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Sleepman · 04-30-2009, 07:15 PM

I closed the door today on a long ordeal with my 128 vert. Originally purchased in April '08, the top delaminated after a few months and was replaced under warranty. The replacement top leaked, requiring several trips to the dealer over the last 6 months and eventually the headliner just snapped last weekend. The dealership was very helpful throughout this mess and they called me today to offer a replacement vehicle. They had a new '08 135 vert - without sport, and offered it to me. I'm going to miss the sport seats, but I'm already addicted to the extra power. So how soon can I expect my HPFP failure?

BForbes · 04-30-2009, 08:10 PM

Congrats on your second 1er. I think you're in a small group. They offered you a 135i vert? Was it an even exchange?

MOCKBA · 04-30-2009, 08:20 PM

I drive 135 since september and didn't encounter HPFP failure. I guess somebody was right you do not have pump problem unless you modded car.

kingnonis · 04-30-2009, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by MOCKBA

I drive 135 since september and didn't encounter HPFP failure. I guess somebody was right you do not have pump problem unless you modded car.

my HPFP went out way before i added my JB+...

to the OP: congrats! I guess it all worked out MUCH to your benefit in the end!

BrokenVert · 04-30-2009, 08:59 PM

Congrats on the 135i vert. Ive been having some problems of my own with the top. Nothing with the headliner leaking. My top's mechanicals have simply gone south. And yes...the power is very addicting, even in the vert.

Sleepman · 04-30-2009, 09:02 PM

The exchange cost me $3500. Considering the difference in sticker between the 2 cars and the fact that mine was a year old, I thought it was a pretty good deal. Having another 12 months of full warranty is pretty nice, too.

Guildenstern · 04-30-2009, 09:25 PM

You should have had them swap out the sport seats.

Eyeman · 04-30-2009, 11:28 PM

I would have opted for sport seats also but I bought my non-sport car off the lot. I appease myself by reminding myself that I've twice had to pay to have the side bolsters redone on sport seats. Plus it's much easier to get in and out of the seat now.

timeg · 05-01-2009, 02:02 AM

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I thought sport seats were standard in the 09 135i, at least the coupe??

BrokenVert · 05-01-2009, 05:44 AM

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Originally Posted by timeg

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I thought sport seats were standard in the 09 135i, at least the coupe??

Its not an 09. Its an 08 that wasnt sold if Im understanding this right.

And also its the vert, so all bets are off.

Wait, non-sport vert, so do you have the 17s? How are those Goodyears?

drivendriver · 05-01-2009, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by timeg

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I thought sport seats were standard in the 09 135i, at least the coupe??

They're not standard in the US. You have to get the Sport (or M-Sport) package.

Sleepman · 05-01-2009, 10:07 AM

Has the 17's with the Eagle LS's. They seem to absorb the bumps from our horrible midwest roads a little better than the NCT 5's. That's about all I can say about them.

Jumpman · 05-01-2009, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by MOCKBA

I drive 135 since september and didn't encounter HPFP failure. I guess somebody was right you do not have pump problem unless you modded car.

Actually if you look at the results of that poll, modding has nothing to do with it. I've done 0 performance mods on mine and it went out at around the 8 month / 8k miles mark.

Dr_Jones · 05-02-2009, 04:17 PM

about 4000 miles

rocketpop · 05-02-2009, 04:29 PM

Mine was replaced before any mods were done also.

cagekicker · 05-03-2009, 09:06 AM

congrats.

04-30-2009, 07:15 PM	#1
Sleepman New Member Drives: 08 SGM 135i vert Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Chicago suburbs Posts: 10 iTrader: (0)	Still a 1addict! I closed the door today on a long ordeal with my 128 vert. Originally purchased in April '08, the top delaminated after a few months and was replaced under warranty. The replacement top leaked, requiring several trips to the dealer over the last 6 months and eventually the headliner just snapped last weekend. The dealership was very helpful throughout this mess and they called me today to offer a replacement vehicle. They had a new '08 135 vert - without sport, and offered it to me. I'm going to miss the sport seats, but I'm already addicted to the extra power. So how soon can I expect my HPFP failure?
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04-30-2009, 08:10 PM	#2
BForbes Moderator Drives: BSM 135i/AW E90 M3 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 4,235 iTrader: (0)	Congrats on your second 1er. I think you're in a small group. They offered you a 135i vert? Was it an even exchange? __________________ - 04 Honda S2000(gone)

04-30-2009, 08:20 PM	#3
MOCKBA Captain Drives: 135 convertible Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: SFBA Posts: 865 iTrader: (0)	I drive 135 since september and didn't encounter HPFP failure. I guess somebody was right you do not have pump problem unless you modded car. __________________ 135i/cabrio/p/s/c MediaChest is iTunesLess way of iPod managing

04-30-2009, 08:59 PM	#5
BrokenVert Extremist Opinion Fighter Drives: Topless Electric Boogaloo Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Fahrvergnügen Posts: 9,415 iTrader: (0)	Congrats on the 135i vert. Ive been having some problems of my own with the top. Nothing with the headliner leaking. My top's mechanicals have simply gone south. And yes...the power is very addicting, even in the vert. __________________

05-02-2009, 04:17 PM	#14
Dr_Jones Major Drives: Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 1,023 iTrader: (0)	about 4000 miles __________________ Just like Indiana...I love my whip

04-30-2009, 09:02 PM	#6
Sleepman New Member Drives: 08 SGM 135i vert Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Chicago suburbs Posts: 10 iTrader: (0)	The exchange cost me $3500. Considering the difference in sticker between the 2 cars and the fact that mine was a year old, I thought it was a pretty good deal. Having another 12 months of full warranty is pretty nice, too.

04-30-2009, 09:25 PM	#7
Guildenstern or Rosencrantz Drives: 2008 Montego Blue 128i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 455 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 128i Coupe [0.00]	You should have had them swap out the sport seats.

04-30-2009, 11:28 PM	#8
Eyeman Major Drives: 2008 135 blk, blk, step Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,470 iTrader: (0) Garage List 1977 Mercedes 450SE ... [0.00] 2004 Porsche 968 Cab [0.00] 2008 135 [4.00]	I would have opted for sport seats also but I bought my non-sport car off the lot. I appease myself by reminding myself that I've twice had to pay to have the side bolsters redone on sport seats. Plus it's much easier to get in and out of the seat now.

05-01-2009, 02:02 AM	#9
timeg Private Drives: BSM 09 135i Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Heidelberg Germany Posts: 52 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 135i [0.00]	Correct me if I'm wrong, but I thought sport seats were standard in the 09 135i, at least the coupe??

05-01-2009, 10:07 AM	#12
Sleepman New Member Drives: 08 SGM 135i vert Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Chicago suburbs Posts: 10 iTrader: (0)	Has the 17's with the Eagle LS's. They seem to absorb the bumps from our horrible midwest roads a little better than the NCT 5's. That's about all I can say about them.

05-02-2009, 04:29 PM	#15
rocketpop Captain Drives: 135i Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Home Posts: 721 iTrader: (0)	Mine was replaced before any mods were done also. __________________ Rocketpop

05-03-2009, 09:06 AM	#16
cagekicker Major Drives: '09 crimson red 135i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: yard Posts: 1,323 iTrader: (0)	congrats. __________________ 6MT/ N54/ SP= RATID!!!

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