1 Series Coupe Voted Best Overall Car in 2010 What Car? Reader Awards

spellbmw · 12-23-2010, 09:40 AM

My introduction to BMW was via their motorcycles: 1996 K75, then a 1999 R1100S and finally, my current bike, a 2004 K1200RS. My 135i is like a four-wheeled motorcycle...puts a smile on my face every time I start it up and head out ....and the K1200RS is a bit jealous of it!

NFIDDY5 · 12-23-2010, 09:42 AM

I kwould have also liked to have seen a wider track and non-feminine offsets. If the car were a bit wider and had offsets similar to the E46 M3, it would not only look more aggressive, it also handle way better.

Bimmer-Bob · 12-23-2010, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by NFIDDY5

I kwould have also liked to have seen a wider track and non-feminine offsets.

Sorry, but what does this even mean?

NFIDDY5 · 12-23-2010, 10:02 AM

It means the offsets on the 135i are for pussies. +45 is Honda and WRX ish. That's effing weak. Especially considering the depth of the wheel wells. First BMW I have owned / come across where there was absolutely no room for more aggressive offsets. Seriously? 255 is the widest you can go on the rear of a 300hp car? I ran 295/35/19 (19x10) on my M3 w/o any fender rolling and the coilovers were maxed out. This car has girly offsets.

Yogijet · 12-23-2010, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by NFIDDY5

It means the offsets on the 135i are for pussies. +45 is Honda and WRX ish. That's effing weak. Especially considering the depth of the wheel wells. First BMW I have owned / come across where there was absolutely no room for more aggressive offsets. Seriously? 255 is the widest you can go on the rear of a 300hp car? I ran 295/35/19 (19x10) on my M3 w/o any fender rolling and the coilovers were maxed out. This car has girly offsets.

I don't think you know enough girls,

.

NFIDDY5 · 12-23-2010, 10:31 AM

Cause women know what offset is?

diamondsbylauren · 12-23-2010, 11:51 AM

I came from a 911cab- and I honestly get every bit as much pleasure driving the 135- yes the PS is a wonderful addition!
I love the "phump" sound between gears of you shift above about 5k

I also LOVE the way the 1 series looks ( as long as it has the 18inch wheels)- but that's one category that I might miss the 911 just a bit......

diamondsbylauren · 12-23-2010, 11:53 AM

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No suprise here. EVERYtime I press that starter button, I am reminded of exactly why I bought a 135i, and why I added the BMW Performance Exhaust. Next stops - BMW PS and Quaife LSD for a real trip!

Showing ignorance...."LSD"? What is it ( besides the obvious 1960's "Purple Haze" reference...lol)

Diver · 12-23-2010, 12:04 PM

I love my 135i.

Just because a dealer has 30 loaners out that does not mean anything. Most of them are probably for routine maintenance. Just go by a Chevy or Ford dealer when they open up and see the lines.

NewYearsBoy · 12-23-2010, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Diver

I love my 135i.

Just because a dealer has 30 loaners out that does not mean anything. Most of them are probably for routine maintenance. Just go by a Chevy or Ford dealer when they open up and see the lines.

??? ok go to lexus service department count the number of people... Every time I go into BMW there are 1 or 2 people yelling at the service people... Including me... 30 cars out everyday give me a break... thats not normal...

Kamal · 12-23-2010, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Stoutnj89

??? ok go to lexus service department count the number of people... Every time I go into BMW there are 1 or 2 people yelling at the service people... Including me... 30 cars out everyday give me a break... thats not normal...

Sounds like you have a problem with the dealer. Easy solution: switch dealers.

Yogijet · 12-23-2010, 02:47 PM

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Showing ignorance...."LSD"? What is it ( besides the obvious 1960's "Purple Haze" reference...lol)

No worries, David. That's the beauty of this forum. So much opportunity to learn a lot as I certainly have. It's a limited slip differential, of the mechanical variety in the case of the Quaife unit I want. The 135 has a tendency to spin the inside wheel on bends and probably oversimplifying how it works, the LSD locks the drive wheels together providing more grip. The other benefit is the ability to do nicely balanced rock-star drifts if you're talented enough. There are lots of threads with more useful and detailed information on LSDs and you should check them out. Of course, the presence of the LSD also helps with grip in winter driving.

diamondsbylauren · 12-23-2010, 03:25 PM

Thanks Yogi!!

