M135i has arrived! - Page 2 - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

Jetblack135 · 10-07-2012, 05:26 PM

SO SICK! congrats!

Hasek9339 · 10-07-2012, 05:27 PM

LOVE IT!!!

Real Thing · 10-07-2012, 05:58 PM

Looks nice in the Blue and should think it's fun to Drive although think I'll prefer my RS3 if we have a bad winter enjoy

Oli · 10-08-2012, 01:21 PM

Liking the look of that. In fact so much I've spec'd one up and have a demo soon, as a possible replacement for my wife's ED35

mjh93sa · 10-08-2012, 03:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oli

Liking the look of that. In fact so much I've spec'd one up and have a demo soon, as a possible replacement for my wife's ED35

My local dealer isn't getting a demonstrator

(I have asked).

TMP · 10-08-2012, 03:37 PM

Cheers guys for the great comments.

Piling on the miles, and had a good spirited drive today. Flipping in heck it moves, and havent even gone past 5k revs or 3/4 throttle. Handles soooo well in sport mode. I can see why all the Magazine reviews are 5*. Think this little car will be able to keep up with much more exotica on the twisties!

The new gearbox is really up there with the DCT i tried in the M3 as well.

As for 4wd comments, the Mich Pilots seem super sticky...dont think you need 4wd plus it would ruin the way it pushes out of corners

TMP · 10-08-2012, 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oli

Liking the look of that. In fact so much I've spec'd one up and have a demo soon, as a possible replacement for my wife's ED35

How much did it come to?

As much as I like GTi's this car is in a different league when pushed.

TMP · 10-08-2012, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by pjs

On paper the spec of this car looks ace and it certainly sounds like it will live up to the promising reviews, potentially a legendary BMW in years to come. Looks great imho, although the 1 series will never regarded as a stunner. I don't think is even has any competition at £30k - and it makes an RS3 look so outdated. Enjoy.

Yeap, it's not a pretty car is it....say like a coupe. But is growing on me!

Quote:

Originally Posted by dxb335d

What is the touring mate?

This one is all show, and not much go (520d) - but perfect for the family and Wifey loves it!

Quote:

Originally Posted by mowflow

I love it and I want one (oh no!)

Regarding going PCP. BMW are doing good deals at the moment. 1 month payment as deposit and doing these at 4.9% or 3.9% on other models. Giving those who try hard up to around 9% discount. They are also quoting the GFVs conservatively so there should be equity at the end. The contract hire deals are more monthly with bigger deposits and heehaw at the end so a no brainier really.

Bingo, but managed to get a bit more discount as well

Quote:

Originally Posted by rogerxp

520d auto mate

Great additional pics.

Not bad for the iphone huh!

Real Thing · 10-08-2012, 06:32 PM

Pistonheads get 1 today for the week should be a good review as they love the 1M:
http://www.pistonheads.com/news/defa...?storyId=26480

TMP · 10-08-2012, 11:29 PM

Good spot!

That 1M does look fab in black though

SteveC · 10-09-2012, 01:55 AM

when you meet someone again for the first time in 30 years? You'd hardly have recognized them on the street yet there's still the snotty nosed kid in there somewhere.

themetz · 10-09-2012, 05:02 PM

Nice motor Tim - how's the MPG looking?!?

I've got a drive booked in one after my hols - really looking forward to it!

Does it give you the 'James-May-Fizz'? I know it's quick but does it feel 'special' too? I had a drive in an X6Md not too long ago which was quick but I didn't get the all important fizz!!

Geoffo · 10-10-2012, 05:07 AM

Very nice !!

Oli · 10-10-2012, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TMP

How much did it come to?

As much as I like GTi's this car is in a different league when pushed.

Just under £34 k inc service package. Fully loaded

davyk31 · 10-10-2012, 03:06 PM

My local dealer has a pre-reg one, same colour as the OP's car.

doughboy · 10-11-2012, 04:29 AM

Hmmmm, very nice.

Defo the best looking (and sounding) new style 1er I've seen.

As dxb says, "all show AND all go" for a change.

BMW-Power · 10-11-2012, 07:56 AM

Looks awesome!!

Might have to go and see if my local dealer have a demonstrator

TMP · 10-11-2012, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by themetz

Nice motor Tim - how's the MPG looking?!?

I've got a drive booked in one after my hols - really looking forward to it!

Does it give you the 'James-May-Fizz'? I know it's quick but does it feel 'special' too? I had a drive in an X6Md not too long ago which was quick but I didn't get the all important fizz!!

lol, yes MPG is taking a bit of getting used to after the 330d, but you know what...its pretty good imo. averaging 32mpg at the moment.

