2013 135is owners discussion and photos thread!

[CAVU]

Originally Posted by IEDEI

was driving along in my X1 loaner (1M is in to get some little things/squeak/loose engine cover sorted under warranty and for a service) and for the first time ever....on the road....I spotted a 135is. It had a red interior.....is that Mineral Grey? I suppose although I'm not the greatest at deciphering the greyscale! I was going to wave to the owner at least however I was so into trying to get a good pic, that I never got a chance to.

Looks like Space Grey to me... the MG would be a bit darker on a cloudy day. Still a DAMN GOOD LOOKIN' 1er though!

So my wife likes her RAV4. Certainly the X1 would be an upgrade from a RAV4, wouldn't it? I've never driven the X1.

[gregthegr8]

Originally Posted by RickMsport

Looks like Space Grey to me... the MG would be a bit darker on a cloudy day. Still a DAMN GOOD LOOKIN' 1er though!

So my wife likes her RAV4. Certainly the X1 would be an upgrade from a RAV4, wouldn't it? I've never driven the X1.

I love that we can't even be sure, but I'm like 85% sure that's space gray since it looks cloudy. Problem is in the bright sun, at the lightest our cars look like space gray at its darkest.

Never driven an X1, but supposedly it's kinda like a station wagon version of our car and very similar to the E90 sedans, sharing many components of that. And if you get the 35 model, with m sport package, it will be VERY similar to ours. Can even get a PPK or dinan stage 2 tune on it. hehe. Optioned out modestly though, the 28 version can be about $32-35k with discounts and the few necessary options. Motorchimp should have some good feedback/insight as well.

[IEDEI]

oh the X1 is one of my favourite BMW loaner cars.....i like them. They have very heavy steering like the 1-series and with traction control off and in manual mode on the crappy ZF autobox----you can throw them around with some vigor!! MUCH better than any recent 3-series i've driven.

[Bama335]

Originally Posted by IEDEI

oh the X1 is one of my favourite BMW loaner cars.....i like them. They have very heavy steering like the 1-series and with traction control off and in manual mode on the crappy ZF autobox----you can throw them around with some vigor!! MUCH better than any recent 3-series i've driven.

The X1-xdrive is the last BMW to have hydraulic steering - get one before the F48 shows up! I test drove one for the BMW "Ultimate Drive" last year and thought it had better steering than the F30 I was leasing at the time.

Rik: Definitely an upgrade from a RAV4 in handling and drive, but you may give up some space

[Esteban]

Originally Posted by gregthegr8

48 hours to performance suspension,

Greg

Interested in seeing pictures and hearing about your before and after measurements. Especially since I neglected to take before measurements!

[mb135is]

IEDEI - you saw my car's twin! Looks like space gray to me.

Last week with the 1er - driving it down to Florida Sunday. Just tipped over 22k miles.

rickmsport - great work with the 845 IW. I swear by that stuff. Though recently I've been using the menzerna sealant. My father tried the blackfire wet diamond sealant to great results, but it's $$$.

[IEDEI]

Originally Posted by mb135is

IEDEI - you saw my car's twin! Looks like space gray to me.

Last week with the 1er - driving it down to Florida Sunday. Just tipped over 22k miles.

rickmsport - great work with the 845 IW. I swear by that stuff. Though recently I've been using the menzerna sealant. My father tried the blackfire wet diamond sealant to great results, but it's $$$.

you sure it wasn't you?! yeah it looked exactly like the pic you have in your profile. Looks sharp, man.

[gregthegr8]

Originally Posted by IEDEI

you sure it wasn't you?! yeah it looked exactly like the pic you have in your profile. Looks sharp, man.

Sadly, I checked. He's got NJ plates an the one in your pic had NY plates. Alas...

Final days in your beloved 135is...

[owen2001]

Originally Posted by gregthegr8

Next week...I shall do that in MY car up to SB for the suspension install, then back down PCH to see how she feels. =)

Hey gregthegr8...it's next week already

Isn't tomorrow the big day?! Can't wait to see pics and hear all about it. I'll be sitting with my laptop hitting refresh all day, waiting for your post.

[Kouper]

Originally Posted by owen2001

Hey gregthegr8...it's next week already

Isn't tomorrow the big day?! Can't wait to see pics and hear all about it. I'll be sitting with my laptop hitting refresh all day, waiting for your post.

Isn't ESPN broadcasting the install live from SB? I think Erin Andrews is covering this swift and decisive event!

