2013 BMW 135is Coupe and Convertible Announced! - Page 3 - BMW 1 Series Coupe Forum / 1 Series Convertible Forum (1M / tii / 135i / 128i / Coupe / Cabrio / Hatchback) (BMW E82 E88 128i 130i 135i)

Moo · 05-15-2012, 01:55 PM

FTS!

Venom · 05-15-2012, 02:01 PM

I do like the blue stitching, if anyone here gets one, wanna trade for my leatherette? =p

BlackJetE90 · 05-15-2012, 02:26 PM

That is a lot of marketing fluff in that press release.

MPowerF1 · 05-15-2012, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlackJetE90

That is a lot of marketing fluff in that press release.

Felt the same with everything I read about the M135i too.

ozinaldo · 05-15-2012, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ADVANT123

I can't believe they are almost charging the same price as what a base 1M sold for....

And they are doing it "after" the production of 1M ends, so that's really taking advantage of a market vacuum which they themselves created in the first place.

Real good marketing imo! Bad for everyone who thought at the time that 1M was overpriced which was irrelevant especially so in US. Reaching one when new was a pain in the ass though, basically took a year out of my life.

ND40oz · 05-15-2012, 02:41 PM

Does this have blacklines, kind of looks like it?

jraymond · 05-15-2012, 02:47 PM

So in summary, the enthuisasts sit and wait for the next body style.

BMW will still sell plenty of these, just not to the diehards as we sit here and wait

993 911 · 05-15-2012, 02:52 PM

Not impressed.

CPWINCH · 05-15-2012, 02:56 PM

N55 for the lose

bbarclay410 · 05-15-2012, 03:02 PM

this is beyond stupid

Pentium · 05-15-2012, 03:03 PM

It's hot and sexy!
135i is great and I think the new 135is would be something more and more!
A very nice way to say goodbye

IZAGLO · 05-15-2012, 03:35 PM

i like it...although i would not buy it over my current N54...As mentioned there is no reason BMW could not of made the 1M for another year or so....It is so much nicer a car for an additional 3 grand over this new re-incarnation of the 135i....The 1M and the 135i are still my favorite BMW's although the M3 is gorgeous as well but i like smaller/lighter is better..... i will not buy this car..at that price i would buy a used 1M or wait for the next 2M...i am TOTALLY content with my tuned 135i which has more power and almost paid off....if i am going into debt again it will only be for a M from BMW. The 1M should of been in production for at least another year and if BMW is smart (which they are) they should bring the 1M back ....if they can do the 2013 with all the cosmetic gizmo's than they can certainly do better for the enthusiasts here....afterall they built the 1M for us....now they just put this new 135is out for who know's what reason.....but it certainly does not excite me to buy one especially since it's no better than what i have now.

red-sauerkraut · 05-15-2012, 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LemonOne

No LSD, No Thank you.

new2the3 · 05-15-2012, 03:51 PM

I have an N54 with BMW P Grills and BMW PE, I should put a "is" badge on my car now!

Mark16q · 05-15-2012, 03:56 PM

If it had LSD I'd be mildly interested. Otherwise, it's what I'm driving now with BNG's. If a new buyer, this does make things simple, as the major warranty mod's are done and the car will be plenty entertaining. As long as a new version comes in before my warranty is expired, I'll be happy.

JimmyT · 05-15-2012, 03:59 PM

Any word on paint, especially is Estroil Blue is available??

KingOfJericho · 05-15-2012, 04:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JimmyT

Any word on paint, especially is Estroil Blue is available??

No. It will likely never be available on a non-M vehicle (and highly unlikely on an actual M, to boot).

ND40oz · 05-15-2012, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KingOfJericho

No. It will likely never be available on a non-M vehicle (and highly unlikely on an actual M, to boot).

It's available on the F20 and F30 M Sports, well Estoril Blue II is.

1&done · 05-15-2012, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LemonOne

No LSD, No Thank you.

Aftermrkt better anyhow... But yes, even the cooper S has the $500 option of adding an LSD

ND40oz · 05-15-2012, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1&done

Aftermrkt better anyhow... But yes, even the cooper S has the $500 option of adding an LSD

That was dropped with the start of the 2010 model year in favor of an e-diff.

