Picked up my 2013 - BMW 1 Series Coupe Forum / 1 Series Convertible Forum (1M / tii / 135i / 128i / Coupe / Cabrio / Hatchback) (BMW E82 E88 128i 130i 135i)

kleach18 · 10-16-2012, 01:05 PM

I was finally able to pick up my 135i today.

2013 LeMans Blue
6 speed
M-sport
HK sound system (sounds great)
BMW assist

The only bad thing is when I was walking around to inspect it I noticed that the drivers headlight washer was sticking up a little more then it should. Put a little pressure and noticed it was really loose. Salesman took my info to the service department and ordered a new assembly and set a appointment to have it installed next week. Hopefully that's not a sign of whats to come for this car...

The loaner I had for the past 8 weeks had a DCT in it. I love the feel of the 6speed so much more. Of course I haven't really "driven" my car yet, so we'll see the difference after I break it in. I noticed the idle is more steady in my car then the car with the DCT. Not sure if that's the transmission or just the car itself..

I'll post pictures as soon as I can

Dackelone · 10-16-2012, 01:16 PM

Congrats!

andybui82 · 10-16-2012, 01:20 PM

samething happened to my 09 when i picked it up. same side and everything. they said its normal?

kleach18 · 10-16-2012, 01:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cokbui

samething happened to my 09 when i picked it up. same side and everything. they said its normal?

Did they replace it? He said they placed a order for the whole assembly and they are going to switch it out. You think it will solve the problem? It was sticking up almost a good half inch above the bumper.

andybui82 · 10-16-2012, 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kleach18

Did they replace it? He said they placed a order for the whole assembly and they are going to switch it out. You think it will solve the problem? It was sticking up almost a good half inch above the bumper.

okay maybe not that much for me but they wouldnt replace it. even though i am CPO'd

mb135is · 10-19-2012, 03:21 PM

The dealer gave you a loaner while your car was built?

kleach18 · 10-20-2012, 01:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mb135is

The dealer gave you a loaner while your car was built?

Yeah, they lent me a 135 with just about every option... They usually put stickers on the cars to advertise but he forgot on mine. It was a 2012 model, they tend to sell them for like 3000 off after they are done loaning them out. They had another one that they were trying to sell me before I ordered my car.

It was nice... I had to sign a contract that I could only put 3000 miles or less on it. Anything over and I would of paid 83 euro cents a mile.. I put about 1800 miles in 8 weeks.

Bmwbreed · 10-20-2012, 10:43 AM

Where's some pics broheim

kleach18 · 10-23-2012, 12:14 PM

Here are a few quick pics... I plan to take some better ones soon, but this is it for now...

kleach18 · 10-23-2012, 12:16 PM

Its a little dirty because the weather has been kinda blah the last few days..

kleach18 · 10-23-2012, 12:29 PM

Some things I've noticed from the first week...

-I love these sport seats... They are so comfortable and really hold you in place.

-My car idles so much smoother then the loaner they gave me with the DCT. I'm not sure if its because of the DCT or something was a little off in that car.

-I get great gas mileage compared to the loaner (I think one reason for that is the break in I'm still working on in my car) Although just driving on the short trips I was also driving in the loaner, my car still averages 19+ MPG vs the 12 MPG of the 2012 DCT.

-The run flats on my car are different then that on the loaner. Mine don't seem as harsh

-I'm still playing with the Harman Kardon sound system, but it sounds a lot better then the base system that was in the loaner.

Thats all I can think of for now.... I'll keep it updated as I drive it more

Dackelone · 10-23-2012, 01:03 PM

Nice pics! Welcome to the 6MT club.

Bmwbreed · 10-23-2012, 03:11 PM

Looks good!!! Hopefully my turn will b soon

kleach18 · 10-26-2012, 11:23 AM

Reached 700 miles.... I need more free time to go drive this thing

Bmwbreed · 10-26-2012, 07:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kleach18

Reached 700 miles.... I need more free time to go drive this thing

Jus drive dwn the autobahn a couple hrs an turn around an come bak. Should b just about broke n by then.

kleach18 · 10-27-2012, 05:00 AM

I wish it was that easy... Hard to do having a wife and two kids. Birthday parties, Halloween parties, kids soccer practice and the list goes on. I'll get there, it might take me a little longer then I'd like.

