135i vs 135is

Jorgensen54 · 02-22-2017, 03:26 PM

Today, I decided to run my VIN to see if I had any open recalls(only the driver's airbag; who needs that anyway?)

Upon decoding my VIN, I'm seeing that I have a 135is rather than 135i - which I'm in disbelief of. I've tried multiple sources and continue to see 135is.

Does anyone know of a truly accurate VIN decoder? My car doesn't seem to have PPK or PE, so I'm a bit confused what to think. I suppose I could call the dealership, but I often have the misfortune of being helped by the local idiot.

If anyone feels so compelled: WBAUC73578VF22809

kprocivic · 02-22-2017, 03:31 PM

They will all say is under the vin search.

Jorgensen54 · 02-22-2017, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by kprocivic

They will all say is under the vin search.

Haha, that's irritating. Thanks!

gregthegr8 · 02-22-2017, 03:40 PM

The IS doesn't even say IS when you run the vin. That should clear things up for you.

tomcat0071 · 02-22-2017, 04:00 PM

The 135is was only made in the 2013 model year IIRC, so you definitely don't have one

Esteban · 02-22-2017, 04:20 PM

My '08 135i with the sport package was called a 135is in a VIN decoder and my current '11 135i with the M Sport package is called a 135i.

drunkenup · 02-22-2017, 04:38 PM

There was some mention in all the 1M development videos that the original goal of the 135i was for a more hardcore car, hence the 'is' internal designation. Also consider that classic BMW nomenclature for coupes was 'is'. This disappeared after the E36, maybe it was supposed to return

Esteban · 02-22-2017, 05:10 PM

I always wondered if it could've been an early designation for the sport package.

1and1 · 02-22-2017, 05:15 PM

But the VIN decoder says.... (i -vs- is (again...))

Esteban · 02-22-2017, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by 1and1

But the VIN decoder says.... (i -vs- is (again...))

Well, there goes my theory.

Jorgensen54 · 02-22-2017, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Esteban

Well, there goes my theory.

I think we've all been let down today...

I guess I'll go cut a hole in my dash now

Esteban · 02-22-2017, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Jorgensen54

I think we've all been let down today...

I guess I'll go cut a hole in my dash now

02-22-2017, 03:26 PM	#1
Jorgensen54 Lieutenant 108 Rep 486 Posts Drives: 2008 AW/AG 135i 6MT Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Seattle iTrader: (1)	135i vs 135is Today, I decided to run my VIN to see if I had any open recalls(only the driver's airbag; who needs that anyway?) Upon decoding my VIN, I'm seeing that I have a 135is rather than 135i - which I'm in disbelief of. I've tried multiple sources and continue to see 135is. Does anyone know of a truly accurate VIN decoder? My car doesn't seem to have PPK or PE, so I'm a bit confused what to think. I suppose I could call the dealership, but I often have the misfortune of being helped by the local idiot. If anyone feels so compelled: WBAUC73578VF22809 __________________
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02-22-2017, 03:31 PM	#2
kprocivic Lieutenant Colonel 847 Rep 1,575 Posts Drives: ecoboost s to the t Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: 92346 iTrader: (7)	They will all say is under the vin search.
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gregthegr8 Admiral of the Fleet 300 Rep 3,565 Posts Drives: Ultimate Driving Machines Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (6)	The IS doesn't even say IS when you run the vin. That should clear things up for you.
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02-22-2017, 04:00 PM	#5
tomcat0071 New Member 11 Rep 14 Posts Drives: 2013 135is Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Ohio iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW 135is [0.00]	The 135is was only made in the 2013 model year IIRC, so you definitely don't have one
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Esteban Major General 82648 Rep 7,248 Posts Drives: a slow car fast Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	My '08 135i with the sport package was called a 135is in a VIN decoder and my current '11 135i with the M Sport package is called a 135i.
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drunkenup Major 236 Rep 1,004 Posts Drives: 2009 135i, 2021 F150 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: NJ iTrader: (1)	There was some mention in all the 1M development videos that the original goal of the 135i was for a more hardcore car, hence the 'is' internal designation. Also consider that classic BMW nomenclature for coupes was 'is'. This disappeared after the E36, maybe it was supposed to return
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Esteban Major General 82648 Rep 7,248 Posts Drives: a slow car fast Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	I always wondered if it could've been an early designation for the sport package.
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1and1 Loves me some MHD! 2009 Rep 1,816 Posts Drives: faster than he should... Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Tally, FL iTrader: (2) Garage List '09 135i [10.00]	But the VIN decoder says.... (i -vs- is (again...)) __________________ 1and1 (well, I suppose it's "Just1" now...) Sold 135i - E82.N54 2009 BSM - MHD / xHP / DCI, PR CP & 7.5" Race IC / N55 mid & Borla . . WL RSFI, Koni, Eibach & Dinan CP's, M3 CA's / EBC Red's & Firehawk 500's X1 - E84.N20 2013 MGM - JB4 - The Wife's, now with new turbo & ewg
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