The obligatory "my car (M135i) arrived" thread

Petoz · 12-03-2012, 12:11 PM

My F21 M135i arrived this morning! I went for Estoril Blue, sports auto, added the comfort pack, storage pack, and auto wipers and lights.

Haven't had the opportunity for a good drive, but from the time I have had in the car, I can say i'm loving it! Such a step up from my 2.0 TDi A3. I like the auto (my first auto) a lot - need to see what it's like in manual mode. Also, the noise the car makes is excellent. I have been grinning all day!

Comfort setting is the default when turning the engine on, and will no doubt be the most used setting. Didn't leave town so haven't tried sport and sport + as yet. Need to find a good A road to give it some. Gave Eco pro a go around town, and it seems to make a noticeable difference, and the on board computer shows you how many miles you've managed to extend the range by. A neat feature, no idea how accurate it is.

The ride quality is far superior to the s-line suspension on my A3. I know this is relative, and will totally depend on what car you move from, but for me the M135i is a very comfortable place to be.

Enough of the this-is-what-I-think rambling, here are some pictures.

Robin_NL · 12-03-2012, 12:32 PM

Congrats mate.
Thanks for sharing.
BEAUTIFUL!

Eagerly awaiting mine, same colour, same model.

Cheers
Robin

curly · 12-03-2012, 03:56 PM

Looking very coooool

Enjoy

KoenG · 12-03-2012, 04:04 PM

Best "hot" car this amount of money can buy these days. Enjoy this dream to the max! I also want one, but my wife doesn't allow me...

Robopilingui · 12-03-2012, 04:47 PM

Congratulations! What a beautiful car. Same color as mine. Enjoy it as much as you can!

Antares · 12-04-2012, 01:16 AM

Congrats!!
Thanks for sharing.

theelk · 12-04-2012, 03:22 AM

Congrats and enjoy!!

pkimM3r · 12-04-2012, 04:48 AM

You guys are so lucky. Here in US it sucks not to be able to get it. This is a perfect weekend track and daily driver. Can even store golf bags in the boot!

AusF20 · 12-04-2012, 06:33 AM

Congrats!
Beautiful car. I also love the colour (I am biased towards the EB)
Enjoy it to the max

vladberca · 12-04-2012, 01:29 PM

Great upgrade from your previous car!

F555 · 12-08-2012, 11:46 AM

awesome car..

tyler9595 · 12-10-2012, 07:12 PM

Looks awesome. Congrats.

crow · 12-11-2012, 01:48 AM

Congrats! Nice wheels!

Petoz · 12-14-2012, 01:53 AM

Thanks for the comments! Loving the car so far. Still need an opportunity to get it out of the city and go for a proper run. Last day of work for the year today!

Antares · 12-15-2012, 08:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Petoz

Thanks for the comments! Loving the car so far. Still need an opportunity to get it out of the city and go for a proper run. Last day of work for the year today!

Try not to get too many speed tickets

JustinHuang · 12-17-2012, 01:56 AM

What a nice car! 3 doors looks better than 5 doors, But I can only get 5doors in china

Caput Mortuum · 12-17-2012, 09:34 AM

Congrats. I want one of these so bad..

Antares · 12-18-2012, 02:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JustinHuang

What a nice car! 3 doors looks better than 5 doors, But I can only get 5doors in china

The new 2er Coupe should be interesting for you

look at the new spy pics

Petoz · 12-18-2012, 11:23 AM

Have just had a run from Birmingham to Liverpool. Cruise control most of the way, 70mph or a little more, and have averaged 41.4mpg! This car continues to amaze me.

Jason · 12-18-2012, 01:01 PM

Congrats!!

halojereme · 12-18-2012, 08:47 PM

Great upgrade from your previous car!

tommybisler · 12-20-2012, 06:50 AM

Awesome car mate.

I tried to start a new thread asking for M135i advice but these forums seem to have solid restrictions for new members!

