Only Aussie

WAY · 02-02-2008, 11:59 PM

Tank Engine, welcome to 1 addicts. I see you want one of these huh? :biggrin: If the financial controller doesn't allow a 135i, how about a 125i for $54k? I have it confirmed that it is the 3 litre engine, so I am sure someone is going to come along and offer a chip to unleash the power to 200kw like on my X3. I wonder how many more GTI/R32 owners are going to end up with one of these. I know a few more texers who are lurking around here...

d3syd, good advice. I keep talking about the cars until the other half gives in. Like I was originally meant to choose between the 135i and C63, but have managed to talk my way into both.

Tank Engine · 02-03-2008, 03:44 AM

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Originally Posted by WAY

I see you want one of these huh? :biggrin: If the financial controller doesn't allow a 135i, how about a 125i for $54k?

Hi Way.

It will be a 135i or bust. The GTI w/chip would outweight going the 125i route IMHO. My club car is RWD (Escort - 840kg and almost 200 bhp) and as much as I think the GTI is a wonderful car I do miss RWD on the street.

Reality will set in - I think the best time for swap over will be mid next year - end of lease and we are in the middle of starting a major house extension. I'll look forward to the reports of how the car is from the early adopters. :wink: Also I'm doing stuff all kms at the moment as I'm doing a sh111t load of travel for work.

Tank.

imported_Dodgy · 02-03-2008, 05:42 AM

What can I say? Had signed up, so to have price come in lower than expected, bonus. Mercs aggressive pricing on c63 might have helped?

Swift135 · 02-04-2008, 05:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Tank Engine

Swift,

How does that add up? Does RRP for the car exclude LCT?
I always thought RRP of a car included LCT but options did not?

Can you exlpain the maths as I can't work that out. Must be me.

Oh - Hi everyone. Thinking of putting down a deposit - just trying to work out how to get it past my wife/budget officer.

Tank.

SORRY! I was wrong. The $8600 = difference in car price + LCT on that difference. So I will be only saving $8600 + stamp duty, so saving of about $8850. RRP= base price of car+GST+LCT. Done.
Anyway by this time tomorrow night I should have the scoop from the official BMW Aust. 135i reveal at the Brisbane motor show.

d3syd · 02-04-2008, 05:47 AM

Cameras - Lights- Action..... 135i Aust. is GO GO GO!!

spdrcr · 02-04-2008, 02:05 PM

I'm curious if any of you guys know the final price that you will be paying (and if any discount) or if you have just signed up and will be paying rrp? I work in the fleet industry and was making some enquiries yesterday but was told (by one BMW fleet person) that although the rrp has been released they don't know the margins on the vehicle / options yet...

Swift135 · 02-05-2008, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by spdrcr

I'm curious if any of you guys know the final price that you will be paying (and if any discount) or if you have just signed up and will be paying rrp? I work in the fleet industry and was making some enquiries yesterday but was told (by one BMW fleet person) that although the rrp has been released they don't know the margins on the vehicle / options yet...

I'll tell you now, if your dealer is only getting 1-2 cars per month they will not be selling it for less than RRP. When the demand outweighs availability than discounts are rarely given.
I know of a case when the M6's were released that someone paid $20K to an awaiting buyer to jump the waiting list and buy his similar spec car that was arriving in the first month. That guy took his $20k and purchased an M5 as he had been considering one at the same time he ordered the M6.

I have the Price and options booklet in front of me, printed by BMW Aust. Feb 08.

imported_Dodgy · 02-05-2008, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Swift135

I'll tell you now, if your dealer is only getting 1-2 cars per month they will not be selling it for less than RRP. When the demand outweighs availability than discounts are rarely given.
I know of a case when the M6's were released that someone paid $20K to an awaiting buyer to jump the waiting list and buy his similar spec car that was arriving in the first month. That gut took his $20k and purchased an M5 as he had been considering one at the same time he ordered the M6.

I have the Price and options booklet in front of me, printed by BMW Aust. Feb 08.

Well done Swift135 with the brochure. Very helpful indeed.

d3syd · 02-05-2008, 08:49 PM

I am delighted with the stuff that we will be getting standard!! There are a number of things that I was not expecting or unsure whether they come standard such the Lights Package, Auto Dazzle free Interior Mirror, Storage Compartment Package, Electric Seats with Memory, and Voice Recognition.