Given that I lease, it's not likely that I'd change the differential.
I was actually convinced by the salesman to lease, as opposed to buying.
Given that my car just had over $15k of work after a collision, it was the right move ( isn't it great when 20/20 hindsight works LOL)

But as a lease, I am hesitant to put money into aftermarket stuff.. Lucky for me the accident destroyed my exhaust, which is why I now have the PE- which is super nice!

NewYearsBoy · 12-23-2010, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Kamal

Sounds like you have a problem with the dealer. Easy solution: switch dealers.

The next closest dealer is over an hour away... Im at BMW at least twice a month... There is no way thats going to happen...

Diver · 12-23-2010, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Stoutnj89

??? ok go to lexus service department count the number of people... Every time I go into BMW there are 1 or 2 people yelling at the service people... Including me... 30 cars out everyday give me a break... thats not normal...

You might do better if you did not yell at the guys in the service department. On my 2000 325 wagon there were very few issues. I traded it just before the warranty ran out. During that time I zero outlay other than gas, insurance, state inspections and tags.

Lucky1 · 12-23-2010, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Diver

You might do better if you did not yell at the guys in the service department. On my 2000 325 wagon there were very few issues. I traded it just before the warranty ran out. During that time I zero outlay other than gas, insurance, state inspections and tags.

Trading it in BEFORE the warranty runs out? I would have dedicated a shrine or something in you and your car's honour if your story read that you traded it in after 200,000 miles or something. Just because a car makes it through its warranty period without problems doesn't make it reliable; granted there are cars that don't but I would simply expect a car of this cost to be problem free at least up to that point. No victory for BMW in this story. What were the issues if you don't mind my asking? For further context.

Diver · 12-23-2010, 07:19 PM

Issues, both front window lifts went out. Please dedicate a shrine in my honor, I need a bit of recognition these days.

Small Yellow · 12-23-2010, 08:58 PM

Hehe... When my sister pushes her ignition button on her 2011 135i in the morning... I feel my room shake.

Sylon · 12-23-2010, 11:36 PM

You never expect that aggressive bark the 135i makes to come out of such a docile little car. I love that

aaron529 · 12-24-2010, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Stoutnj89

I go to my dealer and they have so many loaners out they can't give me any.... They had to have avis rent-a-car come in and take over because they have more than 30 cars out everyday....

Ever think it was because of regular maintenance?

MA128 · 12-24-2010, 11:43 PM

I love my 128i. 18 months and 28,000 miles and it's been near perfect. Best car I've owned since my 1983 RX-7 (Series I). RWD is no problem with a set of winter tires.

thez99 · 12-25-2010, 12:25 AM

I think its funny how noone has yet to comment on the one bit about the guy getting 59mpg on his 1er...sorry but that's impossible. I drive like a granny most of the time, specially now cuz its cold, but I average about 20-21mpg. Thinking now cuz its wicked cold ill get less mpg, last time i fueled up i had only gotten 255 miles on a full tank. I do mostly around town driving with VERY little highway so its a lil less than most but looks like this most recent tank will only give me around 230 miles =\

Dunno, seems pretty low to me for a full tank costing me around 35-40 bucks

I have a few complaints bout the car in general:

1. Front seat bottom is not wide enough and the pedal placement is too far to the left. Seems perhaps if the car was a tad wider they could have widened the seats a little and centered the pedals with the seat a bit more, you can even tell when looking at it. Not that big a deal but I notice it more when im wearing bulkier clothes, etc.

