Anyone heard of the BMW Sauber Team Edition 135i?

TMR013 · 09-27-2009, 09:46 AM

Looks like a 135 with the M sport package and faux carbon mirrors to me. Sans the ugly stripes.

esscolab · 09-27-2009, 10:36 AM

Don't like it at all, kinda looks 80's

M3 TAG · 10-11-2009, 08:28 AM

Hi all

Just joined this thread...

UK guy working in Switzerland, i have an E46 M3 Convertible ( FOR SALE ) Estoril Blue, after 1 year cars are illegal here unless you have them changed to Swiss standard ( Not cheap )

Anyway on my travels in M3 around Swiss Alps etc etc - i came across the F1 Sauber 135i, i have to say it looked stunning...

forward 3 months later, im have to sell my M3 and take it back to UK, im going to lease a car here in Switzerland, at delaers they have a F1 Sauber and its awesome...

ONLY 135 in country

check out this site and watch vieo of coupe and saloon

http://www.bmw.ch/ch/de/owners/acces...e_3/start.html

Im having a test drive and Tuesday..

The F1 Sauber package cost around 12K..

The steering wheel cost £1000 - check it out on video

Correct about wheels, you can only get this colour wheels on this car ( apparently )

I agree about stripes, like them on side but not 100% on bonnet..

Car is actually cheaper than the 135i M sport convertible..

I will report back after test drive

Cheers

Rob

Irishace · 10-11-2009, 08:56 AM

Pretty sad that it does not have one single drivetrain performance mod. They could at least throw in an air intake, a power kit with ducts and the silencer exhaust.

escobar929 · 10-11-2009, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Irishace

Pretty sad that it does not have one single drivetrain performance mod. They could at least throw in an air intake, a power kit with ducts and the silencer exhaust.

Flat Out 32 · 10-11-2009, 01:04 PM

I would love to have those stripes! There is no part number for those in the PDF attached..... That car is definitely special, love the detail of the BMW Sauber displayed in the steering wheel.

Flat Out 32 · 10-11-2009, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by M3 TAG

Hi all

Just joined this thread...

UK guy working in Switzerland, i have an E46 M3 Convertible ( FOR SALE ) Estoril Blue, after 1 year cars are illegal here unless you have them changed to Swiss standard ( Not cheap )

Anyway on my travels in M3 around Swiss Alps etc etc - i came across the F1 Sauber 135i, i have to say it looked stunning...

forward 3 months later, im have to sell my M3 and take it back to UK, im going to lease a car here in Switzerland, at delaers they have a F1 Sauber and its awesome...

ONLY 135 in country

check out this site and watch vieo of coupe and saloon

http://www.bmw.ch/ch/de/owners/acces...e_3/start.html

Im having a test drive and Tuesday..

The F1 Sauber package cost around 12K..

The steering wheel cost £1000 - check it out on video

Correct about wheels, you can only get this colour wheels on this car ( apparently )

I agree about stripes, like them on side but not 100% on bonnet..

Car is actually cheaper than the 135i M sport convertible..

I will report back after test drive

Cheers

Rob

Nice find, ask them about the stripes, if they can be bought from any dealer and for a part number. Bring real and close up pics and most of all, enjoy the ride!!

radiantm3 · 10-11-2009, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by TMR013

Looks like a 135 with the M sport package and faux carbon mirrors to me. Sans the ugly stripes.

What do you mean faux carbon mirrors? They are real carbon fiber mirror covers from bmw performance.

I don't see anything special about this car.

GotM · 10-11-2009, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Flat Out 32

I would love to have those stripes! There is no part number for those in the PDF attached..... That car is definitely special, love the detail of the BMW Sauber displayed in the steering wheel.

In the 2008 Perfromance Catalog the part number for the stripes is 51 14 0 442 627.

No clue if they are still available.

plasar · 10-12-2009, 01:57 AM

Thx for the info and pics Bullit.

No offense to anyone buying this car, but they should have called it the BMW 135i Paint & Carbon Fiber Shop Team Edition.

Why would you attach Sauber and F1 to anything that didn't have radically improved performance?

ORIGIN M. · 10-12-2009, 02:40 AM

I bet it is something some dealer cooked up!

M3 TAG · 10-12-2009, 02:48 AM

I will ask this question for you tomorrow when i test drive car.

according to Spec, Sauber F1 Edition cost an extra 19,700 Swiss Francs
approx £12,000 pounds.... !!!

BBBluey · 10-12-2009, 06:33 AM

If they have the car in Black with those stripes, please take some pics.

So it seems like that Sauber/F1 package gives you really nothing you can't upgrade yourself, for less actually. And the powder coated rims...most everyone upgrades wheels anyways but to say they're in a "performance" category of an additional ~$20K package... they didn't even throw in the performance pedals or some fancy floor mats. I'm guessing that package does come with some wienersleider/vasoline lubricant though, which is probably the gold membership thing.

and 1 · 10-12-2009, 08:13 AM

i usually like special edition cars and this one's no exception, but i agree that it's not worth the $$

i wonder how hard it would be to set up the perf steering wheel to display whatever text you want...

