2009 135i Questions: Std equip level improved/leather...

maxfx · 10-18-2008, 04:41 PM

Although I haven't received my car yet due to the CARB delay, I've been poring over the brochure and owners manual for the 2009 model, and it looks like there are a couple of features that used to be options on the 2008 model that have now been made standard.

That would be 1. Headlight washers (I understood these to be available before only if you select the Winter package option), and 2. An iPod connector.

Perhaps someone knowledgeable on the forum could confirm if the above is correct?

Also, I have a question about the leather in the coupe's = Is it the same leather as used in the verts, with the "cooling" treatment?

Coach · 10-18-2008, 04:55 PM

Washers were standard on 135 on 2008 and only verts get the UV protection.

Cooldaddygroove · 10-18-2008, 05:55 PM

Heated steering wheel only available on 2009.

mistermojorizin · 10-18-2008, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Maxfx

Although I haven't received my car yet due to the CARB delay, I've been poring over the brochure and owners manual for the 2009 model, and it looks like there are a couple of features that used to be options on the 2008 model that have now been made standard.

That would be 1. Headlight washers (I understood these to be available before only if you select the Winter package option), and 2. An iPod connector.

Perhaps someone knowledgeable on the forum could confirm if the above is correct?

Also, I have a question about the leather in the coupe's = Is it the same leather as used in the verts, with the "cooling" treatment?

both were standard in 08 on 135i. i love the ipod connector. i got a $5 remote control and i can control my ipod without having line of sight.

mikead_99 · 10-18-2008, 06:26 PM

Not quite true about both being standard. The washers were, but the iPod/USB interface was an option in 2008.

mistermojorizin · 10-18-2008, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by mikead_99

Not quite true about both being standard. The washers were, but the iPod/USB interface was an option in 2008.

who said anything about USB? he said "ipod connection" not the 6FL option. there's a difference.

mikead_99 · 10-18-2008, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by mistermojorizin

who said anything about USB? he said "ipod connection" not the 6FL option. there's a difference.

OK, so I guess he means the "Aux" connection? Once someone specifies iPod rather than any auxillary input I assume they are talking about the integrated iPod controls as well as the physical interface. In either case, I didn't know the aux input was standard, but that's nice to know, it's something I thing every manufacturer should be including as a standard by now.

amybang · 10-20-2008, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Cooldaddygroove

Heated steering wheel only available on 2009.

I was just this morning wishing I'd had that as an option. As it was, I jammed my hands under my legs at stop lights to take advantage of the seat warmers.

amy!

esscolab · 10-20-2008, 08:20 AM

The headlight washers... wish these were an option. Anyone ever waxed the car and accidentally pulled the lever too far intending to wash the screen but activated the headlight washers and covered the nicely clean hood. I think the jets are too powerful and spray over the headlights at times.

EspressoBoy · 10-20-2008, 08:47 AM

esscolab, if you turn your lights to manual, they won't wash. But then your eyes don't shift either. At least that's how I "see" it...

Advice to ppl washing...

If you like to open hood/bonnet while cleaning, do not flip up your blades and leave them there. Many 1ers have cracked their windshield glass. Do a search if you want to read the bad news.

Now also add to put your lights to manual so you don't accidently spray your new wax job. (good to know)

EspressoBoy

esscolab · 10-20-2008, 08:49 AM

Ok, never knew auto did this. Will check it out. Thanks

EspressoBoy · 10-20-2008, 09:09 AM

esscolab, if I am wrong, please PM me, and I will fix my comment as well. I am lazy and I am not checking the manual, I just noticed it.

I actually have not opened the manual since I got the car. I only read the pdf before I got the car. Every time I pick it up, I just want to drive.

EspressoBoy

esscolab · 10-20-2008, 09:19 AM

I don't think I have opened the manual since getting the car. I get more useful stuff from people on here. Plus I don't know where the hell the manual is!

EspressoBoy · 10-20-2008, 11:38 AM

esscolab, there is a pdf of the manual for 08 without idrive floating around. I don't know if there is an 09 with/without idrive. If anyone has it, or knows the url please pass it along.

