jimdiesel Posted October 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 Jim, was it the stereo/speaker upgrade they're pushing through? Also, did you go for all the packages (Glass/Media/Driver etc)? I think the colour combo you've gone for is probably the same I'd choose. Mineral/Coral reminds me of the first E46 M3's in grey/red. I ordered Titanium/Red and within a few days I'd seen a grey/red car and realised I'd chosen the wrong colour. It still looked nice, but nothing like as good as the grey. Have you gone for manual or the auto/paddleshift box? Yes its the speaker upgrade, but I have now got them to include it even if the build slips. I have not gone for nav as the £2000 pro nav only added £600 to the GFV on the PCP. I have not added adaptive dampers, as I was so impressed with the passive set up I drove on Sunday. One less thing to fiddle with. Probably most controversial thing I have specified, is the no cost runflat option, in lieu of the Michelin Pilot Sports. I prefer the feel of the RE050a boots to the Pilot Sports and given my motoring habits, I have never been comfortable relying on a mobility kit. Also the RFT's biggest issue of cold weather performance is nulified, as I have ordered a winter wheel and tyre set. Full spec as follows. Vehicle Z1CL F21 M135i 3-door Sports Hatch N55 3.0 B39 Mineral Grey LCL5 Coral Red Dakota leather upholstery with Black highlight Options Z0A Driver comfort package 508 Park Distance Control (PDC), front and rear 544 Cruise control with brake function Z0D Sun protection package 3AP Windscreen with grey shade band 420 Sun protection glass 258 Run-flat tyres 2TB Sport automatic transmission 320 Model designation deletion 493 Extended storage 494 Seat heating, front 4DK Matt Oxide Silver interior trim finisher 4DP Fineline Stream wood interior trim 502 Headlight wash 521 Rain sensor with auto. headlight activation 654 DAB digital radio 676 Loudspeaker system - BMW Business 6NK Enhanced Bluetooth functionality with USB audio interface 6WA Black panel display, full Z4B Complimentary upgrade - BMW Business Loudspeaker system (available until Oct 12) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted October 30, 2012 Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 The one I specced was similar to that, but with the Nav and Adaptive suspension added, without the Fineline wood, and I ticked the Harmon Kardon although it's unlikely that would stay on if I ever went to buy one. I didn't select Model designation deletion. I must admit I was surprised the DAB was an option and as expensive as it is. I can't see why they don't just roll that out as standard these days. I'm not sure I could manage with SatNav Pro. The Adaptive Suspension comments are interesting though. I never change the suspension on the Z because it doesn't really have any so it always stays in Comfort mode, so perhaps that would be the same on an M135i. Never thought about that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashleywater Posted November 2, 2012 Report Share Posted November 2, 2012 Yes its the speaker upgrade, but I have now got them to include it even if the build slips.I have not gone for nav as the £2000 pro nav only added £600 to the GFV on the PCP. I have not added adaptive dampers, as I was so impressed with the passive set up I drove on Sunday. One less thing to fiddle with. Probably most controversial thing I have specified, is the no cost runflat option, in lieu of the Michelin Pilot Sports. I prefer the feel of the RE050a boots to the Pilot Sports and given my motoring habits, I have never been comfortable relying on a mobility kit. Also the RFT's biggest issue of cold weather performance is nulified, as I have ordered a winter wheel and tyre set. Full spec as follows. Vehicle Z1CL F21 M135i 3-door Sports Hatch N55 3.0 B39 Mineral Grey LCL5 Coral Red Dakota leather upholstery with Black highlight Options Z0A Driver comfort package 508 Park Distance Control (PDC), front and rear 544 Cruise control with brake function Z0D Sun protection package 3AP Windscreen with grey shade band 420 Sun protection glass 258 Run-flat tyres 2TB Sport automatic transmission 320 Model designation deletion 493 Extended storage 494 Seat heating, front 4DK Matt Oxide Silver interior trim finisher 4DP Fineline Stream wood interior trim 502 Headlight wash 521 Rain sensor with auto. headlight activation 654 DAB digital radio 676 Loudspeaker system - BMW Business 6NK Enhanced Bluetooth functionality with USB audio interface 6WA Black panel display, full Z4B Complimentary upgrade - BMW Business Loudspeaker system (available until Oct 12) What does that stack up to as a final OTR price? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimdiesel Posted November 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2012 The list price is just under £34K. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon magnifique Posted November 3, 2012 Report Share Posted November 3, 2012 Jim, if you haven't done already you need to get a copy of EVO and read this year's ECOTY. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuprabob Posted November 3, 2012 Report Share Posted November 3, 2012 Also a really good test in this month's CAR Magazine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimdiesel Posted November 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2012 Jim, if you haven't done already you need to get a copy of EVO and read this year's ECOTY. A copy is winging its way back from York as we speak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimdiesel Posted November 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2012 I added the adaptive damping to my order, as I thought that the ability to soften the car would be useful in slippery conditions. I got the call on Saturday that the spec is now locked down, and build is week 51. Excited! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuprabob Posted November 26, 2012 Report Share Posted November 26, 2012 I added the adaptive damping to my order, as I thought that the ability to soften the car would be useful in slippery conditions.I got the call on Saturday that the spec is now locked down, and build is week 51. Excited! That's great news and let's hope for your sake the workers are not thinking about Xmas too much :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TP27 Posted November 26, 2012 Report Share Posted November 26, 2012 I got the call on Saturday that the spec is now locked down, and build is week 51. Excited! Not surprised - sounds like it'll be a hell of a car Jim !! Give me a shout post Delivery - we can arrange a wee Tour !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimdiesel Posted December 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2012 Car is now built and sat at the docks. The dealer has offered a financial incentive to take the car this year, so delivery is now New Years Eve. Very happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldavo69 Posted December 11, 2012 Report Share Posted December 11, 2012 Woohoo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon magnifique Posted December 11, 2012 Report Share Posted December 11, 2012 Superb! Can't wait to come and see it ... er, you ... er, it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TP27 Posted December 11, 2012 Report Share Posted December 11, 2012 (edited) .......so delivery is now New Years Eve. An incentive to stay sober enough to be able to drive it on New Year's Day !! Edited December 11, 2012 by TP27 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TP27 Posted December 31, 2012 Report Share Posted December 31, 2012 Jim, Hopefully, Delivery of your new car went well today ! Happy motoring !! :eclipse:TP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimdiesel Posted January 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2013 Hand over went very well and very pleased with the car. Just back from an early morning hoon round the wolds. Well a gentle one with the lack of miles on the car. I will do a write up when I've had more time in the car, oh and get better pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Posted January 1, 2013 Report Share Posted January 1, 2013 Looks great. Even in those pics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booster Posted January 1, 2013 Report Share Posted January 1, 2013 More pics please!! Enjoy it Sir!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busby Posted January 1, 2013 Report Share Posted January 1, 2013 Top work - looks great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian_C Posted January 1, 2013 Report Share Posted January 1, 2013 Very nice! Your winters an inch smaller or the same size? They look huge! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimdiesel Posted January 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2013 17'' Ian. The BMW approved set up is only a 205 section tyre which makes putting three and abit hundred donkeys down slightly interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveP Posted January 2, 2013 Report Share Posted January 2, 2013 Just test drove m135i auto - wow! What an engine. It has been 2002 since I have owned a petrol engined car. I don't think there is anything to dislike about the car. Real shame, they had a 2month old car that had just arrived, nice spec, nice price, but didn't have folding mirrors (which because it has to go in a narrow garage makes it a deal breaker). Nice differences on the eco/sport/etc modes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Bangle Posted January 2, 2013 Report Share Posted January 2, 2013 The BMW approved set up is only a 205 section tyre which makes putting three and abit hundred donkeys down slightly interesting. Didn't they give you the option of 225/45-17 rears / 205/50-17 front? That's an approved setup on the 135ia's tyre-info sticker over here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Posted January 2, 2013 Report Share Posted January 2, 2013 Just test drove m135i auto - wow! What an engine. It has been 2002 since I have owned a petrol engined car.I don't think there is anything to dislike about the car. Real shame, they had a 2month old car that had just arrived, nice spec, nice price, but didn't have folding mirrors (which because it has to go in a narrow garage makes it a deal breaker). Nice differences on the eco/sport/etc modes Just pull the mirrors off when you get home? Or change your garage door to a full width metal shutter one that goes out to the edges without the need for the wooden surround. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian_C Posted January 2, 2013 Report Share Posted January 2, 2013 17'' Ian.The BMW approved set up is only a 205 section tyre which makes putting three and abit hundred donkeys down slightly interesting. 205/50/17 all round, not staggered? Blimey that must be a very driftable machine! Hope the traction control (do BMW still call it DSC?) doesn't cut in too soon otherwise that will get annoying. My mums C2 left the factory on 195/50/16s for crying out loud!! I've stuck mine on 225/45/17 and 7.5" rims which is the official winter wheel / tyre size on the continent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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