Flat Out 32 · 10-12-2009, 08:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GotM

In the 2008 Perfromance Catalog the part number for the stripes is 51 14 0 442 627.

No clue if they are still available.

Thanks for the info but thats the number for the performance stripes. I'm looking for the number on those M colored stripes, which I am not diggin all that much now...will need to see more on them. And I keep asking myself why would BMW do such a car when they have pulled out of F1, kind of takes the essence away. Businesswise it's great but for the purist not good.

imported_mega · 10-12-2009, 12:24 PM

I like the stripes

spudw · 10-12-2009, 02:03 PM

Since BMW's pulling out of F1 after this season, get'em while they're hawt... Too bad they're pulling out, though.

ORIGIN M. · 10-12-2009, 09:11 PM

Who cares, I'd just buy a M3!!!

M3 TAG · 10-18-2009, 03:03 AM

http://www.bmw.ch/ch/de/owners/acces...e_3/start.html

zbladejr · 10-18-2009, 09:24 AM

Total BS. We need BMW to do an honest to goodness 'performance' edition. With upgraded power, intake, intercooler, suspension, brakes (rotors at least), exhaust, seats, a carbon roof (no sunroof) and the CF trim. Then they price it at 50% discount to all of the individual performance parts if bolted on separately and they have themselves an instant classic. This Sauber car is an instant dud - neat, but really nothing that will have any impact in a few years. Somewhat cheezy with those stripes too. Good for track....but wait, no performance upgrades. What's wrong with BMW - get back to 'the utlimate driving machine' and stop with putting lipstick on a ....pot-bellied pig.

Michael A · 10-18-2009, 09:45 AM

I could swear I read somewhere that it was 360hp ???

