just saw the 135i in person!

boostin · 03-19-2008, 03:37 PM

Hey guys i just got back from Ridgefield BMW (Connecticut) and they had a black/red 135i and a sedona red 128i (didn't even look at the 128i twice, sorry!) All I have to say is that all doubt about the vehicle's looks went away the second I saw it in person. This was a great opportunity for me because the 135i was ALMOST configured the exact way I want mine. All they had to do was change the auto to a 6 spd. and delete the premium package. I love the black on coral red leather, and the sport package is a must (love the seats/shifter/steering wheel/shadowline trim). I am in the process of selling my S2000 so as soon as that is sold, I will be going back to place my order:

Jet Black 135i
Red Coral Boston Leather
6 speed
Sport Package
Aluminum Trim
Heated Seats

anyway, here are the pictures of the 135i demo at Ridgefield BMW - it was raining so it could've been better conditions, but i'm still really glad I saw it in real life.

Enjoy,

-Chris

TP 135i · 03-19-2008, 03:45 PM

Sweet car......now get yours sold and go order the 135..........NOW :biggrin:
You think it looks good...........did you drive it? It drives better that it looks. Can you say TORQUE?

Oregon · 03-19-2008, 03:45 PM

Quite the pastoral setting for your dealer.

mateo · 03-19-2008, 03:50 PM

I just sat in it, and it is tight. I'm 6.5" and I fit, but it is tighter than I hoped for...

Going back to drive it later this afternoon to see how it feels driving it around in town for awhile.

plien69 · 03-19-2008, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Surname

Quite the pastoral setting for your dealer.

What you can't see are the numerous dump trucks hauling dirt from the widening of Route 7, a fact made necessary by the bumper-to-bumper traffic along a major commuting corridor that is not served by a divided highway.

boostin · 03-19-2008, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by TP 135i

Sweet car......now get yours sold and go order the 135..........NOW :biggrin:
You think it looks good...........did you drive it? It drives better that it looks. Can you say TORQUE?

no i didn't want to waste the dealer's time since I am unable to purchase right now anyway (until the S2000 is sold). Believe me, the SECOND my S is sold, I'll be back. I've already decided this is the car for me; so unless something goes TERRIBLY wrong on the test drive, this will be my next car.

-Chris

boostin · 03-19-2008, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Surname

Quite the pastoral setting for your dealer.

yeh, Connecticut is full of woods!

-Chris

boostin · 03-19-2008, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by plien69

What you can't see are the numerous dump trucks hauling dirt from the widening of Route 7, a fact made necessary by the bumper-to-bumper traffic along a major commuting corridor that is not served by a divided highway.

amen brother! :biggrin:

-Chris

john970 · 03-19-2008, 04:03 PM

That's an auto.

boostin · 03-19-2008, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by john970

That's an auto.

yeh all the 135i demos are black/coral red leather/auto/sport/premium/heated seats. however, mine will be a 6 speed.

-Chris

TazioNYC · 03-19-2008, 04:44 PM

Have to say, the black is growing on me. Some good pics there.

boostin · 03-19-2008, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by TazioNYC

Have to say, the black is growing on me. Some good pics there.

yeh ever since my brother purchased his black 03 330ci (new then), i've always wanted a black bimmer. now that BMW is finally producing a turbocharged motor in a mid 30k car, i can pull the trigger.

-Chris

Esmallstii · 03-19-2008, 06:39 PM

EXTERIOR:
Just left my Local dealer in the Albany NY area, and took almost the identical pics. Confirming what others have said,..the car really does look better in person. Your pics are better so I wont bother posting mine.
TRANNY:
Why oh why would BMW NA spec an auto tranny for a demo car like the 135i?

Its a sports car, not a grocery getter. Now i'll have to wait till after the "launch" to test drive a stick.

atr_hugo · 03-19-2008, 06:57 PM

Because - unfortunately - not enough people drive sticks to allow for a manual demo. Sad but true.

slipkmaggot · 03-19-2008, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by atr_hugo

Because - unfortunately - not enough people drive sticks to allow for a manual demo. Sad but true.

It's not that sad :wink:

boostin · 03-20-2008, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by atr_hugo

Because - unfortunately - not enough people drive sticks to allow for a manual demo. Sad but true.

its true; more bmw drivers drive auto, so its a given. however, my concerns were with the exterior, not the tranny or motor so i'm decided.

-Chris

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boostin First Lieutenant 4 Rep 316 Posts Drives: MY00 S2000 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	just saw the 135i in person! Hey guys i just got back from Ridgefield BMW (Connecticut) and they had a black/red 135i and a sedona red 128i (didn't even look at the 128i twice, sorry!) All I have to say is that all doubt about the vehicle's looks went away the second I saw it in person. This was a great opportunity for me because the 135i was ALMOST configured the exact way I want mine. All they had to do was change the auto to a 6 spd. and delete the premium package. I love the black on coral red leather, and the sport package is a must (love the seats/shifter/steering wheel/shadowline trim). I am in the process of selling my S2000 so as soon as that is sold, I will be going back to place my order: Jet Black 135i Red Coral Boston Leather 6 speed Sport Package Aluminum Trim Heated Seats anyway, here are the pictures of the 135i demo at Ridgefield BMW - it was raining so it could've been better conditions, but i'm still really glad I saw it in real life. Enjoy, -Chris __________________ MY00 S2000 #8712
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mateo Addicted Member 15 Rep 603 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jul 2007 iTrader: (0)	I just sat in it, and it is tight. I'm 6.5" and I fit, but it is tighter than I hoped for... Going back to drive it later this afternoon to see how it feels driving it around in town for awhile. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
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Esmallstii Systematic Chaos 40 Rep 550 Posts Drives: 08 135i Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Waterford, NY iTrader: (1)	Yes, it does look better in person EXTERIOR: Just left my Local dealer in the Albany NY area, and took almost the identical pics. Confirming what others have said,..the car really does look better in person. Your pics are better so I wont bother posting mine. TRANNY: Why oh why would BMW NA spec an auto tranny for a demo car like the 135i? Its a sports car, not a grocery getter. Now i'll have to wait till after the "launch" to test drive a stick.
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atr_hugo No longer moderate 325 Rep 4,401 Posts Drives: '13 135i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: - iTrader: (0)	Because - unfortunately - not enough people drive sticks to allow for a manual demo. Sad but true.
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