Another "new" owner of a pre-owned 135is

[V8TBIrds]

Hello all. Please accept my apology in advance for a long-winded post.

Just picked up a 2013 135is a few days ago, and haven't had the pleasure to drive it here in CT as it is set up purely as a Summer Car. This car will replace my 2006 Dodge Charger Daytona which I just logged 318,000 trouble free and happy miles. Prior to that I had a 2001 330xi. All in all this will be the 32nd car that I've owned since High School, and yes...I've a few grey hairs to prove it!

This 135is unit has an absurd number of optional/standard features. It'll take a while to learn and understand all of the gadgetry, and which were options and whch are standard to the car.

The car has both the Technology Package [all through the iDrive wheel] and the Perfomance Pkg, with the 7sp DCT.

It's Space Grey with Coral Red "Boston" Leather (whatever that means) interior.

It has Active Steering, which I suppose is an electric version of power steering to help prevent sapping power from the engine (that's the purpose I presume of the electric water pump as well).

it has Automatic High Beams.

Heated Front Seats, heated side mirrors and heated windsheild washers; also has headlamp washers. This combination on my 330xi was called a Cold Weather Package. However, the 330xi also had a block heater, this car doesn't have one of those. Maybe one can be plumbed-in???

Also embedded into the wizards world are Park Distance Control, BMW Assist [I think this is Bluetooth technology] and a Harmon Kardon Surround system .. the sound is fantastic!

It also has an anti-theft alarm system and Run-flat tires.

Well that describes this vehichle, and as I mentioned, it'll take a while to learn how to use all the gadgetry.

See you in the future!
Glenn

[Fade135is]

Congrats on your new car. Sounds like you have pretty much every option that was available. As far as I can tell active steering is incredibly rare.

[Esteban]

Congrats and welcome to 1ADDICTS. The 135is is a special car imo. You will enjoy that very much. Check your VIN here to see what your "build number" is, if you haven't already. Post some pics when you have some time.

[parnet]

Welcome, also have a 135is which is a vert, it's my 3rd 135. You probably won't listen to the radio much because you will be listening to the sweet burbles of the performance exhaust. You should have a feature called BMW Assist which they are offering either a $200 Visa gift card, $300 credit for accessories, or you can pay to upgrade to the new service. I have never used it and applied for the $200. It is based on your end of warranty date. You can go online to BMW Assist and put your vin# in to see if you are eligible.

[zapatista]

Another feature of 135is: big freakin' motor. It is buried down 7 levels in a subsub menu of iDrive. However, there is an alternative way to access this feature if you still retain bipedal transport capability.

[Gangplank]

Welcome to 1addicts sounds like a well equipped car.

[V8TBIrds]

Originally Posted by Esteban

Congrats and welcome to 1ADDICTS. The 135is is a special car imo. You will enjoy that very much. Check your VIN here to see what your "build number" is, if you haven't already. Post some pics when you have some time.

My VIN [VY60735] wasn't on your list...it would be nestled bewteen index 530 and 531. Another thread suggested BMWDECODER.COM and this is what it brought up:
https://www.bmwdecoder.com/decode/vy60735

Interestingly it appears that this unit was stuffed with added functions and codes compared to the units before and after.

Can't wait for some time to play! This car shoud be a GEÖTLER BLITZ!!

[Esteban]

Originally Posted by V8TBIrds

My VIN [VY60735] wasn't on your list...it would be nestled bewteen index 530 and 531. Another thread suggested BMWDECODER.COM and this is what it brought up:
https://www.bmwdecoder.com/decode/vy60735

Interestingly it appears that this unit was stuffed with added functions and codes compared to the units before and after.

Can't wait for some time to play! This car shoud be a GEÖTLER BLITZ!!

That list I linked to was just a list that one of our members made of all the 135is cars. Strange that you're not on it. Maybe that list is not as complete as it's supposed to be.

[Bama335]

Originally Posted by V8TBIrds

My VIN [VY60735] wasn't on your list...it would be nestled bewteen index 530 and 531. Another thread suggested BMWDECODER.COM and this is what it brought up:
https://www.bmwdecoder.com/decode/vy60735

Interestingly it appears that this unit was stuffed with added functions and codes compared to the units before and after.

Can't wait for some time to play! This car shoud be a GEÖTLER BLITZ!!

Welcome to the board, pretty color combination!

The list was primarily my doing, bored and waiting for the darn thing to show up - had some help from BPplickner and sickfinga.

There were two lines on a build configuration that denoted a 135is vs. a 135i:

A 135is came with style 313 rims and also the P7MF option:

P7MF Sports Edition
S2NF BMW LA wheel, M Double Spoke 313

I double checked your vin using bmwvin.com, and it also shows you with 261 style rims and no P7MF so if I was betting, I'd say you have a 135i. Slap the PPK2 on and a set of 313 and you are essentially the same as a 135is, that's what Esteban did.

