my F20 M135i landed! - Page 2 - BMW 1-Series Forum (F20) 135i

actuarius · 11-10-2012, 01:05 AM

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Originally Posted by BM635

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Originally Posted by actuarius

Unfortunately I didn't order the adaptive dampers. The option wasn't available on the spec sheet, and when I asked the sales person about it, he said you don't need it as it's more for people who wants to go racing. Now thinking back to what he said, I think he just gave me the standard sales person bullshit - he probably didn't know and didn't care, and just wanted me to buy the car.

The difference between my M135i and E90 is quite noticeable - and the E90 was known for a bumpy ride given that it had the old style runflat tires!

It is partly my fault for not pushing the sales guy and try to find out more. But as I have found out time and again, there is not such thing as sales service here in Hong Kong.

By the way, how much was the AD option?

The AD option was $10,000 + tax, quite reasonable, IMO. The option was on a separate option list, not readily handed out, I had to ask specifically for it.

Well you're smarter than me. I wish I had done that (or that the sales person is not so incompetent). But it's only been two days, and maybe I'll get used to it.

I'm telling myself that this rides a lot better than the Lotus Elise I had some years back......

ovekvam · 11-10-2012, 04:04 AM

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Originally Posted by donaldt

anyway dont listen to sales person again, they always say you dont need to break in because they dont provide break in oil change, thats all
if you are planning to keep the car, spend a week or two to break it in, just dont push it thats all
then spent the money to get the proper oil change to some nice oil, you will appreciate your own effort afterward

I would rather trust the owner's manual that came wth the car, than a sales person. I ran the car in according to the book.

madvlam · 11-10-2012, 04:38 AM

May I asked when did u guys place the order? I did mine early oct and is waiting desperately for the sales to come back with a production date!

Once again congrats...

Davidson · 11-10-2012, 06:11 AM

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Originally Posted by BM635

The AD option was $10,000 + tax, quite reasonable, IMO. The option was on a separate option list, not readily handed out, I had to ask specifically for it.

Hi, really? I didn't know they had a separate option list. I wasn't even given anything on it. What else did it had on the list I wonder? I could of top up with some more goodies on it.

THanks
D

Davidson · 11-10-2012, 06:13 AM

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Originally Posted by madvlam

May I asked when did u guys place the order? I did mine early oct and is waiting desperately for the sales to come back with a production date!

Once again congrats...

madvlam, I place order late July...and was told delay, but guess production picked up.

D

dchao · 11-10-2012, 07:23 AM

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Hi, really? I didn't know they had a separate option list. I wasn't even given anything on it. What else did it had on the list I wonder? I could of top up with some more goodies on it.

Maybe your car has been spec'ed up by the dealership already. In some countries, dealerships have to do that because they expect people to walk away if the lead time is 6 month or longer.

But with every BMW, you can always build it to your own specs, but do you want the wait?

madvlam · 11-10-2012, 09:00 AM

oh i started to envy you guys!

production status of mine is still unknown...
btw, just a few questions about the spec (some minor stuffs not covered by the spec sheet):

1. Tyres - in Hong Kong do we got Michelin Pilot Super Sport Non-RFT?
2. Tail pipes are black chrome aren't they?
3. A/C should be automatic with rear air vent correct?
4. Why do we need Y-cable? I thought ours come with extended BlueTooth that supports normal 30-pin cable to connect to iPod/iPhone directly.
5. Confirmed we have no "Sport Display" (the one showing power and torque)?
6. Auto Start/Stop still activate everytime the car started?

Thanks alot,
Vincent.

curly · 11-10-2012, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by ovekvam

If you go racing, you probably don't want the adjustable dampers. Once you disable the DSC system on the track, the car goes into Comfort Mode. And you want the dampers and steering to be consistent and predictable, not change with time and situation.

Do you have the adjustable dampers on your car?i find it hard to believe that if up turn off the traction control the dampers go to soft,this doesn't add up!
Thought hard would be more suitable on track.

ovekvam · 11-10-2012, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by curly

Do you have the adjustable dampers on your car?i find it hard to believe that if up turn off the traction control the dampers go to soft,this doesn't add up!
Thought hard would be more suitable on track.

No, I deliberately chose non adaptive suspension and steering. In my car, only the throttle mapping changes with the drive modes. Sport mode would definitely be more suitable on the track, and I can have it with Traction Mode in Sport+ Mode. If I hold the DSC button to disable it completely, the car does however select the Comfort mapping! I have seen on that F30 forum that it is the same with the 3 series.