I did drive it a lot yesterday. I'm averaging like 26 MPG which I think is crazy since its not even broken in yet

Bmwbreed · 10-29-2012, 05:42 PM

Ah I understand. Was married. No kids but still makes it hard to do what u wanna do. Single agin now an will prolly stay that way awhile haha. It's easy that way

bankerkys · 11-12-2012, 09:30 PM

Great color! Congratulations on the new ride!

kleach18 · 11-13-2012, 04:18 AM

I'm at 1500 miles... I have already installed a BMW Perforemance exhaust on it and changed the oil... Time to spend some more money. Whats next, wheels or JB4? Maybe powdercoat the stock 261's gunmetal then buy a JB4. I cant make up my mind....

maxdriver · 11-13-2012, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kleach18

I'm at 1500 miles... I have already installed a BMW Perforemance exhaust on it and changed the oil... Time to spend some more money. Whats next, wheels or JB4? Maybe powdercoat the stock 261's gunmetal then buy a JB4. I cant make up my mind....

I'm having the BMW performance exhaust installed at the port when mine arrives within the next week. Would be great to hear your thoughts on it....!

kleach18 · 11-13-2012, 10:29 PM

I love it so far!! I've put about 250 miles on the exhaust so far and I can hear the tone changing a bit. It was way to quiet for me without the y-pipe but I love it with it installed.

PeteA · 11-16-2012, 01:51 AM

Nice car buddy love the blue.

Curious though, I am having my 135i delivered on December 15th and it's classified as a 2012 MY12, not a 2013 - how come people are calling 2012 deliveries 2013's?

10-16-2012, 01:05 PM	#1
kleach18 Essayons Drives: 2013 135i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Bavaria, Germany Posts: 266 iTrader: (0)	Picked up my 2013 I was finally able to pick up my 135i today. 2013 LeMans Blue 6 speed M-sport HK sound system (sounds great) BMW assist The only bad thing is when I was walking around to inspect it I noticed that the drivers headlight washer was sticking up a little more then it should. Put a little pressure and noticed it was really loose. Salesman took my info to the service department and ordered a new assembly and set a appointment to have it installed next week. Hopefully that's not a sign of whats to come for this car... The loaner I had for the past 8 weeks had a DCT in it. I love the feel of the 6speed so much more. Of course I haven't really "driven" my car yet, so we'll see the difference after I break it in. I noticed the idle is more steady in my car then the car with the DCT. Not sure if that's the transmission or just the car itself.. I'll post pictures as soon as I can
	Tweet

10-16-2012, 01:16 PM	#2
Dackelone Moderator Drives: 135i Silber mit/Rot 6MT N54 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bayern, Germany Posts: 13,335 iTrader: (0)	Congrats! __________________ Dackel's European Delivery Museum Guide 1addicts at Stelv1oPass 1addicts at Stelv1oPass 2.0 July 20th & 21th, 2013

10-16-2012, 01:20 PM	#3
andybui82 Colonel Drives: The Blop1 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Blop PNW branch Posts: 2,338 iTrader: (4)	samething happened to my 09 when i picked it up. same side and everything. they said its normal? __________________ Cars: SGM 325i (Retired) l BSM 135i (Retired) l SS to Gloss White S2000

10-23-2012, 12:14 PM	#9
kleach18 Essayons Drives: 2013 135i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Bavaria, Germany Posts: 266 iTrader: (0)	Here are a few quick pics... I plan to take some better ones soon, but this is it for now... Attached Images Last edited by kleach18; 10-23-2012 at 01:10 PM.

10-23-2012, 01:03 PM	#12
Dackelone Moderator Drives: 135i Silber mit/Rot 6MT N54 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bayern, Germany Posts: 13,335 iTrader: (0)	Nice pics! Welcome to the 6MT club. __________________ Dackel's European Delivery Museum Guide 1addicts at Stelv1oPass 1addicts at Stelv1oPass 2.0 July 20th & 21th, 2013

10-19-2012, 03:21 PM	#6
mb135is Lieutenant Drives: '13 135is Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: NJ Posts: 434 iTrader: (0)	The dealer gave you a loaner while your car was built?

