Anything you regret NOT getting on your car?

Jayda · 05-27-2011, 05:16 PM

Heated seats....for this freeze baby from the south!

Tom K. · 05-27-2011, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by adrean8j

The suspension stuff ONLY applies to the 128i...the 135i comes with the sport suspension....

Not quite. The BMW Performance Suspension is an optional accessory for either the 128i or 135i. It is a good deal stiffer than the standard 135i/128i Sport suspension.

Tom

adrean8j · 05-27-2011, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Tom K.

Not quite. The BMW Performance Suspension is an optional accessory for either the 128i or 135i. It is a good deal stiffer than the standard 135i/128i Sport suspension.

Tom

Your right...I think the "sport" suspension is the one equipped to the 135i. I think for the price there are better coilover options available though. (Although if we are strictly speaking dealer options then of course the performance one is an interesting option)

mitch55 · 05-27-2011, 07:25 PM

1. Stick!
2. HK Sound System (maybe)
3. Alarm

Kuya · 05-27-2011, 09:23 PM

I thought that every 135i was equipped with Aux/USB, as well as bluetooth. Is that not the case?

UdubBadger · 05-27-2011, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Kuya

Harmon Kardon seemed decent, but I keep seeing recommendations to go see Ken at Musicar Northwest.

Musicar NW > HK? (probably only a select few can speak to this)

yes I am one who didn't get HK and Ken hooked me up with the good stuff. Much better than HK now and for pretty close to the same $ too.

RPM90 · 05-27-2011, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by adrean8j

Your right...I think the "sport" suspension is the one equipped to the 135i. I think for the price there are better coilover options available though. (Although if we are strictly speaking dealer options then of course the performance one is an interesting option)

You're right that one could get a potentially better aftermarket setup.
But, the optional OEM performance suspension comes with the full BMW warranty and would be ready to go when you pick up your new car.

My list:
Performance suspension
Convertible top
HK- not because it's the best for the money, but because it's better than than the one I have, and it's already installed when you get the car.

Kuya · 05-28-2011, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by UdubBadger

yes I am one who didn't get HK and Ken hooked me up with the good stuff. Much better than HK now and for pretty close to the same $ too.

Thanks for the reply. Helps reaffirm my decision.

f1rst 1 · 05-30-2011, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Kuya

I thought that every 135i was equipped with Aux/USB, as well as bluetooth. Is that not the case?

nope, it sucks...i just bought one of these though, I should get it this week and will report back on its quality: (it's a bluetooth streaming kit that plugs into your aux port)

https://store.griffintechnology.com/bluetrip-aux

allanak · 05-30-2011, 10:23 PM

Performance Suspension - only because I didn't know you could residualize it on a lease!

I can't really regret any of the "factory" options because the only options I passed on were active steering and automatic high beams.

IS+1 · 05-31-2011, 07:02 PM

Nope.

All I got was the M-sport package. No leather, no nav, no metallic paint. I don't even have a sunroof on my 135i.

If I had to do it all over again, I'd order it the exact same way. Keep it simple, keep it light, and focus on the drive.

elisekelly · 05-31-2011, 11:35 PM

Just so you know musicarNW cheapest audio upgrade is $1200 if you install it yourself. If they do it, it's close to $2000 or something like that. That's the level 1 upgrade too. I contacted them about 2 weeks ago but definitely don't have that much money to spend. I don't know if price is an issue for you, but the HK might be cheaper (I don't know if it sounds better though).

I asked Ken to maybe use cheaper speakers, amp, and subwoofer but he can't because everything has been pre-selected to fit in a particular area of the car. So he can't really recommend cheaper stuff. He was really helpful though and answered all my noob questions so props to him, even though his upgrade was way over my budget.

Another thing I forgot: it depends on what year your car is too. the 2010's apparently have really shitty sound systems, like mine and that's where you need to get the $1200 level 1 upgrade. Here's what Ken said: "If you had a later 2011 or a 2009 with HiFi, I could give you a good $295 upgrade that helps the bass some and the mids and highs a lot."