I've started negotiations with BMW and I'm looking to test drive the M135i as soon as they can get one in. I'm looking for exactly the same spec as you:

Estoril Blue
Auto Transmission
Comfort Pack
Storage Pack

Is there anything else anyone can recommend. I'm not interested in Sat-Nav. I was hoping if someone could clarify whether the HK sound system is worth the upgrade? I'm quite into my dance music and with this in mind is the HK system aimed at sound accuracy (like a traditional Hi-Fi system) or is it fantastic for this sort of music? Would I be better off going with BMW's Pro system instead?

Finally, I haven't test driven one yet but I'd like to know what the ride is actually like. Is it firmer than the reviews make out or is it perfectly comfortable for the majority of drivers in Eco mode?

Many Thanks

12-03-2012, 12:11 PM	#1
Petoz New Member 1 Rep 28 Posts Drives: M135i Join Date: May 2012 Location: Birmingham iTrader: (0)	The obligatory "my car (M135i) arrived" thread My F21 M135i arrived this morning! I went for Estoril Blue, sports auto, added the comfort pack, storage pack, and auto wipers and lights. Haven't had the opportunity for a good drive, but from the time I have had in the car, I can say i'm loving it! Such a step up from my 2.0 TDi A3. I like the auto (my first auto) a lot - need to see what it's like in manual mode. Also, the noise the car makes is excellent. I have been grinning all day! Comfort setting is the default when turning the engine on, and will no doubt be the most used setting. Didn't leave town so haven't tried sport and sport + as yet. Need to find a good A road to give it some. Gave Eco pro a go around town, and it seems to make a noticeable difference, and the on board computer shows you how many miles you've managed to extend the range by. A neat feature, no idea how accurate it is. The ride quality is far superior to the s-line suspension on my A3. I know this is relative, and will totally depend on what car you move from, but for me the M135i is a very comfortable place to be. Enough of the this-is-what-I-think rambling, here are some pictures. Attached Images __________________ Estoril Blue M135i F21 "Hate this car? Then you hate driving." - Clarkson, 2012
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12-03-2012, 12:32 PM	#2
Robin_NL S0THPAW 86 Rep 4,700 Posts Drives: AW 1M , Assetto Corsa Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: The Netherlands, Europe iTrader: (0)	Congrats mate. Thanks for sharing. BEAUTIFUL! Eagerly awaiting mine, same colour, same model. Cheers Robin
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curly Private 0 Rep 58 Posts Drives: M135i Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Madchester uk iTrader: (0)	Looking very coooool Enjoy
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12-03-2012, 04:04 PM	#4
KoenG First Lieutenant 6 Rep 319 Posts Drives: E39 530i & F10 520d Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Europe iTrader: (0)	Best "hot" car this amount of money can buy these days. Enjoy this dream to the max! I also want one, but my wife doesn't allow me...
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12-03-2012, 04:47 PM	#5
Robopilingui Enlisted Member 2 Rep 34 Posts Drives: BMW M135i Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Barcelona iTrader: (0)	Congratulations! What a beautiful car. Same color as mine. Enjoy it as much as you can!
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12-04-2012, 01:16 AM	#6
Antares The Garden of Evil 3 Rep 317 Posts Drives: dark-blue coupe Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Italy iTrader: (0)	Congrats!! Thanks for sharing.
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12-04-2012, 03:22 AM	#7
theelk New Member 1 Rep 25 Posts Drives: BMW M135i Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Switzerland iTrader: (0)	Congrats and enjoy!! __________________ The Elk
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12-04-2012, 04:48 AM	#8
pkimM3r Banned 96 Rep 7,321 Posts Drives: m3 saloon in granny mode. Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: lost angeles iTrader: (0)	You guys are so lucky. Here in US it sucks not to be able to get it. This is a perfect weekend track and daily driver. Can even store golf bags in the boot!
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12-04-2012, 06:33 AM	#9
