Recent purchases of BMW PPK?

[caranddriver]

I am in the market for a N55 135i and wanted to add the Performance Power Kit 1 (PPK1).

Has anyone recently purchased it and had it installed? I'm curious what kind of deals, or not, people have been getting. PPK has definitely gone up in price since it first came out. The most recent threads on PPK purchases are a few years old.

[Jockey]

Got PPK1 for $300 + 125 for the install. I found that deal on here but that was last year and they only had 3 "codes" to sell.

I definitely recommend it though.

[Esteban]

Originally Posted by caranddriver

I am in the market for a N55 135i and wanted to add the Performance Power Kit (PPK).

Has anyone recently purchased it and had it installed? I'm curious what kind of deals, or not, people have been getting. PPK has definitely gone up in price since it first came out. The most recent threads on PPK purchases are a few years old.

Actually, I think it's gone down in price since it first came out. I got PPK1 in 2011, and sorry to say, I don't remember what I paid, and don't have the invoice. But I think I've heard some pretty reasonable prices recently.

Heres what Dackelone had to say about PPK1, which is software only. PPK2, which is more expensive, adds some cooling hardware that isn't necessary unless you are tracking your car.

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showp...1&postcount=24

Steve

[Ed P]

Is it noticeable on the low-end (0-80 mph, through the gears), or is it mostly up high (where I'd never see/use it)?

Also, what does it do to your mileage, under normal (non-aggressive) driving?

Thanks!

[Esteban]

Originally Posted by Ed P

Is it noticeable on the low-end (0-80 mph, through the gears), or is it mostly up high (where I'd never see/use it)?

Also, what does it do to your mileage, under normal (non-aggressive) driving?

Thanks!

It is definitely noticeable down low. As an added bonus you get all that wonderful popping and crackling in overrun.

Don't know about the mpg. Had PPK too long to remember. Anybody else know?

Steve

[zx10guy]

I just had the PPK2 installed about 1 to 2 months ago.

I can say I haven't noticed a change in the MPG I was getting pre PPK install.

PM me if you want to know where I got mine paid $1520 shipping included for it.

[Chunner]

Originally Posted by zx10guy

I just had the PPK2 installed about 1 to 2 months ago.

I can say I haven't noticed a change in the MPG I was getting pre PPK install.

PM me if you want to know where I got mine paid $1520 total for it.

$1520 for PPK2 is a bargain! I remember paying $1800 for the PPK2 on my first 135i back in 2012 and that was a vpc port installed job.

[jmz135]

I also have been considering PPK1 but dealer quote is almost $1000 (800 + 150 install) which seems too expensive for just software.

If it was $300 I would have done it weeks ago...if anyone knows any way to get it for...550 or less please let us know

[mtlwrks]

I am also wanting to do the same thing and was hoping maybe the price would be coming down. Since there are no more new 1ers this means smaller market and people who maybe have done it already? So, time for the dealer to sell them cheap! (wishfull thinking)
My dealer wants $800 and then $201 to install. Found out today that they give 10% off to BMWCCA members on parts/acc. So, would have it for $720
Still would like to see it in the no more than $600 range.
Anyone have a line on these?

[C135i]

I had PPK1 installed on my '13 a few months back and it was 999.99. I'd say there is a very noticeable difference between stock and PPK IMO.

My gas mileage has always sucked on surface streets. Freeway mileage seems the same.. maybe 21 mpg but on the surface streets I'm lucky to get 14.

[zx10guy]

Originally Posted by Chunner

$1520 for PPK2 is a bargain! I remember paying $1800 for the PPK2 on my first 135i back in 2012 and that was a vpc port installed job.

It's the lowest price I've been able to find. But that price is just the kit. It's not installed. I don't remember how much I paid for labor but it was around $970.

$1800 total for a PPK2 is the real bargain.

Re-read my post again and I can see why it's a bit misleading. The $1520 total is supposed to mean with shipping without labor.

[zx10guy]

My source can also sell the PPK1 for $672.

[brocklanders]

Does anyone know if I can get the ppk installed if I don't have the higher top speed limiter?

[Overpar56]

http://thebmwminipartstore.com
One of the requirements is the limiter raised to 155 mph. Not sure why but you can run the vin on a lot of sites selling PPK.

Bmwpartstore has it for $720. You can find it cheaper or sometimes your dealer runs specials. I got mine for 25% off a few months ago.

As for Gas mileage, highway is no change. A couple weeks ago on a 1100 mile trip I averaged 27 on mostly highway driving.

Part # is 11122219487 for PPK1.

[caranddriver]

Thanks for the help so far. I'm looking just at PPK1. It is list price $800 nowadays plus install.

[Esteban]

Originally Posted by caranddriver

Thanks for the help so far. I'm looking just at PPK1. It is list price $800 nowadays plus install.

Sounds pretty good to me. Get it and get the Performance exhaust. You will not regret it.

Steve

[Sylon]

I remember when BMW was having their sale for PPK1, I think it was around the $600 range. That's when I got mine. Noticeable change and I love the added burbles.

[MightyMouseTech]

Originally Posted by brocklanders

Does anyone know if I can get the ppk installed if I don't have the higher top speed limiter?

When you have the "raised top speed limiter", it also means you have the oil cooler. The oil cooler is required.

[brocklanders]

Originally Posted by MightyMouseTech

When you have the "raised top speed limiter", it also means you have the oil cooler. The oil cooler is required.

I have the oil cooler but not the higher top speed limiter. I've actually tested it, so it sounds like I will be able to get the ppk. I'll have to make a call to my dealer to confirm.

[MightyMouseTech]

Originally Posted by brocklanders

I have the oil cooler but not the higher top speed limiter. I've actually tested it, so it sounds like I will be able to get the ppk. I'll have to make a call to my dealer to confirm.

The two come together as part of the M Sport Package I thought?!?

[brocklanders]

Originally Posted by MightyMouseTech

The two come together as part of the M Sport Package I thought?!?

I don't have m-sport, I would be curious to see how many if any 135's came without an oil cooler. I know they made a few 335's without it but I thought they were non sport x models.

[Esteban]

Originally Posted by brocklanders

I don't have m-sport, I would be curious to see how many if any 135's came without an oil cooler. I know they made a few 335's without it but I thought they were non sport x models.

Msport pkg is purely cosmetic on the 135i. It comes with the sport seats, ///M steering wheel, 261 style wheels, glacier silver aluminum interior trim, shadowline exterior trim, the anthracite headliner and some ///M's on the door sills. I believe all 135i's come with the oil cooler and the same top speed limiter.

Steve