How many 135i with the "year one of the 1" were made?

[Tecmo89]

I've tried googling and searching but all I find is 1M and 135is results. I have a 135i with m-sport, shadowline and year one engraving and would like to know how many actually exist in the U.S.

I emailed BMW but they told me they are not allowed to tell me that? Why? I don't know.

Any input is appreciated.

[ssgtcarroll]

Don't all 2008s have it? My 08 135i has it.

[Esteban]

It's top secret. If they told you, then they'd have to kill you.

[awns729]

I vaguely remember reading that some MY09s got it too because of left overs, but obviously I can't actually confirm that. One strategy might be to find the e-mail address of the N54 engine creator/1 series designer if you can and e-mail them directly to see if they know. Kind of a crazy idea that most likely won't work, but you never know, occasionally people like that aren't too hard to reach directly.

[psamtik]

Originally Posted by awns729

I vaguely remember reading that some MY09s got it too because of left overs, but obviously I can't actually confirm that. One strategy might be to find the e-mail address of the N54 engine creator/1 series designer if you can and e-mail them directly to see if they know. Kind of a crazy idea that most likely won't work, but you never know, occasionally people like that aren't too hard to reach directly.

Can confirm. Mine is MY2009 and it says Year one of the one. It's a late 2008 production.

[Tecmo89]

Originally Posted by psamtik

Can confirm. Mine is MY2009 and it says Year one of the one. It's a late 2008 production.

Same, mine is 2009 but was produced in 2008. Even if US numbers for 2008 is 12,000 like you say, that's still pretty sweet.

[Solo_M_Tech]

"Year on of the 1" translated- Here ya go, we haven't quite worked out all the kinks yet. Let us know how it goes! Break a leg!

[mrh1965]

Originally Posted by psamtik

Can confirm. Mine is MY2009 and it says Year one of the one. It's a late 2008 production.

Same here. I have an 09 with a build date of 9/25/2008.

[PA135i]

mine

[dtwyim]

Originally Posted by Coleroad

All 1'ers for 2008 U.S. Models ,and Canada had the year one bezel. The sales number for all 2008 1's in the USA was 12,018. I don't know how many were 135's and how many were 128's. That number is still a pretty low production.

Fwiw, my 2008 Canadian 135 did not have the engraving.

[PA135i]

Year 1 of the 1ers also got a book that had a certificate that stated the vin number and had the options noted on it. I assume all year 1's received the book.

[Esteban]

Originally Posted by Coleroad

Usually a true statement, not in the case of the 1'er in the U.S. . It already had a release in Europe. Most of the drivetrain came from 3 series. The 1 wasn't like a totally new designed model. It's more like a four inch shorter and few other smaller dimensions version of the 3. This is true enough that we have to settle for using the e90 Bentley manual.

My 2011 had a lot less rattles and squeaks than my 2008. Just saying.

[Esteban]

Originally Posted by PA135i

Year 1 of the 1ers also got a book that had a certificate that stated the vin number and had the options noted on it. I assume all year 1's received the book.

I got that book for my 2008. Plus a pen, a sketch of the 1er and a BMW flash drive.

[PA135i]

Originally Posted by EvenEsteban

I got that book for my 2008. Plus a pen, a sketch of the 1er and a BMW flash drive.

Got all that except for the flash drive.

HEY, WHERE'S MY FLASH DRIVE !!!

[Esteban]

Originally Posted by PA135i

Got all that except for the flash drive.

HEY, WHERE'S MY FLASH DRIVE !!!

I'd give you mine, but I think I lost it... and the pen. Love that 1er sketch and book, though. Wish I had a hard copy of the 1M sketch. Pretty, huh? I think my friends Dack and swagon each have a copy. GIVE ME ONE!

[PA135i]

Yeah, I framed the lithograph sketch and have in my office at work.

[Solo_M_Tech]

Originally Posted by Coleroad

Usually a true statement, not in the case of the 1'er in the U.S. . It already had a release in Europe. Most of the drivetrain came from 3 series. The 1 wasn't like a totally new designed model. It's more like a four inch shorter and few other smaller dimensions version of the 3. This is true enough that we have to settle for using the e90 Bentley manual.

Yup.

[ptack]

YR1OF1
those are my plates

[6MT_Addict]

Originally Posted by dtwyim

Fwiw, my 2008 Canadian 135 did not have the engraving.

My 2008 MY has the engraving, 12/2007 build date.

[BrokenVert]

Originally Posted by Coleroad

Usually a true statement, not in the case of the 1'er in the U.S. . It already had a release in Europe. Most of the drivetrain came from 3 series. The 1 wasn't like a totally new designed model. It's more like a four inch shorter and few other smaller dimensions version of the 3. This is true enough that we have to settle for using the e90 Bentley manual.

Ha what are you on! These cars absolutely had more issues in 2008.



Year one of the 1 was applied to all cars produced during the first calendar year of production. The 1 was more of a 2008 1/2 model, with production around early January. Every car made January 2008 - January 2009 had the starter bezel and the book.

[6MT_Addict]

Originally Posted by Coleroad

It's a 2008 model. It's not the build date it's the model year, and I guess like was said some leftover bezels got put on some early 2009 models.

I know. A little confused though - you said your 08 did not have it, mine does. Just posting to indicate at least some Canadian cars had it. Not sure what 09 cars has to do with our specific vehicles