Michael A · 10-18-2009, 09:47 AM

http://www.thenational.ae/apps/pbcs....9891/1250/LIFE

It mentions in this article 360hp with the AC Schnitzer upgrade

09-27-2009, 09:46 AM	#23
TMR013 Opus Angelus 482 Rep 1,272 Posts Drives: 2018 LBB M2 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Chandler, AZ iTrader: (0)	Looks like a 135 with the M sport package and faux carbon mirrors to me. Sans the ugly stripes.
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09-27-2009, 10:36 AM	#24
esscolab Brigadeer 86 Rep 728 Posts Drives: Black 135i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Colchester - UK iTrader: (0)	Don't like it at all, kinda looks 80's __________________ Eibach Sports springs, Evole Remap, Quafe LSD, AR Downpipes, Forge FMIC, Hart'ge Quads, BMS Intake.
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10-11-2009, 08:28 AM	#25
M3 TAG New Member 2 Rep 16 Posts Drives: 135i F1 Sauber Edition Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Edinburgh/Switzerland iTrader: (0)	Test driving Fi Sauber 135i Coupe Hi all Just joined this thread... UK guy working in Switzerland, i have an E46 M3 Convertible ( FOR SALE ) Estoril Blue, after 1 year cars are illegal here unless you have them changed to Swiss standard ( Not cheap ) Anyway on my travels in M3 around Swiss Alps etc etc - i came across the F1 Sauber 135i, i have to say it looked stunning... forward 3 months later, im have to sell my M3 and take it back to UK, im going to lease a car here in Switzerland, at delaers they have a F1 Sauber and its awesome... ONLY 135 in country check out this site and watch vieo of coupe and saloon http://www.bmw.ch/ch/de/owners/acces...e_3/start.html Im having a test drive and Tuesday.. The F1 Sauber package cost around 12K.. The steering wheel cost £1000 - check it out on video Correct about wheels, you can only get this colour wheels on this car ( apparently ) I agree about stripes, like them on side but not 100% on bonnet.. Car is actually cheaper than the 135i M sport convertible.. I will report back after test drive Cheers Rob
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10-11-2009, 08:56 AM	#26
Irishace ElevenPointFive 345 Rep 2,449 Posts Drives: E90 335 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1)	Pretty sad that it does not have one single drivetrain performance mod. They could at least throw in an air intake, a power kit with ducts and the silencer exhaust. __________________ 2008 E90 335xi - N54 Daily Driver MHD Stage 2+ ~ CPE DPs ~ BMS Intake ~ AMS FMIC
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10-11-2009, 01:04 PM	#28
Flat Out 32 First Lieutenant 16 Rep 372 Posts Drives: my feet. Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: South FL iTrader: (2)	I would love to have those stripes! There is no part number for those in the PDF attached..... That car is definitely special, love the detail of the BMW Sauber displayed in the steering wheel. __________________ Georgie Vazquez Mayaguez, PR R.I.P. 335i, 010 135i here!
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10-12-2009, 01:57 AM	#32
plasar plasar 25 Rep 385 Posts Drives: M3 Vert Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW M3 Conv [0.00]	Thx for the info and pics Bullit. No offense to anyone buying this car, but they should have called it the BMW 135i Paint & Carbon Fiber Shop Team Edition. Why would you attach Sauber and F1 to anything that didn't have radically improved performance?
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10-12-2009, 02:40 AM	#33
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10-12-2009, 02:48 AM	#34
M3 TAG New Member 2 Rep 16 Posts Drives: 135i F1 Sauber Edition Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Edinburgh/Switzerland iTrader: (0)	I will ask this question for you tomorrow when i test drive car. according to Spec, Sauber F1 Edition cost an extra 19,700 Swiss Francs approx £12,000 pounds.... !!!
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BBBluey Major 82 Rep 1,011 Posts Drives: very slow and courteous Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Vandenberg Village, California iTrader: (7)	If they have the car in Black with those stripes, please take some pics. So it seems like that Sauber/F1 package gives you really nothing you can't upgrade yourself, for less actually. And the powder coated rims...most everyone upgrades wheels anyways but to say they're in a "performance" category of an additional ~$20K package... they didn't even throw in the performance pedals or some fancy floor mats. I'm guessing that package does come with some wienersleider/vasoline lubricant though, which is probably the gold membership thing. Last edited by BBBluey; 10-12-2009 at 06:52 AM..
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and 1 winter mode 69 Rep 2,057 Posts Drives: 08 135i, 88 M3 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Somerville, MA iTrader: (0) Garage List 1988 BMW M3 [0.00] 2008 135i [7.50]	i usually like special edition cars and this one's no exception, but i agree that it's not worth the $$ i wonder how hard it would be to set up the perf steering wheel to display whatever text you want... __________________ 88 M3: BMWCCA J Sport 08 135: because streetcar
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10-12-2009, 12:24 PM	#38
imported_mega Colonel 146 Rep 2,213 Posts Drives: various bmw's Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: neverland iTrader: (0)	I like the stripes __________________ You only need two tools in life - WD-40 and Duct Tape. If it doesn't move and should, use the WD-40. If it shouldn't move and does, use the duct tape. Driving e82, e72, e85, R53 Gone but not forgotten.. 1974 2002, many various 3s.
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10-18-2009, 03:03 AM	#41
M3 TAG New Member 2 Rep 16 Posts Drives: 135i F1 Sauber Edition Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Edinburgh/Switzerland iTrader: (0)	http://www.bmw.ch/ch/de/owners/acces...e_3/start.html
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10-18-2009, 09:24 AM	#42
zbladejr Second Lieutenant 8 Rep 231 Posts Drives: Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i [0.00]	Total BS. We need BMW to do an honest to goodness 'performance' edition. With upgraded power, intake, intercooler, suspension, brakes (rotors at least), exhaust, seats, a carbon roof (no sunroof) and the CF trim. Then they price it at 50% discount to all of the individual performance parts if bolted on separately and they have themselves an instant classic. This Sauber car is an instant dud - neat, but really nothing that will have any impact in a few years. Somewhat cheezy with those stripes too. Good for track....but wait, no performance upgrades. What's wrong with BMW - get back to 'the utlimate driving machine' and stop with putting lipstick on a ....pot-bellied pig.
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10-18-2009, 09:45 AM	#43
Michael A Private First Class 14 Rep 164 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW 135i M-Sport Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	I could swear I read somewhere that it was 360hp ??? __________________ 2011 VW GTI 2009 BMW 135i 2009 Pontiac G8 GXP 2009 VW CC VR6 Sport 2008 BMW 135i 2006 Lexus is350 2008 VW R32 2007 Nissan 350Z 2006 VW GTI 2006 Civic SI 2004 Acura TL 2003 Mitsubishi Evolution VIII 2000 Honda S2000 1994 Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo 1993 Toyota MR2Turbo 1996 Ford Probe GT 1994 Acura Integra GS-R 1992 Honda Prelude 1990 Nissan 300ZX 1990 Mercury Cougar XR7 1990 VW Corrado 1990 Eagle Talon TSI Turbo 1990 Ford Mustang GT 1985 Dodge Daytona Turbo Z 1986 Mitsubishi Starion ESI-R 1986 Ford Mustang SVO 1985 VW Scirocco
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10-18-2009, 09:47 AM	#44
Michael A Private First Class 14 Rep 164 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW 135i M-Sport Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	http://www.thenational.ae/apps/pbcs....9891/1250/LIFE It mentions in this article 360hp with the AC Schnitzer upgrade __________________ 2011 VW GTI 2009 BMW 135i 2009 Pontiac G8 GXP 2009 VW CC VR6 Sport 2008 BMW 135i 2006 Lexus is350 2008 VW R32 2007 Nissan 350Z 2006 VW GTI 2006 Civic SI 2004 Acura TL 2003 Mitsubishi Evolution VIII 2000 Honda S2000 1994 Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo 1993 Toyota MR2Turbo 1996 Ford Probe GT 1994 Acura Integra GS-R 1992 Honda Prelude 1990 Nissan 300ZX 1990 Mercury Cougar XR7 1990 VW Corrado 1990 Eagle Talon TSI Turbo 1990 Ford Mustang GT 1985 Dodge Daytona Turbo Z 1986 Mitsubishi Starion ESI-R 1986 Ford Mustang SVO 1985 VW Scirocco
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