My Black Sapphire w/ Lemon

joelk · 03-21-2008, 06:11 PM

Here are some crappy iPhone images at dusk. I've put 100 miles on this car and it is absolutely amazing. Nothing but positive things to say. The brakes are a bit grabby but it is a joy to drive. And damn is it fast. You can pull on anyone in 5th and prob. 6th gear.

the car really does look better in person than in the photos. also the last photo does a good job of showing grey poplar as i see it. (actually maybe just a touch more charcoal)

i wouldn't change a thing. so happy i purchased it. it's a blast. off to get a light tint tomorrow.

EDIT: better pictures on 2nd page.

atl_1M · 03-21-2008, 06:14 PM

That thing is sweet! I notice you're in ATL. I'd love to see how the combo looks in person. I've considered ordering it, but am hesitant since I haven't seen it in person.

TP 135i · 03-21-2008, 06:15 PM

OMG..........Beautiful :thumbup:

joelk · 03-21-2008, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by ssiddiq1

That thing is sweet! I notice you're in ATL. I'd love to see how the combo looks in person. I've considered ordering it, but am hesitant since I haven't seen it in person.

drop me a PM. I'm sure we can work something out.

atl_1M · 03-21-2008, 06:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joelk

drop me a PM. I'm sure we can work something out.

PM Sent. congrats again

PrimoM3 · 03-21-2008, 06:25 PM

Gorgeous! Only thing I would change is to Piano black trim to blend with the black saphire.

Congrats!

ichiban · 03-21-2008, 06:50 PM

looking great. I really like the interior color. Congratz man.

john970 · 03-21-2008, 06:53 PM

Awesome. I got a similar config but with black leather. Now I'm doubting myself.... Looks clean, classy, but still exciting.

Hmmm....

Justin(OKC) · 03-21-2008, 07:04 PM

dude, that is one of my favorite combos. I would have highly considered it if I only drove the car occasionally. Hardest exterior to maintain, hardest interior to maintain....

joelk · 03-21-2008, 07:20 PM

Thanks guys! I'll get better photos soon.

Ssiddiq1, I'll write you tomorrow. Headed out for the night.

jraymond · 03-21-2008, 07:36 PM

sharp!

EINSER M · 03-21-2008, 07:38 PM

dude better pictures and ill have to giz all over my laptop when i see those lemon pics!

BMW Dreamer · 03-21-2008, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Primo135

Gorgeous! Only thing I would change is to Piano black trim to blend with the black saphire.

Congrats!

The gloss black trim would look great with your combo.

Looks very classy. Lemon looks best with black:thumbup:

BMW Dreamer · 03-21-2008, 07:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joelk

Here are some crappy iPhone images at dusk. I've put 100 miles on this car and it is absolutely amazing. Nothing but positive things to say. The brakes are a bit grabby but it is a joy to drive. And damn is it fast. You can pull on anyone in 5th and prob. 6th gear.

the car really does look better in person than in the photos. also the last photo does a good job of showing grey poplar as i see it. (actually maybe just a touch more charcoal)

i wouldn't change a thing. so happy i purchased it. it's a blast. off to get a light tint tomorrow.

I noticed you put your cell in the little cup holder, thats what I was telling people it was good for. :w00t:

Temple · 03-21-2008, 10:18 PM

Few questions....

Does the 135i come with illuminatated door handles?

Can you get the car without the cup holder/cell phone holder?

and do the headlights turn with the steering wheel?

aesthetect · 03-21-2008, 10:41 PM

DAMN

plien69 · 03-21-2008, 10:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Temple

Few questions....

Does the 135i come with illuminatated door handles?

Can you get the car without the cup holder/cell phone holder?

and do the headlights turn with the steering wheel?

1. Yes
2. Don't get Nav/iDrive, and your second cup holder will be where hte iDrive controller is located
3. Yes

joelk · 03-21-2008, 10:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Temple

Few questions....

Does the 135i come with illuminatated door handles?

Can you get the car without the cup holder/cell phone holder?

and do the headlights turn with the steering wheel?

thanks again guys. i realize it will be a pain to keep clean but i couldn't resist the look.