AusF20 Captain 19 Rep 831 Posts Drives: BMW 125i M sport Join Date: May 2012 Location: Brisbane iTrader: (0)	Congrats! Beautiful car. I also love the colour (I am biased towards the EB) Enjoy it to the max
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12-04-2012, 01:29 PM	#10
vladberca Brigadier General 42 Rep 3,867 Posts Drives: '09 jetta tsi 6mt Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Craiova iTrader: (0)	Great upgrade from your previous car!
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12-08-2012, 11:46 AM	#11
F555 Captain 12 Rep 655 Posts Drives: F30 - 335i Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Indonesia iTrader: (0)	awesome car..
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12-10-2012, 07:12 PM	#12
tyler9595 Lieutenant 6 Rep 599 Posts Drives: '15 M4/'15 X3 35i/'13 135is Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Indianapolis, IN iTrader: (0)	Looks awesome. Congrats. __________________ On order: 2015 M4, ZEC, M DCT, ZLP, Adaptive M Suspension, HK Audio 2015 X3 xDrive3.5i, BSM, ZPP, ZCW, Nav, HK Audio 2013 135is (N55), Carbon Black, ZPP, ZTP, DCT, HK audio, heated seats Previous - 2010 e90 335i (N54), BSM, 6AT, ZSP, ZPP, ZCW, Hi-Fi, Nav, BMW PPK & PE, Dinan S2 Previous - 2007 e90 335i (N54), BSM, 6AT, ZSP, ZPP, ZCW, Hi-Fi
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12-11-2012, 01:48 AM	#13
crow Private 7 Rep 88 Posts Drives: Mineral Gray Msport 328i Xdri Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Denver iTrader: (0)	Congrats! Nice wheels! __________________ L]
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12-14-2012, 01:53 AM	#14
Petoz New Member 1 Rep 28 Posts Drives: M135i Join Date: May 2012 Location: Birmingham iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the comments! Loving the car so far. Still need an opportunity to get it out of the city and go for a proper run. Last day of work for the year today! __________________ Estoril Blue M135i F21 "Hate this car? Then you hate driving." - Clarkson, 2012
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12-17-2012, 01:56 AM	#16
JustinHuang New Member 0 Rep 16 Posts Drives: bmw E90 325 M sport Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Shanghai China iTrader: (0)	What a nice car! 3 doors looks better than 5 doors, But I can only get 5doors in china
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12-17-2012, 09:34 AM	#17
Caput Mortuum Private 0 Rep 61 Posts Drives: VW Scirocco 2011 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Finland iTrader: (0)	Congrats. I want one of these so bad..
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12-18-2012, 11:23 AM	#19
Petoz New Member 1 Rep 28 Posts Drives: M135i Join Date: May 2012 Location: Birmingham iTrader: (0)	Have just had a run from Birmingham to Liverpool. Cruise control most of the way, 70mph or a little more, and have averaged 41.4mpg! This car continues to amaze me. __________________ Estoril Blue M135i F21 "Hate this car? Then you hate driving." - Clarkson, 2012
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halojereme New Member 0 Rep 7 Posts Drives: bmw Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: men cs iTrader: (0)	Great upgrade from your previous car! __________________
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12-20-2012, 06:50 AM	#22
tommybisler New Member 0 Rep 24 Posts Drives: M135i Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Awesome car mate. I tried to start a new thread asking for M135i advice but these forums seem to have solid restrictions for new members! I've started negotiations with BMW and I'm looking to test drive the M135i as soon as they can get one in. I'm looking for exactly the same spec as you: Estoril Blue Auto Transmission Comfort Pack Storage Pack Is there anything else anyone can recommend. I'm not interested in Sat-Nav. I was hoping if someone could clarify whether the HK sound system is worth the upgrade? I'm quite into my dance music and with this in mind is the HK system aimed at sound accuracy (like a traditional Hi-Fi system) or is it fantastic for this sort of music? Would I be better off going with BMW's Pro system instead? Finally, I haven't test driven one yet but I'd like to know what the ride is actually like. Is it firmer than the reviews make out or is it perfectly comfortable for the majority of drivers in Eco mode? Many Thanks
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