I would have liked to have a software upgrade from BMW to change this. When running without stability control, Sport mapping makes a lot more sense than Comfort mapping.

WeekendDriver · 11-10-2012, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by madvlam

oh i started to envy you guys!

production status of mine is still unknown...
btw, just a few questions about the spec (some minor stuffs not covered by the spec sheet):

1. Tyres - in Hong Kong do we got Michelin Pilot Super Sport Non-RFT?
2. Tail pipes are black chrome aren't they?
3. A/C should be automatic with rear air vent correct?
4. Why do we need Y-cable? I thought ours come with extended BlueTooth that supports normal 30-pin cable to connect to iPod/iPhone directly.
5. Confirmed we have no "Sport Display" (the one showing power and torque)?
6. Auto Start/Stop still activate everytime the car started?

Thanks alot,
Vincent.

May I add one more question. Are the rear side windows tinted?

donaldt · 11-11-2012, 07:37 AM

I ordered mine on late September, I was able to pick up one that was originally ordered, but backed out to an 328i
so I ended up with one from the very first shipment but no option

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Originally Posted by madvlam

May I asked when did u guys place the order? I did mine early oct and is waiting desperately for the sales to come back with a production date!

Once again congrats...

donaldt · 11-11-2012, 07:41 AM

Tyres are Pilot Super Sport and they stick like glue
questions 2-6 -> all yes
rear window tinted? -> I think all windows are tinted very slightly with the obvious exception of the windshield, but I am looking to tint them anyway

cpdp · 11-12-2012, 05:58 AM

SOROS · 11-12-2012, 01:43 PM

Congrats! Could you show us some photos?

BM635 · 11-12-2012, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Davidson

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Originally Posted by BM635

The AD option was $10,000 + tax, quite reasonable, IMO. The option was on a separate option list, not readily handed out, I had to ask specifically for it.

Hi, really? I didn't know they had a separate option list. I wasn't even given anything on it. What else did it had on the list I wonder? I could of top up with some more goodies on it.

THanks
D

The list varies from series to series, from navigation to rear seat screens, shadow line trim to bigger wheels. I forgot where I put the list, there were only a few items for the 1 series. It's not really an officially list, it was a blurry faxed sheet, so maybe for internal circulation.

HasanK · 11-13-2012, 11:12 PM

I've got an options list given to me by the dealer, I don't know if this is accurate, but worth the share.

hwelvaar · 12-03-2012, 04:45 PM

Come on, where are the pics ?

11-10-2012, 04:38 AM	#25
madvlam Enlisted Member Drives: Mineral Gray M135i Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 34 iTrader: (0)	May I asked when did u guys place the order? I did mine early oct and is waiting desperately for the sales to come back with a production date! Once again congrats... __________________ 2001: Pegueot 206GTi 2009: VW Golf GTI MK6 2013: BMW ///M135i

11-10-2012, 09:00 AM	#29
madvlam Enlisted Member Drives: Mineral Gray M135i Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 34 iTrader: (0)	oh i started to envy you guys! production status of mine is still unknown... btw, just a few questions about the spec (some minor stuffs not covered by the spec sheet): 1. Tyres - in Hong Kong do we got Michelin Pilot Super Sport Non-RFT? 2. Tail pipes are black chrome aren't they? 3. A/C should be automatic with rear air vent correct? 4. Why do we need Y-cable? I thought ours come with extended BlueTooth that supports normal 30-pin cable to connect to iPod/iPhone directly. 5. Confirmed we have no "Sport Display" (the one showing power and torque)? 6. Auto Start/Stop still activate everytime the car started? Thanks alot, Vincent. __________________ 2001: Pegueot 206GTi 2009: VW Golf GTI MK6 2013: BMW ///M135i

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donaldt Private Drives: M135i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 60 iTrader: (0)	Tyres are Pilot Super Sport and they stick like glue questions 2-6 -> all yes rear window tinted? -> I think all windows are tinted very slightly with the obvious exception of the windshield, but I am looking to tint them anyway

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SOROS Registered Drives: F20 118i Sport Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Taiwan Posts: 3 iTrader: (0)	Congrats! Could you show us some photos?

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hwelvaar Captain Drives: BMW M135i (on order) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Belgium Posts: 728 iTrader: (0)	Come on, where are the pics ?