1) yes it has illuminated door handles
2) the 2nd cup holder pops out and you can store it or throw it away as you need/wish
3) yeah

i agree the HG black trim would look great. the grey poplar actually looks nice though...it is a bit darker than those photos suggest and for the most part you think "dark blackish" when looking at it.

i'm going to get some real photos up tomorrow.

jasonite · 03-22-2008, 08:13 AM

Nice, joelk! So are you the first on this site to take US delivery of a lemon interior?

IMO, gray poplar is a better choice with lemon than the HG black trim (and that's unbiased cuz I love the piano black trim with yellow color line in my MINI.)

But I think gray poplar's dark & light combo nicely ties together the darks & lights of the lemon int (and matches better to Sapphire Black ext, whereas HG black might be better suited to Jet Black ext.)

larryn · 03-22-2008, 08:19 AM

Joel, it looks incredible, and is one of my new fav color combos.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jasonite

Nice, joelk! So are you the first on this site to take US delivery of a lemon interior?

I believe Joel and I are founding charter brothers of the fraternal Priority 1 club; he with the Lemon and me with the Terra.

:wink:

Evolved · 03-22-2008, 08:39 AM

Thanks for posting pics, that's the same combo that I want.

Year1of1 · 03-22-2008, 09:50 AM

i like the lemon, but i kinda wish the seats were two toned... dunno -

03-21-2008, 06:11 PM	#1
joelk Lieutenant Colonel 37 Rep 1,680 Posts Drives: Space Gray E90 M3 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0)	My Black Sapphire w/ Lemon Here are some crappy iPhone images at dusk. I've put 100 miles on this car and it is absolutely amazing. Nothing but positive things to say. The brakes are a bit grabby but it is a joy to drive. And damn is it fast. You can pull on anyone in 5th and prob. 6th gear. the car really does look better in person than in the photos. also the last photo does a good job of showing grey poplar as i see it. (actually maybe just a touch more charcoal) i wouldn't change a thing. so happy i purchased it. it's a blast. off to get a light tint tomorrow. EDIT: better pictures on 2nd page. Attached Images __________________ e90 M3, Space Gray / Extended Black, ZCP, ZCV, ZP2, DCT sold: 2008 BS 135i 6MT
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03-21-2008, 06:14 PM	#2
atl_1M Major 1520 Rep 1,136 Posts Drives: '11 1M, '20 X5 40i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (1)	That thing is sweet! I notice you're in ATL. I'd love to see how the combo looks in person. I've considered ordering it, but am hesitant since I haven't seen it in person.
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03-21-2008, 06:15 PM	#3
TP 135i Major 29 Rep 1,340 Posts Drives: 2008 135i SGM MT Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Finksburg, Maryland iTrader: (0) Garage List 1995 Acura Integra SE [0.00] 2008 BMW 135i [0.00] 2006 Porsche Cayman S [0.00] 1999 Toyota 4-Runner [0.00]	OMG..........Beautiful :thumbup: __________________ 2008 135i SGM
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03-21-2008, 06:25 PM	#6
PrimoM3 Chemofski 54 Rep 1,295 Posts Drives: '13 X5M Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: West Coast, U.S. iTrader: (0)	Gorgeous! Only thing I would change is to Piano black trim to blend with the black saphire. Congrats! __________________ '13 Individual Frozen Brilliant White ///M3 Coupe Ordered 2/15/12 \| Euro Delivery on 9/21/12 \| U.S. Redelivery on 12/6/12 \| Motor Dead on 7/15/13 '13 Space Gray/Mugello Red X5///M Pavement Punisher \| Snow Muncher \| Family and Board Hauler \| Roadtripper
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03-21-2008, 06:50 PM	#7
ichiban Colonel 94 Rep 2,012 Posts Drives: 08 135i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (2)	looking great. I really like the interior color. Congratz man.
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03-21-2008, 06:53 PM	#8
