Undecided - need help

DTNJNQ · 06-19-2008, 07:01 AM

Congratulations. Options are the same as mine except for the auto. I got the black shapphire and black leather.

smarm · 06-19-2008, 07:32 AM

Good choice AussieRacer!

AussieRacer · 06-19-2008, 07:47 AM

Thanks guys.

Forgot to add I also got the ski bag. Never been skiing in my life, but coming from a flexible hatch, I like the idea of have the centre hole to put long objects through whilst still keeping the seats up. Wasn't expensive and the dealer "threw it in".....

AussieRacer · 06-19-2008, 07:51 AM

I should add at this stage I'm keeping the 120i and trading it with a family member. That means three 1ers in the 1 family! Luckily we all like BMWs and how the 1 series looks

DTNJNQ · 06-19-2008, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by AussieRacer

Thanks guys.

Forgot to add I also got the ski bag. Never been skiing in my life, but coming from a flexible hatch, I like the idea of have the centre hole to put long objects through whilst still keeping the seats up. Wasn't expensive and the dealer "threw it in".....

AussieRacer, are you saying that you don't get the centre hole unless you order the ski bag?

AussieRacer · 06-19-2008, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by DTNJNQ

AussieRacer, are you saying that you don't get the centre hole unless you order the ski bag?

You get 60/40 folding seats as standard, but the centre "armrest" hole/flap only comes with the ski bag option. BMW has been been doing that at least since the E46.

I was thinking about it, and the dealer said they occasionally include it for customers to give flexibility, so I asked for them to include it.

Wraith · 06-19-2008, 06:24 PM

Congrats Aussieracer.... :smile:

Black sapphire/coral red = awesome combination if you go for that :thumbup:

AussieRacer · 06-20-2008, 06:04 AM

Okay, colour combo was locked in today. Le Mans Blue with Black leather. It's a safe option. I hope to keep the car for a little bit longer than my current 120i, so I think this combo will sit well with me over the years.

Sales guy has confirmed the order as been "uploaded" to BMW, which means the dealer's placeholder specs for one of their July build spots has been overwritten with my specs. Interestingly he thinks their July builds are going to be done early in the month, which could mean in only a few weeks my car could be born.

aus_buster · 06-20-2008, 07:20 AM

Congrats!...very very close to the specs of my car :w00t:

SimonB · 06-20-2008, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by AussieRacer

Sales guy has confirmed the order as been "uploaded" to BMW, which means the dealer's placeholder specs for one of their July build spots has been overwritten with my specs. Interestingly he thinks their July builds are going to be done early in the month, which could mean in only a few weeks my car could be born.

So much for new orders being delivered next year, or maybe you're lucky to find a dealer with 'spots'. Anyway, congratulations. You join a team of slightly mad, eager 1'ers awaiting news!

BMWDave · 06-20-2008, 10:43 AM

Great colour choice :smile:

AussieRacer · 06-21-2008, 05:59 AM

You are 100% right SimonB, the wait is a lot shorter than what I expected. In fact I ordered my current 120i in Oct 04 (release month) and got it late late Jan 05, so I might be getting the 135i even quicker......irony really

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DTNJNQ Captain 112 Rep 994 Posts Drives: M2, 135i, Xclass Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW 135i [8.66]	Congratulations. Options are the same as mine except for the auto. I got the black shapphire and black leather.
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06-19-2008, 07:47 AM	#47
AussieRacer Major 24 Rep 1,058 Posts Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Aust iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys. Forgot to add I also got the ski bag. Never been skiing in my life, but coming from a flexible hatch, I like the idea of have the centre hole to put long objects through whilst still keeping the seats up. Wasn't expensive and the dealer "threw it in"..... __________________ Current: 135i Auto, Le Mans Blue - w/ Bridgestone RE-11 rears, GP Thunder 7500k angels, & "golf tee" mod plus a few M3 suspension bits and pieces...
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06-19-2008, 07:51 AM	#48
AussieRacer Major 24 Rep 1,058 Posts Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Aust iTrader: (0)	I should add at this stage I'm keeping the 120i and trading it with a family member. That means three 1ers in the 1 family! Luckily we all like BMWs and how the 1 series looks __________________ Current: 135i Auto, Le Mans Blue - w/ Bridgestone RE-11 rears, GP Thunder 7500k angels, & "golf tee" mod plus a few M3 suspension bits and pieces...
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06-19-2008, 06:24 PM	#51
Wraith Captain 13 Rep 814 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jun 2008 iTrader: (0)	Congrats Aussieracer.... :smile: Black sapphire/coral red = awesome combination if you go for that :thumbup:
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06-20-2008, 06:04 AM	#52
AussieRacer Major 24 Rep 1,058 Posts Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Aust iTrader: (0)	Okay, colour combo was locked in today. Le Mans Blue with Black leather. It's a safe option. I hope to keep the car for a little bit longer than my current 120i, so I think this combo will sit well with me over the years. Sales guy has confirmed the order as been "uploaded" to BMW, which means the dealer's placeholder specs for one of their July build spots has been overwritten with my specs. Interestingly he thinks their July builds are going to be done early in the month, which could mean in only a few weeks my car could be born. __________________ Current: 135i Auto, Le Mans Blue - w/ Bridgestone RE-11 rears, GP Thunder 7500k angels, & "golf tee" mod plus a few M3 suspension bits and pieces...
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aus_buster Private First Class 12 Rep 119 Posts Drives: Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0)	Congrats!...very very close to the specs of my car :w00t: __________________ 135i M, LeMans Blue, Step, Pro Hifi, Business Nav
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06-20-2008, 10:43 AM	#55
BMWDave Totally Add1cted 17 Rep 503 Posts Drives: X1 Xdrive23d Join Date: May 2008 Location: Perth, Australia iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW X1 23d [7.66]	Great colour choice :smile: __________________ Proud new owner of a X1 23d in Jet Black
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06-21-2008, 05:59 AM	#56
AussieRacer Major 24 Rep 1,058 Posts Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Aust iTrader: (0)	You are 100% right SimonB, the wait is a lot shorter than what I expected. In fact I ordered my current 120i in Oct 04 (release month) and got it late late Jan 05, so I might be getting the 135i even quicker......irony really __________________ Current: 135i Auto, Le Mans Blue - w/ Bridgestone RE-11 rears, GP Thunder 7500k angels, & "golf tee" mod plus a few M3 suspension bits and pieces...
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