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JS135i · 04-26-2010, 06:15 PM

Hi All,
Should have mine a week or so. Any experience with the actual pickup from the dealer you can share? Any 'watchouts' for me?
Thanks, John

Evice · 04-26-2010, 06:20 PM

Which one did you purchase it from?

JS135i · 04-26-2010, 06:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Evice

Which one did you purchase it from?

Kelly BMW

JS135i · 04-26-2010, 06:31 PM

Also, meant to ask: Do you have a front license plate? Debating on it...

Evice · 04-26-2010, 06:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jpstinnett

Kelly BMW

I bought mine from there as well, great sales people. Check your paint closely to make sure. I didn't, and I wasn't able to confirm if a swirl mark was because of the dealer or not.

congratulations by the way. You will love it.

JS135i · 04-26-2010, 06:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Evice

I bought mine from there as well, great sales people. Check your paint closely to make sure. I didn't, and I wasn't able to confirm if a swirl mark was because of the dealer or not.

congratulations by the way. You will love it.

Will they remove it if you spot it?

Evice · 04-26-2010, 06:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jpstinnett

Will they remove it if you spot it?

Not sure, but you can always deny delivery, It is hard to do it when your car is right there that you have been waiting for

) I know it is almost impossible for me. heh

JS135i · 04-26-2010, 06:38 PM

For sure, I have been waiting since March, only 1 more LONG week to go. Will try to organize a ride around SE Ohio.

Evice · 04-26-2010, 06:41 PM

Sounds good. PM me if you have any questions.

JS135i · 04-26-2010, 06:43 PM

Sorry.. where is link to PM you?

TMc135 · 04-26-2010, 09:43 PM

Welcome to the group John. There are several of us here in Columbus that get together from time to time. Regarding your PM question, just click on EVICE's name and it will give you an option to send him a Private Message rather than post out for everyone to read (unless that's what you want). Regarding front plate, my reco is to NOT have Kelley drill holes in your front bumper and then you can decide what you want to do. Some of the guys are running a front plate on the tow hook attachment and others (like myself, don't have it mounted - taking a risk for a fix it ticket). Look forward to meeting you in the future.

Tim

Evice · 04-26-2010, 11:12 PM

John. I use the tow hook plate holder that I purchased from www.gominigo.com, it is fairly cheap. Unless you do not want asymetric location for your plate, it is a great choice.

axoid · 04-27-2010, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jpstinnett

Hi All,
Should have mine a week or so...
Thanks, John

To our planet, welcome.

JS135i · 04-28-2010, 12:56 AM

It arrived at the dealer today so I am picking it up tomorrow.
Can't wait!!

Evice · 04-28-2010, 01:03 AM

JS135i · 04-28-2010, 04:24 PM

Just picked it and brought it home. Some pictures and first impressions to follow later tonight!!

JS135i · 04-28-2010, 09:28 PM

WOW, this is an amazing car. This is my first BMW and first sports coupe.
My sportiest vehicle before this was a TL Type S so this 135i is a revelation.

I only have 70 miles that I put on tonight and so far everything is AMAZING.
The power of the engine and the smoothness of the DCT are excellent.
The iDrive and Nav integration is quite good and intuitive for me - at least so far.
My initial pics are not that great but I plan on putting some serious miles on it so I am sure to find some better locations and lighting.
More info as I drive it but I am beyond excited for this car.
Thanks, John

Evice · 04-29-2010, 04:30 PM

AWesome! It looks great. and It looks like they got your bumper taken care of before you can

I am super curious about DCT, I need to go test drive one. Congratz again.

JS135i · 04-29-2010, 08:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Evice

AWesome! It looks great. and It looks like they got your bumper taken care of before you can

I am super curious about DCT, I need to go test drive one. Congratz again.

I am very impressed with the DCT. The shifts in full Auto Mode are imperceptible. I only know the gear by the indicator on the dash. Even in D7 it has huge power. I accelerated from 60-80 today and it never left D7. It has power everywhere, especially the mid range - just crazy fast.
I played with the paddles a bit but ended up leaving it in Auto and going on - it is that powerful across the range.

04-26-2010, 06:15 PM	#1
JS135i The Colonel Drives: SOLD: 135i - Black/Black Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Columbus Posts: 97 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 135i [0.00]	Columbus Owners - I'm about to join you! Hi All, Should have mine a week or so. Any experience with the actual pickup from the dealer you can share? Any 'watchouts' for me? Thanks, John
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04-26-2010, 06:20 PM	#2
Evice Major Drives: BSM 128i M-sport and '98 M3 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Somewhere here Posts: 1,382 iTrader: (1)	Which one did you purchase it from? __________________ -- '09 BSM 128i - MSport trim, 6MT, Heated Seats, Xenons, Premium Sound. -- '98 E36 M3 - BMWCR IS #718 BMWCCA Instructor and Club Racer. http://www.youtube.com/alisalih

