"Year One of the 1" on 2009 cars! That's BS!!

morgie2 · 10-26-2008, 09:06 PM

As I put in a previous thread, I sent an e-mail to BMWUSA, and they responded accordingly:

"Thank you for contacting BMW of North America, LLC regarding the status of your commemorative Year One of the One BMW 135i Convertible. The Year One of the One 1 Series will build through the end of February 2009."

The 1 Series arrived in the USA around March 08, so BMW will consider all 1er's built till the end of Feb 09 as "year 1 of the 1" vehicles. Gee, seems like a time frame of, um, 1 year.

WHAT'S THE BIG DEAL?!?

Addict...Nah Im A Junkie! · 10-26-2008, 09:25 PM

So does this mean that the people (me) that are getting an '09 that is included in this time frame will also get the book and certificate then? Anyone who pick their car up this week get the book???

Could it be as sweet as my new navi and the book?

pheller · 10-26-2008, 09:54 PM

I'll admit I was a bit bummed to learn that one could get the '09 with upgraded Navi and the commemorative book. The book is the exclusive bit in my mind.

I suppose it was my own fault to assume that the "year one of the 1" promo would be limited to model year 2008 cars. Had I known otherwise, I may have waited for the new Navi.

Oh well, I take solace in the fact that sparkling graphite metallic was limited to model year 2008 ;-)

I'm certainly not mad at BMW, or any other enthusiasts, though!

Guess I'll just have to consider the new Navi as a candidate for retrofitting!

TagMan · 10-26-2008, 10:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crzy4135i

The start button ring on '09 models should read "Year 2 of the 1"

That's a good one. From now on I won't underestimate BMW's marketing savvy.

enzo65 · 10-27-2008, 10:07 AM

I picked up my '09 on October 13th and it was a Wk 40 build. It has the engraving and I think the response by BMWNA posted by morgie2 makes perfect sense. The majority of new BMW buyers probably don't even know when the change over of the model year is so defining a year as 12 months seems more than reasonable.

bman6074 · 10-27-2008, 10:27 AM

The only thing I can see about this being a big deal, is now people with a 09 model with the engraving will have a rare 1series. May make it a little more or possibly less desirable in the coming years. Only time will tell.
If anything i am more a bit perturbed

about SPCAE GRAY and the MATTE GRAY trim. As these are things I asked for even said would pay for custom. But was told its too new of a car. AND now they are offering them.

Sansnoetic · 10-27-2008, 12:18 PM

Here's my original thread...

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...ight=2009+year

SV Concepts III · 10-27-2008, 12:26 PM

Well this is good news for me, I have an 09 on order and was going to purchase the Year of the 1 start button to swap out

Haywood · 10-27-2008, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Nick@Jlevi SW

Well this is good news for me, I have an 09 on order and was going to purchase the Year of the 1 start button to swap out

I'll sell you mine... for the price of... $1 million dollars! (In the Dr. Evil voice, of course!)

crzy4135i · 10-27-2008, 04:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by morgie2

As I put in a previous thread, I sent an e-mail to BMWUSA, and they responded accordingly:

"Thank you for contacting BMW of North America, LLC regarding the status of your commemorative Year One of the One BMW 135i Convertible. The Year One of the One 1 Series will build through the end of February 2009."

The 1 Series arrived in the USA around March 08, so BMW will consider all 1er's built till the end of Feb 09 as "year 1 of the 1" vehicles. Gee, seems like a time frame of, um, 1 year.

WHAT'S THE BIG DEAL?!?

Thanks for the info. That makes sense. I think we can let that slide for counting as "year 1."

Spook · 10-27-2008, 05:25 PM

OK. Fine. So they will send 09 buyers the nice book as well I trust?

ManMachine · 10-28-2008, 02:15 PM

The 1 series has been out since 2004.

but at least BMW is kind enough to do something nice to the U.S. customers. Many appreciate such details.

sid33 · 10-28-2008, 04:42 PM

I t does kind amake sense ya know. Debut in March 08 so March 09 should be the cut off right ?

blklacker · 10-29-2008, 08:38 PM

LOL Love the OP sig I can feel his steam : )

confusion · 10-29-2008, 09:29 PM

i find it amusing that all of the people defending this are the new '08 members who are getting '09 cars. cute.

morgie2 · 10-29-2008, 09:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by confusion

i find it amusing that all of the people defending this are the new '08 members who are getting '09 cars. cute.

