What to choose

CT8282 · 07-20-2010, 01:34 PM

You may have read my first post about my new company car being a 123d MSport coupes. Well, for whatever reason the order still hasn't gone through yet

but in the meantime I've started to question if I've made the right choice on colour, wheels etc etc.

My options are either Alpine White with the 18" rims, or in any other colour with the 17" rims. At the mo I'm thinking AW, but I saw a 1er coupes in Space Grey the other day and it was lovely.

What do you guys think?

GoGeo · 07-20-2010, 01:40 PM

Space grey with the red interior...classic early porsche combo...can you get the black piano finish inside?

Raine · 07-20-2010, 01:47 PM

Alpine White represent!!! Especially if you have the Euro clear corner lights...unlike our orange ones =(

KingOfJericho · 07-20-2010, 02:01 PM

Wheels are one of the easiest things to replace. Buy the color you like and change the wheels if they're not to your liking.

CT8282 · 07-20-2010, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by GoGeo

Space grey with the red interior...classic early porsche combo...can you get the black piano finish inside?

Yeah, nice combo. I could get the black piano finish too!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raine

Alpine White represent!!! Especially if you have the Euro clear corner lights...unlike our orange ones =(

Yep, corner lights are clear.

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Originally Posted by KingOfJericho

Wheels are one of the easiest things to replace. Buy the color you like and change the wheels if they're not to your liking.

Very good point indeed.

NewYearsBoy · 07-20-2010, 05:44 PM

None Buy 19s.... Why change the wheels if they are the same size as stock...

Yvette · 07-20-2010, 06:17 PM

cab't go wrong with AW... and with the CF parts on them

type135i · 07-20-2010, 06:44 PM

Crimson Red :-) and 18"

CT8282 · 07-21-2010, 08:19 AM

Strong shout for the AW's then!

Itanius · 07-21-2010, 10:40 PM

Arctic White with the red interior!

Man, I wish mine had red interior.

CT8282 · 07-22-2010, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Itanius

Arctic White with the red interior!

Man, I wish mine had red interior.

Mine will be the black sensatec interior unfortunately. Because it's a company car I'm only allowed to add £1000 of extras so I went for the 18" rims at an upgrade cost of £425, and the comfort pack (rear and front parking sensors, auto lights & wipers, extended storage) at a cost of £325.

Thankfully the auto tranny with paddle shifters was a standard option on the company car list so I went for that as this engine is best driven with this immense box for sure.

KingOfJericho · 07-22-2010, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by CT8282

Thankfully the auto tranny with paddle shifters was a standard option on the company car list so I went for that as this engine is best driven with this immense box for sure.

CT8282 · 07-22-2010, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by KingOfJericho

Problem??

KingOfJericho · 07-22-2010, 01:10 PM

Ah, my bad. Didn't realize we were talking diesel. You're right.

CT8282 · 07-22-2010, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by KingOfJericho

Ah, my bad. Didn't realize we were talking diesel. You're right.

I see a lot of people on here suggest that the sheer power of the 135i also needs the auto box to be fully exploited too. Sadly, as it's a company car the efficiency is the be-all and end-all and so we only have Diesels to choose from, but thankfully the engine in the 123d is damn fast even though you can do 50mpg's in the damn thing. BMW sure know how to make an engine!

KingOfJericho · 07-22-2010, 01:21 PM

Engines, yes. High pressure fuel pumps... no.

CT8282 · 07-22-2010, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by KingOfJericho

Engines, yes. High pressure fuel pumps... no.

lol. Is this a common problem then?

KingOfJericho · 07-22-2010, 01:33 PM

type "HPFP" into the search and see how many hits you get... it's a plague for the 135i.

View Poll Results: Which would you choose?
Alpine White with 18" wheels	38	70.37%
Space Grey with 17" wheels	16	29.63%
Voters: 54. You may not vote on this poll

07-20-2010, 01:34 PM	#1
CT8282 Banned 10 Rep 58 Posts Drives: 123d M Sport Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Sussex UK iTrader: (0)	What to choose You may have read my first post about my new company car being a 123d MSport coupes. Well, for whatever reason the order still hasn't gone through yet but in the meantime I've started to question if I've made the right choice on colour, wheels etc etc. My options are either Alpine White with the 18" rims, or in any other colour with the 17" rims. At the mo I'm thinking AW, but I saw a 1er coupes in Space Grey the other day and it was lovely. What do you guys think?
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KingOfJericho Major General 2452 Rep 7,341 Posts Drives: Yes Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CT iTrader: (1) Garage List 2010 135i Coupe [5.26]	Wheels are one of the easiest things to replace. Buy the color you like and change the wheels if they're not to your liking. __________________ The views and opinions expressed in this post are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Bimmerpost. 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee High Altitude Hemi \| 2010 S4 Sold \| 2010 BMW 135i Retired \| 2006 Lotus Exige Sold
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NewYearsBoy Colonel 68 Rep 2,352 Posts Drives: IS 300 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Bradenton FL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 135i M-Sport [0.00]	None Buy 19s.... Why change the wheels if they are the same size as stock... __________________ -------------------------------------------------------------- "Speed never killed anyone its very important to get that straight, Speed has never killed a soul. Suddenly becoming stationary thats what gets people." - Jeremy Clarkson
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Yvette Major General 761 Rep 7,408 Posts Drives: M Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (19)	cab't go wrong with AW... and with the CF parts on them
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type135i New Member 0 Rep 5 Posts Drives: 2011 Red 135i Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: North Carolina iTrader: (0)	Crimson Red :-) and 18"
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CT8282 Banned 10 Rep 58 Posts Drives: 123d M Sport Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Sussex UK iTrader: (0)	Strong shout for the AW's then!
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Itanius Lieutenant 8 Rep 567 Posts Drives: Silver Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: OR iTrader: (4)	Arctic White with the red interior! Man, I wish mine had red interior. __________________ 2008 AW 135i (sold)
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KingOfJericho Major General 2452 Rep 7,341 Posts Drives: Yes Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CT iTrader: (1) Garage List 2010 135i Coupe [5.26]	Ah, my bad. Didn't realize we were talking diesel. You're right. __________________ The views and opinions expressed in this post are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Bimmerpost. 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee High Altitude Hemi \| 2010 S4 Sold \| 2010 BMW 135i Retired \| 2006 Lotus Exige Sold
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KingOfJericho Major General 2452 Rep 7,341 Posts Drives: Yes Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CT iTrader: (1) Garage List 2010 135i Coupe [5.26]	Engines, yes. High pressure fuel pumps... no. __________________ The views and opinions expressed in this post are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Bimmerpost. 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee High Altitude Hemi \| 2010 S4 Sold \| 2010 BMW 135i Retired \| 2006 Lotus Exige Sold
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KingOfJericho Major General 2452 Rep 7,341 Posts Drives: Yes Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CT iTrader: (1) Garage List 2010 135i Coupe [5.26]	type "HPFP" into the search and see how many hits you get... it's a plague for the 135i. __________________ The views and opinions expressed in this post are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Bimmerpost. 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee High Altitude Hemi \| 2010 S4 Sold \| 2010 BMW 135i Retired \| 2006 Lotus Exige Sold
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