In EcoPro mode, i absolutely hated the car, so only ever using that mode on the mway. no wonder it squeezes 36-37 mpg out, it dulls the throttle so much.

Everything else, yes I think this car has the 'Fizz'. It just feels so perfectly balanced (even the front and back tyres are the same pressure). In comfort (default) mode it is effortless to press on and gives a lovely composed ride. I think the adaptive dampers must also stop body roll around corners.

In sport everything seems to stiffen up perfectly and it transforms the car into a precision weapon. It just feels so right and connected..kind of like the reviews said - this feels more like a M car than it should!

oh and the noise......mmmm

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oli

Just under £34 k inc service package. Fully loaded

Service pack for £300 is just a no brainer! Mine was a bit more expensive list

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteveC

when you meet someone again for the first time in 30 years? You'd hardly have recognized them on the street yet there's still the snotty nosed kid in there somewhere.

Love it, and yeah there is a resemblance!

Quote:

Originally Posted by doughboy

Hmmmm, very nice.

Defo the best looking (and sounding) new style 1er I've seen.

As dxb says, "all show AND all go" for a change.

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMW-Power

Looks awesome!!

Might have to go and see if my local dealer have a demonstrator

Do it

PR3CI5N · 10-11-2012, 01:58 PM

This car isn't in America is it? Looks interesting. Congrats.

TMP · 10-12-2012, 03:05 PM

A impromptu vid, taken by RogerXP Not a bad sound

The ZF 8at is so quick at upshifting

Quote:

Originally Posted by PR3CI5N

This car isn't in America is it? Looks interesting. Congrats.

Yes, a shame - but you guys will get the M235i

doughboy · 10-16-2012, 09:12 AM

Wow - those shifts are amazing for torque convertor auto.

I can see why evo mag said

a) the box makes you question the need for heavy costly double clutchers

b) it makes a better noise than many of the real M motors!

SteveC · 10-16-2012, 12:44 PM

You know, the more I think about this car, the more sense it makes.

Dial in sport handling or economical cruising comfort, so no big compromise either way.

Kick-ass performance

Quite reasonable economy on long trips and not punitively bad around town.

Plenty of storage capacity and 4 good seats

An affordable price tag with really attractive financing and super economical service packs

And it does sound amazing

Hmmmmm

10-07-2012, 05:26 PM	#23
Jetblack135 Second Lieutenant Drives: Jet black 135i Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Cali Posts: 277 iTrader: (0)	SO SICK! congrats! __________________ \|'08 Jet Black 135i \| CCW Classics 18x9et 35 18x10.5 et 44 \| Vis Carbon Fiber GTR Hood \| Icarbon CSL trunk \| Quad Carbon Fiber Diffuser \| Full Custom Quad Exhaust\| OEM LCI Blacklines \| Alpine Hid Kit 6000k \| GodSpeed \|

10-07-2012, 05:58 PM	#25
Real Thing Lieutenant Drives: Audi RS3 & GT-R (550) Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Leicestershire Posts: 550 iTrader: (0)	Looks nice in the Blue and should think it's fun to Drive although think I'll prefer my RS3 if we have a bad winter enjoy __________________

10-08-2012, 01:21 PM	#26
Oli Campervan man Drives: RS3 and VW Kombi Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: here, there, everywhere...... Posts: 2,667 iTrader: (1)	Liking the look of that. In fact so much I've spec'd one up and have a demo soon, as a possible replacement for my wife's ED35 __________________ www.bmvs-camperhire.co.uk Genuine VW T5 California Rental

10-08-2012, 03:37 PM	#28
TMP Colonel Drives: M135i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Cheshire Posts: 2,817 iTrader: (0)	Cheers guys for the great comments. Piling on the miles, and had a good spirited drive today. Flipping in heck it moves, and havent even gone past 5k revs or 3/4 throttle. Handles soooo well in sport mode. I can see why all the Magazine reviews are 5*. Think this little car will be able to keep up with much more exotica on the twisties! The new gearbox is really up there with the DCT i tried in the M3 as well. As for 4wd comments, the Mich Pilots seem super sticky...dont think you need 4wd plus it would ruin the way it pushes out of corners __________________ M-Lite & Family 5er

10-08-2012, 06:32 PM	#31
Real Thing Lieutenant Drives: Audi RS3 & GT-R (550) Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Leicestershire Posts: 550 iTrader: (0)	Pistonheads get 1 today for the week should be a good review as they love the 1M: http://www.pistonheads.com/news/defa...?storyId=26480 __________________

10-07-2012, 05:27 PM	#24
Hasek9339 Lieutenant Drives: 2009 328i Montego Blue Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Buffalo NY Posts: 507 iTrader: (1)	LOVE IT!!!