Perhaps the promotion should have been "1/2 year 1 of the 1", March to September. :wink:

kcobra · 10-29-2008, 10:05 PM

I don't get it. I have a 2008 and I don't even have the commemorative ring. What gives??

Darth One · 10-29-2008, 10:07 PM

dem, there goes my idea of selling my commemorative ring to someone else...sigh

morgie2 · 10-30-2008, 08:01 PM

I don't think BMW meant any deception whatsoever. I think it is a case of dealerships conveying the wrong info to the general public. I sent the e-mail to BMWUSA,they told me in a very "matter of fact" manner my 09 would have the engraved ring and I would get a book in approx. 8 weeks. I do feel badly for those of you who feel cheated, as I am an enthusiast also and "get" where you are coming from. But the way I look at it, my order was placed in August 08. I took delivery October 08. If the 1st 1er hit our shores January 1 of 08, I'm still within the 12 month time frame. Everything regarding my car is 08, except the model year.

crzy4135i · 10-30-2008, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by morgie2

I don't think BMW meant any deception whatsoever. I think it is a case of dealerships conveying the wrong info to the general public. I sent the e-mail to BMWUSA,they told me in a very "matter of fact" manner my 09 would have the engraved ring and I would get a book in approx. 8 weeks. I do feel badly for those of you who feel cheated, as I am an enthusiast also and "get" where you are coming from. But the way I look at it, my order was placed in August 08. I took delivery October 08. If the 1st 1er hit our shores January 1 of 08, I'm still within the 12 month time frame. Everything regarding my car is 08, except the model year.

OK, we '08 guys forgive you.

If you think about it.. '08 models normally go on sale late '07 so it makes sense for bmw to consider "year one" as March '08 to March '09 due to them not going on sale until around March '08.

morgie2 · 10-30-2008, 08:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crzy4135i

OK, we '08 guys forgive you.

If you think about it.. '08 models normally go on sale late '07 so it makes sense for bmw to consider "year one" as March '08 to March '09 due to them not going on sale until around March '08.

Thanks !!
:thumbup:

soupy · 10-30-2008, 09:50 PM

I actually completely forgot about the Year 1 of the 1 thing on my 2009 until this thread got bumped back up again.

