Delivery in Orlando (crimson red)

SL01 · 03-17-2008, 11:29 PM

I picked up my 135i tonight! Kudos to Debra at Fields!

Attached are a couple of flash photos - I didn't get home until well after dark. Hopefully I'll have time in the morning for some day light photos.

My quick review (coming from an RX-8):

+As others have said, photos do not do this car justice - it is simply stunning in person
+Comfort access rocks
+Blue-tooth works very well - everyone I called could tell I was using hands-free, but said I was easy to hear. And I don't talk loud.
+The Boston leather is fantastic. It looks great and is soft and supple (it and the sports steering wheel materials reminded me of the Lexus IS-350 I test drove last summer).
+The car feels very solid -- it's quiet and refined on the road, but the engine has a nice snarl to it.
+Low end torque... wow, just wow. No turbo lag.... if I didn't know, I wouldn't know.
+The steering and brakes are excellent - I felt right at home immediately.
+The clutch has a very good feel to it. Surprisingly, I think it's lighter than the 8's, or maybe just has a different feel... dunno, but I like it.
-The gearbox isn't quite as good as the RX-8's. The throws are a bit on the long side and I find myself hunting for 3rd gear (I'm used to just gently pushing up, but that doesn't seem to quite work). I also accidentally put it in reverse at a stop light!
-I-drive has a definite learning curve

All in all, I'm a very happy camper.

kfiducia · 03-17-2008, 11:52 PM

i've been enjoying the looks i get around town. either ppl who know what it is and want a look, or people trying to figure out what it is.

cya around town.

imported_RodY · 03-18-2008, 02:22 AM

Looks great!!!:thumbup:

Does location factor into if you get window tint? or is that a buyer request option?

ChrisK · 03-18-2008, 05:13 AM

The red looks fantastic! Congrats!

romka7 · 03-18-2008, 06:10 AM

I am heading to Fields today! My car is there already..

SL01 · 03-18-2008, 07:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RodY

Looks great!!!:thumbup:

Does location factor into if you get window tint? or is that a buyer request option?

I think they all come with the same factory tint in the glass - it's not very much. I'll be making a trip to a local tint shop this weekend.

NOLEimit · 03-18-2008, 07:45 AM

SL01
I saw your car getting washed yesterday. The red looks great. My AW white is supposed to show up today

MVF4Rrider · 03-18-2008, 08:35 AM

So glad I ordered Crimson Red!

kfiducia · 03-18-2008, 09:41 AM

i didn't want to threadjack so please check out my other thread for orlando owners:

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5386

Justin(OKC) · 03-18-2008, 11:40 AM

Nice!!!! :thumbup:

imported_RodY · 03-18-2008, 11:49 AM

Thanks for the response SL01!
Your car looks sweet, have a great time breaking it in.

UR2SLOW1 · 03-18-2008, 12:09 PM

Slo1 Thanks so much for posting with pics, this is the first CR that I've seen delivered and it looks fantastic. I pick mine up at the PDC on April 1st and can't wait to see CR in person. Enjoy !!

BForbes · 03-18-2008, 12:15 PM

Aww...you orlando guys are making me jealous!!! I have yet to see one in person.

If you see an s2000 do a complete 180degree turn at high speeds to get near you, do me a favor, lay out of boost will ya??

infinitekidM2C · 03-18-2008, 02:45 PM

Red looks hot..and i dont like red cars..mines gonna be here tomorrow but i cannot get her until sat as im a slave to my job..heave ho...heave ho...

SL01 · 03-19-2008, 01:22 AM

Here are a couple morning sun photos. :smile:

edge350 · 03-19-2008, 11:34 AM

DAAAAAAAAAAMN!!!!!!!
That is beautiful! Can't tell you how glad I am about my order...
The people want MORE PICS!!!!!! And by people, I mean me and Balls.
:wink:

new2the3 · 03-19-2008, 11:37 AM

Your car looks amazing! I am in orlando also (avalon park), what area are you in?

mikeo · 03-19-2008, 11:48 AM

Crimson Red has to be the most under rated paint for the 1-Series. Absolutely gorgeous!