WULFFZA · 05-15-2012, 04:27 PM

I like that there is a model above a 135i available now for the enthusiast to identify with. Whenever I see a 335is I think "There's a good chance he's a gear head ..." Thats why I wanted a 1M, a specialty car for the enthusiast in the $50k range that will retain value well and be usable as a daily with reasonable fuel consumption etc etc. I like the idea of a plucky coupe and the 135i is a great car, but something was missing, the 1M was that something. Thank you BMWUSA for putting this together.

Now, it's too expensive, within a few thousand of the base 1M by pulling parts out the bin, good marketing there limiting the 1M then bringing this out.
Now what I would like to I know is that if BMWUSA and other countries could not convince BMW AG to produce more 1Ms despite the huge demand, how can they get this edition approved? Does the availability of a DCT box, a vert and more color options really make the case for more volume that much stronger. If so why not offer a DCT with the 1M?

ozinaldo · 05-15-2012, 04:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WULFFZA

I like that there is a model above a 135i available now for the enthusiast to identify with. Whenever I see a 335is I think "There's a good chance he's a gear head ..." Thats why I wanted a 1M, a specialty car for the enthusiast in the $50k range that will retain value well and be usable as a daily with reasonable fuel consumption etc etc. I like the idea of a plucky coupe and the 135i is a great car, but something was missing, the 1M was that something. Thank you BMWUSA for putting this together.

Now, it's too expensive, within a few thousand of the base 1M by pulling parts out the bin, good marketing there limiting the 1M then bringing this out.
Now what I would like to I know is that if BMWUSA and other countries could not convince BMW AG to produce more 1Ms despite the huge demand, how can they get this edition approved? Does the availability of a DCT box, a vert and more color options really make the case for more volume that much stronger. If so why not offer a DCT with the 1M?

DCT in 1M? God forbid, what next, a sunroof? You wanna burn in hell or what?

Just kidding, but seriously the 1M is perfect as it is, let's leave her alone, it is destined to be a car against the tides. However, a car company is a money making business so you never know what they can do. Having said that, if we read between the lines, all this only makes sense because 1M was limited and it will remain limited so that they can still sell the rest with a price hike. 135is in US and new M135i in Europe. Just good business and no one can say they are not good cars.

The 1M was a steal for a lucky minority which worked as a image job for the company as well; now BMW is stealing back what they can

05-15-2012, 02:01 PM	#46
Venom Major Drives: Teg DC2 + E82 135i Join Date: May 2011 Location: Easy Bay, CA Posts: 1,463 iTrader: (3) Garage List 2008 BMW 135i [4.25]	I do like the blue stitching, if anyone here gets one, wanna trade for my leatherette? =p __________________ - Thanks MGallop! Widebody 135i Powered by: Wagner-Tuning & VMR Wheels TheSt\|G - "And if you think the 1M got the N54 for any reason other than to keep it slower/cheaper than the M3 you are delusional."

05-15-2012, 02:41 PM	#50
ND40oz Lieutenant Drives: 09 135i Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Denver Posts: 464 iTrader: (0)	Does this have blacklines, kind of looks like it? __________________ 07 FJ 6MT 09 135i 6MT, ZMP, PPK1 13 X5 35i ZMP, ZMX, 2VA

05-15-2012, 02:52 PM	#52
993 911 Captain Drives: E93 335i, E82 135i Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Portland Posts: 855 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i [0.00] 2007 335i Convertible [0.00]	Not impressed. __________________ '08 135i - Alpine/Black, BMW Performance

05-15-2012, 03:02 PM	#54
bbarclay410 Lieutenant Drives: Lemans Blue E90 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 584 iTrader: (0)	this is beyond stupid __________________ E90\|LMB/Oyster & Black\|Nav\|Premium\|///M Sport\|18" Style 193M\|Xenon\|Comfort Access\|Cold Weather\|\|

05-15-2012, 03:03 PM	#55
Pentium First Lieutenant Drives: BMW Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Tartous Posts: 330 iTrader: (0)	It's hot and sexy! 135i is great and I think the new 135is would be something more and more! A very nice way to say goodbye __________________ The Best Is Yet To Come!

