Upgrading to an '09 135

dogbox46 · 11-22-2013, 06:14 AM

Folks, I'm considering upgrading from my 2000 323 ci 5 speed (45,000 miles) to a 2009 135 M sport with the Dinan Stage 2 and exhaust already installed. The car has less than 20,000 miles on it.

How will this car be as a daily diver and is there anything I should be wary of?

Thanks.

ozinaldo · 11-22-2013, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by dogbox46

Folks, I'm considering upgrading from my 2000 323 ci 5 speed (45,000 miles) to a 2009 135 M sport with the Dinan Stage 2 and exhaust already installed. The car has less than 20,000 miles on it.

How will this car be as a daily diver and is there anything I should be wary of?

Thanks.

Better ask in 1 series coupe/cabriolet forum; this is the 1M section

In my opinion, you will be just fine by the way..go ahead.

IEDEI · 11-22-2013, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by dogbox46

Folks, I'm considering upgrading from my 2000 323 ci 5 speed (45,000 miles) to a 2009 135 M sport with the Dinan Stage 2 and exhaust already installed. The car has less than 20,000 miles on it.

How will this car be as a daily diver and is there anything I should be wary of?

Thanks.

it will be a GREAT upgrade and you will not be disappointed for sure.

fastauto · 11-22-2013, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by dogbox46

Folks, I'm considering upgrading from my 2000 323 ci 5 speed (45,000 miles) to a 2009 135 M sport with the Dinan Stage 2 and exhaust already installed. The car has less than 20,000 miles on it.

How will this car be as a daily diver and is there anything I should be wary of?

Thanks.

you will find yourself spending more on maintenance but other than that, the 135 will be a night and day difference. You will love it. less than 20k on the clock is a baby and the Dinan setup should make it boogie pretty good. It is perfect for a DD.

lastMleft · 11-22-2013, 09:51 AM

Nice upgrade, have it checked out you won't regret it, post pics after purchase, love the e82's

mayhewjr · 11-22-2013, 01:48 PM

I had a 135i before getting my 1M...and would still have it if BMW had not made the "M"ified one-er. The suspension will be a bit firm, and I personally do not like run-flat tires, but you will love it! However, it will be a rocket compared to the 323. Be leery of driving it after too much coffee: you can hit triple digits easily.

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dogbox46 New Member 7 Rep 18 Posts Drives: 2012 135i M Sport Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: North of the 49th iTrader: (0)	Upgrading to an '09 135 Folks, I'm considering upgrading from my 2000 323 ci 5 speed (45,000 miles) to a 2009 135 M sport with the Dinan Stage 2 and exhaust already installed. The car has less than 20,000 miles on it. How will this car be as a daily diver and is there anything I should be wary of? Thanks.
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lastMleft Major 30 Rep 1,364 Posts Drives: e92 M3 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Portland iTrader: (0)	Nice upgrade, have it checked out you won't regret it, post pics after purchase, love the e82's
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mayhewjr New Member 3 Rep 27 Posts Drives: 1 Series M Coupe Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Albany, NY iTrader: (0)	No coffee for you! I had a 135i before getting my 1M...and would still have it if BMW had not made the "M"ified one-er. The suspension will be a bit firm, and I personally do not like run-flat tires, but you will love it! However, it will be a rocket compared to the 323. Be leery of driving it after too much coffee: you can hit triple digits easily.
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