I'm over the moon!!

TMK001 · 02-06-2008, 08:00 AM

Another Aussie... at this stage its a bit of a pipe dream... I'm working on convincing the boss that this is a great investment. I'm just a bit concerned with putting 1000km a week on the car over some pretty lousy roads...

Geez it would be fun down the Great Ocean Road though

d3syd · 02-06-2008, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by spdrcr

I'm curious if any of you guys know the final price that you will be paying (and if any discount) or if you have just signed up and will be paying rrp? I work in the fleet industry and was making some enquiries yesterday but was told (by one BMW fleet person) that although the rrp has been released they don't know the margins on the vehicle / options yet...

I spoke to my dealer today and he was going to get back to me on what the final price will be. I am hoping for a bit of a discount as the GM of the dealership is a friend of a friend.

d3syd · 02-06-2008, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by TMK001

Another Aussie... at this stage its a bit of a pipe dream... I'm working on convincing the boss that this is a great investment. I'm just a bit concerned with putting 1000km a week on the car over some pretty lousy roads...

Geez it would be fun down the Great Ocean Road though

1000ks a week is a lot. I'd be concerned as well as you will have 100,000 ks on the clock after 2 years.... severe depreciation. As great investments go, that'll be a hard one to convince the boss.

WAY · 02-06-2008, 09:39 AM

TMK001, keep the ute as the work car, and use this as the fun car! In times like this, he is dad, not boss. That is how you need to approach it. Lol. Also, you can always use the Maccas car for daily runabout. Now where is that pic when I need it???

Kris · 02-06-2008, 05:58 PM

Hello!

Another Aussie.. Considering a 135i Sport. I have a Compact, which I brought used 3 months ago. Seriously considering the upgrade already

Waiting for dealer to confirm some corporate package figures and trade in!

Im looking at a white, hifi pro package, black leather, comfort access and roof.

Tank Engine · 02-08-2008, 03:10 AM

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Originally Posted by TMK001

Another Aussie... at this stage its a bit of a pipe dream... I'm working on convincing the boss that this is a great investment. I'm just a bit concerned with putting 1000km a week on the car over some pretty lousy roads...

Geez it would be fun down the Great Ocean Road though

Hey Toddy!
Do eeeeetttt..

WAY · 02-08-2008, 04:16 AM

It will go so well with his 2002. C'mon Toddy, you know you want it! You'll just cry when you see me in mine if you don't. :d

imported_Dodgy · 02-08-2008, 05:09 AM

Do we have any feed back from the Brissy Show? Anyone seen it in the flesh?

Swift135 · 02-08-2008, 05:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Dodgy

Do we have any feed back from the Brissy Show? Anyone seen it in the flesh?

Have a look here, I went on Tuesday.http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4068

d3syd · 02-08-2008, 06:24 AM

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Originally Posted by WAY

TMK001, keep the ute as the work car, and use this as the fun car! In times like this, he is dad, not boss. That is how you need to approach it. Lol. Also, you can always use the Maccas car for daily runabout. Now where is that pic when I need it???

Way, I could be wrong, but I have a feeling that Todd is referring to THE boss (ie the missus), not the work boss...:wink:

WAY · 02-08-2008, 12:13 PM

The closest thing Todd has to a missus are the 16 year old girls who comes through his Maccas stores! :P Toddy, post that Maccas car pic up will ya? It's the ultimate work car.

john970 · 02-08-2008, 12:31 PM

even Australia gets puddle lights. wtf.

SA135i · 02-08-2008, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by john970

even Australia gets puddle lights. wtf.

