard NABMClub discount off MSRP and some other considerations.

ZIPNBYE · 12-07-2008, 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HeyMoe53

I am intrigued with the Space Grey/Savanna combo. It is a combo that never entered my mind, and just shows how many great combos are possible.

Unlike the US market, we have more exterior colour choices, but less interior colour combinations. I would dearly have loved to get a LeMans Blue but BMW Canada only imports them with black interiors...which is not my cup of tea. The SG / SB is quite nice together, with our interior trim choice, and overall, it's a pleasingly bright and spacious look. The windows will have to be tinted though.

MatthewDFW · 12-07-2008, 11:23 PM

Congrats! Like all above, I'm eager to see pics. If you can, please include a dash shot when you post. I hear the nav in '09s is improved from '08s, but have not heard specifics (and do not want to go off-topic here). A look-see would be much appreciated.

ZIPNBYE · 12-08-2008, 07:03 AM

Don't have NAV.

ZIPNBYE · 12-11-2008, 01:20 PM

So I picked the car up yesterday, and gingerly drove it 4km down a main drag to the company I'm getting to do the 3M and tint (the stealership was far too expensive). It'll be done tomorrow (after being allowed to dry inside overnight) and any touchups required. I'll have it back at noon, then a 5km drive to home.

Winter wheels/tires would have been handy, but alas I couldn't source wheels locally, but I have this three-day window in the weather before Saturday's -23C (low of -32C expected by Monday morning). When home, it can sit safely and await its winter boots...me being content that it's not sitting at the dealership...where I can't gaze upon it.

Pictures will follow soon.

gatorfast · 12-11-2008, 01:43 PM

Cant wait for the pics!

ZIPNBYE · 12-16-2008, 02:51 PM

Hooray, my wheels arrived today (took the day off work to be sure I'd get them on the first delivery attempt) and they're at my local Kal Tire to get the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 5's mounted -- I'll have them back tomorrow and will be putting them on the car that evening, so the car will finally be on the road by Thursday.

Nothing like a week's delay between picking it up and actually getting to drive it.

ben14142001 · 12-16-2008, 02:56 PM

Congrats! You'll enjoy it!

-Ben

Rawhide · 12-16-2008, 09:52 PM

Welcome to your new obsession!

ZIPNBYE · 12-24-2008, 05:37 PM

Took a little while (it's been too freaking cold lately), but here's the car (sporting its winter boots -- studded Nokian Hakkapeliitta 5 tires on Sport Edition F10 wheels with BMW centre caps), tint, and 3M film. Keen-eyed spotters may find the oil-pan heater cord in the grill.

04Enthusiast · 12-24-2008, 11:44 PM

Great PICS! Wheels look good on Space Grey.

ZIPNBYE · 12-25-2008, 10:17 PM

Thanks!

wmj73 · 12-25-2008, 11:47 PM

those wheels look really nice. Congrats

deeb · 12-26-2008, 01:16 AM

Agreed, solid winter set up... the rims work well.

ZIPNBYE · 12-30-2008, 12:01 PM

After this morning's 10cm snowfall, I can speak to loose snow handling as opposed to the ice / hard-pack that we've had for the last three weeks. I certainly enjoy the DTC mode (as opposed to the kill-joy DSC default mode) but the car's plenty powerful enough to make DSC/DTC Off mode a no-go.

The car handled the drive to work this morning with aplomb...the back end's gone white, due to the back-draft of powder...so I've got a two-tone BMW.

God I'm enjoying this car a lot...might have to sell the MX-5 and get a second.

syenisch · 12-30-2008, 12:12 PM

Looks great, but I'm a bit confused -- how'd you get the M-Sport Package already? Wasn't it just announced a few days ago, or has it been available in Canada all this time?

BlackjackMulligan · 12-30-2008, 12:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by syenisch

Looks great, but I'm a bit confused -- how'd you get the M-Sport Package already? Wasn't it just announced a few days ago, or has it been available in Canada all this time?

Canada's had it for a while

randomquickness · 12-30-2008, 01:23 PM

looks great! those pics are making miss the snow!!!