10-20-2012, 10:43 AM	#8
Bmwbreed Captain Drives: 2013 BMW 135i Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Rota Spain (US Forces) Posts: 973 iTrader: (3)	Where's some pics broheim

10-23-2012, 12:16 PM	#10
kleach18 Essayons Drives: 2013 135i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Bavaria, Germany Posts: 266 iTrader: (0)	Its a little dirty because the weather has been kinda blah the last few days..

10-23-2012, 12:29 PM	#11
kleach18 Essayons Drives: 2013 135i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Bavaria, Germany Posts: 266 iTrader: (0)	Some things I've noticed from the first week... -I love these sport seats... They are so comfortable and really hold you in place. -My car idles so much smoother then the loaner they gave me with the DCT. I'm not sure if its because of the DCT or something was a little off in that car. -I get great gas mileage compared to the loaner (I think one reason for that is the break in I'm still working on in my car) Although just driving on the short trips I was also driving in the loaner, my car still averages 19+ MPG vs the 12 MPG of the 2012 DCT. -The run flats on my car are different then that on the loaner. Mine don't seem as harsh -I'm still playing with the Harman Kardon sound system, but it sounds a lot better then the base system that was in the loaner. Thats all I can think of for now.... I'll keep it updated as I drive it more

10-23-2012, 03:11 PM	#13
Bmwbreed Captain Drives: 2013 BMW 135i Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Rota Spain (US Forces) Posts: 973 iTrader: (3)	Looks good!!! Hopefully my turn will b soon

10-26-2012, 11:23 AM	#14
kleach18 Essayons Drives: 2013 135i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Bavaria, Germany Posts: 266 iTrader: (0)	Reached 700 miles.... I need more free time to go drive this thing

10-27-2012, 05:00 AM	#16
kleach18 Essayons Drives: 2013 135i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Bavaria, Germany Posts: 266 iTrader: (0)	I wish it was that easy... Hard to do having a wife and two kids. Birthday parties, Halloween parties, kids soccer practice and the list goes on. I'll get there, it might take me a little longer then I'd like. I did drive it a lot yesterday. I'm averaging like 26 MPG which I think is crazy since its not even broken in yet

10-29-2012, 05:42 PM	#17
Bmwbreed Captain Drives: 2013 BMW 135i Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Rota Spain (US Forces) Posts: 973 iTrader: (3)	Ah I understand. Was married. No kids but still makes it hard to do what u wanna do. Single agin now an will prolly stay that way awhile haha. It's easy that way

11-12-2012, 09:30 PM	#18
bankerkys Private First Class Drives: 2010 135i Sapphire Black Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 139 iTrader: (1)	Great color! Congratulations on the new ride!

11-13-2012, 04:18 AM	#19
kleach18 Essayons Drives: 2013 135i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Bavaria, Germany Posts: 266 iTrader: (0)	I'm at 1500 miles... I have already installed a BMW Perforemance exhaust on it and changed the oil... Time to spend some more money. Whats next, wheels or JB4? Maybe powdercoat the stock 261's gunmetal then buy a JB4. I cant make up my mind....

11-13-2012, 10:29 PM	#21
kleach18 Essayons Drives: 2013 135i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Bavaria, Germany Posts: 266 iTrader: (0)	I love it so far!! I've put about 250 miles on the exhaust so far and I can hear the tone changing a bit. It was way to quiet for me without the y-pipe but I love it with it installed. __________________ / 135i - M-Sport / 6-Speed / BMW Performance Exhaust / BMS Intake / JB4 Stage 2 ISO + Flex Fuel Wires / BMS 3.5in Down Pipe / CP-E Charge Pipe / BMS H8 AE / APEX EC-7's / COBB Tuning Sport Springs / ---Soon to come---- Intercooler / Meth

11-16-2012, 01:51 AM	#22
PeteA Private First Class Drives: 135i Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Melbourne Posts: 188 iTrader: (0)	Nice car buddy love the blue. Curious though, I am having my 135i delivered on December 15th and it's classified as a 2012 MY12, not a 2013 - how come people are calling 2012 deliveries 2013's?

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