[owen2001]

Originally Posted by Kouper

Isn't ESPN broadcasting the install live from SB? I think Erin Andrews is covering this swift and decisive event!

Greg's gotta get her to lay on the hood.

[Esteban]

Originally Posted by owen2001

Greg's gotta get her to lay on the hood.

And get ass prints all over his hood? No way!

[gregthegr8]

Originally Posted by Kouper

Isn't ESPN broadcasting the install live from SB? I think Erin Andrews is covering this swift and decisive event!

Originally Posted by owen2001

Greg's gotta get her to lay on the hood.

Ugh, if that's the case, forget it. I hate her. Can I lay her under the tires? Me and LeBron may do a joint special though. I'm taking my talents (and suspension) to Santa Barbara.

I also love that I tried to take measurements of the bottom of my fender from the ground, supposedly e-mailed them to myself, yet it's magically disappeared. Luckily, I think I remember them. I may try again tonight or if not, will try to take before I roll in for the install.

I know everyone is waiting with baited breath, so work decided to f me royally this afternoon and ruin the mood. And make me do work! The hell?! They run that place like a frickin OFFICE man!

[IEDEI]

Originally Posted by gregthegr8

Ugh, if that's the case, forget it. I hate her. Can I lay her under the tires? Me and LeBron may do a joint special though. I'm taking my talents (and suspension) to Santa Barbara.

I AM SO CONFUSED. So you and LeBron are going to lay butt naked on your hood while your suspension gets installed?

[gregthegr8]

Originally Posted by IEDEI

I AM SO CONFUSED. So you and LeBron are going to lay butt naked on your hood while your suspension gets installed?

Nooo, only one of us, and we'll probably shoot around first, so the laying on the hood naked will be while we rest. DUH! And obviously we won't sit on the hood until AFTER the install since it'll be up on a lift, though he can jump pretty high.

[Kouper]

Originally Posted by IEDEI

I AM SO CONFUSED. So you and LeBron are going to lay butt naked on your hood while your suspension gets installed?

So am I! I thought Greg and LeBron were sharing a joint.

[gregthegr8]

Originally Posted by Kouper

So am I! I thought Greg and LeBron were sharing a joint.

Like Nancy Reagan taught me, I pass on grass and D.A.R.E. to say no to drugs.

Also, I give up.

Shutting up now. Catch y'all on the flip side tomorrow night.

[IEDEI]

hahaha. it's ok we understand your excitement for a new suspension.....you will be forgiven for your sudden episodes of indecency. good luck!

[gregthegr8]

Originally Posted by IEDEI

hahaha. it's ok we understand your excitement for a new suspension.....you will be forgiven for your sudden episodes of indecency. good luck!

If it's any consolation, I'll probably get a valencia orange refresher tomorrow, too. =P And you'll be glad I'll be putting some miles on my car as HP Autowerks is 100 miles away in beautiful Santa Barbara. No more rental cars for me. But how much more do you appreciate and love your 1M after driving a loaner? Exactly. Like falling in love all over again.

[motorchimp]

Re: X1, yes the feel and drive is very similar to the 1 series, you just seem to sit a little higher up, but steering is tighter and heavier indeed, I thought the Xdrives all had electric steering though? Either way, steering definitely felt heavier than say an X3, and the X1 definitely feels more nimble than its X bretheren, even with a 28 engine. Interior space is deceivingly limited though, that's why we ended up going with a X3. It's like the opposite of the 1, which deceivingly has more interior space than it looks it would.

So yeah, uh, Greg, how's the suspension install going Must actually be going as I type.

[CAVU]

Originally Posted by IEDEI

hahaha. it's ok we understand your excitement for a new suspension.....you will be forgiven for your sudden episodes of indecency. good luck!

I wish I had excuses for my sudden episodes of indecency...

Originally Posted by gregthegr8

If it's any consolation, I'll probably get a valencia orange refresher tomorrow, too. =P And you'll be glad I'll be putting some miles on my car as HP Autowerks is 100 miles away in beautiful Santa Barbara. No more rental cars for me. But how much more do you appreciate and love your 1M after driving a loaner? Exactly. Like falling in love all over again.

Nothing like driving a rental car to make you appreciate your daily driver, not matter what it is! When I was younger, getting a rental car was often an upgrade. Good luck with the install... be sure to post an update when you come up for air!

[slampig]

It's a sad day, I just can't justify owning my 135is anymore. What is everyones thought's on selling outright versus a lease transfer. I think it's value is higher than what i still owe:/