12-07-2008, 06:13 PM	#1
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HeyMoe53 Captain 64 Rep 671 Posts Drives: '17 M240 AW/Coral MT Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central PA iTrader: (0)	Congrats, and Merry Christmas! Of course, you gotta post pics. I'll be looking for them. I am intrigued with the Space Grey/Savanna combo. It is a combo that never entered my mind, and just shows how many great combos are possible. Sorry to see you have to put the snows on it right away, but you can't avoid that in Edmonton. Enjoy!
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///M Boss First Lieutenant 43 Rep 371 Posts Drives: 2015 ///M4 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Edmonton iTrader: (7)	Congrats where did you make the purchase? Bavaria BMW I hope. Did you get any discount off MSRP on it?
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MatthewDFW Senior Member 14 Rep 244 Posts Drives: '08 135i, '02 X5 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Dallas, Texas iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i [0.00]	Congrats! Like all above, I'm eager to see pics. If you can, please include a dash shot when you post. I hear the nav in '09s is improved from '08s, but have not heard specifics (and do not want to go off-topic here). A look-see would be much appreciated. __________________ MatthewDFW BMWCCA 411059 2008 135i =============== Our wee twin turbos may be smallish, but they doth mashie yon backside deeply seatwise. ===============
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ZIPNBYE Let's save military ranks for those who earn it! 45 Rep 1,161 Posts Drives: ...on the Ragged Edge Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Edmonton, AB, Canada iTrader: (6) Garage List 2013 BMW e92 M3 Cou ... [7.50] 2013 BMW e84 X1 xDr ... [7.00]	So I picked the car up yesterday, and gingerly drove it 4km down a main drag to the company I'm getting to do the 3M and tint (the stealership was far too expensive). It'll be done tomorrow (after being allowed to dry inside overnight) and any touchups required. I'll have it back at noon, then a 5km drive to home. Winter wheels/tires would have been handy, but alas I couldn't source wheels locally, but I have this three-day window in the weather before Saturday's -23C (low of -32C expected by Monday morning). When home, it can sit safely and await its winter boots...me being content that it's not sitting at the dealership...where I can't gaze upon it. Pictures will follow soon. __________________ Richard 2013 BMW M3 Individual -- Fire Orange (sold) 2013 BMW X1 xDrive35i M-Sport -- Valencia Orange (sold) 2011 BMW 1-series M Coupe (#205/220) -- Valencia Orange (sold) 2009 BMW 135i M-Sport Coupe -- Space Grey (sold)
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12-11-2008, 01:43 PM	#10
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12-16-2008, 02:56 PM	#12
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12-24-2008, 05:37 PM	#14
ZIPNBYE Let's save military ranks for those who earn it! 45 Rep 1,161 Posts Drives: ...on the Ragged Edge Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Edmonton, AB, Canada iTrader: (6) Garage List 2013 BMW e92 M3 Cou ... [7.50] 2013 BMW e84 X1 xDr ... [7.00]	Pics Took a little while (it's been too freaking cold lately), but here's the car (sporting its winter boots -- studded Nokian Hakkapeliitta 5 tires on Sport Edition F10 wheels with BMW centre caps), tint, and 3M film. Keen-eyed spotters may find the oil-pan heater cord in the grill. Attached Images __________________ Richard 2013 BMW M3 Individual -- Fire Orange (sold) 2013 BMW X1 xDrive35i M-Sport -- Valencia Orange (sold) 2011 BMW 1-series M Coupe (#205/220) -- Valencia Orange (sold) 2009 BMW 135i M-Sport Coupe -- Space Grey (sold)
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12-24-2008, 11:44 PM	#15
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12-26-2008, 01:16 AM	#18
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ZIPNBYE Let's save military ranks for those who earn it! 45 Rep 1,161 Posts Drives: ...on the Ragged Edge Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Edmonton, AB, Canada iTrader: (6) Garage List 2013 BMW e92 M3 Cou ... [7.50] 2013 BMW e84 X1 xDr ... [7.00]	After this morning's 10cm snowfall, I can speak to loose snow handling as opposed to the ice / hard-pack that we've had for the last three weeks. I certainly enjoy the DTC mode (as opposed to the kill-joy DSC default mode) but the car's plenty powerful enough to make DSC/DTC Off mode a no-go. The car handled the drive to work this morning with aplomb...the back end's gone white, due to the back-draft of powder...so I've got a two-tone BMW. God I'm enjoying this car a lot...might have to sell the MX-5 and get a second. __________________ Richard 2013 BMW M3 Individual -- Fire Orange (sold) 2013 BMW X1 xDrive35i M-Sport -- Valencia Orange (sold) 2011 BMW 1-series M Coupe (#205/220) -- Valencia Orange (sold) 2009 BMW 135i M-Sport Coupe -- Space Grey (sold)
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12-30-2008, 01:23 PM	#22
randomquickness Brigadier General 219 Rep 3,668 Posts Drives: 996tt Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Georgetown, TX iTrader: (13)	looks great! those pics are making miss the snow!!! __________________
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