Even down here in deep dark Africa we get the extended lights (puddle lights) package as standard and for this privilege we get to only pay an additional US$20k or so

02-02-2008, 11:59 PM	#67
WAY Brigadier General 458 Rep 4,822 Posts Drives: Fast ones Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	Tank Engine, welcome to 1 addicts. I see you want one of these huh? :biggrin: If the financial controller doesn't allow a 135i, how about a 125i for $54k? I have it confirmed that it is the 3 litre engine, so I am sure someone is going to come along and offer a chip to unleash the power to 200kw like on my X3. I wonder how many more GTI/R32 owners are going to end up with one of these. I know a few more texers who are lurking around here... d3syd, good advice. I keep talking about the cars until the other half gives in. Like I was originally meant to choose between the 135i and C63, but have managed to talk my way into both.
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02-03-2008, 05:42 AM	#69
imported_Dodgy First Lieutenant 6 Rep 340 Posts Drives: SG 135i 6M Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0)	What can I say? Had signed up, so to have price come in lower than expected, bonus. Mercs aggressive pricing on c63 might have helped?
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02-04-2008, 05:47 AM	#71
d3syd Major 50 Rep 1,474 Posts Drives: 135i MT, LMB, ProNav Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Scamander, Tasmania iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i Coupe [0.00]	Cameras - Lights- Action..... 135i Aust. is GO GO GO!! __________________ Fun Car: 135i Manual LeMans Blue / Beige Leather / Grey Poplar / pro nav / euro plates. Delivered 24 June 08 Family Car: Land Rover Discovery 4 SDV6 Spare Car: Volvo V70 Sydney Car: MB 420SEL
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spdrcr First Lieutenant 13 Rep 356 Posts Drives: Lotus Elise Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0)	I'm curious if any of you guys know the final price that you will be paying (and if any discount) or if you have just signed up and will be paying rrp? I work in the fleet industry and was making some enquiries yesterday but was told (by one BMW fleet person) that although the rrp has been released they don't know the margins on the vehicle / options yet...
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02-05-2008, 08:49 PM	#75
d3syd Major 50 Rep 1,474 Posts Drives: 135i MT, LMB, ProNav Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Scamander, Tasmania iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i Coupe [0.00]	I am delighted with the stuff that we will be getting standard!! There are a number of things that I was not expecting or unsure whether they come standard such the Lights Package, Auto Dazzle free Interior Mirror, Storage Compartment Package, Electric Seats with Memory, and Voice Recognition. I'm over the moon!! __________________ Fun Car: 135i Manual LeMans Blue / Beige Leather / Grey Poplar / pro nav / euro plates. Delivered 24 June 08 Family Car: Land Rover Discovery 4 SDV6 Spare Car: Volvo V70 Sydney Car: MB 420SEL
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02-06-2008, 08:00 AM	#76
TMK001 Enlisted Member 0 Rep 41 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jun 2007 iTrader: (0)	Another Aussie... at this stage its a bit of a pipe dream... I'm working on convincing the boss that this is a great investment. I'm just a bit concerned with putting 1000km a week on the car over some pretty lousy roads... Geez it would be fun down the Great Ocean Road though
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02-06-2008, 09:39 AM	#79
WAY Brigadier General 458 Rep 4,822 Posts Drives: Fast ones Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	TMK001, keep the ute as the work car, and use this as the fun car! In times like this, he is dad, not boss. That is how you need to approach it. Lol. Also, you can always use the Maccas car for daily runabout. Now where is that pic when I need it???
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02-06-2008, 05:58 PM	#80
Kris Colonel 123 Rep 2,295 Posts Drives: m3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: USOFA iTrader: (0)	Hello! Another Aussie.. Considering a 135i Sport. I have a Compact, which I brought used 3 months ago. Seriously considering the upgrade already Waiting for dealer to confirm some corporate package figures and trade in! Im looking at a white, hifi pro package, black leather, comfort access and roof.
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02-08-2008, 04:16 AM	#82
WAY Brigadier General 458 Rep 4,822 Posts Drives: Fast ones Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	It will go so well with his 2002. C'mon Toddy, you know you want it! You'll just cry when you see me in mine if you don't. :d
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02-08-2008, 05:09 AM	#83
imported_Dodgy First Lieutenant 6 Rep 340 Posts Drives: SG 135i 6M Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0)	Do we have any feed back from the Brissy Show? Anyone seen it in the flesh?
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02-08-2008, 12:13 PM	#86
WAY Brigadier General 458 Rep 4,822 Posts Drives: Fast ones Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	The closest thing Todd has to a missus are the 16 year old girls who comes through his Maccas stores! :P Toddy, post that Maccas car pic up will ya? It's the ultimate work car.
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02-08-2008, 12:31 PM	#87
john970 1er 73 Rep 1,205 Posts Drives: 08 135 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver iTrader: (0)	even Australia gets puddle lights. wtf.
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