Jon. · 06-01-2011, 12:37 AM

Only regret is not getting the 1 with manual transmission. Could have saved a few bucks and enjoyed the ride even more.

Oh well, next car definitely will be manual

sparkyblue · 06-01-2011, 01:32 AM

Sport Package.

I was in a position where if I diddnt pick my current '08 Alpine White in 6MT, I wouldnt of gotten a manual at all. The only thing I really wish I had were the sport seats, maybe ill go aftermarket..

2010AW135i · 06-01-2011, 04:25 PM

other than the way i ordered mine i really wish i had powered seats with memory....

when my wife drives the car it takes me a few days to get the seat exactly how i like it...... also my side mirror doesnt dip when i reverse......i miss that feature

GeeRam · 06-01-2011, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by 2010AW135i

other than the way i ordered mine i really wish i had powered seats with memory....

Yup, powered seats is the only thing I wish I had added to mine, for the extra adjust of the seats.

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Originally Posted by 2010AW135i

....... also my side mirror doesnt dip when i reverse......i miss that feature

Do you have power folding mirrors...?

Ash83 · 06-02-2011, 05:07 PM

CA

JasonCSU · 06-02-2011, 05:48 PM

Keep in mind that the '08 models only have the Sport Package available. The M Sport package was available on '09 models and later.

JasonCSU · 06-02-2011, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Kuya

I thought that every 135i was equipped with Aux/USB, as well as bluetooth. Is that not the case?

Every 135 is equipped with an auxiliary port standard, but USB and bluetooth are options. There was a no-charge value package that did include the USB port on the 2010 models I believe.

2010AW135i · 06-02-2011, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by GeeRam

Do you have power folding mirrors...?

no power folding mirrors (im pretty sure thats part of the preimum package)

BMW86 · 06-02-2011, 07:02 PM

I got mine fully loaded so no regrets here. I didn't go for the Logic 7 though but still got the 10 speaker upgrade which is the middle spec. It's not something I think about all the time but if I could spec again I'd go for it. Most of the time I listen to the exhaust note though

If I could only choose one option it would be the Pro iDrive. Everything else comes in a close 2nd.

Delta Goose · 06-03-2011, 05:09 PM

Where in Portland are you?

