fatcat Posted September 3, 2007 Report Share Posted September 3, 2007 After a bit of dithering I have decided to head back to the BMW camp. We first set out to buy an S3 and as there was little to compete with the Audi I thought it was a clear cut deal. Then the 135i came to my attention, and the thought of rear wheel drive + 303bhp made me switch my mind, also the coupe looks rather good (the marmite factor, you love it or you hate it). So last Friday we stuck £1000 down for a production slot and on Saturday we spec'd the car up - but this will almost certainly change a little in the coming weeks/days - delivery is guestimated at early Jan 2008. Black Sapphire of Sparkling Graphite Full Boston black leather Folding mirrors Park assistance Xenons Adaptive headlights Professional sat nav Front seat heating MP3/iPod connector Electric front seats Bluetooth phone connection. Front arm rest. .... er, thats about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snail Posted September 3, 2007 Report Share Posted September 3, 2007 At least you've got the advantage that you can take your glasses off, and not see the thing Pete Im sure you'll love it, even if it does look like %^&* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZURES3 Posted September 3, 2007 Report Share Posted September 3, 2007 I like these, how does it compare price wise to the S3. I will see if it is on the configurator. AZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatcat Posted September 3, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2007 [ QUOTE ] I like these, how does it compare price wise to the S3. I will see if it is on the configurator. AZ [/ QUOTE ] Don't ask The BMW configurator is not working via t'net - only from your stealer. We have changed the spec' (already....) and we are bottoming out at £36,055.00............ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooby_simon Posted September 3, 2007 Report Share Posted September 3, 2007 [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] I like these, how does it compare price wise to the S3. I will see if it is on the configurator. AZ [/ QUOTE ] Don't ask The BMW configurator is not working via t'net - only from your stealer. We have changed the spec' (already....) and we are bottoming out at £36,055.00............ [/ QUOTE ] FC, you could get a delivey milage RB320 for less than that (not that I would have one). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woppum Posted September 3, 2007 Report Share Posted September 3, 2007 Pete great choice! Would be incredible with a re-map and Ive hear BMW didn't use silly 1 pot brakes this time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatcat Posted September 3, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2007 [ QUOTE ] Pete great choice! Would be incredible with a re-map and Ive hear BMW didn't use silly 1 pot brakes this time! [/ QUOTE ] Cheers Sam, BMW have upgraded the brakes on this model, so I think they may have been listioning......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woppum Posted September 3, 2007 Report Share Posted September 3, 2007 [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] Pete great choice! Would be incredible with a re-map and Ive hear BMW didn't use silly 1 pot brakes this time! [/ QUOTE ] Cheers Sam, BMW have upgraded the brakes on this model, so I think they may have been listioning......... [/ QUOTE ] Im sure I read somewhere the brakes are supposed to be better than those on the new M3... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lottiefox Posted September 3, 2007 Report Share Posted September 3, 2007 Pete, having defected to BMW recently for a while I don't think you'll be disappointed with the car! That will be a cracking engine - I adore the sound of my 3 litres although I've spent the weekend tracking down 2 really annoying rattles in the boot - (loose bits under plastic trim) but I guess that can happen on any car (the TT had some velcro fixes!!) I'm not yet sure on the looks of the coupe - I can't wait to see one though as I reckon it will actually be a real grower. And Black sapphire - the BEST colour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gizze Posted September 3, 2007 Report Share Posted September 3, 2007 Sounds awesome mate. Considering the remaps are now at 380bhp and a 0-60mpg of 4.4 seconds on the 335i a tuned 135i is going to be one of the fastest cars on the road! The car already handles like dream, so combined with that sort of power it will be surreal. £36k when you look at it like that sounds like an absolute bargin!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted September 4, 2007 Report Share Posted September 4, 2007 Fantastic choice. I'll be very interested to hear what you think of this motor when it arrives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alastair_A3 Posted September 4, 2007 Report Share Posted September 4, 2007 Great choice, looking forward to seeing one of these in the flesh 36k isint bad for the power, esp when considering my car has 170 bhp and lists at just 1k less Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallachie Posted September 4, 2007 Report Share Posted September 4, 2007 0-60 on 4.4 seconds???? Are you serious?? My word..... I think I want one... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatcat Posted September 4, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2007 .......... another good thing is that the car has NO FOG LIGHTS..................... AAAARRGGHHHHHHHHHHHHH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatcat Posted September 4, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2007 Last minute change.com - now with Coral Red leather, I saw a 335i yesterday with the same colour combo and it looked great, Black/Black was just too black ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alastair_A3 Posted September 4, 2007 Report Share Posted September 4, 2007 Can you get Lemon? That would be my choice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatcat Posted September 4, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2007 [ QUOTE ] Can you get Lemon? That would be my choice [/ QUOTE ] Yup, lemon is still an option - code LWB7. Bit too much of a contrast for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbie123 Posted September 4, 2007 Report Share Posted September 4, 2007 Very nice , It's one of the cars on my shortlist when my current 120D contract expires in 6 months. Just waiting to see what the contract hire rates are like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatcat Posted September 4, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2007 Full revised spec as follows: ZE39 E82 135i M Sport N54 475 Black Sapphire LWD1 Leather Boston Coral Red Options 2MR Double spoke style 261M 7.5J/8.5Jx18 313 Elec Fold Exterior Mirrors 459 Elec Fr Seats + Driver Memory 494 Front Seat Heating 502 Headlamp Washer System 508 Park Distance Control 522 Xenon Headlamps 609 Navigation−system Professional 612 BMW ConnectedDrive−Assist 616 BMW ConnectedDrive−Online 620 Voice Control System 633 Bluetooth phone prep + telematics 6FL USB/audio interface 710 M Steering Wheel 760 High Gloss Shadow Line 775 Anthracite Headlining Launch date is the 24th November.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyNet Posted September 7, 2007 Report Share Posted September 7, 2007 Nice!!! So you have already ordere the 135i, they are not for sale in Sweden yet??? I´ll will love to testdrive one.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted September 7, 2007 Report Share Posted September 7, 2007 I admire your balls Pete (no pun intended!) and if I could handle the looks of the thing I'd have probably ticked the same boxes I'm sure it will be huge fun and black will suit it a treat. Fear the appetite for rear tyres and roundabouts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatcat Posted September 11, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2007 Ben, I'm sure the looks of the coupe will win over people, the interior is often overlooked as people pass by the current car shape. To fully appreciate the engine, you need to test drive the current 335i - after driving that thing, you can only imagine what it will be like in the 135i Meanwhile - the Mini keeps us going Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorburn Posted September 16, 2007 Report Share Posted September 16, 2007 Won't be to everyones taste, but I'm green with envy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbie123 Posted September 27, 2007 Report Share Posted September 27, 2007 Configurator launched on the BMW website today. Your car is going to look very nice Fatcat I'm just praying for some good contract hire rates on either the 135i or the 123D for when my hatch goes back in 6 months but I can't believe that Xenons are an option on the 135i, seeing as a basic 3 series coupe gets them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallachie Posted September 28, 2007 Report Share Posted September 28, 2007 Was chatting to a chap in my local dealers yesterday and he tells me the 135i has 4 pot Brembo brakes!! How come the 135i gets 4 pots, and the £55k M3 gets the same shite single pots as the E46?!?! The 135i is going to be a serious piece of kit!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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