Gift Ideas?

AlbertaMS3 · 11-17-2008, 05:19 PM

Hi everyone. I'm looking for Christmas gift ideas for my brother who owns a 135i here in Alberta. I don't have a lot of cash to spend, so new rims or seats are out. More likely rim cleaner or a seat cover. :smile:

I don't know much about the 1 series, so can you enlighten me what is on the top of your wish lists for under $100?

I may have to wait until New Year's to let you know what I buy as I think he checks into this forum regularly. :wink:

Thanks for the help.

1Ronnie · 11-17-2008, 05:52 PM

I always liked the replica 135i, no one's bought me that yet :iono: But there are quite a few nice bits at the BMW Store.

bman6074 · 11-17-2008, 07:02 PM

Well if he is into keeping his car clean on his own. Get him a nice package of detailing products. Maybe something from Groits garage.

ptack · 11-17-2008, 07:41 PM

I have an extra "1" BMW keychain that was given to me as a gift that I would be willing to sell.

penny · 11-17-2008, 07:49 PM

AlbertaMS3, you're a good brother. Get him the new wheel center caps if his 1 didn't already come with it. Or some wax to help with the darn brake dust!

If you ever need another brother, let me know.

Novator · 11-17-2008, 07:53 PM

+1 on the replica 1er. Another suggestion is aluminum pedals

lib · 11-17-2008, 08:52 PM

I have to second all of those suggestions - he should enjoy all of them.

TMc135 · 11-18-2008, 08:34 PM

+1 on the pedals. Every time I get in my car, I notice them and they really set off the interior. I have actually had many people comment on them when they look in my car. I have the aluminum trim and it looks even better with the pedals but gives the car a nice sporty look without breaking the bank. We have a great vendor on the website, Dan from United BMW, who is excellent to do business with. Great prices and service. Attached is a link that should take you to his website where the pedals are located. Just make sure you order the appropriate set (manual vs. automatic) if you get them. Good luck!
http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...subcat1=134416

Dr_Jones · 11-18-2008, 09:42 PM

bribe money for when the mounties catch him enjoying his turbos

N54tt · 11-18-2008, 09:56 PM

+100000000 on the pedals!!! maybe some black kidney grilles..

AlbertaMS3 · 11-19-2008, 02:16 PM

Thanks for the great ideas everyone! I was thinking about the die-cast model, but $80 for it is a little hard to swallow. I keep looking at Costco for the 135, but all I ever see is M3's and M5's.

The aluminum pedals are a good idea. I can't recall if he has those; did any 135's come with them as an dealer option?

ptack, what does the keychain look like? I think he has one that has a spinning BMW logo in it.

Thanks for the link TMc. I also like the rear mat and the mobility kit. He has run into the problem of no spare with the new winter tires he put on. He is carrying one of the RFT's in his trunk for emergencies.

Has anyone tried the sunshade? Is it a good fit?

Thanks again - keep the good suggestions coming. :thumbup:

jgprather · 11-19-2008, 08:23 PM

I have a brand new BMW stainless steel Tourneau men's watch I would sell you for $80. Let me know

ptack · 11-21-2008, 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlbertaMS3

Thanks for the great ideas everyone! I was thinking about the die-cast model, but $80 for it is a little hard to swallow. I keep looking at Costco for the 135, but all I ever see is M3's and M5's.

The aluminum pedals are a good idea. I can't recall if he has those; did any 135's come with them as an dealer option?

ptack, what does the keychain look like? I think he has one that has a spinning BMW logo in it.

Thanks for the link TMc. I also like the rear mat and the mobility kit. He has run into the problem of no spare with the new winter tires he put on. He is carrying one of the RFT's in his trunk for emergencies.

Has anyone tried the sunshade? Is it a good fit?

Thanks again - keep the good suggestions coming. :thumbup:

The key chain is a silver "1" .

My wife also got me some nice BMW shirts at the Welt. Their Tees are really nice.

TMc135 · 11-22-2008, 08:28 AM

AlbertaMS3 - the aluminum pedals do not come standard and are not a dealer options (at least in the US and don't think so in Canada either).

