My new 135i Alpine White, Red Leather, Auto

PaulUK · 03-21-2008, 06:48 AM

At last! Its here!!

Attachment 4773
135i Msport, Alpine white, red leather, auto box, comfort access, seat heating, Xenons, cruise, professional nav, bluetooth, Hi-Fi professional DSP, USB.

I've driven it just a few miles from the dealer, on motorway and on B roads, but here are my first impressions:

Engine

The acceleration is astonishing. I accelerated with the auto box in "Sport" mode and I wasn't expecting the kick in the back that this engine gives you. It is also very smooth, and refined. I cant see why you would ever want more power than this on the road.

I owned a Nissan 350z for a few years, and this is in a different league.

The fuel economy was only reading 13mpg (but its only done 15 miles or so), I dont intend to worry too much about this.

Plus I'm being careful until its broken in.

Suspension / Ride

It is not harsh at all. It is very well damped, very comfortable. The sports seats and driving position are great. I was quickly able to find my ideal position.

Autobox

Very quick changes, sport mode is wonderful. The salesman said it is likely to be one of the first 135i's in the UK with auto.

Interior

All very solid. I've got lots of kit on it so I'll play with it shortly and post my thoughts.

Attachment 4774
If anyones got any specific questions i'll be pleased to answer!

I'm going out for a drive today...more pictures will follow!

Paul
:thumbup:

joelk · 03-21-2008, 06:50 AM

look really good! more pictures!

randomquickness · 03-21-2008, 06:52 AM

I have a question...wanna trade headlights? haha, I gotta get me some of those clear Euro lights. they look so much better than the ones on US 1ers.

Esmallstii · 03-21-2008, 07:45 AM

Amazing how the wheels and the clear side markers make the car look even better! Jealous here in the states!

MVF4Rrider · 03-21-2008, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Esmallstii

Amazing how the wheels and the clear side markers make the car look even better! Jealous here in the states!

For what he paid you can almost have 2 of them!

larryn · 03-21-2008, 08:00 AM

Thanks for the pictures, Paul! I'm loving the AW, and it goes extremely well with the Coral.

Ryephile · 03-21-2008, 08:02 AM

Wow that looks amazing! Alpine White with Red leather is beautiful *drool*

I agree the 261's and white front blinkers look much better/sexy/cleaner than our U.S. spec bits.

Numb3rs · 03-21-2008, 08:04 AM

Man, it's hard keeping up with all these new car threads. Gratz Bro!

aus_buster · 03-21-2008, 08:38 AM

Paul,

there was a post recently about "throttle lag" not "turbo lag" on the autobox. Meaning the car took about half a second to accelerate after pressing the pedal... Can you please confirm if this is the case with your car ?

thx...

Jon · 03-21-2008, 09:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PaulUK36

At last! Its here!!

Attachment 4773
135i Msport, Alpine white, red leather, auto box, comfort access, seat heating, Xenons, cruise, professional nav, bluetooth, Hi-Fi professional DSP, USB.

Paul
:thumbup:

Looks great, I'm thinking of something similar but either a 123d or 125i M-Sport. Enjoy.

Troyn · 03-21-2008, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by larryn

Thanks for the pictures, Paul! I'm loving the AW, and it goes extremely well with the Coral.

+1

Rearro · 03-21-2008, 10:47 AM

That is the same color combo I'm getting and I have to say It LOOKS INSANE!!!!!:headbang:

PaulUK · 03-21-2008, 11:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aus_buster

Paul,

there was a post recently about "throttle lag" not "turbo lag" on the autobox. Meaning the car took about half a second to accelerate after pressing the pedal... Can you please confirm if this is the case with your car ?

thx...

Yes there is a very slight lag, but I wouldn't have noticed if it hadn't been mentioned on the forum.

I read the topic and then went for a drive to see. Under normal driving conditions (in any auto mode) there is no lag at all, however when you floor the accelerator pedal, there is a fraction of a delay before it takes off. I think it is also changing gear in this moment so its difficult to tell exactly what is happening. Its less noticable in ds mode.

I just took some passengers out for a run, the awesome accelaration soon makes you forget about this, I'm grinning from ear to ear.

PaulUK · 03-21-2008, 11:47 AM

Some more pics

MastaMind · 03-21-2008, 12:11 PM

Beautiful car. I love the coral red.

ndroy2006 · 03-21-2008, 01:39 PM

Looks great Paul :wink: so cool in AW and interesting combo with that coral red :thumbup: can't wait for my car to arrive end april/may!!!

ibeam81 · 03-21-2008, 02:25 PM

Looks GREAT! Congrats.

It looks like this will be a very popular combination. When I bought my 325e in '84 in AW and red leather, it was a pretty rare sight and I appreciated the rarity. It's funny but despite the apparent popularity of the combo, I find my interest increasing.

Tally Ho!

UK135i · 03-21-2008, 02:38 PM

Nice one Paul - Congrats. Very exciting that you have got the car sorted and you can now enjoy it. Looks really good white and coral red

How many miles have you done today?:biggrin:

So great that we are starting to get more and more 1addicts taking delivery of their coupes

mad chemist · 03-21-2008, 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PaulUK36

Some more pics

Paul,

Car looks the business mate.

Enjoy, but be careful if it snows tomorrow!!

PaulUK · 03-22-2008, 04:50 AM

I think I need a fortnight off work to get to learn how to work all these gadgets!!!

