Proof the 135i is a practical car

128GP · 09-29-2015, 04:53 PM

man i got a 1.5 yr old, that i just installed a rear facing convertible seat in my 128i, and i am ready to throw in the towel already. I have to crawl in the back seat to get him in and out. Its awful. Every day i have to do it i hate the car more and more

Yeineken · 09-29-2015, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Kouper

IEDEI carries an entire preschool of children in the back seat of his VO 1M. I think he's got about six car seats back there... 😄

He has us all beat when it comes to using the 1er for everyday use

IEDEI · 09-30-2015, 05:11 AM

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Originally Posted by 128GP

man i got a 1.5 yr old, that i just installed a rear facing convertible seat in my 128i, and i am ready to throw in the towel already. I have to crawl in the back seat to get him in and out. Its awful. Every day i have to do it i hate the car more and more

which convertible car seat did you install?? it makes a huge difference which one you actually bought as some for far better in small cars than others.

I am still using a rear facing car seat but have also had a fitting done for a convertible seat I will use at a later time. A Peg Perego convertible has a small profile and will likely be the one I use.

For now, we are doing great with our 2.5 month old in the Orange (!!!) Cybex Aton Q. No issues at all and I install the seat behind the drivers side. My wife likes to sit in the back with the baby....

IEDEI · 09-30-2015, 05:16 AM

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IEDEI · 09-30-2015, 05:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Kouper

IEDEI carries an entire preschool of children in the back seat of his VO 1M. I think he's got about six car seats back there... 😄

lol!!

my trunk has been a bit full lately with baby stuff....it's wild!

It's still funny to me how people are in disbelief that i use this as a 'family car'...everyone told me it wasn't possible at my work....well they were wrong!!! the same way I was told I can't use a 1M as a daily driver!! All nonsense! these cars are amazingly practical IMO

champignon · 09-30-2015, 07:09 AM

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lol!!

my trunk has been a bit full lately with baby stuff....it's wild!

It's still funny to me how people are in disbelief that i use this as a 'family car'...everyone told me it wasn't possible at my work....well they were wrong!!! the same way I was told I can't use a 1M as a daily driver!! All nonsense! these cars are amazingly practical IMO

Just put the kid in from the trunk. It takes a little practice but once you master it, no problem! When he gets to be a teenager, it will be harder, though.

FactorX81 · 09-30-2015, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by 128GP

man i got a 1.5 yr old, that i just installed a rear facing convertible seat in my 128i, and i am ready to throw in the towel already. I have to crawl in the back seat to get him in and out. Its awful. Every day i have to do it i hate the car more and more

I'm in the same boat with my little one who is turning 1 this week and we just found out we have another on the way. I'm starting to think a minivan is in my future.

Kev!n · 09-30-2015, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by 128GP

man i got a 1.5 yr old, that i just installed a rear facing convertible seat in my 128i, and i am ready to throw in the towel already. I have to crawl in the back seat to get him in and out. Its awful. Every day i have to do it i hate the car more and more

It gets better once they go forward facing. I have a three year old and it's livable. I even have her trained to remove her shoes so the seat back doesn't get scuffed up.

Kouper · 09-30-2015, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Kev!n

I even have her trained to remove her shoes so the seat back doesn't get scuffed up.

Now, THIS is impressive! Lol.

128GP · 09-30-2015, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by IEDEI

which convertible car seat did you install?? it makes a huge difference which one you actually bought as some for far better in small cars than others.

I am still using a rear facing car seat but have also had a fitting done for a convertible seat I will use at a later time. A Peg Perego convertible has a small profile and will likely be the one I use.

For now, we are doing great with our 2.5 month old in the Orange (!!!) Cybex Aton Q. No issues at all and I install the seat behind the drivers side. My wife likes to sit in the back with the baby....

Your kid is still in the bucket, thats easy. I bought the maxi cosi pria 70. Most compact seat on the market on all the sites. There is so much bolstering and padding (because safety) that i have to get in the back seat to put him in. It will get easier once he turns 2 and goes forward facing but we're thinking of number 2 already. Some decisions are going to be made lol.

IEDEI · 09-30-2015, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by 128GP

Your kid is still in the bucket, thats easy. I bought the maxi cosi pria 70. Most compact seat on the market on all the sites. There is so much bolstering and padding (because safety) that i have to get in the back seat to put him in. It will get easier once he turns 2 and goes forward facing but we're thinking of number 2 already. Some decisions are going to be made lol.

oh yeah that's a good seat. yeah it does have a lot of padding.

i am waiting for the Cybex Sirona to hit the market but it's taking forever to get to the US. Will make a note of your findings when we have to switch to a Convertible soon! thanks for the feedback.

M3Dreams · 09-30-2015, 06:57 PM

Hats off to the guys who have rear facing seats. While it is a little painful, but the love for driving the car you enjoy should overcome the pain experienced maybe twice a day at most. Life is short. Drive what you enjoy and adapt to the situation. Even though I have a E90 M3, the two door-135 does not stop my 7 and 5 year old boys from chanting, "floor it" every time they get in it. They love the torque, and Dad loves to push it (within reason) more than even the E90. Everyone told me the same, you will sell the coupe because you will end up driving the four door M3 all the time. Well that did not happen, and I now am lucky enough to have the best of both worlds, na screamer, AND torque monster.

Downeaster1 · 10-01-2015, 10:28 PM

I moved from Maryland to California and everything I owned was packed into my 135is. Heavily overloaded (not to mention blowing a shock) but still managed to get a steady 28mpg. Would do again.

drunkenup · 10-02-2015, 12:33 AM

I moved in and out of my dorm and back in a month ago all in one trip each time. I don't bring much but still pretty happy with the dimensions

swagon · 10-02-2015, 03:39 AM

I use the folding seats quite often. It's a car for two adults, though, the rear is pretty cramped.

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