Making the Change

BMWRX · 05-22-2014, 03:39 PM

After the fanfare of the M235i launch a few months back, I'm not seeing any on the road, nor am I hearing much on the forum from people who have stepped over from a 1 to a 2. Now, I know that 2'ers have their own forum but I would have thought there would have been some mentions in this arena.

BenWM · 05-22-2014, 04:41 PM

I've stepped up from my 125i to an M235i. The 125i was an awesome car, but the M235i takes the cake. I've owned this car for about two months now, and I too am yet to see any others on the road.

dtcoff · 05-22-2014, 05:15 PM

I'm about to place my order for a M235i. Saw the first on the road this morning. Just need to convince the wife to get Coral Red instead of black leather.

BMWRX · 05-22-2014, 07:12 PM

I've been toying with the idea of getting a 1M. However with the M2 confirmed, a piggy bank has been purchased to save my pennies.

RadiuM · 05-22-2014, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Ian///M

Seen 2 this week only. Drove one a few weeks back. IMO wait for M2 and start saving for the $40k gap.

Same, took one for a spin and loved it over the 135i. But this time, I'll wait.

Chandon · 05-22-2014, 08:20 PM

Seen 3 just this week, two grey and one black.

BMWRX · 05-23-2014, 12:34 AM

I want a 1M hard. There was one super cheap on the Gold Coast for sale but the guy wouldn't return calls or emails. It's no longer advertised for sale (plus something is a bit smelly about a car $20K under value).

flinchy · 05-23-2014, 12:50 AM

I'm yet to see one on the road as well

i've seen one, maybe 2 M135i's, and a small handful of lower models.

3lucidus · 05-23-2014, 02:48 AM

read a good review on it in the latest top gear mag... tested against the new wrx which was weird, however, a good review non the less.

melbv · 05-23-2014, 07:39 AM

i guess we were looking at the same car.... too good of a deal to be missed..
same sht. no response in anyway.

almost wanted to fly down gc for it! lol

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMWRX

I want a 1M hard. There was one super cheap on the Gold Coast for sale but the guy wouldn't return calls or emails. It's no longer advertised for sale (plus something is a bit smelly about a car $20K under value).

thezone135i · 05-23-2014, 04:48 PM

I found a stupidly cheap car on the gold coast once. The guy had no mobile and in his email response asked me to pay the money to a bank account and he would ship the car to me. Jeezz...really tempting.

AndrewCowley · 05-24-2014, 05:40 PM

Waiting for the price drop, same as what happened with the M135i.

david.orr · 05-24-2014, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by AndrewCowley

Waiting for the price drop, same as what happened with the M135i.

What were rough $drop in M135i after A45 and M235 releases?

AndrewCowley · 05-24-2014, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by jaffa12

What were rough $drop in M135i after A45 and M235 releases?

I think the price dropped by around $4k but they also added a bunch of extra standard equipment.

Alpine* · 05-24-2014, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by jaffa12

What were rough $drop in M135i after A45 and M235 releases?

Initially at launch it was:
BMW M135i – $68,400 for the standard 6 Speed manual car.

Now
BMW M135i – $63,569 for the now standard 8 speed auto car.

Source: Ausmotive.com

05-22-2014, 03:39 PM	#1
BMWRX Major 98 Rep 1,092 Posts Drives: F82 M4 CP Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Brisbane, Queensland iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 BMW M4 [0.00]	Making the Change After the fanfare of the M235i launch a few months back, I'm not seeing any on the road, nor am I hearing much on the forum from people who have stepped over from a 1 to a 2. Now, I know that 2'ers have their own forum but I would have thought there would have been some mentions in this arena. __________________ 2017 BMW M4 Competition - Mineral Grey 2009 BMW 135i - Titan Silver - SOLD
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05-22-2014, 04:41 PM	#2
BenWM Private 10 Rep 90 Posts Drives: 2014 F22 M235i Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	I've stepped up from my 125i to an M235i. The 125i was an awesome car, but the M235i takes the cake. I've owned this car for about two months now, and I too am yet to see any others on the road.
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dtcoff First Lieutenant 49 Rep 374 Posts Drives: 2014 F22 M235i Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	I'm about to place my order for a M235i. Saw the first on the road this morning. Just need to convince the wife to get Coral Red instead of black leather. __________________ 2014 M235i / EB-II / Coral / Sunroof / Comfort & Parking Packages 2014 X3 3.0d / M sport / AW / Sunroof
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BMWRX Major 98 Rep 1,092 Posts Drives: F82 M4 CP Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Brisbane, Queensland iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 BMW M4 [0.00]	I've been toying with the idea of getting a 1M. However with the M2 confirmed, a piggy bank has been purchased to save my pennies. __________________ 2017 BMW M4 Competition - Mineral Grey 2009 BMW 135i - Titan Silver - SOLD
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Chandon Major 99 Rep 1,102 Posts Drives: 1M Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (1)	Seen 3 just this week, two grey and one black.
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05-23-2014, 12:34 AM	#7
BMWRX Major 98 Rep 1,092 Posts Drives: F82 M4 CP Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Brisbane, Queensland iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 BMW M4 [0.00]	I want a 1M hard. There was one super cheap on the Gold Coast for sale but the guy wouldn't return calls or emails. It's no longer advertised for sale (plus something is a bit smelly about a car $20K under value). __________________ 2017 BMW M4 Competition - Mineral Grey 2009 BMW 135i - Titan Silver - SOLD
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flinchy Brigadier General 126 Rep 3,099 Posts Drives: E82 135i Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: QLD, Australia iTrader: (0)	I'm yet to see one on the road as well i've seen one, maybe 2 M135i's, and a small handful of lower models.
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3lucidus Eat Sleep Trance 65 Rep 358 Posts Drives: F80 M3 ZCP Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	read a good review on it in the latest top gear mag... tested against the new wrx which was weird, however, a good review non the less.
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thezone135i Lieutenant 54 Rep 472 Posts Drives: Volvo S60 R-Design Polestar Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW 135i [0.00] 2012 BMW 535i [0.00]	I found a stupidly cheap car on the gold coast once. The guy had no mobile and in his email response asked me to pay the money to a bank account and he would ship the car to me. Jeezz...really tempting.
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05-24-2014, 05:40 PM	#12
AndrewCowley Private First Class 8 Rep 154 Posts Drives: Subaru Liberty GT Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	Waiting for the price drop, same as what happened with the M135i.
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