05-27-2011, 05:16 PM	#23
Jayda Lieutenant 41 Rep 509 Posts Drives: 2009 Z4 35i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: SC iTrader: (0)	Heated seats....for this freeze baby from the south! __________________ 2009 Z4 35i, alpine white with beige leather and all the goodies (new to me with 4,500 miles in October, 2011)
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05-27-2011, 07:25 PM	#26
mitch55 First Lieutenant 21 Rep 374 Posts Drives: N55 135i Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: California iTrader: (0)	1. Stick! 2. HK Sound System (maybe) 3. Alarm __________________ iCARBON.KW.VMR.COBB.BERK.BMS.CPe.ActiveAutowerke
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05-27-2011, 09:23 PM	#27
Kuya New Member 2 Rep 14 Posts Drives: 1994 Honda Civic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (0)	I thought that every 135i was equipped with Aux/USB, as well as bluetooth. Is that not the case?
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05-30-2011, 10:23 PM	#32
allanak Private First Class 1 Rep 132 Posts Drives: 2011 135i 6MT Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Las Vegas, NV iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 135i [2.00]	Performance Suspension - only because I didn't know you could residualize it on a lease! I can't really regret any of the "factory" options because the only options I passed on were active steering and automatic high beams. __________________ 2011 Alpine White/Coral Red 135i 6MT ///M-Sport/Premium/Nav/HK ED 4/2/11 Go: JB4, BMS Downpipe, BMS Meth Kit, BMS Intake, ER Chargepipe, Berk Full Race Exhaust, clutch stop, CDV delete Show: 35% Tint, 19" Alufelgen SF-71, SleK CF M Sport Front Lip, Scopione CF rear diffuser, CravenSpeed Platypus Plate Mount
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05-31-2011, 07:02 PM	#33
IS+1 Lieutenant 240 Rep 462 Posts Drives: 2017 M2 (AW 6MT) Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ottawa, Ontario iTrader: (0)	Nope. All I got was the M-sport package. No leather, no nav, no metallic paint. I don't even have a sunroof on my 135i. If I had to do it all over again, I'd order it the exact same way. Keep it simple, keep it light, and focus on the drive.
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05-31-2011, 11:35 PM	#34
elisekelly Enlisted Member 7 Rep 39 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (0)	Just so you know musicarNW cheapest audio upgrade is $1200 if you install it yourself. If they do it, it's close to $2000 or something like that. That's the level 1 upgrade too. I contacted them about 2 weeks ago but definitely don't have that much money to spend. I don't know if price is an issue for you, but the HK might be cheaper (I don't know if it sounds better though). I asked Ken to maybe use cheaper speakers, amp, and subwoofer but he can't because everything has been pre-selected to fit in a particular area of the car. So he can't really recommend cheaper stuff. He was really helpful though and answered all my noob questions so props to him, even though his upgrade was way over my budget. Another thing I forgot: it depends on what year your car is too. the 2010's apparently have really shitty sound systems, like mine and that's where you need to get the $1200 level 1 upgrade. Here's what Ken said: "If you had a later 2011 or a 2009 with HiFi, I could give you a good $295 upgrade that helps the bass some and the mids and highs a lot." Last edited by elisekelly; 05-31-2011 at 11:56 PM..
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06-01-2011, 12:37 AM	#35
Jon. First Lieutenant 20 Rep 339 Posts Drives: 125i Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	Only regret is not getting the 1 with manual transmission. Could have saved a few bucks and enjoyed the ride even more. Oh well, next car definitely will be manual
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06-01-2011, 01:32 AM	#36
sparkyblue Captain 64 Rep 760 Posts Drives: E82 135i & F80 M3 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: USA iTrader: (8) Garage List 2008 BMW 135i [0.00]	Sport Package. I was in a position where if I diddnt pick my current '08 Alpine White in 6MT, I wouldnt of gotten a manual at all. The only thing I really wish I had were the sport seats, maybe ill go aftermarket..
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06-01-2011, 04:25 PM	#37
2010AW135i Private First Class 14 Rep 161 Posts Drives: AW 135i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Hawaii iTrader: (2)	other than the way i ordered mine i really wish i had powered seats with memory.... when my wife drives the car it takes me a few days to get the seat exactly how i like it...... also my side mirror doesnt dip when i reverse......i miss that feature __________________ 2010 BMW 135i
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06-02-2011, 05:07 PM	#39
Ash83 Major 41 Rep 1,177 Posts Drives: 135i & RS5 (SOLD)/ 18 CTS-V Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (1)	CA __________________ Alpine White, Coral RED , Glacier Silver Aluminum trim, M sport, 6MT, NAV, HiFi, USB-iPod, Bluetooth Performance: JB4\|BMW PE\|DP Cosmetics: BMW Sport Pedals\|Black Kidney Grill
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JasonCSU Colonel 699 Rep 2,548 Posts Drives: '08 135i, '88 325is Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver, CO iTrader: (0) Garage List 1988 BMW 325is [0.00] 2008 BMW 135i [0.00]	Keep in mind that the '08 models only have the Sport Package available. The M Sport package was available on '09 models and later. __________________ Delivered in Munich, broken in on the Nurburgring.
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06-02-2011, 07:02 PM	#43
BMW86 Major General 398 Rep 9,156 Posts Drives: RS3 Sedan / Macan S Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	I got mine fully loaded so no regrets here. I didn't go for the Logic 7 though but still got the 10 speaker upgrade which is the middle spec. It's not something I think about all the time but if I could spec again I'd go for it. Most of the time I listen to the exhaust note though If I could only choose one option it would be the Pro iDrive. Everything else comes in a close 2nd.
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06-03-2011, 05:09 PM	#44
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