Hello

SirSmokeAlot · 02-19-2023, 06:51 PM

Getting ready to buy a 2012 135i Coupe

Test drove it, it's badass.
58k miles on it.

Test drive was like this

Esteban · 02-20-2023, 01:08 AM

I noticed a couple of things: the rear lights are pre-LCI, and LCI happened in 2012, so those lights look like 2011. You're in Australia so maybe it happened different there.

Also, that exhaust sounds like that car has PPK because of the pops and crackles, maybe even the BMW Performance exhaust as well. What color are the exhaust tips? Stock are black chrome.

Love the Alpine White. Classic BMW color. What color is the interior? If it is Coral Red that would be the ultimate color combo imo.

SirSmokeAlot · 02-20-2023, 04:41 PM

Thats just a random video I came across on youtube, I live in North Carolina. But yea, the one I am looking at is white. With black leather interior..

Esteban · 02-20-2023, 05:19 PM

Ha! That's funny. Fooled me. Thought that was your video.

Well, post a video if you like when you get your own car.

Good Luck.

Snakevenom · 02-22-2023, 08:12 PM

I have a 2012 love it ! Honestly, best car I’ve ever owned and I used to own a M3 and 2 Corvettes just love the size and the off the line speed plus the ability to weave through traffic! The ability to tune through MHD etc etc !! Congrats!!

SirSmokeAlot · 02-23-2023, 05:50 AM

Picking it up tomorrow.

SirSmokeAlot · 02-24-2023, 03:30 AM

Can't sleep.

SirSmokeAlot · 02-25-2023, 04:42 AM

Got the car, love it. Anyone got any good tips or links to videos to figure this thing out? It has the idrive nav system/stereo/menu system.

It looks exactly like the one in the video above.

I'll post some pics soon.

brandon harris · 02-25-2023, 04:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SirSmokeAlot

Getting ready to buy a 2012 135i Coupe

Test drove it, it's badass.
58k miles on it.

Test drive was like this

192.168.100.1 192.168.1.1

Amazing ! it's a good one

SirSmokeAlot · 02-27-2023, 07:50 PM

So the rear tires are wider than the front tires? On the car I have, they appear to be. With that being said, no rotating tires? Also, I need a spare wheel\tire. How much is that?

Esteban · 02-27-2023, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by SirSmokeAlot

So the rear tires are wider than the front tires? On the car I have, they appear to be. With that being said, no rotating tires? Also, I need a spare wheel\tire. How much is that?

Stock size wheels are 18x7.5 front and 18x8.5 rear. Stock size tires are 215/40R18 front and 245/35R18 rear. OE tires are runflats, so no spare. If the car is still equipped with runflats you should change them, they are hard and uncomfortable.

SirSmokeAlot · 02-27-2023, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Esteban

Stock size wheels are 18x7.5 front and 18x8.5 rear. Stock size tires are 215/40R18 front and 245/35R18 rear. OE tires are runflats, so no spare. If the car is still equipped with runflats you should change them, they are hard and uncomfortable.

They're not, the previous owner mentioned having runflats on it, and how it felt.

Esteban · 02-27-2023, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by SirSmokeAlot

They're not, the previous owner mentioned having runflats on it, and how it felt.

So what did the previous owner do for a spare?

ResinThirteen · 02-27-2023, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Esteban

So what did the previous owner do for a spare?

Not sure about the previous owner, but I’ve got a can of fix-a-flat and a portable air compressor.

Esteban · 02-27-2023, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by ResinThirteen

Not sure about the previous owner, but I’ve got a can of fix-a-flat and a portable air compressor.

That'll work.

SirSmokeAlot · 03-08-2023, 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Esteban

So what did the previous owner do for a spare?

I don't know, but I am trying to go this route with a local bmw dealership.

https://www.1addicts.com/forums/show...3&postcount=27

Hopefully they can help me out. Also, should have a pic up soon.

SirSmokeAlot · 03-08-2023, 08:10 AM

Here's a pic of the car I got.

SirSmokeAlot · 03-08-2023, 08:44 AM

So I should get Carly? for replacing a battery in this, to use to register the battery to the car?

jdt10768 · 03-08-2023, 08:58 AM

Search in the section that discusses new/replacement battery and informing the car that it has a new battery / yes, it needs to be updated in the settings so the car knows how to charge it correctly

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/ATe2FnkkAyQ

SirSmokeAlot · 03-08-2023, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by jdt10768

Search in the section that discusses new/replacement battery and informing the car that it has a new battery / yes, it needs to be updated in the settings so the car knows how to charge it correctly

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/ATe2FnkkAyQ

I am not a mechanic, and I am new to buying a car like this. I've done some research and such. Thank you for your help.

Trying to learn as much as possible now, as to not be a deer in headlights later, sort of speak.

fast1eddy · 03-08-2023, 10:29 AM

Carly is a good option for coding different options in your car as well as registering battery etc. The only downside is it’s an annual subscription. I switched to Bimmecode as it’s a one time buy.

Esteban · 03-08-2023, 10:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SirSmokeAlot

I don't know, but I am trying to go this route with a local bmw dealership.

https://www.1addicts.com/forums/show...3&postcount=27

Hopefully they can help me out. Also, should have a pic up soon.

It is a good idea to follow anything by Dackelone. He was a great man and a great source of information for the 1 series.

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