2. Damn armrest from hell, vibrations from the hinge because it rests on it solely as opposed to a more solid rest.

3. Bouncy/floaty suspension with the M-Sport, which I know is mainly due to the stock shocks. Removing the RFT's improved that a bit, but driving at speed on the highway over any bumps or anything, or around town over bad roads, etc. you can really feel it. I plan on going with FSD's later next year as many have said doing just that improves that a hell of a lot, the ride height seems perfect to me so I doubt ill do springs as well, FSD's should work fine with stock springs.

Those are the main thing that come to mind, however none are anything that would ever cause me to badmouth the car or give it up, just an annoyance once in a while. And obviously anytime I really get on it I completely forget about any problems i have

12-23-2010, 09:40 AM	#23
spellbmw Feuertrunken 58 Rep 635 Posts Drives: MY10 135i 6MT Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oregon iTrader: (1)	My introduction to BMW was via their motorcycles: 1996 K75, then a 1999 R1100S and finally, my current bike, a 2004 K1200RS. My 135i is like a four-wheeled motorcycle...puts a smile on my face every time I start it up and head out ....and the K1200RS is a bit jealous of it! __________________ Crimson-Coral Red \|Walnut \| iDrive \| Premium & M Sport \| Heated seats \| PDC \|CA \| Premium hi-fi \| BMW SSK & PE \| BSH OCC - Deposit 7/15/2009 - Ordered 9/18 - Production 9/23-30 - Euro Delivery 10/17 - Shipped 11/13 - Oxnard 12/8, Oregon 12/24 & home on 12/30
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12-23-2010, 09:42 AM	#24
NFIDDY5 I bleed Scarlet and Gray!! 23 Rep 552 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 135i Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Buckeye Nut House iTrader: (0)	I kwould have also liked to have seen a wider track and non-feminine offsets. If the car were a bit wider and had offsets similar to the E46 M3, it would not only look more aggressive, it also handle way better.
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12-23-2010, 10:02 AM	#26
NFIDDY5 I bleed Scarlet and Gray!! 23 Rep 552 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 135i Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Buckeye Nut House iTrader: (0)	It means the offsets on the 135i are for pussies. +45 is Honda and WRX ish. That's effing weak. Especially considering the depth of the wheel wells. First BMW I have owned / come across where there was absolutely no room for more aggressive offsets. Seriously? 255 is the widest you can go on the rear of a 300hp car? I ran 295/35/19 (19x10) on my M3 w/o any fender rolling and the coilovers were maxed out. This car has girly offsets.
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12-23-2010, 10:31 AM	#28
NFIDDY5 I bleed Scarlet and Gray!! 23 Rep 552 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 135i Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Buckeye Nut House iTrader: (0)	Cause women know what offset is?
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12-23-2010, 11:51 AM	#29
diamondsbylauren Private First Class 35 Rep 166 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW M4 CV Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: NYC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 BMW M4 [9.00] 2001 Porsche Boxter S [0.00] 1969 DeVille Conver ... [0.00] 2011 1351 [0.00]	I came from a 911cab- and I honestly get every bit as much pleasure driving the 135- yes the PS is a wonderful addition! I love the "phump" sound between gears of you shift above about 5k I also LOVE the way the 1 series looks ( as long as it has the 18inch wheels)- but that's one category that I might miss the 911 just a bit...... __________________ David Currently driving 2015 M4 Vert
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12-23-2010, 12:04 PM	#31
Diver Brigadier General 504 Rep 3,446 Posts Drives: Black '12 135i - Sold Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	I love my 135i. Just because a dealer has 30 loaners out that does not mean anything. Most of them are probably for routine maintenance. Just go by a Chevy or Ford dealer when they open up and see the lines. __________________ See my photography at http://ronscubadiver.wordpress.com
