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12-08-2012, 08:12 AM | #133 |
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When I test drove the is it was parked directly next to the dealership building. They sales guy turned it on and I was like
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12-08-2012, 09:52 AM | #134 |
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At work I park my car in the basement parking lot. Large, all concrete, no openings...cold start is unx$#@ing believable. Throaty, burbling, echoing, sputtering. Nothing but goodness in large doses. I ALWAYS start the car with the door open so I can hear it at full volume. Puts a on my face no matter how the day went. You'd think you were in the paddock at a race track.
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12-08-2012, 05:01 PM | #137 |
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Car is amazing! More in depth review in the coming days.
Cold start:
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12-08-2012, 05:15 PM | #138 |
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Congrats! Also looking forward to comments on it in a certain BMW related publication.
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I'd like to write a feature, though, so we'll see.
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12-08-2012, 05:27 PM | #140 |
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Sorry to hear that. MJC until recently used to write about his AW 135. Time is precious, so I only read the columns of those authors that have like vehicles of mine, and just graze the columns of the others hoping they mention the same.
Hope that works out for you.
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12-08-2012, 06:06 PM | #141 |
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Congrats on picking up your car! sounds great
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12-09-2012, 12:09 AM | #144 |
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I wouldn't worry much about the red being overwhelming or too much. I received nothing but compliments. BMW did a great job with the coral red color. It isn't easy to convey the color in photos but it's stunning in person.
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12-09-2012, 12:17 AM | #145 |
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Agreed. I understood the second I finally saw it! Real pics coming soon.
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12-09-2012, 09:40 AM | #147 |
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That's a very, very handsome combo right there!
Here's my suggestion for mods, but since your tastes may vary take them with a grain of sugar: (1) BMW Performance diffusor - Exhaust tips stick out too far; not really a fan of CF, but you can have a reputable paint shop paint it in either gloss (if you want it to match the mirrors) or matte. You could also go with body color, but imo that would be too much. You need something to contrast with the Space gray. Many would consider it sacrilegious to paint over CF, but its your car so do what is best your own eyes. I painted over the CF CSL trunk and never regretted it (see below). Too much CF looks goofy, and too showy imo. (2) BMW Performance spoiler - I didn't do it on my 135 obviously because I went with the CSL trunk, but if you do get the Performance diffusor treat the spoiler in the same scheme so they complement one another. (3) Shadowline or matte front grills - I'd go shadowline to complement the mirrors. (4) Performance side skirts (5) Debadge I think BMW should have had some or all of 1 - 4 as standard equipment to further set the 'is' apart from the garden variety 135, but for some reason they never bothered to ask me. And as an oh-by-the-way, I'm sure you know that BMW CCA is running a special for December on Performance parts at 10% above invoice. Just something to pass on to that special loved one(s) in your life so they don't have to guess what to give you. Even as is though, it's a great looking vehicle. Props again!
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12-09-2012, 04:04 PM | #148 |
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Great suggestions - all items I've been seriously considering!
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12-10-2012, 08:22 AM | #150 |
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Same Here with my 1M. Another favorite is to drive around in parking garages in first gear (don't shift to second) - you should try it!
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Spent the day doing the 5 boro tour yesterday. Have to say the 1er is a fantastic city car (except for the low profile wheels). Small, agile, and the power to beat out the cabbies. Bonus: Driving through the tunnels with the PE. Total eargasm.
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Absolutely, I also sent off some car alarms when I drove through a parking garage.
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