New 135 Owner

Mark M · 10-20-2008, 07:50 AM

So I have been reading everything on this site for the last 14 months now. I have totally become 'addicted' to this car. However, with an e36 M3, e30 M3 and e34 525 in the stable and no car payments I was trying sooo hard to avoid temptation for the 1er.

I finally caved in.

Last week I dicovered the 0.9% financing offer on '08 dealer stock. Then I find the dealer had the exact car I would order in stock for almost 60 days. Finally I visit and the sales advisor gives me invoice plus pricing. How could I turn it down right?

So I am now the proud owner of an Alpine White 135, 6MT, Black Boston leather, Alum trim, Prem Package, Sport Pack, Cold Pack, Ipod, Sat radio.

Love it!!!! (except for that freagin door gong)

Mark M

mikeo · 10-20-2008, 09:08 AM

Wow, you must be living right to find that deal! Congrats.

jmexx · 10-21-2008, 08:03 PM

Congrats!! I'll be picking mine up in a week or so. I can't wait!

TagMan · 10-22-2008, 01:12 AM

Congratulations. You've got the Midas touch.

MikeVictor · 10-22-2008, 04:45 AM

0.9% finance? Man your economy must be stuffed right now.

Mind you, the peace of mind knowing we're doing better is somewhat mitigated by the finance rate I have to pay.

135iUSN · 10-22-2008, 05:36 AM

BrtshRceGr · 10-23-2008, 03:08 AM

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So I have been reading everything on this site for the last 14 months now. I have totally become 'addicted' to this car. However, with an e36 M3, e30 M3 and e34 525 in the stable and no car payments I was trying sooo hard to avoid temptation for the 1er.

Congrats on the new toy! And you can't beat the deals that can be had right now...after falling in love with the 1er in the Spring, I convinced myself to hold onto the MINI for at least another year, but dealers being so desperate to move units right now I'm back to considering the 1.

I'd be interesting in hearing your comments about how the 135i compares to the other cars in your stable. I know it's apples to oranges, but any initial impressions?

Oregon · 10-23-2008, 05:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Mark M

So I have been reading everything on this site for the last 14 months now. I have totally become 'addicted' to this car. However, with an e36 M3, e30 M3 and e34 525 in the stable and no car payments I was trying sooo hard to avoid temptation for the 1er.

I finally caved in.

Last week I dicovered the 0.9% financing offer on '08 dealer stock. Then I find the dealer had the exact car I would order in stock for almost 60 days. Finally I visit and the sales advisor gives me invoice plus pricing. How could I turn it down right?

So I am now the proud owner of an Alpine White 135, 6MT, Black Boston leather, Alum trim, Prem Package, Sport Pack, Cold Pack, Ipod, Sat radio.

Love it!!!! (except for that freagin door gong)

Mark M

Good for you on the smokin' deal, however, the bong...while annoying at first, you adapt, improvise, learn to ignore, life does indeed go on, you then begin to appreciate all the plasticy squeaking interior bits. It's all good, though.

Welcome to the BMW 1.:wink:

buckwheat986 · 10-23-2008, 05:54 AM

sounds great...all the best

10-20-2008, 07:50 AM	#1
Mark M Major 240 Rep 1,288 Posts Drives: E30M3 E83X3 E90335D Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Lancaster, PA iTrader: (0)	New 135 Owner - Took delivery Fri evening So I have been reading everything on this site for the last 14 months now. I have totally become 'addicted' to this car. However, with an e36 M3, e30 M3 and e34 525 in the stable and no car payments I was trying sooo hard to avoid temptation for the 1er. I finally caved in. Last week I dicovered the 0.9% financing offer on '08 dealer stock. Then I find the dealer had the exact car I would order in stock for almost 60 days. Finally I visit and the sales advisor gives me invoice plus pricing. How could I turn it down right? So I am now the proud owner of an Alpine White 135, 6MT, Black Boston leather, Alum trim, Prem Package, Sport Pack, Cold Pack, Ipod, Sat radio. Love it!!!! (except for that freagin door gong) Mark M
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10-20-2008, 09:08 AM	#2
mikeo Santa Fe Concorso 103 Rep 2,984 Posts Drives: '11 M-sport 328i, '13 X1 28i Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Santa Fe, NM iTrader: (3)	Wow, you must be living right to find that deal! Congrats. __________________ Santa Fe Concorso - The Southwest's Premier Automotive Gathering.
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10-21-2008, 08:03 PM	#3
jmexx Private First Class 3 Rep 110 Posts Drives: Join Date: Oct 2008 iTrader: (0)	Congrats!! I'll be picking mine up in a week or so. I can't wait!
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10-22-2008, 01:12 AM	#4
TagMan Car Addict!! 60 Rep 1,303 Posts Drives: '08 135i Convertible Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Malibu, California iTrader: (0)	Congratulations. You've got the Midas touch. __________________ 2008 /// Commemorative /// 6-Speed /// Titanium Silver /// Fully-Loaded /// 135i Convertible
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10-22-2008, 04:45 AM	#5
MikeVictor Brigadier General 210 Rep 3,288 Posts Drives: anything given a chance Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: .au iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 Mazda ND MX-5 [10.00]	0.9% finance? Man your economy must be stuffed right now. Mind you, the peace of mind knowing we're doing better is somewhat mitigated by the finance rate I have to pay.
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10-22-2008, 05:36 AM	#6
135iUSN 19 X5 1998 M Roadster 64 Rep 1,503 Posts Drives: 135i Alpine White / Terra Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: SW Florida iTrader: (1) Garage List 1998 BMW M Roadster [0.00] 2009 135i [0.00]	__________________ '09 135i Dinan In BMW heaven 09.28.2022 - Stage 2/Alpine White w/Terracotta /High Gloss Black Trim/ZCW/ZPP/ZSP w/313's /CA/PDC/Steptronic/
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10-23-2008, 05:54 AM	#9
buckwheat986 Lieutenant 12 Rep 468 Posts Drives: Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0)	sounds great...all the best
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