10-26-2008, 09:06 PM	#23
morgie2 First Lieutenant 17 Rep 377 Posts Drives: 135i convertible Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	As I put in a previous thread, I sent an e-mail to BMWUSA, and they responded accordingly: "Thank you for contacting BMW of North America, LLC regarding the status of your commemorative Year One of the One BMW 135i Convertible. The Year One of the One 1 Series will build through the end of February 2009." The 1 Series arrived in the USA around March 08, so BMW will consider all 1er's built till the end of Feb 09 as "year 1 of the 1" vehicles. Gee, seems like a time frame of, um, 1 year. WHAT'S THE BIG DEAL?!?
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10-26-2008, 09:25 PM	#24
Addict...Nah Im A Junkie! Captain 34 Rep 786 Posts Drives: 09 135i, 98 M rdstr Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	So does this mean that the people (me) that are getting an '09 that is included in this time frame will also get the book and certificate then? Anyone who pick their car up this week get the book??? Could it be as sweet as my new navi and the book? __________________ '09 135i 6MT : Space Grey/Black ette : Cold Weather Package : Sport Package : Glacier Silver Aluminum Trim : iPod and USB : Nav : HD radio : Premium hi-fi system
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10-26-2008, 09:54 PM	#25
pheller First Lieutenant 7 Rep 362 Posts Drives: 2011 VO 1M Join Date: May 2008 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (1)	I'll admit I was a bit bummed to learn that one could get the '09 with upgraded Navi and the commemorative book. The book is the exclusive bit in my mind. I suppose it was my own fault to assume that the "year one of the 1" promo would be limited to model year 2008 cars. Had I known otherwise, I may have waited for the new Navi. Oh well, I take solace in the fact that sparkling graphite metallic was limited to model year 2008 ;-) I'm certainly not mad at BMW, or any other enthusiasts, though! Guess I'll just have to consider the new Navi as a candidate for retrofitting! __________________ --phil
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10-27-2008, 10:07 AM	#27
enzo65 Private First Class 7 Rep 106 Posts Drives: MCS, 135i, F348ts SS Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Washington, DC iTrader: (0)	I picked up my '09 on October 13th and it was a Wk 40 build. It has the engraving and I think the response by BMWNA posted by morgie2 makes perfect sense. The majority of new BMW buyers probably don't even know when the change over of the model year is so defining a year as 12 months seems more than reasonable.
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10-27-2008, 10:27 AM	#28
bman6074 Major 108 Rep 1,254 Posts Drives: 14 M235i and 07 Lotus Exige S Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Connecticut iTrader: (0)	The only thing I can see about this being a big deal, is now people with a 09 model with the engraving will have a rare 1series. May make it a little more or possibly less desirable in the coming years. Only time will tell. If anything i am more a bit perturbed about SPCAE GRAY and the MATTE GRAY trim. As these are things I asked for even said would pay for custom. But was told its too new of a car. AND now they are offering them. __________________
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10-27-2008, 12:18 PM	#29
Sansnoetic Private First Class 111 Rep 137 Posts Drives: '09 135i Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: washington Dc iTrader: (0) Garage List m [0.00]	Here's my original thread... http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...ight=2009+year __________________ '09 135i, Monaco Blue, Savanna Beige, AS, ZPP, ZSP, ZCW, CA, Hi Fi, USB, PDC
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10-27-2008, 12:26 PM	#30
SV Concepts III Lieutenant General 378 Rep 17,017 Posts Drives: BMW Duh Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Santa Clara iTrader: (13)	Well this is good news for me, I have an 09 on order and was going to purchase the Year of the 1 start button to swap out
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10-27-2008, 05:25 PM	#33
Spook Bring Bail Money 12 Rep 492 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jan 2008 iTrader: (0)	OK. Fine. So they will send 09 buyers the nice book as well I trust? __________________ Spook New Mexico
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10-28-2008, 02:15 PM	#34
ManMachine Lieutenant 32 Rep 484 Posts Drives: E60 528 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Pacific Northwest iTrader: (0)	The 1 series has been out since 2004. but at least BMW is kind enough to do something nice to the U.S. customers. Many appreciate such details. __________________ E60 528
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10-28-2008, 04:42 PM	#35
sid33 Enthusiast 25 Rep 300 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW M3 Coupe Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW 335xi [0.00]	I t does kind amake sense ya know. Debut in March 08 so March 09 should be the cut off right ?
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10-29-2008, 08:38 PM	#36
blklacker Captain 50 Rep 657 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: seattle iTrader: (0)	LOL Love the OP sig I can feel his steam : ) __________________ -135i BSM, CRBL ,custom front lip/Indianapolis red fade, blacked out tail lights/corner headlights, golf tee, BMS Air intake, SSTT, CF spoiler,Powdered coated OEM rims gunmetal high gloss,custom Rear diffuser Black/Indianapolis red fade
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10-29-2008, 09:29 PM	#37
confusion Captain 606 Rep 836 Posts Drives: 2016 M2 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (0)	i find it amusing that all of the people defending this are the new '08 members who are getting '09 cars. cute.
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10-29-2008, 10:05 PM	#39
kcobra Second Lieutenant 22 Rep 284 Posts Drives: 135i M package Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Montreal / Miami iTrader: (0)	I don't get it. I have a 2008 and I don't even have the commemorative ring. What gives?? __________________ kCobra ------- 2008 Black 135i M Sport
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10-29-2008, 10:07 PM	#40
Darth One drunk poster 6608 Rep 3,649 Posts Drives: M4 GTS \| E46 M3 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	dem, there goes my idea of selling my commemorative ring to someone else...sigh
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10-30-2008, 08:01 PM	#41
morgie2 First Lieutenant 17 Rep 377 Posts Drives: 135i convertible Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	I don't think BMW meant any deception whatsoever. I think it is a case of dealerships conveying the wrong info to the general public. I sent the e-mail to BMWUSA,they told me in a very "matter of fact" manner my 09 would have the engraved ring and I would get a book in approx. 8 weeks. I do feel badly for those of you who feel cheated, as I am an enthusiast also and "get" where you are coming from. But the way I look at it, my order was placed in August 08. I took delivery October 08. If the 1st 1er hit our shores January 1 of 08, I'm still within the 12 month time frame. Everything regarding my car is 08, except the model year.
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10-30-2008, 09:50 PM	#44
soupy First Lieutenant 18 Rep 305 Posts Drives: 09 135i Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: NoVa iTrader: (1)	I actually completely forgot about the Year 1 of the 1 thing on my 2009 until this thread got bumped back up again. __________________ Alpine White, Coral Red Leather, Sport Package, 6MT
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