2009 --Year one of the 1 --What?!

Sansnoetic · 09-30-2008, 07:10 AM

So I picked up my 2009 135 last Friday (will post pics soon!), however I wasn't expecting the Start/Stop button to have the "Year one of the 1" inscription since 2009 was not the first year. Before anyone asks, I'm sure it's a MY09 since I purchased through MSP, paid 09 prices, have confirmation documents that say 09, and a Title that says 09.

Anyone else noticed this on their new 1'er??

Crowley · 09-30-2008, 07:47 AM

LOL .. I guess every year is going to be year of the 1

adrean8j · 09-30-2008, 07:47 AM

Seriously? If that is true then I am a little bit PO'd...then again what is the actual manufacturing date of the auto?

ptack · 09-30-2008, 07:56 AM

Check your Vin#. That will definitely say whether it is an 08 or 09. It would be very interesting to you if you were to find that it's an 08. It will be interesting to us if they've continued putting that phrase on the 09s.

larryn · 09-30-2008, 08:12 AM

I wonder if they eschewed model years in lieu of calendar years for the Y1O1 insignias? :iono: Seems strange though.

123D-M · 09-30-2008, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by larryn

I wonder if they eschewed model years in lieu of calendar years for the Y1O1 insignias? :iono: Seems strange though.

That would be my theory too. What date did the 1er go on sale in the US?

spankrorie · 09-30-2008, 08:18 AM

Im sure if you picked it up last friday it means it was built in '08 thus still being apart of "Year One of the One" production.

mikeo · 09-30-2008, 08:19 AM

Or maybe they just haven't used up all the Y1OT1 surround rings they have in stock and don't want to toss them.

Steelerbimmer · 09-30-2008, 09:02 AM

It is most likely the fact that it was produced in 2008.

The 1ers started selling in the U.S. in March of 2008.

I hope mine does not say "Year One of the One".

Mostly because B.O. is known as "The One" and I do not want to have any part or be reminded of that B.S.!!

Red135 · 09-30-2008, 09:05 AM

Let us know if you get the Commemorative Book as well.

morgie2 · 09-30-2008, 09:33 AM

Anybody in the U.S. get an 09 WITHOUT the ring?

lamini · 09-30-2008, 09:54 AM

If people ever ask, just say it relates to built year and not model year.

BMW_x5_Msport · 09-30-2008, 10:47 AM

anyone have an 09 in the us maybe they can help, im still waiting for mine.

adrean8j · 09-30-2008, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Steelerbimmer

It is most likely the fact that it was produced in 2008.

The 1ers started selling in the U.S. in March of 2008.

I hope mine does not say "Year One of the One".

Mostly because B.O. is known as "The One" and I do not want to have any part or be reminded of that B.S.!!

Still trumpeting that crap I see

....and to think I 'un-ignored' you...have to rethink that now....

nordique14 · 09-30-2008, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by adrean8j

...and to think I 'un-ignored' you...have to rethink that now....

I have a favor to ask... Please do not quote him. Even though I also have him on my ignore list, I am forced to read his posts when they are quoted.

S54dan · 09-30-2008, 12:28 PM

Give me the last 7 of your VIN and I'll put all suspicions to rest

Steelerbimmer · 09-30-2008, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by adrean8j

Still trumpeting that crap I see

....and to think I 'un-ignored' you...have to rethink that now....

Like your boy B.O. you do not like a different opinion expressed.

So intolerantly liberal of you.

Now do me a favor and re-ignore me.

Steelerbimmer · 09-30-2008, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by nordique14

I have a favor to ask... Please do not quote him. Even though I also have him on my ignore list, I am forced to read his posts when they are quoted.

Typical for B.O. backers, cryin all the time.

john970 · 09-30-2008, 01:41 PM

Did you get the new iDrive?

mikeo · 09-30-2008, 01:43 PM

This is not the Political thread. Zip it.

Sansnoetic · 09-30-2008, 02:19 PM

Didn't order the new iDrive, so it's hard to tell that way. MFG plate on the door says made in 09/08 (which is what I knew). Last 7 is VF23988. Definitely '09 by all the paperwork I see. I guess I was thinking what was mentioned above --maybe BMW was going for calendar year 08 as "Year One of the 1." Either that, or the dude on the production line didn't get the memo...

morgie2 · 09-30-2008, 03:58 PM

well, if the msrp prices are based on the 09 pricelist, that woul tell us.

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Sansnoetic Private First Class 111 Rep 137 Posts Drives: '09 135i Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: washington Dc iTrader: (0) Garage List m [0.00]	2009 --Year one of the 1 --What?! So I picked up my 2009 135 last Friday (will post pics soon!), however I wasn't expecting the Start/Stop button to have the "Year one of the 1" inscription since 2009 was not the first year. Before anyone asks, I'm sure it's a MY09 since I purchased through MSP, paid 09 prices, have confirmation documents that say 09, and a Title that says 09. Anyone else noticed this on their new 1'er??
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Crowley Major 54 Rep 1,015 Posts Drives: Join Date: Oct 2007 iTrader: (0)	LOL .. I guess every year is going to be year of the 1 __________________ The last words on the powerplant should go to a clearly overwhelmed Hormazd Sorabjee, editor and publisher of Autocar India: “There is something simply magical about BMW’s in-line six. It has a creamy smoothness that makes velvet feel like sandpaper.”
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ptack Brigadier General 269 Rep 4,470 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: May 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i [6.50]	Check your Vin#. That will definitely say whether it is an 08 or 09. It would be very interesting to you if you were to find that it's an 08. It will be interesting to us if they've continued putting that phrase on the 09s. __________________ 135i, SGM, Coral, Sport Package, Auto, Premium Hifi, USB/ipod, Apex EC-7s, PPK Stage II
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larryn Lieutenant General 2146 Rep 10,176 Posts Drives: '97 332ti, '21 X5 45e, '16 GT4 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Seattle iTrader: (2)	I wonder if they eschewed model years in lieu of calendar years for the Y1O1 insignias? :iono: Seems strange though.
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spankrorie Frank The Tank 0 Rep 40 Posts Drives: Join Date: Apr 2008 iTrader: (0)	Im sure if you picked it up last friday it means it was built in '08 thus still being apart of "Year One of the One" production.
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Steelerbimmer Private First Class 3 Rep 174 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jul 2008 iTrader: (0)	It is most likely the fact that it was produced in 2008. The 1ers started selling in the U.S. in March of 2008. I hope mine does not say "Year One of the One". Mostly because B.O. is known as "The One" and I do not want to have any part or be reminded of that B.S.!!
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09-30-2008, 09:33 AM	#11
morgie2 First Lieutenant 16 Rep 377 Posts Drives: 135i convertible Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	Anybody in the U.S. get an 09 WITHOUT the ring?
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BMW_x5_Msport Lieutenant 107 Rep 494 Posts Drives: x5f15 Join Date: Jul 2008 iTrader: (0)	anyone have an 09 in the us maybe they can help, im still waiting for mine.
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Sansnoetic Private First Class 111 Rep 137 Posts Drives: '09 135i Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: washington Dc iTrader: (0) Garage List m [0.00]	Didn't order the new iDrive, so it's hard to tell that way. MFG plate on the door says made in 09/08 (which is what I knew). Last 7 is VF23988. Definitely '09 by all the paperwork I see. I guess I was thinking what was mentioned above --maybe BMW was going for calendar year 08 as "Year One of the 1." Either that, or the dude on the production line didn't get the memo...
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morgie2 First Lieutenant 16 Rep 377 Posts Drives: 135i convertible Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	well, if the msrp prices are based on the 09 pricelist, that woul tell us.
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