10-08-2012, 11:29 PM	#32
TMP Colonel Drives: M135i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Cheshire Posts: 2,817 iTrader: (0)	Good spot! That 1M does look fab in black though __________________ M-Lite & Family 5er

10-09-2012, 01:55 AM	#33
SteveC Captain Drives: M135i Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North East Posts: 686 iTrader: (1)	You know that feeling when you meet someone again for the first time in 30 years? You'd hardly have recognized them on the street yet there's still the snotty nosed kid in there somewhere. Attached Images Last edited by SteveC; 10-09-2012 at 02:03 AM.

10-09-2012, 05:02 PM	#34
themetz smokin' kipper Drives: //RS5 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: UK Posts: 1,412 iTrader: (2)	Nice motor Tim - how's the MPG looking?!? I've got a drive booked in one after my hols - really looking forward to it! Does it give you the 'James-May-Fizz'? I know it's quick but does it feel 'special' too? I had a drive in an X6Md not too long ago which was quick but I didn't get the all important fizz!!

10-10-2012, 03:06 PM	#37
davyk31 Brigadier General Drives: BMW 335d SE Coupe Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 3,238 iTrader: (0)	My local dealer has a pre-reg one, same colour as the OP's car.

10-11-2012, 04:29 AM	#38
doughboy Major General Drives: E91 335i LCI Manual Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: UK Posts: 5,759 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2009 335i Tourer E91N [5.00]	Hmmmm, very nice. Defo the best looking (and sounding) new style 1er I've seen. As dxb says, "all show AND all go" for a change. __________________ JB4 15ohm - QUAIFE LSD - BIRDS B3 SUSPENSION - HARTGE ARBS - ETS FMIC - ER CHARGE PIPE - FORGE DVs- M3 FRONT ARMS & REAR SUBFRAME BUSHES - M3 STRUT BRACE - AR OCC - AFE DCI - BMWP SSK - RPI SCOOPS

10-11-2012, 07:56 AM	#39
BMW-Power First Lieutenant Drives: 335d E92 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Lincolnshire Posts: 376 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 Audi TT Roadster [0.00] 2008 BMW 335d [0.00]	Looks awesome!! Might have to go and see if my local dealer have a demonstrator __________________ 335d : Sparkling Graphite : Coral Red Dakota Leather

10-11-2012, 01:58 PM	#41
PR3CI5N need4speed Drives: 2010 E90 M 335i Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: California Posts: 952 iTrader: (8)	This car isn't in America is it? Looks interesting. Congrats. __________________ PERFORMANCE: JB4 G5 ISO, DCI, BMW performance exhaust, BMS 3" catless downpipes, H&R sport springs, Koni yellow shocks...E-85 COSMETICS: CF performance diffuser, CF kidney grille, CF wrapped interior, CF 335i, CF license plate frame, 12mm BMS spacers front/rear, Rear fenders rolled, Mtec white LED angel eyes, GP Thunder white fogs, Clear reflectors, Blacked out roundels

10-16-2012, 09:12 AM	#43
doughboy Major General Drives: E91 335i LCI Manual Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: UK Posts: 5,759 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2009 335i Tourer E91N [5.00]	Wow - those shifts are amazing for torque convertor auto. I can see why evo mag said a) the box makes you question the need for heavy costly double clutchers b) it makes a better noise than many of the real M motors! __________________ JB4 15ohm - QUAIFE LSD - BIRDS B3 SUSPENSION - HARTGE ARBS - ETS FMIC - ER CHARGE PIPE - FORGE DVs- M3 FRONT ARMS & REAR SUBFRAME BUSHES - M3 STRUT BRACE - AR OCC - AFE DCI - BMWP SSK - RPI SCOOPS

10-16-2012, 12:44 PM	#44
SteveC Captain Drives: M135i Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North East Posts: 686 iTrader: (1)	The more I think about it You know, the more I think about this car, the more sense it makes. Dial in sport handling or economical cruising comfort, so no big compromise either way. Kick-ass performance Quite reasonable economy on long trips and not punitively bad around town. Plenty of storage capacity and 4 good seats An affordable price tag with really attractive financing and super economical service packs And it does sound amazing Hmmmmm

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