Picked car... incorrect trim

Sydneysider · 06-01-2008, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeff1962

WOW, A 1.3 liter with 18" wheels and 6 piston calipers, What a MORON.

I saw him at Canterbury looking at the 135 and I thought it was Kris picking up his car... until he made the 1.3L comment.

Anyway, currently at London Heathrow waiting 8 hours to connect to Budapest. Hope you are having fun back home. The Euro plates are now installed replacing the standard white ones.

Kris · 06-01-2008, 05:24 PM

Sydneysider, are you saying I'm not capable of making such a stupid comment

You're nice

BMWDave · 06-02-2008, 02:48 AM

The thing that makes the 1.3L comment particularly amusing for me is that this guy knows even less than nothing. If anything, he should have said that it was a 3.5L rather than a 1.3L. The first number is model designation, the next two the engine size traditionally. What a turkey....

taiheung · 06-08-2008, 12:35 AM

We picked up our car today to also have incorrect trim.
We were looking for piano black but instead ended up with that plastic looking snake skim trim. Grr. They'll swap it out for us when we next get a chance to drive to the dealer.

Zuzu · 06-08-2008, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by taiheung

We picked up our car today to also have incorrect trim.
We were looking for piano black but instead ended up with that plastic looking snake skim trim. Grr. They'll swap it out for us when we next get a chance to drive to the dealer.

Hi ther taiheung..
What were your ordered specs..?
Which dealer?

Sydneysider · 06-08-2008, 01:23 AM

Bubble boy strikes again.

Taiheung, I am getting used to/ liking this trim. I originally chose the brushed aluminium thinking the bubble look was more plastic than metal. Getting other peoples' opinions and they don't mind the bubble boy much either. It is more sporty and less likely to get scratched.

Congrats on the buy anyway.
Which dealer?

I agree - you spend $87K and there are like 5 choices to make and 2 of mine were wrong (trim and plates).

taiheung · 06-08-2008, 01:41 AM

Ah I won't discredit them as they are still a good dealer.

Specs:
135i Alphine White, Coral Red, Piano Black Trim, 6spd Man, Sunroof.

That's it!

Zuzu · 06-08-2008, 01:49 AM

Come on buddy...Dob them in...hehehee
Only joking...

Alext · 06-08-2008, 01:52 AM

But is it the dealer's fault or the factory in the first instance???

Zuzu · 06-08-2008, 01:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Alext

But is it the dealer's fault or the factory in the first instance???

Really it is the dealers fault for not having his product knowledge 100%..
The factory is only following its criteria.

smarm · 06-11-2008, 03:02 AM

I was contacted by the dealer today,

I've been told brushed aluminium is now no longer availabel on the 135.

Zuzu · 06-11-2008, 03:07 AM

Really....Looks like Bubble Boy wins the race..

harpoon · 06-11-2008, 05:07 AM

Hey smarm does that apply to all orders? I ordered the brushed aluminium but heard nothing from my dealer about it not being available

Sydneysider · 06-11-2008, 06:07 AM

I was phoned by my dealer today asking if I wanted to order the brushed alu trim and swap for bubble boy at no cost.

smarm · 06-11-2008, 07:43 AM

Well unless my dealer is being a prick and lying.

He's been quite honest and straight forward, will try and sort this out as my car is entering build soon.

Alext · 06-11-2008, 05:59 PM

No way how can the brushed aluminium be no longer available.

Wraith · 06-11-2008, 07:28 PM

I certainly hope the brushed aluminium choice is not cancelled either - of all the trims choices, it's my favourite and definitely what I'd want to have...damn if I'm going to be waiting for almost a year to get a car, i'd better have all my fav. choices of finishes or what's the point, I'd be pissed and choose another car !

I'm going to test drive a 135i soon and I'll be asking these and many other questions at 2 different BMW dealers here in Melb.

I'll let you all know what the responses are :smile:

professor · 06-11-2008, 07:35 PM

joe what's the latest on the trim issue? have they relented and agreed to switch it for you or have you decided to adopt the bubble boy?

Zuzu · 06-11-2008, 08:33 PM

Hi Prateek..There was never an issue with the dealer swapping the trim..
he gave the option to keep or replace to Black trim in three weeks..
Then i suggested that they price me me up the carbon Fibre trim as a exchange over price..
My SA who is the dealer principle is on holidays till next monday..
Just waiting till he gets back then i will HAMMER him..lol..lol

aus_buster · 06-11-2008, 09:17 PM

joe, if you do change, make sure they don't "butcher" your car......

