M135i - best discounts and finance rates?

[jon-]

Sir_Dave said:

My minimum spec (& what i went for) was:

Comfort pack - essential for cruise control, rear parking sensors are useful
Black panel - makes the dash look a little nicer, mpg "swinger" display is nice, like my old 330i
Additional storage - useful boot net, little glovebox by the drivers knee
Heated seats - just hate not having them

I dont think you need anything else really.

I was a little gutted I didn't spec comfort pack for the cruise control, but actually the limiter is almost as good, and I've a nicer looking rear bumper

[Accelebrate]

The reversing sensors on the F30 are a bit annoying. Unlike every other car I've driven they don't switch off when you come out of reverse. The only way to turn them off is to turn the whole car off or drive forwards. Is the F20 the same?

[jon-]

Isn't there a button on the centre console to cancel the parking sensors?

[Accelebrate]

According to the internet you only get the button if you add front sensors on the 3 series. The one I've got at the moment only has rear sensors and there's no button.

[jon-]

Accelebrate said:

According to the internet you only get the button if you add front sensors on the 3 series. The one I've got at the moment only has rear sensors and there's no button.

Earlier at BMW

[Ozone]

Following a thread in GG, I've found that I don't have a jack or wheel brace with the car. I know I don't need them with no spare wheel but it was a surprise, I always use the brace to fit the towing eye for track days etc.

Also, I found the fuse box in the boot behind the back seats with no cover on it. I'll try to remember not to carry any liquids behind the back seat

[DeltaTango]

Just received an email from my BMW dealer saying my car has been built! Delivery should be week 20.

I've used the website below to check the VIN number and confirm my spec is correct (phew);

http://www.bmwarchive.org/vin/bmw-vin-decoder.html

Type in the last 7 digits of your VIN and it gives you a nice PDF.

Does anyone here know how to use your VIN number to actually check progress of the vehicle in transit (apologies if this has been discussed before)?

[Accelebrate]

It's here!!









All as ordered, BMW MK were great with the handover. Had a great drive back in the sun, the exhaust noise with the windows down is lovely.

[Rocketsocks]

Just over 3000 miles in mine so far, and realising I went for the wrong car. It's nippy enough, but just doesn't ever feel special. I'm surprised to hear of stories of people wanting to race them in an M135i, as the car has absolutely zero road presence. Even stood right next to it, you could be mistaken for thinking its a 116D. I'm counting down the 22 months until I can get a 997, which is what I should've gone for in the first place.

[LiamD]

DeltaTango said:

Just received an email from my BMW dealer saying my car has been built! Delivery should be week 20.

I've used the website below to check the VIN number and confirm my spec is correct (phew);

http://www.bmwarchive.org/vin/bmw-vin-decoder.html

Type in the last 7 digits of your VIN and it gives you a nice PDF.

Does anyone here know how to use your VIN number to actually check progress of the vehicle in transit (apologies if this has been discussed before)?

Just checked the supposed VIN of the car I am waiting via CVL, it seems as though the spec is wrong! Frustrating to say the least, it's only minor ( hexagon with blue instead of brushed aluminium with black )

[Max M4X WW]

Sir_Dave said:

Saw your car on Sunday at MB World (along with all the other M135is/Fiesta ST's lol), red interior looked epic!!

Totally forgot you were going! Did I wave at you on the way in??

[jon-]

LiamD said:

Just checked the supposed VIN of the car I am waiting via CVL, it seems as though the spec is wrong! Frustrating to say the least, it's only minor ( hexagon with blue instead of brushed aluminium with black )

When did you order? AFAIK all their post dec orders were total base spec, which is hex with blue.

Looks rather nice with black leather and blue calipers

[jon-]

Rocketsocks said:

Just over 3000 miles in mine so far, and realising I went for the wrong car. It's nippy enough, but just doesn't ever feel special. I'm surprised to hear of stories of people wanting to race them in an M135i, as the car has absolutely zero road presence. Even stood right next to it, you could be mistaken for thinking its a 116D. I'm counting down the 22 months until I can get a 997, which is what I should've gone for in the first place.

I'm not sure what you expected from a 1 Series

I'm really happy with mine. The one series is a good little car, and the M135i is a very good 1 Series, so it's a very good daily drive.

I won't be giving up my second car in a hurry though.

[Max M4X WW]

I read a quoted post above which I assume was commenting on the amber/white fuel gauge?

I've noticed this and think it's white during the day and when the headlights are on during the day for reduced light or if you have the wipers on. If it's actually night, or particularly dark during the day it's always orange.

[RossP]

Test drove an M235i the other day as possible replacement for the M3. While it was a cracking car and good fun to drive, it just feels like a faster version of an ordinary beemer. It's not 'special' enough for me. Plus there are no deals at the moment on a lease. Sticking with the M3 for now.

[AOK]

RossP said:

Test drove an M235i the other day as possible replacement for the M3. While it was a cracking car and good fun to drive, it just feels like a faster version of an ordinary beemer. It's not 'special' enough for me. Plus there are no deals at the moment on a lease. Sticking with the M3 for now.

^This.

Having driven one I know exactly what you are trying to say.

[LiamD]

jon- said:

When did you order? AFAIK all their post dec orders were total base spec, which is hex with blue.

Looks rather nice with black leather and blue calipers

Dec 20th

Edit - Just spoke to Jo at CVL, she is going to look into this for me as my order form says Brushed Alu with Gloss Black.

Frustrating as i've waited nearly 20 weeks and within 10 days of it arriving it turns out to be wrong

Edited by LiamD on Thursday 1st May 10:23

[rm163603]

jon- said:

Rocketsocks said:

Just over 3000 miles in mine so far, and realising I went for the wrong car. It's nippy enough, but just doesn't ever feel special. I'm surprised to hear of stories of people wanting to race them in an M135i, as the car has absolutely zero road presence. Even stood right next to it, you could be mistaken for thinking its a 116D. I'm counting down the 22 months until I can get a 997, which is what I should've gone for in the first place.

I'm not sure what you expected from a 1 Series

I'm really happy with mine. The one series is a good little car, and the M135i is a very good 1 Series, so it's a very good daily drive.

I won't be giving up my second car in a hurry though.

I like the fact that it looks like a 114d!

Agreed though compared to my previous E46 M3 it doesn't have anything like the character although it's undeniably quick.

[FamilyDub]

RossP said:

Test drove an M235i the other day as possible replacement for the M3. While it was a cracking car and good fun to drive, it just feels like a faster version of an ordinary beemer. It's not 'special' enough for me. Plus there are no deals at the moment on a lease. Sticking with the M3 for now.

I'll leave this here.

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FamilyDub said:

I'll leave this here.

Aaaaaaaaaand I'm spent.

That looks truly sublime