SL01 · 03-19-2008, 02:15 PM

Thanks, guys. slm95, I'm in Independence, just west of Windermere. My office is near Sea World, so if you see a crimson red 135 in that neck of the woods, it's probably me

m3bs · 03-19-2008, 04:46 PM

I'm sure glad I ordered a nice low-key color - Crimson Red!

Troyn · 03-19-2008, 05:46 PM

Looks great SL01! :thumbup:

atr_hugo · 03-19-2008, 06:10 PM

SLO1 - that thing just POPS - neat!!

03-17-2008, 11:29 PM	#1
SL01 Private 3 Rep 57 Posts Drives: Join Date: Feb 2008 iTrader: (0)	Delivery in Orlando (crimson red) I picked up my 135i tonight! Kudos to Debra at Fields! Attached are a couple of flash photos - I didn't get home until well after dark. Hopefully I'll have time in the morning for some day light photos. My quick review (coming from an RX-8): +As others have said, photos do not do this car justice - it is simply stunning in person +Comfort access rocks +Blue-tooth works very well - everyone I called could tell I was using hands-free, but said I was easy to hear. And I don't talk loud. +The Boston leather is fantastic. It looks great and is soft and supple (it and the sports steering wheel materials reminded me of the Lexus IS-350 I test drove last summer). +The car feels very solid -- it's quiet and refined on the road, but the engine has a nice snarl to it. +Low end torque... wow, just wow. No turbo lag.... if I didn't know, I wouldn't know. +The steering and brakes are excellent - I felt right at home immediately. +The clutch has a very good feel to it. Surprisingly, I think it's lighter than the 8's, or maybe just has a different feel... dunno, but I like it. -The gearbox isn't quite as good as the RX-8's. The throws are a bit on the long side and I find myself hunting for 3rd gear (I'm used to just gently pushing up, but that doesn't seem to quite work). I also accidentally put it in reverse at a stop light! -I-drive has a definite learning curve All in all, I'm a very happy camper. Attached Images
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03-17-2008, 11:52 PM	#2
kfiducia Happy 1er 32 Rep 137 Posts Drives: 08 135i, 05 R6, 67 Camaro Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Orlando FL iTrader: (0)	i've been enjoying the looks i get around town. either ppl who know what it is and want a look, or people trying to figure out what it is. cya around town.
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03-18-2008, 02:22 AM	#3
imported_RodY Enlisted Member 0 Rep 39 Posts Drives: Join Date: Feb 2008 iTrader: (0)	Looks great!!!:thumbup: Does location factor into if you get window tint? or is that a buyer request option?
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03-18-2008, 05:13 AM	#4
ChrisK Major General 4450 Rep 7,594 Posts Drives: '19 M2C Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Chicagoland iTrader: (7) Garage List 2019 BMW M2C [7.00] 2015 Porsche Macan S [0.00]	The red looks fantastic! Congrats! __________________ www.ReTuneTheDeTune.com 2019 M2 Competition (Sunset Orange)
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03-18-2008, 06:10 AM	#5
romka7 Private 2 Rep 85 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jan 2008 iTrader: (0)	I am heading to Fields today! My car is there already..
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03-18-2008, 07:45 AM	#7
NOLEimit Private First Class 4 Rep 155 Posts Drives: Join Date: Nov 2007 iTrader: (0)	SL01 I saw your car getting washed yesterday. The red looks great. My AW white is supposed to show up today __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] 135i -- Alpine White -- Coral Red -- ZSP Previous --2004 VW R32--
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03-18-2008, 08:35 AM	#8
MVF4Rrider PCA, BMWCCA 102 Rep 2,058 Posts Drives: 997S, MV Agusta F4, E46 M3 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Las Vegas NV iTrader: (0)	So glad I ordered Crimson Red! __________________ '08 Carrera S 6MT Guards Red/Black ext leather, Carbon fiber pkg, sport exh, sport chrono +, PASM, Nav, Bose, 19" forged turbos, red tranny tunnel '07 MV Agusta F4 1000 R 1+1, Corse Red/Silver, RG3 race pipes and factory race ECU
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03-18-2008, 09:41 AM	#9
kfiducia Happy 1er 32 Rep 137 Posts Drives: 08 135i, 05 R6, 67 Camaro Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Orlando FL iTrader: (0)	i didn't want to threadjack so please check out my other thread for orlando owners: http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5386
