Just received my 128i sport AW/Terracotta Brown

cvandenhaute · 07-25-2010, 02:49 PM

After a reasonable wait (less than 6 weeks), my 128i was finally delivered last thursday. Since these are many requests for terra interior, I thought it would be good to post my first pics. I absolutely love driving it, it has poise and balace that I missed from my 2007 Mazda MX-5 plus the charm of the silky smooth 6 in line.
I was considering to upgrade to a BMW performance exhaust (I come from a 2008 VW R32 that has a hell of a stock exhaust) but I have to say I am very happy with the sound of the stock exhaust, less "bad boy" than the R32 but it has something pleasant...

wkndracr · 07-25-2010, 03:51 PM

Love the interior! Wish that was available when I got mine, although I took one off the lot anyway.

Raine · 07-25-2010, 04:09 PM

beautiful!

SlickShift · 07-25-2010, 04:55 PM

Did they change the headlight washers for the update or is that how all the 128i headlight washer are?

bozola · 07-25-2010, 05:34 PM

Washers were always that way.

Congrats on the car. I don't think you would be unhappy with the perf exhaust.

Surprised to see Goodyear NCT's on the car.

Welcome!

fwmcb · 07-25-2010, 07:26 PM

Nice car, I wish I had the headlamp washers.

cvandenhaute · 07-25-2010, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bozola

Washers were always that way.

Congrats on the car. I don't think you would be unhappy with the perf exhaust.

Surprised to see Goodyear NCT's on the car.

Welcome!

I was a bit disappointed, I hoped to have the P-Zero Nero (which I had on my R32). They are summer performance, not all season like the base but...
Performance exhaust is still on my wish list, it is just not as urgent as I thought since the car is everything but boring quiet.
Love it all the way, made 200 miles today on back roads along the Fox River, made me smile all the way, positively surprised about how comfortable it is with windows and sunroof open, no turbulences inside, my daughter did not even wake up.

T89 · 07-25-2010, 07:49 PM

Congrats!

T

nikijack · 07-25-2010, 10:11 PM

Hi CV etc.:
I just received my blue 128, and considered the performance exhaust, but right now, I'm loving the sound without it. It's more mechanical than exhaust, and just purrs. I'm trying to use the sound of the engine for shifting smoothly, rather than the tachometer, and it's starting to work for me.
cheers,

Jack

bozola · 07-25-2010, 10:18 PM

In a tunnel, the perf exhaust just rocks.

Silverbane · 07-25-2010, 11:34 PM

Does this 128 have projectors??

bozola · 07-26-2010, 12:53 AM

It doesn't look like they are the xenons. I wonder why they would have washers...

bmwsam · 07-26-2010, 12:56 AM

Congrats on your beautiful car...now take her for a ride!

cvandenhaute · 07-26-2010, 06:24 AM

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Originally Posted by bozola

It doesn't look like they are the xenons. I wonder why they would have washers...

It is regular halogen, did not take the Xenons. The washers were part of the cold weather package (together with heated seats and ski bag)

NYC6 · 07-26-2010, 10:53 AM

congrats

2010 AW/TC 135 here. I get more compliments on the interior than I could have imagined.

cvandenhaute · 07-26-2010, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by NYC6

congrats

2010 AW/TC 135 here. I get more compliments on the interior than I could have imagined.

Same here, it is the first thing people noticed about the car, everybody keeps on telling me how good they look, especially with the AW color.

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cvandenhaute First Lieutenant 19 Rep 370 Posts Drives: '11 BMW 128i, '19 Genesis G70 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Nashville, TN iTrader: (0)	Just received my 128i sport AW/Terracotta Brown After a reasonable wait (less than 6 weeks), my 128i was finally delivered last thursday. Since these are many requests for terra interior, I thought it would be good to post my first pics. I absolutely love driving it, it has poise and balace that I missed from my 2007 Mazda MX-5 plus the charm of the silky smooth 6 in line. I was considering to upgrade to a BMW performance exhaust (I come from a 2008 VW R32 that has a hell of a stock exhaust) but I have to say I am very happy with the sound of the stock exhaust, less "bad boy" than the R32 but it has something pleasant... Attached Images __________________ 128i manual, AW, Boston Terra Leather, Sport package, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, HK sound
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nikijack Second Lieutenant 37 Rep 246 Posts Drives: 2016 M235i, Grey, manual Join Date: May 2010 Location: Markdale, On, Canada iTrader: (0)	Hi CV etc.: I just received my blue 128, and considered the performance exhaust, but right now, I'm loving the sound without it. It's more mechanical than exhaust, and just purrs. I'm trying to use the sound of the engine for shifting smoothly, rather than the tachometer, and it's starting to work for me. cheers, Jack
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Silverbane New Member 0 Rep 23 Posts Drives: 2008 White 128 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Edmonton iTrader: (0)	Does this 128 have projectors??
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