11-17-2008, 05:19 PM	#1
AlbertaMS3 Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jul 2008 iTrader: (0)	Gift Ideas? Hi everyone. I'm looking for Christmas gift ideas for my brother who owns a 135i here in Alberta. I don't have a lot of cash to spend, so new rims or seats are out. More likely rim cleaner or a seat cover. :smile: I don't know much about the 1 series, so can you enlighten me what is on the top of your wish lists for under $100? I may have to wait until New Year's to let you know what I buy as I think he checks into this forum regularly. :wink: Thanks for the help.
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11-17-2008, 05:52 PM	#2
1Ronnie Ronnie 15 Rep 556 Posts Drives: '08 Sedona 128i Join Date: May 2008 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (0)	I always liked the replica 135i, no one's bought me that yet :iono: But there are quite a few nice bits at the BMW Store. __________________ "Lucy" 128i / Sedona Red / Coral Red / Premium Package / Premium Sound
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bman6074 Major 103 Rep 1,254 Posts Drives: 14 M235i and 07 Lotus Exige S Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Connecticut iTrader: (0)	Well if he is into keeping his car clean on his own. Get him a nice package of detailing products. Maybe something from Groits garage. __________________
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ptack Brigadier General 269 Rep 4,470 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: May 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i [6.50]	I have an extra "1" BMW keychain that was given to me as a gift that I would be willing to sell. __________________ 135i, SGM, Coral, Sport Package, Auto, Premium Hifi, USB/ipod, Apex EC-7s, PPK Stage II
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11-17-2008, 07:49 PM	#5
penny Captain 43 Rep 829 Posts Drives: '08 135i (sold) Join Date: May 2008 Location: Las Colinas iTrader: (2)	AlbertaMS3, you're a good brother. Get him the new wheel center caps if his 1 didn't already come with it. Or some wax to help with the darn brake dust! If you ever need another brother, let me know. __________________ '08 135i.
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Novator Captain 48 Rep 711 Posts Drives: '04 E46 M3 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Beaufort, SC iTrader: (2) Garage List 2004 BMW M3 [8.00]	+1 on the replica 1er. Another suggestion is aluminum pedals __________________
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11-17-2008, 08:52 PM	#7
lib Major 141 Rep 1,401 Posts Drives: <This space for rent> Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: ATX iTrader: (0)	I have to second all of those suggestions - he should enjoy all of them.
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11-18-2008, 08:34 PM	#8
TMc135 Private First Class 19 Rep 170 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 M3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Columbus, OH iTrader: (6) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 (E90) [0.00]	+1 on the pedals. Every time I get in my car, I notice them and they really set off the interior. I have actually had many people comment on them when they look in my car. I have the aluminum trim and it looks even better with the pedals but gives the car a nice sporty look without breaking the bank. We have a great vendor on the website, Dan from United BMW, who is excellent to do business with. Great prices and service. Attached is a link that should take you to his website where the pedals are located. Just make sure you order the appropriate set (manual vs. automatic) if you get them. Good luck! http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...subcat1=134416 __________________ DD & Track Car: 2011 E90 M3 w/Ohlin R&T's, Vorshlag camber plates, Hotchkis swaybars and other mods. (2008 135i modded - SOLD, 2006 E90 330xi - SOLD, 1995 M3 track car - SOLD)
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Dr_Jones Major 71 Rep 1,027 Posts Drives: Join Date: May 2008 iTrader: (0)	bribe money for when the mounties catch him enjoying his turbos __________________ Just like Indiana...I love my whip
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N54tt Second Lieutenant 5 Rep 263 Posts Drives: BLUE on BLACK Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: MA iTrader: (0)	+100000000 on the pedals!!! maybe some black kidney grilles.. __________________
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11-19-2008, 02:16 PM	#11
AlbertaMS3 Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jul 2008 iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the great ideas everyone! I was thinking about the die-cast model, but $80 for it is a little hard to swallow. I keep looking at Costco for the 135, but all I ever see is M3's and M5's. The aluminum pedals are a good idea. I can't recall if he has those; did any 135's come with them as an dealer option? ptack, what does the keychain look like? I think he has one that has a spinning BMW logo in it. Thanks for the link TMc. I also like the rear mat and the mobility kit. He has run into the problem of no spare with the new winter tires he put on. He is carrying one of the RFT's in his trunk for emergencies. Has anyone tried the sunshade? Is it a good fit? Thanks again - keep the good suggestions coming. :thumbup:
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11-19-2008, 08:23 PM	#12
jgprather Private First Class 26 Rep 124 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jul 2007 iTrader: (0)	I have a brand new BMW stainless steel Tourneau men's watch I would sell you for $80. Let me know __________________ BMW CCA member #409683 cystic fibrosis survivor, bilateral lung transplant recipient, cancer fighter. Never give up! Co-founder and Creative Director, The Big Fun Foundation Please visit, www.thebigfunbox.org Making fun contagious.®
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TMc135 Private First Class 19 Rep 170 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 M3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Columbus, OH iTrader: (6) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 (E90) [0.00]	AlbertaMS3 - the aluminum pedals do not come standard and are not a dealer options (at least in the US and don't think so in Canada either). __________________ DD & Track Car: 2011 E90 M3 w/Ohlin R&T's, Vorshlag camber plates, Hotchkis swaybars and other mods. (2008 135i modded - SOLD, 2006 E90 330xi - SOLD, 1995 M3 track car - SOLD)
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