UK CONFIGURATOR is online

[128er]

You can also configurate the 1er on the Uk Site Now!!

http://www.bmw.co.uk/bmwuk/ecom4/frameset

[1ster]

Sweet! You get a gold star.

I like how you can see a bit of the exterior when you're viewing interior color options. Unfortunately, they only have four exterior colors to choose from.

[krassanova]

Awesome! Thanks for the link. You can see the M Steering wheel over there.

[blackjoker]

The M-Package is Std. there. So maybe it will be Std. here? :biggrin:

[coolguy]

Can't find the transmission options:iono:. Any thoughts if the active steering will be std or optional in the us?

[1ster]

Originally Posted by coolguy

Can't find the transmission options:iono:. Any thoughts if the active steering will be std or optional in the us?

Active steering will be optional, per the press release.

The M body kit is standard on the 135i.

[coolguy]

I was looking for the manual and the Auto transmission options. I am int to see if there will be paddle shifters for the automatic transmission.

[theslik1]

Very interesting. :smile:

Unfortunately, BMWNA will more than likely saddle us with a standard nondeletable moonroof and no shadowline trim option. :frown:

[WolfsburgerMitFries]

The logistics and navigation on every British website car configurator (BMW and other brands) I've ever witnessed is always a frustrating and counterintuitive experience. Is there some inherent (perhaps genetic?) cock blockery built into the British psyche or something? Nothing there is straightforward.

Update: The UK website went from extremely bad to unavailable in less time than it takes to steep a cup of Earl Grey tea.

[ghotman906]

ok now it's saying that the website is currently unavailable.

[atr_hugo]

Originally Posted by WolfsburgerMitFries

Nothing (in the UK) is straightforward.

Let's see - the British gave us the inch, foot, yard, furlong and mile as units of length and 'stone' as a unit of weight. They also concocted the following monetary system which they didn't abandon until the 1960s (or thereabout):

12 pence = 1 Shilling
20 Shillings = 1 Pound
21 Shillings = 1 Guinea

I think WolfsburgerMitFries nailed it!!!

[128er]

I've given up on trying to figure out US prices based on UK prices..we just have to wait it out

[blackjoker]

Originally Posted by WolfsburgerMitFries

Is there some inherent (perhaps genetic?) cock blockery built into the British psyche or something?

[SCA]

Just an FYI, but there is a 17.5% VAT attached to that price of 29,745 pounds. Net price = 25,314.89 pounds.

[krassanova]

It seems that BMWNA likes to use package pricing on many of their accessories. I didn't see any packages on the UK website.

[TheoIam]

Originally Posted by blackjoker

The M-Package is Std. there. So maybe it will be Std. here? :biggrin:

I saw that!! We can only hope. I want the dark headliner!! :smile:

I also saw that xenons are not standard on the 135i.

[321]

You get cloth seats and moon roof as option. BOO bmwna!

That site isn't fully functional

[mikeo]

Looks like Shadowline trim and Anthracite headliner are standard in the UK.

[mikeo]

Really like the ///M steering wheel without the cheapo silver trim!

[searay6777]

Thought the anthracite headliner comment may be new. This is from an Irish newspaper, I think this morning.


http://www.galwayfirst.ie/index.php?...736&Itemid=843

[joelk]

i find it slightly interesting that adding the Nav / i-Drive swaps the position of the radio and AC.

of course i also find it interesting a UK site has a left-side steering wheel ... obviously i'm easily interested today.

[imported_sbw]

Another great link, thanks for sharing!