Zuzu · 06-11-2008, 09:27 PM

Dont wory Raj..I am anal when it comes down to detail..

Alext · 06-11-2008, 09:59 PM

Has anyone here actually got brushed aluminium on their car? That trim is one of my fav things about the interior design of the car. I wouldnt be happy if I didnt get it that is for certain.

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06-08-2008, 12:35 AM	#48
taiheung Private First Class 3 Rep 150 Posts Drives: Mini Cooper S Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Syd iTrader: (0)	We picked up our car today to also have incorrect trim. We were looking for piano black but instead ended up with that plastic looking snake skim trim. Grr. They'll swap it out for us when we next get a chance to drive to the dealer.
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06-08-2008, 01:23 AM	#50
Sydneysider Private First Class 5 Rep 152 Posts Drives: Join Date: Feb 2008 iTrader: (0)	Bubble boy strikes again. Taiheung, I am getting used to/ liking this trim. I originally chose the brushed aluminium thinking the bubble look was more plastic than metal. Getting other peoples' opinions and they don't mind the bubble boy much either. It is more sporty and less likely to get scratched. Congrats on the buy anyway. Which dealer? I agree - you spend $87K and there are like 5 choices to make and 2 of mine were wrong (trim and plates). __________________ 135i Saphire Black, Coral Red, Steptronic, Sunroof, Comfort Access on the road 28 May 08
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06-08-2008, 01:41 AM	#51
taiheung Private First Class 3 Rep 150 Posts Drives: Mini Cooper S Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Syd iTrader: (0)	Ah I won't discredit them as they are still a good dealer. Specs: 135i Alphine White, Coral Red, Piano Black Trim, 6spd Man, Sunroof. That's it!
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06-08-2008, 01:49 AM	#52
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06-11-2008, 05:07 AM	#57
harpoon Lieutenant 12 Rep 440 Posts Drives: e92 M3 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Syd iTrader: (1)	Hey smarm does that apply to all orders? I ordered the brushed aluminium but heard nothing from my dealer about it not being available __________________ E92 M3
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06-11-2008, 06:07 AM	#58
Sydneysider Private First Class 5 Rep 152 Posts Drives: Join Date: Feb 2008 iTrader: (0)	I was phoned by my dealer today asking if I wanted to order the brushed alu trim and swap for bubble boy at no cost. __________________ 135i Saphire Black, Coral Red, Steptronic, Sunroof, Comfort Access on the road 28 May 08
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06-11-2008, 05:59 PM	#60
Alext Banned 138 Rep 2,042 Posts Drives: B M W Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Everest iTrader: (2)	No way how can the brushed aluminium be no longer available.
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06-11-2008, 07:28 PM	#61
Wraith Captain 13 Rep 814 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jun 2008 iTrader: (0)	I certainly hope the brushed aluminium choice is not cancelled either - of all the trims choices, it's my favourite and definitely what I'd want to have...damn if I'm going to be waiting for almost a year to get a car, i'd better have all my fav. choices of finishes or what's the point, I'd be pissed and choose another car ! I'm going to test drive a 135i soon and I'll be asking these and many other questions at 2 different BMW dealers here in Melb. I'll let you all know what the responses are :smile:
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06-11-2008, 07:35 PM	#62
professor Major 46 Rep 1,473 Posts Drives: Z4 M40i Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0)	joe what's the latest on the trim issue? have they relented and agreed to switch it for you or have you decided to adopt the bubble boy?
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Zuzu Major General 2816 Rep 7,637 Posts Drives: M2C HS 6MT Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sydney Australia iTrader: (0)	Hi Prateek..There was never an issue with the dealer swapping the trim.. he gave the option to keep or replace to Black trim in three weeks.. Then i suggested that they price me me up the carbon Fibre trim as a exchange over price.. My SA who is the dealer principle is on holidays till next monday.. Just waiting till he gets back then i will HAMMER him..lol..lol
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06-11-2008, 09:17 PM	#64
aus_buster Private First Class 12 Rep 119 Posts Drives: Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0)	joe, if you do change, make sure they don't "butcher" your car...... __________________ 135i M, LeMans Blue, Step, Pro Hifi, Business Nav
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06-11-2008, 09:27 PM	#65
Zuzu Major General 2816 Rep 7,637 Posts Drives: M2C HS 6MT Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sydney Australia iTrader: (0)	Dont wory Raj..I am anal when it comes down to detail..
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