So How Many 135is Coupes has BMW Built?

[3002 tii]

Originally Posted by gregthegr8

Wow, is it that bad out there? I wonder if there are any temporary measures you can take that are similar. I remember one guy on here a few months ago literally put blue painters tape or something all over his entire front bumper as he had a very long drive home with his new 135 either from PCD or a dealer like 1,000 miles away.

I have to truck tires delaminating on I95 almost every other day. Doesn't help there's at least 3 sections of construction where the roads are uneven, tons of debris/dirt or whatever else you can think of. I figure 7 days of patience will pay dividends down the road... I really view this car as a 'keeper' so want to make sure the paint stays pristine.

[gregthegr8]

Ya, I'd go the overly conservative/anal approach. Ain't worth the risk. Or find the loooong way around to avoid all those stretches, even if extra 30 miles. =) Totally worth it. You'll find yourself looking for excuses to go drive somewhere and taking long ways to where you're going once you get it.

[mb135is]

Originally Posted by bp-plickner

I have about 1200 miles on my car. It is a Little to much fun to drive. I had a kid try to race me last week in traffic. I wasn't into it, so the kid passes me and jacks in front of me behind a pickup truck that was minding his own business. Man those BMW brakes really can stop that car, lucky for me I avoided a collision. I was so ripped I followed the kid down a side street to see what the heck he was thinking, fortunately for me I was able to chill out before I got to him. Way more excitement than I need.
Any way I am off to the dealer tomorrow to get my new armrest lid installed.

Happy Labor Day!

People try to race me all the time; it's really annoying. I never oblige, except one time. We were at a light on rte 9 with NOTHING in front of us, so I only got on it a bit, figuring I'd be able to win (S2000). Dude BLOWS by me as if I were on a tricycle. I pull up to him and ask him about his car - turbo with 550 WHP. Ah. Yes. That explains it and ends my short-lived street racing life. hahhahaha it was so lame.

Originally Posted by 3002 Tii

I'm scheduled to pick up my car tomorrow or Saturday, the wait is killing me. What's worse is I can't get the car to my clear bra installer until a week later so I may actually have to let the car sit in the garage until then. I know it sounds silly but my commute is pretty rough (I95 / NY State Thruway) so not chancing it.

CONGRATS!!!! We gotta get together once you're all clear-bra-ed up. Is this the lemans/black car?

Also, there will be no complaining outa you. SOME of us waited MONTHS for our cars to be built and shipped! You know nothing of a wait! hehehehe

[3002 tii]

Originally Posted by mb135is

People try to race me all the time; it's really annoying. I never oblige, except one time. We were at a light on rte 9 with NOTHING in front of us, so I only got on it a bit, figuring I'd be able to win (S2000). Dude BLOWS by me as if I were on a tricycle. I pull up to him and ask him about his car - turbo with 550 WHP. Ah. Yes. That explains it and ends my short-lived street racing life. hahhahaha it was so lame.



CONGRATS!!!! We gotta get together once you're all clear-bra-ed up. Is this the lemans/black car?

Also, there will be no complaining outa you. SOME of us waited MONTHS for our cars to be built and shipped! You know nothing of a wait! hehehehe

Ha, thanks man. It's somewhat premature since I didn't pick up the car yet and I told the dealer they have to get it me by month end else I'd walk since its no good to me unless I get the August promos.

But yep, Le Mans on black with stitching, m-sport, dct, tech, prem, heated seats and HK surround. Crazy thinking I only randomly thought about a new car 9 days ago and it's going to be a reality by this weekend *fingers crossed*

Originally Posted by gregthegr8

Ya, I'd go the overly conservative/anal approach. Ain't worth the risk. Or find the loooong way around to avoid all those stretches, even if extra 30 miles. =) Totally worth it. You'll find yourself looking for excuses to go drive somewhere and taking long ways to where you're going once you get it.

I unfortunately agree, just means I'll have to drive the Z for a week which isn't bad, but man just driving through NYC traffic today was a pain with the manual.

[CAVU]

Originally Posted by eywflyer

Oh and thanks Greg for vouching for my car's genuineness! I became paranoid a couple weeks ago when I couldn't find any of the PPK stickers and had to look and make sure the aux radiator was there. Apparently from what I have read on another thread there has been no consistency at all in applying the PPK stickers. Some folks have the under hood one, some have the door jamb one, some have both, and some like me have none.

During PC delivery on Thursday, I asked my PCD Product Specialist about the PPK stickers (my car has none). He seemed very familiar with the issue as if several previous new 135is owners had asked him the same question. He told me the following (I'm paraphrasing):

"Stickers had been applied in the past, but not on every car due to variation in execution between techs. The stickers are not technically part of the 'is' specification, installation techs find them in the kit, however they aren't mentioned anywhere on the spec, but they look like a placard that should be installed somewhere... so some techs were applying them to engine compartments, doorjambs, etc."

Seems like a reasonable explanation, although I would be happy to obtain and apply a PPK sticker if they were available (or at least add it to the documentation that came with my car).

[mb135is]

They are available. I had my dealer order them (there are apparently two variations). Will pick them up in 3k miles.

[aeronautics]

Originally Posted by mb135is

They are available. I had my dealer order them (there are apparently two variations). Will pick them up in 3k miles.