05-15-2012, 01:55 PM	#45
Moo Gold Member Drives: PSYWGN Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Studio 69 Posts: 388 iTrader: (0)	FTS!

05-15-2012, 02:26 PM	#47
BlackJetE90 Major Drives: E90 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: e90 Posts: 1,415 iTrader: (0)	That is a lot of marketing fluff in that press release.

05-15-2012, 02:47 PM	#51
jraymond First Lieutenant Drives: 135i SGM Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: U.S. Posts: 386 iTrader: (0)	So in summary, the enthuisasts sit and wait for the next body style. BMW will still sell plenty of these, just not to the diehards as we sit here and wait

05-15-2012, 03:35 PM	#56
IZAGLO Mbira Drives: Sedonna Red 09 135i SOLD Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Garage cleaning Brake Dust Posts: 915 iTrader: (3)	i like it...although i would not buy it over my current N54...As mentioned there is no reason BMW could not of made the 1M for another year or so....It is so much nicer a car for an additional 3 grand over this new re-incarnation of the 135i....The 1M and the 135i are still my favorite BMW's although the M3 is gorgeous as well but i like smaller/lighter is better..... i will not buy this car..at that price i would buy a used 1M or wait for the next 2M...i am TOTALLY content with my tuned 135i which has more power and almost paid off....if i am going into debt again it will only be for a M from BMW. The 1M should of been in production for at least another year and if BMW is smart (which they are) they should bring the 1M back ....if they can do the 2013 with all the cosmetic gizmo's than they can certainly do better for the enthusiasts here....afterall they built the 1M for us....now they just put this new 135is out for who know's what reason.....but it certainly does not excite me to buy one especially since it's no better than what i have now. __________________

05-15-2012, 03:51 PM	#58
new2the3 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 2009 135i Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,632 iTrader: (0)	I have an N54 with BMW P Grills and BMW PE, I should put a "is" badge on my car now! __________________ 2009 135i: AW/CR Aluminum Trim, 6 speed, M-Sport, Premium, Heated Seats, Ipod, BMW Performance Pedals, BMW Performance SSK, BMW Performance Exhaust, BMW Performance Grills E93 M3 FSB

05-15-2012, 03:56 PM	#59
Mark16q Private First Class Drives: 2010 135i convertible AW 6MT Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Agoura Hills Posts: 166 iTrader: (2)	If it had LSD I'd be mildly interested. Otherwise, it's what I'm driving now with BNG's. If a new buyer, this does make things simple, as the major warranty mod's are done and the car will be plenty entertaining. As long as a new version comes in before my warranty is expired, I'll be happy. __________________ '10 135i AW 'vert 6MT, PE and PPK1. Sold '09 A4 Cabriolet, a couple of Miata's, 2005 Elise, 2004 S2000....

05-15-2012, 03:59 PM	#60
JimmyT Redneck Engineer Drives: 2011 135i Join Date: May 2009 Location: Washington Posts: 435 iTrader: (0)	Any word on paint, especially is Estroil Blue is available?? __________________

05-15-2012, 04:27 PM	#65
WULFFZA First Lieutenant Drives: 2011 E90 335i M-Sport 6MT Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 354 iTrader: (0)	I like that there is a model above a 135i available now for the enthusiast to identify with. Whenever I see a 335is I think "There's a good chance he's a gear head ..." Thats why I wanted a 1M, a specialty car for the enthusiast in the $50k range that will retain value well and be usable as a daily with reasonable fuel consumption etc etc. I like the idea of a plucky coupe and the 135i is a great car, but something was missing, the 1M was that something. Thank you BMWUSA for putting this together. Now, it's too expensive, within a few thousand of the base 1M by pulling parts out the bin, good marketing there limiting the 1M then bringing this out. Now what I would like to I know is that if BMWUSA and other countries could not convince BMW AG to produce more 1Ms despite the huge demand, how can they get this edition approved? Does the availability of a DCT box, a vert and more color options really make the case for more volume that much stronger. If so why not offer a DCT with the 1M? __________________ 2011 E90 335i M-Sport 6MT Alpine white - saddle brown 2005 Toyota 4Runner 4WD Sport Edition Silver

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search