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crzy4135i · 04-04-2008, 09:29 PM

I've had a very tough time deciding on colors (and options) so I decided to stop by the dealership again to take a look around, even though I assumed they would be closed for the night.

Their demo 135i is black sapphire metallic with red leather. That color combo looks GREAT but the black would be tough to keep clean. I looked around the lot at crimson red, SGM, and silver metallic (on 335i's). They all look great..

A sales guy came out and asked if I wanted a test drive. Hmm.. Hell yea.

The sport seats are great! I was afraid they would be too tight for me at 235lb but they really are comfortable and hold you in place very well around turns. The M steering wheel is great! It has a very large diameter grip and is very impressive.

The car feels much faster than expected and there is absolutely zero turbo lag. I drove a 335i around one night and this thing *feels* faster. Now I understand why some people want to wait on the dinan software upgrade. I'll get the dinan sauce up front but I no longer feel it's an absolute requirement with this car.

The test drive was done at night so I didn't push the car too hard. It handles great, has very tight steering feel (like most bmw's), and really does not ride rough at all. I'm not sure why but I realized something during the test drive; Whether the car is black, red or silver really doesn't matter. The thing that really matters about this car is how it DRIVES. Color is not that big of a deal. I just need to get the car ordered asap so I can drive it every day.

One of the other sales guys mentioned the performance center delivery. After talking with him about it, I'm definitely doing it. Regarding the color.. screw it.. I'll order black metallic with red leather and never look back. I'll probably order all options except sirius radio and auto tranny. I was going to wait until I sell my current car before placing an order but 6-8 week build time should allow enough time to get the S4 sold. What's the deposit amount required to order a car? I'm delivering that amount to the dealer this week.

BTW, I believe the carbon fiber rear spoiler and diffuser would look great on black sapphire. :biggrin:

ScottyGams · 04-04-2008, 09:30 PM

first time buyers usually require $2500 down, at least at my dealership.

thanks for sharing, btw

MadMan77 · 04-04-2008, 09:36 PM

My dealer didn't even ask for a deposit and I am a first time buyer. I spoke with the sales guy, they ordered the car to my specs and never even mentioned a deposit.

crzy4135i · 04-04-2008, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by ScottyGams

first time buyers usually require $2500 down, at least at my dealership.

thanks for sharing, btw

I bought a certified used 325i from them last year. Either way, I'll call them and bring whatever amount with me.

IDBMW · 04-04-2008, 09:42 PM

I put $1000 down. Repeat customer.

crzy4135i · 04-04-2008, 09:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MadMan77

My dealer didn't even ask for a deposit and I am a first time buyer. I spoke with the sales guy, they ordered the car to my specs and never even mentioned a deposit.

Thanks for the info. BTW, the guy that gave me the test drive isn't the same guy who I planned on buying the car from. I've already spoke with the same guy who I bought the 325i from last year. He had already gone home for the night. The guy tonight was very helpful and enthusiastic about the test drive and dinan upgrade, even though I mentioned my plans to buy it from the first guy. How much do they really make from the sale of a car? Would it be acceptable to slip this guy a $100 bill for being very helpful?

crzy4135i · 04-04-2008, 09:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IDBMW

I put $1000 down. Repeat customer.

Thanks. You ordered the Ipod adapter? Is it just a cable that we could buy off ebay? It sounds like a lot of money for a standard cable, if that's all that option is.

JohnnyTT · 04-04-2008, 10:06 PM

First off Congrats!!

Second, what is performance delivery?? I hear people keep talkin about it, but I'm new to the BMW world.

Thanks.

ScottyGams · 04-04-2008, 10:12 PM

^^^

you pick up your car from the BMW Performance Center in South Carolina

http://www.bmwusa.com/Standard/Conte.../Delivery.aspx

jeremyc74 · 04-04-2008, 10:36 PM

I put $1k down on mine when I ordered it and I'm a first time customer.

malves85 · 04-04-2008, 10:57 PM

First time young customer and needed a 1k deposit to order.

Congrats on the order. Now the long wait begins..

InsaneSkippy · 04-04-2008, 11:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by malves85

First time young customer and needed a 1k deposit to order.

Congrats on the order. Now the long wait begins..

x2

Hypnoz · 04-05-2008, 12:21 AM

Nice color combo

One of my favs. Sound just like me when I took my test drive haha.

plien69 · 04-05-2008, 12:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnnyTT

First off Congrats!!

