|
|
|
12-01-2008, 04:38 AM | #23 |
NRA Life Member, BMW CCA 30 year member
184
Rep 2,614
Posts |
Wouldn't change a thing, black as can be, ZSP, CA, just gimmie' the go kart, that will be fine, thank you.:wink:
__________________
Resigned 1ADDICTS Moderator
“To disarm the people is the best and most effective way to enslave them.” – George Mason |
Appreciate
0
|
12-01-2008, 05:06 AM | #24 | |
Lieutenant
12
Rep 403
Posts |
I thought the exact same thing. No regrets.
Quote:
I do think I would skip the power seats. They are slower to adjust and add weight. Plus, the height and tilt don't adjust as much as the manual ones. And since I'm the only one who drives it, I don't have to constantly readjust the seat anyway. Without power seats, Comfort Access is less important, so I'd skip that, too. half the time I use the fob anyway. I'd go for jet black instead of SBM. SMB is hard to take care of, anyway, so I might as well have the real thing (and save money). The electric lumbar support is not so great. The controls are really strange. Hard to get it right. They say the controls are working properly, but the up-down doesn't just move the bulge up and down, it also makes it bigger and smaller. Really dumb. I wouldn't miss it. The voice control is absolutely f***ing useless. USELESSS. A complete failure. BMW should be ashamed. A lot of money for nothing. The only command that works reliably is "close display." Forget trying to get it to dial a name. The biggest change would be to get the 123d, with its two-liter turbocharged diesel engine, which delivers 204 hp. It's a lot more practical with the way I drive. And maybe quick enough. Especially since I decided to order the performance suspension afterwards, anyway, for my 135. So that I'd have to really think about. Would definitely get the ski bag. That pass-through would be convenient. I thought it was just the bag that I wasn't ordering. So that was a mistake. |
|
Appreciate
0
|
12-01-2008, 08:12 AM | #25 |
Captain
44
Rep 828
Posts |
I have bought BMW’s in the past so I know exactly what I want and do enough research to have no regrets.:roundel:
__________________
2019 X3 M40i - Black Sapphire Metallic - Mocha Lather - 21" 718M wheels - Every option except Sun Shade
|
Appreciate
0
|
12-01-2008, 08:14 AM | #26 | ||
... and Orca too!
29
Rep 845
Posts |
Quote:
Quote:
I would have gotten Comfort Access - I still dream of a day when I can put the top down with the remote. And I might have gotten PDC. I've never had an issue, but there's times when I think it could be handy. amy! |
||
Appreciate
0
|
12-01-2008, 08:29 AM | #27 |
Most interesting Roadster
73
Rep 2,224
Posts
Drives: '01 Z3.0 Roady;'10 C300 Sport
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Boston 'burbs
|
I believe there's an aftermarket module that's plug and play and allows you to control the top, windows, etc with the fob. Do a quick search and you'll find it. Not hugely expensive IIRC. Will it cause warrenty issues? Who knows.....
__________________
I can't complain, but sometimes I still do........Life's been good to me so far.
- Joe Walsh |
Appreciate
0
|
12-01-2008, 11:20 AM | #28 |
New Member
9
Rep 21
Posts |
When I went shopping for a good deal on a remaining 2008, I didn't get much choice. The only 128i coupe (with manual transmission) I could find was fully loaded. At first, I rejected a fully loaded car (due to extra cost) but in the end, I bought it.
In hindsight, I'm glad I paid the extra cash. The sports package (wheels and seats) is phenomenal. I love my bluetooth so much, I'm trying to retrofit my other ride (2006 Audi A3). |
Appreciate
0
|
12-01-2008, 11:52 AM | #29 | |
... and Orca too!
29
Rep 845
Posts |
Quote:
They've been waiting for a while. As have I. Next time, I'll get it first go round. amy! |
|
Appreciate
0
|
12-01-2008, 12:01 PM | #30 |
formerly izzo/comeback
299
Rep 3,382
Posts |
would have spent the money for lumbar support....
but that means shelling out for premium package. I very happy with what i got auto/sports/heated seats
__________________
BMW CCA # 418268
|
Appreciate
0
|
12-01-2008, 12:27 PM | #31 |
Lieutenant Colonel
31
Rep 1,917
Posts |
I basically got everything but NAV/iDrive so I am completely happy with my setup.