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03-18-2008, 11:40 AM	#10
Justin(OKC) Major 77 Rep 1,376 Posts Drives: 1988 M3, 1990 M3, 1998 M3/4 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Oklahoma City, OK iTrader: (7) Garage List 1998 BMW M3/4 [10.00] 2011 BMW M3 Sedan [9.28] 1988 BMW M3 [9.40] 1990 BMW M3 [10.00] 2008 BMW 135i - sold [0.00] 2003 BMW M3 - sold [0.00]	Nice!!!! :thumbup:
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03-18-2008, 11:49 AM	#11
imported_RodY Enlisted Member 0 Rep 39 Posts Drives: Join Date: Feb 2008 iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the response SL01! Your car looks sweet, have a great time breaking it in.
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03-18-2008, 12:09 PM	#12
UR2SLOW1 First Lieutenant 33 Rep 361 Posts Drives: Join Date: Oct 2007 iTrader: (0)	Slo1 Thanks so much for posting with pics, this is the first CR that I've seen delivered and it looks fantastic. I pick mine up at the PDC on April 1st and can't wait to see CR in person. Enjoy !!
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03-18-2008, 12:15 PM	#13
BForbes Moderator 559 Rep 4,240 Posts Drives: BSM 135i/AW E90 M3 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Orlando, FL iTrader: (0)	Aww...you orlando guys are making me jealous!!! I have yet to see one in person. If you see an s2000 do a complete 180degree turn at high speeds to get near you, do me a favor, lay out of boost will ya?? __________________ - 04 Honda S2000(gone)
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03-18-2008, 02:45 PM	#14
infinitekidM2C Major General 4207 Rep 5,728 Posts Drives: 2019 M2 Competition Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (4) Garage List 2019 M2 COMPETITION [9.50] 2008 135i (my old car) [7.39]	Red looks hot..and i dont like red cars..mines gonna be here tomorrow but i cannot get her until sat as im a slave to my job..heave ho...heave ho...
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03-19-2008, 01:22 AM	#15
SL01 Private 3 Rep 57 Posts Drives: Join Date: Feb 2008 iTrader: (0)	Here are a couple morning sun photos. :smile: Attached Images
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03-19-2008, 11:34 AM	#16
edge350 Junior Cheeseburger 56 Rep 370 Posts Drives: Join Date: Dec 2007 iTrader: (0)	DAAAAAAAAAAMN!!!!!!! That is beautiful! Can't tell you how glad I am about my order... The people want MORE PICS!!!!!! And by people, I mean me and Balls. :wink: __________________ The 1-series is compact, endlessly involving, and absurdly fast...It is also more fun than a caffeinated circus monkey. - Automobile. Crimson Red/Terra 135i, delivered 4/19/08, traded in 9/8/08. Recovering addict, still a fan.
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03-19-2008, 11:37 AM	#17
new2the3 Colonel 382 Rep 2,067 Posts Drives: 2020 X3M Competition Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	Your car looks amazing! I am in orlando also (avalon park), what area are you in?
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03-19-2008, 11:48 AM	#18
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)	Crimson Red has to be the most under rated paint for the 1-Series. Absolutely gorgeous! __________________ Santa Fe Concorso - The Southwest's Premier Automotive Gathering.
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03-19-2008, 02:15 PM	#19
SL01 Private 3 Rep 57 Posts Drives: Join Date: Feb 2008 iTrader: (0)	Thanks, guys. slm95, I'm in Independence, just west of Windermere. My office is near Sea World, so if you see a crimson red 135 in that neck of the woods, it's probably me
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03-19-2008, 04:46 PM	#20
m3bs Captain 62 Rep 657 Posts Drives: 95 S54 M3, X5, GT4, GR Corolla Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: North Augusta, SC iTrader: (1)	I'm sure glad I ordered a nice low-key color - Crimson Red!
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Troyn Private First Class 3 Rep 172 Posts Drives: Join Date: Feb 2008 iTrader: (0)	Looks great SL01! :thumbup:
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03-19-2008, 06:10 PM	#22
atr_hugo No longer moderate 325 Rep 4,401 Posts Drives: '13 135i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: - iTrader: (0)	SLO1 - that thing just POPS - neat!!
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