Second, what is performance delivery?? I hear people keep talkin about it, but I'm new to the BMW world.

Thanks.

Check out this thread:
http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6605

04-04-2008, 09:29 PM	#1
crzy4135i Major Drives: 08 135i Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: US Posts: 1,075 iTrader: (0)	I just stopped by the dealer to decide on color and finally test drove the 135i! I've had a very tough time deciding on colors (and options) so I decided to stop by the dealership again to take a look around, even though I assumed they would be closed for the night. Their demo 135i is black sapphire metallic with red leather. That color combo looks GREAT but the black would be tough to keep clean. I looked around the lot at crimson red, SGM, and silver metallic (on 335i's). They all look great.. A sales guy came out and asked if I wanted a test drive. Hmm.. Hell yea. The sport seats are great! I was afraid they would be too tight for me at 235lb but they really are comfortable and hold you in place very well around turns. The M steering wheel is great! It has a very large diameter grip and is very impressive. The car feels much faster than expected and there is absolutely zero turbo lag. I drove a 335i around one night and this thing feels faster. Now I understand why some people want to wait on the dinan software upgrade. I'll get the dinan sauce up front but I no longer feel it's an absolute requirement with this car. The test drive was done at night so I didn't push the car too hard. It handles great, has very tight steering feel (like most bmw's), and really does not ride rough at all. I'm not sure why but I realized something during the test drive; Whether the car is black, red or silver really doesn't matter. The thing that really matters about this car is how it DRIVES. Color is not that big of a deal. I just need to get the car ordered asap so I can drive it every day. One of the other sales guys mentioned the performance center delivery. After talking with him about it, I'm definitely doing it. Regarding the color.. screw it.. I'll order black metallic with red leather and never look back. I'll probably order all options except sirius radio and auto tranny. I was going to wait until I sell my current car before placing an order but 6-8 week build time should allow enough time to get the S4 sold. What's the deposit amount required to order a car? I'm delivering that amount to the dealer this week. BTW, I believe the carbon fiber rear spoiler and diffuser would look great on black sapphire. :biggrin:
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04-04-2008, 09:42 PM	#5
IDBMW Captain Drives: 135i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 748 iTrader: (0)	I put $1000 down. Repeat customer. __________________ 135i – SGM/Black Boston Leather/Aluminum Trim - 6SP MT - Sports Package - Premium Package - Cold Weather Package - Premium Hi-fi System - ipod/USB adaptor - Comfort Access System

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04-04-2008, 09:30 PM	#2
ScottyGams Uber-Lee7 Member Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: NYC Posts: 1,440 iTrader: (2)	first time buyers usually require $2500 down, at least at my dealership. thanks for sharing, btw

04-04-2008, 09:36 PM	#3
MadMan77 ↓↓↓ Ex-Con ↓↓↓ Drives: JB '08 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mildenhall, UK Posts: 1,855 iTrader: (1)	My dealer didn't even ask for a deposit and I am a first time buyer. I spoke with the sales guy, they ordered the car to my specs and never even mentioned a deposit.

04-04-2008, 10:06 PM	#8
JohnnyTT Captain Drives: 2011 X3 3.5 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: East Coast Posts: 742 iTrader: (0)	First off Congrats!! Second, what is performance delivery?? I hear people keep talkin about it, but I'm new to the BMW world. Thanks.

04-04-2008, 10:12 PM	#9
ScottyGams Uber-Lee7 Member Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: NYC Posts: 1,440 iTrader: (2)	^^^ you pick up your car from the BMW Performance Center in South Carolina http://www.bmwusa.com/Standard/Conte.../Delivery.aspx

04-04-2008, 10:36 PM	#10
jeremyc74 Banned Drives: '08 135i Montego/Terra Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Evansville, IN Posts: 5,982 iTrader: (0)	I put $1k down on mine when I ordered it and I'm a first time customer.

04-04-2008, 10:57 PM	#11
malves85 Second Lieutenant Drives: Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 254 iTrader: (0)	First time young customer and needed a 1k deposit to order. Congrats on the order. Now the long wait begins..

04-05-2008, 12:21 AM	#13
Hypnoz Enlisted Member Drives: Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 40 iTrader: (0)	Nice color combo One of my favs. Sound just like me when I took my test drive haha.