Mine is VY60544 if you want to compare

VIN WBAUC9C52DVY60735
Type code UC93
Type 135I (USA)
E series E82 ()
Series 1
Type COUPE
Steering LL
Doors 2
Engine N55
Displacement 3.00
Power 225
Drive HECK
Transmission MECH
Colour SPACEGRAU METALLIC (A52)
Upholstery LEDER BOSTON 2/D1 KORALLROT (LWD1)
Prod.date 2013-08-15
Vehicle options
S217 Active steering
S249 Multifunction f steering wheel
S2MR BMW LA wheel, dual spoke 261
S2TC Sport transmission w/ dual-plate clutch
S2VB Tire pressure display
S319 Integrated universal remote control
S322 Comfort access
P337 M Sports package
S403 Glass roof, electrical
S423 Floor mats, velours
S430 Interior/outside mirror with auto dip
S431 Interior mirror with automatic-dip
S441 Smoker package
S442 Cup holder
S459 Seat adjuster, electric, with memory
Vehicle options
S481 Sports seat
S488 Lumbar support, driver and passenger
S494 Seat heating driver/passenger
S4CE Fine woodgrain vers., Fineline anthrac.
S4NA Interior mirror with digital compass
S4NE Blow-by heater
S502 Headlight cleaning system
S507 Park Distance Control (PDC), rear
S521 Rain sensor
S522 Xenon Light
S524 Adaptive Headlights
S534 Automatic air conditioning
S540 Cruise control
S563 Light package
S570 Reinforced power supply
Vehicle options
S609 Navigation system Professional
S615 Expanded BMW Online Information
S620 Voice control
S639 Preparation f mobile phone cpl. USA/CDN
S655 Satellite tuner
S688 Harman/Kardon Surround Sound system
S697 Area-Code 1 for DVD
S6AA BMW TeleServices
S6AB Control for Teleservices
S6FL USB/Audio interface
S6NF Music interface for Smartphone
S6NR Apps
S6UH Traffic Information
S6VC Control for Combox
S704 M Sports suspension
Vehicle options
S760 High gloss shadow line
S775 Headlining anthracite
S7XA M Leathr. wheel+shift paddle+multifunc.
S840 High speed synchronisation
S8SC Telematics access request,country-spec.
S8SP Control unit COP
S8TN Daytime run.lights adjus.via light menu
S925 Dummy-SALAPA
Vehicle options
S321 Exterior parts in vehicle color
S473 Armrest front
S645 BMW US Radio
S823 Hot-climate version
S845 Acoustic belt warning
S850 Dummy-SALAPA
S853 Language version English
S876 Radio frequency 315 MHz

[c1pher]

That's awesome. Congrats. I am VY60355.

[c1pher]

Doesn't a 135is also have a bigger oil cooler and extra letter on the model badge lol?

[Esteban]

Originally Posted by Bama335

Slap the PPK2 on and a set of 313 and you are essentially the same as a 135is, that's what Esteban did.

Actually I slapped PPK1 on, the BMW Performance exhaust, 313s (all done in 2011, 2 years before the 2013 135is), then added the BMW Performance suspension and blacklines, and more recently added Dinan stage 2 tune, so I think my car is a little more than a 135is, even if I do say so myself.

[Bama335]

Originally Posted by MGM135is

Doesn't a 135is also have a bigger oil cooler and extra letter on the model badge lol?

Correct, the P7MF option was US only and was port installed.

It got you the PPK2, which has the increased HP software and the extra radiator in the driver wheel well for improved cooling. I believe a fan upgrade as well, it's been a while since I reviewed the PPK2 specs.

It also came with the BMW performance exhaust along with all the pops and burbles it makes.

Oh, and the extra letter on the trunk and the poorly glued 135is badge on the dash too. Crap shoot if it came with or without the PPK badge under the hood, some did, many did not.

A few came with improperly installed radiator hoses from the PPK2 upgrade as a special option, which left at least one stranded (IEDEI).

[c1pher]

Mine just has it on the passenger side dash and rear deck. Nothing under the hood.

[Esteban]

Originally Posted by MGM135is

Mine just has it on the passenger side dash and rear deck. Nothing under the hood.

You can buy those PPK stickers that go under the hood on-line if you are interested in having them. I'm sure somebody here knows where to find them and maybe they'll chime in.

[FrostyDC4]

Congrats on the new car

[Matticus91]

Welcome and congrats! You're in good company here, lot's of "is's" and even an "is" section

Post some pics!!!

[c1pher]

Originally Posted by Esteban

You can buy those PPK stickers that go under the hood on-line if you are interested in having them. I'm sure somebody here knows where to find them and maybe they'll chime in.

I would be interested in knowing. I don't want them messing with the programming if I can help it.

[ChrisAW1M]

Originally Posted by Matticus91

Welcome and congrats! You're in good company here, lot's of "is's" and even an "is" section

Post some pics!!!

Sadly, it's already been confirmed it's not an actual 135is.

We can only hope you didn't have to pay extra for it compared to a 135i and that someone didn't merely stick an s on the back. Or worse, a giant M.

[Matticus91]

Originally Posted by ChrisAW1M

Sadly, it's already been confirmed it's not an actual 135is.

We can only hope you didn't have to pay extra for it compared to a 135i and that someone didn't merely stick an s on the back. Or worse, a giant M.

Oh man, that sucks, I hope he didn't pay more for it