Breaking News Part III - 135i Coupe Info (Preliminary)

redwood · 10-09-2007, 12:04 PM

Oh and I would also like an M shifter in that sport package as somebody else mentioned. I am not a fan of aluminum shifters, especially in the summer. That sizzling sounds isn't bacon, it's my hand on the aluminum shifter.

I changed to an M shifter on my current car though, so I am sure they'll be available through some source. Another thing that would make me more glad to pay for the sport package would be alcantar inserts on the seats.

hector · 10-09-2007, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Design1stCode2nd

Although RWD and all-season probably isn't the best idea. I'd reccommend getting dedicated snows and rims...

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agree 100%, actually i have a tracker for the deep stuff and will keep my fwd cobalt with all seasons as a second dd, the 135 will never see the snow. my e92 335 does have a dedicated winter package. i still may want the 17 inchers for resistance to road hazards, durability, etc.

bradford · 10-09-2007, 12:08 PM

I am blown away by the fact that the oil cooler is not standard on this car when it is being billed as "the purest form of BMW" and yet the N54 has MAJOR heat control issues without the cooler. Sport package or not, they should expect that enyone who purchases a 135i is going to drive it like an ENTHUSIAST.

I feel bad for the fatties that dont' want the sport seats but still want to occasionally romp on the car. Hopefully they can retrofit the oil cooler with dealer parts or find a suitable place for an aftermarket Mocal setup or something.

Sherifftruman · 10-09-2007, 12:21 PM

Interesting about the Headlight washers. I usually try to only briefly hit the windshield washer switch at night so they do not come on in my MINI, but I understood that in the US, you were required to have a washer if you have HID lights.

bradford · 10-09-2007, 12:25 PM

Question: Is bluetooth available as a separate option or ONLY as part of the premium package with BMW Assist? Is it included with iDrive? Thanks in advance...

mikeo · 10-09-2007, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by MPower

... The ZSP will be necessary for me because I want an M Sport steering wheel, I want sport seats and need the oil cooler.

Amen, brother!

mikeo · 10-09-2007, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by bradford

... I feel bad for the fatties that dont' want the sport seats but still want to occasionally romp on the car. Hopefully they can retrofit the oil cooler with dealer parts or find a suitable place for an aftermarket Mocal setup or something.

Don't the Sport Seats have the adjustable side bolsters? If so, shouldn't be too much of a problem for us fat Americans.

SCA · 10-09-2007, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by bradford

Resale value is questionable with respect to power seats in this car. A certain portion of the market will specifically be looking for the lighter manual seat option.

This is BMWs perspective, " The 1-Series is a entry level BMW, not a entry level car."

bradford · 10-09-2007, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by TheUltimateDriver

This is BMWs perspective, " The 1-Series is a entry level BMW, not a entry level car."

Sure, but how does that apply to this discussion?

SCA · 10-09-2007, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by bradford

Question: Is bluetooth available as a separate option or ONLY as part of the premium package with BMW Assist? Is it included with iDrive? Thanks in advance...

BMW Assist is not currently offered as a stand-alone option. Only available with the Prm Pkg.

*Note: Remember folks that this information is Preliminary.
There is a chance something(s) could change.

ChrisK · 10-09-2007, 12:53 PM

I had sport seats in my 2000 M Roadster (they came standard) and I couldn't be in the car for more than a couple of hours. Never again!

I really want the M-Wheel, but I am not going to sacrifice comfort to get one.

I'm even thinking about ditching the iDrive.

bradford · 10-09-2007, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by TheUltimateDriver

BMW Assist is not currently offered as a stand-alone option. Only available with the Prm Pkg.

Sorry, I'm not familiar with BMW Assist. Do you need to have "BMW Assist" in order to have Bluetooth capabilty?

dna550 · 10-09-2007, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by bradford

Sorry, I'm not familiar with BMW Assist. Do you need to have "BMW Assist" in order to have Bluetooth capabilty?

See:

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showp...22&postcount=4

SCA · 10-09-2007, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by bradford

Sure, but how does that apply to this discussion?

Simplying stating a comment that was made regarding the new entry level BMW.

Within the luxury market buyers have come to expect power seats as standard eq., not optional. The E90 328i offers power seats as a option, but on the E90 335i power seats are standard.

bradford · 10-09-2007, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by dna550

See:

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showp...22&postcount=4

Thanks. $700 simply for Bluetooth capability? That blows, big time.

bradford · 10-09-2007, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by TheUltimateDriver

Simplying stating a comment that was made regarding the new entry level BMW.

Within the luxury market buyers have come to expect power seats as standard eq., not optional. The E90 328i offers power seats as a option, but on the E90 335i power seats are standard.

Gotcha, but the comment now has me confused. I inferred from your original info that, since power seats are included in the premium package, MANUAL seats would be standard. Is this not correct?

I *WANT* manual seats. Are they available?

Robert · 10-09-2007, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by bradford

Gotcha, but the comment now has me confused. I inferred from your original info that, since power seats are included in the premium package, MANUAL seats would be standard. Is this not correct?

I *WANT* manual seats. Are they available?

yes

SCA · 10-09-2007, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by bradford

Gotcha, but the comment now has me confused. I inferred from your original info that, since power seats are included in the premium package, MANUAL seats would be standard. Is this not correct?

I *WANT* manual seats. Are they available?

Yes, maunal seats are standard on the 128i/135i Coupes.

*Power Seats are not available as a stand-alone option. The are only available with the Prem Pkg.

emm3tt · 10-09-2007, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by bradford

Thanks. $700 simply for Bluetooth capability? That blows, big time.

As does $400 for the USB port.

bradford · 10-09-2007, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by emm3tt

As does $400 for the USB port.

Assuming that the iPod integration allows full view and control of songs, playlists, tracks etc on the iDrive screen, I'd pay the $400.

$700 for Bluetooth though - notsomuch. I'll just use a Bluetooth headset.

bradford · 10-09-2007, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by TheUltimateDriver

Yes, maunal seats are standard on the 128i/135i Coupes.

*Power Seats are not available as a stand-alone option. The are only available with the Prem Pkg.

OK good. I'm not really interested in any of the Premium Package items, except for Bluetooth, as I presume the sports package seats will have decent lumbar support anyway.

joelk · 10-09-2007, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by bradford

Assuming that the iPod integration allows full view and control of songs, playlists, tracks etc on the iDrive screen, I'd pay the $400.

$700 for Bluetooth though - notsomuch. I'll just use a Bluetooth headset.

well that includes bmw assist for 4 years ...

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bradford Major 28 Rep 1,035 Posts Drives: 2008 SGM 135i Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Chicago > * iTrader: (4)	I am blown away by the fact that the oil cooler is not standard on this car when it is being billed as "the purest form of BMW" and yet the N54 has MAJOR heat control issues without the cooler. Sport package or not, they should expect that enyone who purchases a 135i is going to drive it like an ENTHUSIAST. I feel bad for the fatties that dont' want the sport seats but still want to occasionally romp on the car. Hopefully they can retrofit the oil cooler with dealer parts or find a suitable place for an aftermarket Mocal setup or something.
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