04-26-2010, 06:41 PM	#9
Evice Major Drives: BSM 128i M-sport and '98 M3 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Somewhere here Posts: 1,382 iTrader: (1)	Sounds good. PM me if you have any questions. __________________ -- '09 BSM 128i - MSport trim, 6MT, Heated Seats, Xenons, Premium Sound. -- '98 E36 M3 - BMWCR IS #718 BMWCCA Instructor and Club Racer. http://www.youtube.com/alisalih

04-26-2010, 09:43 PM	#11
TMc135 1addict, and proud Drives: '06 330xi (dd) Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 150 iTrader: (5) Garage List 1995 BMW M3 [5.00] 2008 BMW 135i (SOLD) [0.00] 2006 BMW 330xi [0.00]	Welcome to the group John. There are several of us here in Columbus that get together from time to time. Regarding your PM question, just click on EVICE's name and it will give you an option to send him a Private Message rather than post out for everyone to read (unless that's what you want). Regarding front plate, my reco is to NOT have Kelley drill holes in your front bumper and then you can decide what you want to do. Some of the guys are running a front plate on the tow hook attachment and others (like myself, don't have it mounted - taking a risk for a fix it ticket). Look forward to meeting you in the future. Tim __________________ Daily Driver: '06 E90 330xi Monaco Blue w/burl walnut trim, Terra leather, Sport Pkg, Nav, Prem Audio & iPod, Cold weather pkg, VMW VB3 18's, KW V1 suspension, tint (2008 135i modded - SOLD) Track Car: E36 M3 Avus Blue coupe, too many mods to list! Last edited by TMc135; 04-26-2010 at 10:39 PM.

04-26-2010, 11:12 PM	#12
Evice Major Drives: BSM 128i M-sport and '98 M3 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Somewhere here Posts: 1,382 iTrader: (1)	John. I use the tow hook plate holder that I purchased from www.gominigo.com, it is fairly cheap. Unless you do not want asymetric location for your plate, it is a great choice. Attached Images __________________ -- '09 BSM 128i - MSport trim, 6MT, Heated Seats, Xenons, Premium Sound. -- '98 E36 M3 - BMWCR IS #718 BMWCCA Instructor and Club Racer. http://www.youtube.com/alisalih

04-26-2010, 06:31 PM	#4
JS135i The Colonel Drives: SOLD: 135i - Black/Black Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Columbus Posts: 97 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 135i [0.00]	Also, meant to ask: Do you have a front license plate? Debating on it...

04-26-2010, 06:38 PM	#8
JS135i The Colonel Drives: SOLD: 135i - Black/Black Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Columbus Posts: 97 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 135i [0.00]	For sure, I have been waiting since March, only 1 more LONG week to go. Will try to organize a ride around SE Ohio.

04-26-2010, 06:43 PM	#10
JS135i The Colonel Drives: SOLD: 135i - Black/Black Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Columbus Posts: 97 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 135i [0.00]	Sorry.. where is link to PM you?

04-28-2010, 12:56 AM	#14
JS135i The Colonel Drives: SOLD: 135i - Black/Black Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Columbus Posts: 97 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 135i [0.00]	It arrived at the dealer today so I am picking it up tomorrow. Can't wait!!

04-28-2010, 01:03 AM	#15
Evice Major Drives: BSM 128i M-sport and '98 M3 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Somewhere here Posts: 1,382 iTrader: (1)	__________________ -- '09 BSM 128i - MSport trim, 6MT, Heated Seats, Xenons, Premium Sound. -- '98 E36 M3 - BMWCR IS #718 BMWCCA Instructor and Club Racer. http://www.youtube.com/alisalih

04-28-2010, 04:24 PM	#16
JS135i The Colonel Drives: SOLD: 135i - Black/Black Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Columbus Posts: 97 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 135i [0.00]	Just picked it and brought it home. Some pictures and first impressions to follow later tonight!!

04-28-2010, 09:28 PM	#17
JS135i The Colonel Drives: SOLD: 135i - Black/Black Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Columbus Posts: 97 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 135i [0.00]	First Impression: WOW!!! WOW, this is an amazing car. This is my first BMW and first sports coupe. My sportiest vehicle before this was a TL Type S so this 135i is a revelation. I only have 70 miles that I put on tonight and so far everything is AMAZING. The power of the engine and the smoothness of the DCT are excellent. The iDrive and Nav integration is quite good and intuitive for me - at least so far. My initial pics are not that great but I plan on putting some serious miles on it so I am sure to find some better locations and lighting. More info as I drive it but I am beyond excited for this car. Thanks, John

04-29-2010, 04:30 PM	#18
Evice Major Drives: BSM 128i M-sport and '98 M3 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Somewhere here Posts: 1,382 iTrader: (1)	AWesome! It looks great. and It looks like they got your bumper taken care of before you can I am super curious about DCT, I need to go test drive one. Congratz again. __________________ -- '09 BSM 128i - MSport trim, 6MT, Heated Seats, Xenons, Premium Sound. -- '98 E36 M3 - BMWCR IS #718 BMWCCA Instructor and Club Racer. http://www.youtube.com/alisalih

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