Jet Black on Black 135i - 'Pro' Pics

enigma135 · 12-10-2008, 12:18 PM

Nice, agreed definitely more than fair, though somehow they worked out my lease payment to be just over $700. Anywho congrats again, and nice pics. I'm itching to finally get 1

amsfoto · 12-10-2008, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by enigma135

Nice, agreed definitely more than fair, though somehow they worked out my lease payment to be just over $700. Anywho congrats again, and nice pics. I'm itching to finally get 1

Yeah, leasing offers on the 1 are horrible right now, you might as well buy the car as the monthly payments would be about the same. I ended up buying, and after tax, tags, wheel/tire protection and GAP I'm paying $725/mo.

enigma135 · 12-10-2008, 12:24 PM

Yea that's the way I'm leaning now, originally I was looking at leasing with there being so many deals out there except for the 1 of course haha....Hopefully when the selling time comes can still get a pretty decent amount for it.

BlackjackMulligan · 12-10-2008, 12:47 PM

The lease deals are better on the convertibles and 128i than the 135 coupes for some reason.

enigma135 · 12-10-2008, 12:49 PM

You mean for 2008 or 2009??

BerkTechnology · 12-10-2008, 02:47 PM

Looks really good! :thumbup:

BlackjackMulligan · 12-10-2008, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by enigma135

You mean for 2008 or 2009??

the 09 leases are better on the 135i verts than the 135i coupes (higher residual by 2%)

enigma135 · 12-11-2008, 12:21 AM

Nice....

BlackJack are you leasing yours? I see you have a vert on order....that might be the way im headed

BlackjackMulligan · 12-11-2008, 03:24 PM

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Nice....

BlackJack are you leasing yours? I see you have a vert on order....that might be the way im headed

Yes, I'm doing a 2 year lease, 10K miles per year.

I-One-Da? · 12-11-2008, 04:17 PM

Great pics:w00t:

The front looks way better without the front lower grill. Good mod:thumbup:

Was it a pain in the a$$ to do? Do you have to remove the front bumper to do it? I might do that as well...

amsfoto · 12-11-2008, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by I-One-Da?

Great pics:w00t:

The front looks way better without the front lower grill. Good mod:thumbup:

Was it a pain in the a$$ to do? Do you have to remove the front bumper to do it? I might do that as well...

It was quite a pain to do, but no you don't have to remove the front bumper. Just remove all the lower 8mm screws on the bottom of the bumper and you can reach in and fight with the clips that hold it on. It's rough and you need to get the front of the car off the ground. I used ramps and it took me about an hour to do. Then you have to pull the grill through the opening in the front without scratching your paint...its a chore!

I-One-Da? · 12-11-2008, 06:16 PM

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It was quite a pain to do, but no you don't have to remove the front bumper. Just remove all the lower 8mm screws on the bottom of the bumper and you can reach in and fight with the clips that hold it on. It's rough and you need to get the front of the car off the ground. I used ramps and it took me about an hour to do. Then you have to pull the grill through the opening in the front without scratching your paint...its a chore!

It is worth it though. Looks great:thumbup:

I guess I know what I am doing tonight:biggrin:

amsfoto · 12-11-2008, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by I-One-Da?

It is worth it though. Looks great:thumbup:

I guess I know what I am doing tonight:biggrin:

Thanks, glad you like it. Good luck!

BlackjackMulligan · 12-11-2008, 08:28 PM

Did you leave the clips on the bumper intact? I thought I remembered that you could see the clips once the grill was removed. Does it look ok with them showing?

amsfoto · 12-12-2008, 02:42 AM

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Did you leave the clips on the bumper intact? I thought I remembered that you could see the clips once the grill was removed. Does it look ok with them showing?

Since my car is black I can't even notice them at first glance, on other colors they will stand out for sure.

professor · 12-12-2008, 07:01 AM

LOL! the shot of the wheel is my favorite one of those. congratulations.

GQ 135i · 12-12-2008, 08:01 AM

Nice pics.

M3Newbie88 · 12-12-2008, 05:08 PM

very very nice pictures...

12-10-2008, 12:18 PM	#23
enigma135 Lieutenant 20 Rep 490 Posts Drives: 09 SG/Coral 135i Convertible Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bethesda, MD iTrader: (0)	Nice, agreed definitely more than fair, though somehow they worked out my lease payment to be just over $700. Anywho congrats again, and nice pics. I'm itching to finally get 1
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12-10-2008, 12:24 PM	#25
enigma135 Lieutenant 20 Rep 490 Posts Drives: 09 SG/Coral 135i Convertible Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bethesda, MD iTrader: (0)	Yea that's the way I'm leaning now, originally I was looking at leasing with there being so many deals out there except for the 1 of course haha....Hopefully when the selling time comes can still get a pretty decent amount for it.
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12-10-2008, 12:47 PM	#26
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12-10-2008, 12:49 PM	#27
enigma135 Lieutenant 20 Rep 490 Posts Drives: 09 SG/Coral 135i Convertible Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bethesda, MD iTrader: (0)	You mean for 2008 or 2009??
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12-10-2008, 02:47 PM	#28
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12-11-2008, 12:21 AM	#30
enigma135 Lieutenant 20 Rep 490 Posts Drives: 09 SG/Coral 135i Convertible Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bethesda, MD iTrader: (0)	Nice.... BlackJack are you leasing yours? I see you have a vert on order....that might be the way im headed
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12-11-2008, 04:17 PM	#32
I-One-Da? That One Guy 12 Rep 391 Posts Drives: Join Date: May 2008 iTrader: (0)	Great pics:w00t: The front looks way better without the front lower grill. Good mod:thumbup: Was it a pain in the a$$ to do? Do you have to remove the front bumper to do it? I might do that as well... __________________ \| Alpine White \| Coral \| Gloss Black \| Paddles \| Sport \| Comfort \| Heated Seats \| I-Pod \| Performance Rotors \| Shadowline Grill \| GB E-Brake \| GB Gear Selector \| 35% Tint \| BMS Intake \| GP Thunders \| Debaged \| Bimmian Black Roundels \|
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12-11-2008, 08:28 PM	#36
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12-12-2008, 07:01 AM	#38
professor Major 46 Rep 1,473 Posts Drives: Z4 M40i Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0)	LOL! the shot of the wheel is my favorite one of those. congratulations.
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12-12-2008, 08:01 AM	#39
GQ 135i First Lieutenant 9 Rep 327 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jul 2008 iTrader: (0)	Nice pics. __________________ GQ. Look Sharp // Live Smart
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12-12-2008, 05:08 PM	#40
M3Newbie88 Brigadier General 138 Rep 4,053 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Canada iTrader: (5)	very very nice pictures...
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