Where can you find the sticker? What are the variations?

[3002 tii]

Picked up mine on Saturday and had the sticker under the hood

[gregthegr8]

Originally Posted by aeronautics

Where can you find the sticker? What are the variations?

This may help as your service advisor apparently can get at least the white stickers...and in 6 languages. Scroll down to see pics.

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...766514&page=53

[PopsnBurbles]

Originally Posted by 3002 Tii

Picked up mine on Saturday and had the sticker under the hood

I was about to post a similar picture. But whoever installed your sticker did it cleaner than mine. Mine isn't nicely placed next to the other sticker(s)...whoever did mine just slapped it on randomly.

[3002 tii]

Originally Posted by 328pride

I was about to post a similar picture. But whoever installed your sticker did it cleaner than mine. Mine isn't nicely placed next to the other sticker(s)...whoever did mine just slapped it on randomly.

Guess having the car sit at NJ/NYC VPC has its benefits then

[mb135is]

Originally Posted by aeronautics

Where can you find the sticker? What are the variations?

Yep, see the thread Greg posted. I just told my SA I wanted them. He looked up the part and ordered everything that was available. Now my car is properly labeled in 4 languages, so at least I have that going for me. Means I can travel abroad and be pretty certain my spark plugs will get changed.

[aeronautics]

Originally Posted by gregthegr8

This may help as your service advisor apparently can get at least the white stickers...and in 6 languages. Scroll down to see pics.

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...766514&page=53

Thanx for the info. I do not have the sticker and will request my dealer to order/install one for me.

I inquired about the break-in service cost, i.e., engine, transmission and differential oil changes.

The engine oil is reasonable and I think it must be changed. As for the manual transmission and differential oil changes,they are $270 and $180, and the service advisors do not recommend changing them.

I am reluctant to change the transmission and differential oils due to cost.

Any one with 6MT did this oil change?

[mb135is]

I did it and I would love to hear the service advisors' technical explanation on why not to do it. It would probably be very entertaining.

$ wise, I get it. But it's fluid that protects metal on metal friction. I go with mike miller and his old school ways on this one.

[CAVU]

Originally Posted by mb135is

I did it and I would love to hear the service advisors' technical explanation on why not to do it. It would probably be very entertaining.

$ wise, I get it. But it's fluid that protects metal on metal friction. I go with mike miller and his old school ways on this one.

I asked why BMW pays for an M series oil change after 1200 miles but the not for the 135is. I was told that M cars get 10W-60 at the factory that needs to be replaced with 5W-30 after the break-in period is completed, but the N55 in my 135is started out life with 5W-30, so replacement is not 'necessary'.

There are merits to both weights. I suppose it is BMW's prerogative to stand behind their maintenance recommendations... I'm going have my oil replaced at 1200 miles anyway. Perhaps the real question is why all new cars don't get the M-series treatment from BMW... it probably comes down to cost of the 1200-mile oil change vs. financial exposure to engine failure under warranty. They have the numbers to make the call...

[mb135is]

Ms stick with the 10w 60 so they were even lying or stupid. Unless the 1m is different, but I doubt it is. Also doesn't explain why not to do tranny and diff.

The answer to why all BMWs don't get the same break in service is because once BMW started paying for service the intervals miraculously got extended.

[BEAR-AvHistory]

Originally Posted by mb135is

We were at a light on rte 9

"RT9" do you ever run at Englishtown Raceway park?

[mb135is]

Originally Posted by BEAR-AvHistory

"RT9" do you ever run at Englishtown Raceway park?

No, drag racing is not my thing. I like turning

But I've been there a few times.

[aeronautics]

nothing can convince me that the engine oil does not need to be changed after the break-in period and that it is OK to let that oil circulate in the engine with all the metal from the manufacturing for 15k miles.

As for the differential, I think it is an over kill with the small open diff that the 135is has.

BMW and private technicians agreed with on these issues.

However, for the manual gearbox, both BMW technicians and private BMW service centers strongly recommended changing the oil at 50,000 which is in agreement with Mike Miller. But, when it comes to the gearbox oil change at break-in, the technicians recommended it but did not see any "harm" in waiting until 50k or so.

It is understood that changing the oil will make shifting smoother and extend the life of the gearbox, but how much effect there is if the oil is not changed at break-in is the question. Currently, at 1250 miles, shifting 3rd and sometimes 4th is not that smooth. I'm not sure if changing the oil will remedy this or it is a characteristic of the 135is gearbox.

[Bama335]

Originally Posted by mb135is

I just told my SA I wanted them. He looked up the part and ordered everything that was available. Now my car is properly labeled in 4 languages, so at least I have that going for me.

MB, did you get the p/n on the 45000 sticker? I'm going to have my guy order a set as well - just in case

Not sure I need it is 6 languages, but one would be helpful

[Bama335]

"IS" coupe build count is up to 598 through 9/16 - it may yet challenge the 1M total build if they don't switch over to the F22 builds soon

[mb135is]

Originally Posted by Bama335

MB, did you get the p/n on the 45000 sticker? I'm going to have my guy order a set as well - just in case

Not sure I need it is 6 languages, but one would be helpful

I will e-mail my guy.