EspressoBoy
PS I don't need the bilingual version... I just look at the pictures... lol

gio · 10-20-2008, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by EspressoBoy

esscolab, if you turn your lights to manual, they won't wash. But then your eyes don't shift either. At least that's how I "see" it...

Advice to ppl washing...

If you like to open hood/bonnet while cleaning, do not flip up your blades and leave them there. Many 1ers have cracked their windshield glass. Do a search if you want to read the bad news.

Now also add to put your lights to manual so you don't accidently spray your new wax job. (good to know)

EspressoBoy

The best part is having the moonroof open and washing the headlights and spraying everyone inside the car.

dbchun · 10-20-2008, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by EspressoBoy

esscolab, there is a pdf of the manual for 08 without idrive floating around. I don't know if there is an 09 with/without idrive. If anyone has it, or knows the url please pass it along.

EspressoBoy
PS I don't need the bilingual version... I just look at the pictures... lol

2009 w/o iDrive

https://www.bmwusa.com/PDF_f76585a0-...0a4d477e1.arox

x97Melbourne · 10-20-2008, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by mistermojorizin

both were standard in 08 on 135i. i love the ipod connector. i got a $5 remote control and i can control my ipod without having line of sight.

INCORRECT. iPod not standard in 2008. i have an 08 and i do not have iPod connect.

FYI

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esscolab Brigadeer 73 Rep 728 Posts Drives: Black 135i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Colchester - UK iTrader: (0)	The headlight washers... wish these were an option. Anyone ever waxed the car and accidentally pulled the lever too far intending to wash the screen but activated the headlight washers and covered the nicely clean hood. I think the jets are too powerful and spray over the headlights at times. __________________ Eibach Sports springs, Evole Remap, Quafe LSD, AR Downpipes, Forge FMIC, Hart'ge Quads, BMS Intake.
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EspressoBoy 1addict, and proud 40 Rep 1,019 Posts Drives: BMW 135i 08 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Canada iTrader: (1)	esscolab, if you turn your lights to manual, they won't wash. But then your eyes don't shift either. At least that's how I "see" it... Advice to ppl washing... If you like to open hood/bonnet while cleaning, do not flip up your blades and leave them there. Many 1ers have cracked their windshield glass. Do a search if you want to read the bad news. Now also add to put your lights to manual so you don't accidently spray your new wax job. (good to know) EspressoBoy
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esscolab Brigadeer 73 Rep 728 Posts Drives: Black 135i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Colchester - UK iTrader: (0)	Ok, never knew auto did this. Will check it out. Thanks __________________ Eibach Sports springs, Evole Remap, Quafe LSD, AR Downpipes, Forge FMIC, Hart'ge Quads, BMS Intake.
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EspressoBoy 1addict, and proud 40 Rep 1,019 Posts Drives: BMW 135i 08 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Canada iTrader: (1)	esscolab, if I am wrong, please PM me, and I will fix my comment as well. I am lazy and I am not checking the manual, I just noticed it. I actually have not opened the manual since I got the car. I only read the pdf before I got the car. Every time I pick it up, I just want to drive. EspressoBoy
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esscolab Brigadeer 73 Rep 728 Posts Drives: Black 135i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Colchester - UK iTrader: (0)	I don't think I have opened the manual since getting the car. I get more useful stuff from people on here. Plus I don't know where the hell the manual is! __________________ Eibach Sports springs, Evole Remap, Quafe LSD, AR Downpipes, Forge FMIC, Hart'ge Quads, BMS Intake.
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EspressoBoy 1addict, and proud 40 Rep 1,019 Posts Drives: BMW 135i 08 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Canada iTrader: (1)	esscolab, there is a pdf of the manual for 08 without idrive floating around. I don't know if there is an 09 with/without idrive. If anyone has it, or knows the url please pass it along. EspressoBoy PS I don't need the bilingual version... I just look at the pictures... lol
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