BMW Dreamer · 03-22-2008, 05:22 AM

Awesome. The first Alpine white with Coral red. Thats the combo I am highly considering. The Alpine is a must for me.

TP 135i · 03-22-2008, 06:23 AM

That car is //////<<<<<<<< STRIKING >>>>>>>>\\\\\\\
I'm glad you don't live near me........your car would make mine look dull.

Congratulations.............

03-21-2008, 06:48 AM	#1
PaulUK Second Lieutenant 23 Rep 207 Posts Drives: M4 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	My new 135i Alpine White, Red Leather, Auto - With Pictures At last! Its here!! Attachment 4773 135i Msport, Alpine white, red leather, auto box, comfort access, seat heating, Xenons, cruise, professional nav, bluetooth, Hi-Fi professional DSP, USB. I've driven it just a few miles from the dealer, on motorway and on B roads, but here are my first impressions: Engine The acceleration is astonishing. I accelerated with the auto box in "Sport" mode and I wasn't expecting the kick in the back that this engine gives you. It is also very smooth, and refined. I cant see why you would ever want more power than this on the road. I owned a Nissan 350z for a few years, and this is in a different league. The fuel economy was only reading 13mpg (but its only done 15 miles or so), I dont intend to worry too much about this. Plus I'm being careful until its broken in. Suspension / Ride It is not harsh at all. It is very well damped, very comfortable. The sports seats and driving position are great. I was quickly able to find my ideal position. Autobox Very quick changes, sport mode is wonderful. The salesman said it is likely to be one of the first 135i's in the UK with auto. Interior All very solid. I've got lots of kit on it so I'll play with it shortly and post my thoughts. Attachment 4774 If anyones got any specific questions i'll be pleased to answer! I'm going out for a drive today...more pictures will follow! Paul :thumbup: Attached Images
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Esmallstii Systematic Chaos 40 Rep 550 Posts Drives: 08 135i Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Waterford, NY iTrader: (1)	Amazing how the wheels and the clear side markers make the car look even better! Jealous here in the states!
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larryn Lieutenant General 2146 Rep 10,176 Posts Drives: '97 332ti, '21 X5 45e, '16 GT4 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Seattle iTrader: (2)	Thanks for the pictures, Paul! I'm loving the AW, and it goes extremely well with the Coral.
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Ryephile Not a Newbie 1 Rep 173 Posts Drives: Join Date: Nov 2007 iTrader: (0)	Wow that looks amazing! Alpine White with Red leather is beautiful drool I agree the 261's and white front blinkers look much better/sexy/cleaner than our U.S. spec bits. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
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aus_buster Private First Class 12 Rep 119 Posts Drives: Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0)	Paul, there was a post recently about "throttle lag" not "turbo lag" on the autobox. Meaning the car took about half a second to accelerate after pressing the pedal... Can you please confirm if this is the case with your car ? thx...
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Rearro Lieutenant 24 Rep 507 Posts Drives: Bmw 135I Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Silverdale, Wa. iTrader: (0)	That is the same color combo I'm getting and I have to say It LOOKS INSANE!!!!!:headbang: __________________ 2008 135i,Dinan Stage 2,Dinan Free flow exhaust.
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PaulUK Second Lieutenant 23 Rep 207 Posts Drives: M4 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Some more pics Attached Images
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03-21-2008, 12:11 PM	#15
MastaMind I like beer 32 Rep 1,286 Posts Drives: AW 135 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Under Pressure iTrader: (0)	Beautiful car. I love the coral red.
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ndroy2006 Gunner man 80 Rep 64 Posts Drives: G26 i4 Msport 40 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Yorkshire iTrader: (0)	Congrats!! Looks great Paul :wink: so cool in AW and interesting combo with that coral red :thumbup: can't wait for my car to arrive end april/may!!!
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ibeam81 Captain 20 Rep 722 Posts Drives: 2016 EBII M235i, 2004 Acura TL Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Germantown, MD iTrader: (0)	Looks GREAT! Congrats. It looks like this will be a very popular combination. When I bought my 325e in '84 in AW and red leather, it was a pretty rare sight and I appreciated the rarity. It's funny but despite the apparent popularity of the combo, I find my interest increasing. Tally Ho!
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UK135i Second Lieutenant 4 Rep 217 Posts Drives: Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0)	Nice one Paul - Congrats. Very exciting that you have got the car sorted and you can now enjoy it. Looks really good white and coral red How many miles have you done today?:biggrin: So great that we are starting to get more and more 1addicts taking delivery of their coupes
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03-22-2008, 05:22 AM	#21
BMW Dreamer Colonel 72 Rep 2,387 Posts Drives: Modded 06 TL Manual Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Northern IL. iTrader: (0)	Awesome. The first Alpine white with Coral red. Thats the combo I am highly considering. The Alpine is a must for me.
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03-22-2008, 06:23 AM	#22
TP 135i Major 28 Rep 1,340 Posts Drives: 2008 135i SGM MT Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Finksburg, Maryland iTrader: (0) Garage List 1995 Acura Integra SE [0.00] 2008 BMW 135i [0.00] 2006 Porsche Cayman S [0.00] 1999 Toyota 4-Runner [0.00]	That car is //////<<<<<<<< STRIKING >>>>>>>>\\\\\\\ I'm glad you don't live near me........your car would make mine look dull. Congratulations............. __________________ 2008 135i SGM
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