I especially like the M sport package that comes with the M wheel, door sills and 261M wheels.
__________________
2014 EBII 435i xDrive M-sport
Gone: 2011 TiAg F25 X3 xDrive35i M-sport Gone: 2008 TiAg w/Coral Red E88 135i Cab M-sport |
Appreciate
0
|
12-01-2008, 12:41 PM | #32 |
エアーマンが倒せない
288
Rep 2,037
Posts |
I would've gotten the sport package...the sales associate had kept asking me if I wanted it or not.
The funny thing is, I did, but didn't think I'd have the extra money. If the sales associate hadn't kept asking me (like every 20 min or so), I'd probably have done it! Anyway, the shadowline trim, the bucket seats, the M wheel, all things I want. I don't want the wheels that come with the sport package though. All in all, I'm happy with my purchase, but the sport package would've made it nicer.
__________________
|
Appreciate
0
|
12-01-2008, 03:41 PM | #33 | |
Major
84
Rep 1,075
Posts |
Quote:
If I didn't have comfort access I would be perfectly happy with everything.
__________________
Ordered 4/7/08, Delivered 5/15/08, Sold, but not forgotten.
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
12-01-2008, 04:49 PM | #34 |
Free Skier
28
Rep 439
Posts |
Would definitely get the ski bag. That pass-through would be convenient. I thought it was just the bag that I wasn't ordering. So that was a mistake.[/quote]
^Got the ski bag! Will let you know at end of ski season how much I used it. btw, if you leave the rear seat panel open while the vert top is down the ski cover pops out into the passanger compartment like a big freeken condom! Had an ugly episode on the thruway with the ski condom deploying while doing 70mph, was not a pretty sight as I tried to restrain it. |
Appreciate
0
|
12-01-2008, 05:08 PM | #35 | |
Lieutenant Colonel
31
Rep 1,917
Posts |
Quote:
__________________
2014 EBII 435i xDrive M-sport
Gone: 2011 TiAg F25 X3 xDrive35i M-sport Gone: 2008 TiAg w/Coral Red E88 135i Cab M-sport |
|
Appreciate
0
|
12-01-2008, 06:25 PM | #37 |
1addicts CA
82
Rep 1,245
Posts
Drives: 2005 330i ZHP cic, 2021 X5 40i
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Tampa, Florida
|
How many of you would have opted for Lemans Blue, now that it can be ordered...
|
Appreciate
0
|
12-01-2008, 07:24 PM | #39 |
First Lieutenant
12
Rep 308
Posts |
I would have opted for a 135 M Sport without the BMW Performance body kit, and just ordered the side skirts and the carbon mirrors and rear deck spoiler. I think I prefer the look of the M Sport front bumper now.
At the time of purchase, the entire kit was on the car so it wasn't reasonable to have the dealer tear off the bumper and re-install the original one. |
Appreciate
0
|
12-01-2008, 07:43 PM | #41 | |
Purveyor of fine roads.
17
Rep 339
Posts |
Quote:
Other than that, I like the option set on my car. I kinda wish the heated steering wheel option would've been available for '08. But it's no biggie.
__________________
128i alpine | coral | premium | sport | cold | xenons | ipod+usb
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
12-01-2008, 09:03 PM | #42 |
Molar World
55
Rep 916
Posts |
would drop comfort access.....a waste. you have to be within 4 feet to open/close the top. if you're this close anyway...why not just be in the car???
would drop the premium package (still get red leather) would def get the park distance control with the convert....can't see sh*t with the top up..... would get sirius radio
__________________
Current: 2016 435i Coupe
Previous: 2014 335i Sedan; 2013 328i Cv, 2011 335i Sedan Gone But Not Forgotten: 2008 135i Convertible (my favorite) |
Appreciate
0
|
12-02-2008, 07:06 AM | #44 |
Second Lieutenant
21
Rep 281
Posts |
Wish the interior was dark color, its a pain trying to keep it clean. Wish I got the power seats so I can get the mirror slide feature. Would not of gotten the premium hi-fi, its a pos and I'm spending about another thousand now on a new aftermarket system to replace that POS. May be get the premium package?
|
Appreciate
0
|
Post Reply |
Bookmarks |
|
|