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diamondsbylauren Private First Class 35 Rep 166 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW M4 CV Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: NYC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 BMW M4 [9.00] 2001 Porsche Boxter S [0.00] 1969 DeVille Conver ... [0.00] 2011 1351 [0.00]	Thanks Yogi!! Given that I lease, it's not likely that I'd change the differential. I was actually convinced by the salesman to lease, as opposed to buying. Given that my car just had over $15k of work after a collision, it was the right move ( isn't it great when 20/20 hindsight works LOL) But as a lease, I am hesitant to put money into aftermarket stuff.. Lucky for me the accident destroyed my exhaust, which is why I now have the PE- which is super nice! __________________ David Currently driving 2015 M4 Vert
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12-23-2010, 07:19 PM	#39
Diver Brigadier General 504 Rep 3,446 Posts Drives: Black '12 135i - Sold Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	Issues, both front window lifts went out. Please dedicate a shrine in my honor, I need a bit of recognition these days. __________________ See my photography at http://ronscubadiver.wordpress.com
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12-23-2010, 08:58 PM	#40
Small Yellow Track Addict 110 Rep 813 Posts Drives: 2010 BMW M3 E92 \| 2008 Z4M E86 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Orange County, California iTrader: (0)	Hehe... When my sister pushes her ignition button on her 2011 135i in the morning... I feel my room shake. __________________ BMW ///M3 Coupe Completed November 16, 2009 Received December 29,2009
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12-23-2010, 11:36 PM	#41
Sylon Brigadier General 189 Rep 3,435 Posts Drives: 2011 135i, SG/CR, 6MT, M-Sport Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Michigan / Ohio iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 135i [9.20]	You never expect that aggressive bark the 135i makes to come out of such a docile little car. I love that __________________ 2011 BMW 135i \| Space Gray \| ///M-Sport \| BMW CCA #450291 Facebook / Instagram / YouTube / Twitter
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12-24-2010, 11:43 PM	#43
MA128 Second Lieutenant 89 Rep 257 Posts Drives: 2013 128 Coupe 6MT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Boston Suburbs iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 128 Coupe [0.00]	I love my 128i. 18 months and 28,000 miles and it's been near perfect. Best car I've owned since my 1983 RX-7 (Series I). RWD is no problem with a set of winter tires. __________________ SOLD: 2013 128 Coupe / 6MT / Premium / M-Sport / Cold / Xenon / HK Audio / CDV Delete / M3 RSFB SOLD: 2009 128 Coupe / 6MT / Premium / Sport / Cold / Xenon / HK Audio / CDV Delete / M3 Suspension
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12-25-2010, 12:25 AM	#44
thez99 Colonel 153 Rep 2,757 Posts Drives: 2017 Audi A4 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Arden, NC iTrader: (5) Garage List 2013 BMW 135i [0.00]	I think its funny how noone has yet to comment on the one bit about the guy getting 59mpg on his 1er...sorry but that's impossible. I drive like a granny most of the time, specially now cuz its cold, but I average about 20-21mpg. Thinking now cuz its wicked cold ill get less mpg, last time i fueled up i had only gotten 255 miles on a full tank. I do mostly around town driving with VERY little highway so its a lil less than most but looks like this most recent tank will only give me around 230 miles =\ Dunno, seems pretty low to me for a full tank costing me around 35-40 bucks I have a few complaints bout the car in general: 1. Front seat bottom is not wide enough and the pedal placement is too far to the left. Seems perhaps if the car was a tad wider they could have widened the seats a little and centered the pedals with the seat a bit more, you can even tell when looking at it. Not that big a deal but I notice it more when im wearing bulkier clothes, etc. 2. Damn armrest from hell, vibrations from the hinge because it rests on it solely as opposed to a more solid rest. 3. Bouncy/floaty suspension with the M-Sport, which I know is mainly due to the stock shocks. Removing the RFT's improved that a bit, but driving at speed on the highway over any bumps or anything, or around town over bad roads, etc. you can really feel it. I plan on going with FSD's later next year as many have said doing just that improves that a hell of a lot, the ride height seems perfect to me so I doubt ill do springs as well, FSD's should work fine with stock springs. Those are the main thing that come to mind, however none are anything that would ever cause me to badmouth the car or give it up, just an annoyance once in a while. And obviously anytime I really get on it I completely forget about any problems i have
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