john970 1er 73 Rep 1,205 Posts Drives: 08 135 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver iTrader: (0)	Awesome. I got a similar config but with black leather. Now I'm doubting myself.... Looks clean, classy, but still exciting. Hmmm....
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03-21-2008, 07:04 PM	#9
Justin(OKC) Major 77 Rep 1,376 Posts Drives: 1988 M3, 1990 M3, 1998 M3/4 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Oklahoma City, OK iTrader: (7) Garage List 1998 BMW M3/4 [10.00] 2011 BMW M3 Sedan [9.28] 1988 BMW M3 [9.40] 1990 BMW M3 [10.00] 2008 BMW 135i - sold [0.00] 2003 BMW M3 - sold [0.00]	dude, that is one of my favorite combos. I would have highly considered it if I only drove the car occasionally. Hardest exterior to maintain, hardest interior to maintain....
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03-21-2008, 07:20 PM	#10
joelk Lieutenant Colonel 37 Rep 1,680 Posts Drives: Space Gray E90 M3 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys! I'll get better photos soon. Ssiddiq1, I'll write you tomorrow. Headed out for the night. __________________ e90 M3, Space Gray / Extended Black, ZCP, ZCV, ZP2, DCT sold: 2008 BS 135i 6MT
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03-21-2008, 07:36 PM	#11
jraymond Lieutenant 18 Rep 411 Posts Drives: 135i SGM Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: U.S. iTrader: (0)	sharp!
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03-21-2008, 07:38 PM	#12
EINSER M Major General 377 Rep 5,730 Posts Drives: BMW i3 rex Join Date: May 2006 Location: SoCal iTrader: (44) Garage List 2018 I01 i3s \| CURRENT [0.00] 2018 G01 X3 \| CURRENT [0.00] 2017 I01 i3 \| SOLD [0.00] 2017 F48 X1 \| SOLD ... [0.00] 2016 I01 i3 \| SOLD [0.00] 2017 F22 M240 \| SOLD [8.00] 2016 F25 X3 diesel ... [0.00] 2006 E60 550 \| SOLD [6.00] 2011 E90 335 \| SOLD [8.66] 2012 E82 135 \| SOLD [5.50] 2011 E82 1M \| SOLD [7.94] 2007 E85 Z4M\| SOLD [4.50] 2003 E53 X5 4.6is S ... [9.00] 2008 E92 328 \| SOLD [0.00] 2008 E82 135 \| SOLD [0.00] 2008 E90 335 \| SOLD [0.00] 2003 E46 M3 \| SOLD [7.50] 2006 E90 330 \| SOLD [10.00] 2003 E46 330ZHP \| SOLD [0.00]	dude better pictures and ill have to giz all over my laptop when i see those lemon pics!
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03-21-2008, 10:18 PM	#15
Temple Second Lieutenant 8 Rep 214 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: May 2007 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0)	Few questions.... Does the 135i come with illuminatated door handles? Can you get the car without the cup holder/cell phone holder? and do the headlights turn with the steering wheel?
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03-21-2008, 10:41 PM	#16
aesthetect form follows function 38 Rep 838 Posts Drives: GC impreza Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: austin tx iTrader: (0)	DAMN
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03-22-2008, 08:13 AM	#19
jasonite yeah 1 of these days 2 Rep 62 Posts Drives: Join Date: Oct 2007 iTrader: (0)	Nice, joelk! So are you the first on this site to take US delivery of a lemon interior? IMO, gray poplar is a better choice with lemon than the HG black trim (and that's unbiased cuz I love the piano black trim with yellow color line in my MINI.) But I think gray poplar's dark & light combo nicely ties together the darks & lights of the lemon int (and matches better to Sapphire Black ext, whereas HG black might be better suited to Jet Black ext.)
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03-22-2008, 08:39 AM	#21
Evolved Bad Lieutenant 6 Rep 465 Posts Drives: Evo Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: PA iTrader: (0)	Thanks for posting pics, that's the same combo that I want.
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03-22-2008, 09:50 AM	#22
Year1of1 Lieutenant 32 Rep 573 Posts Drives: 2020 X5 M50 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	i like the lemon, but i kinda wish the seats were two toned... dunno - __________________ 2008 128 - retired 2010 X5 - retired 2013 535 - retired 2015 X1 - retired 2020 X5 M50i - On Order
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