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      07-27-2007, 04:59 PM   #1
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Power folding exterior mirror option?

I know these are optional on 335i coupes so I'm wondering if they'll be an option on the 135i.

Always loved that option. Even retrofitted a set of euro M3 mirrors onto my 2002 330Ci back in the day. :biggrin:
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      07-27-2007, 05:11 PM   #2
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that option is in the premium package on the 3 series, so itll probably be in the 1 series premium package
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      07-27-2007, 05:19 PM   #3
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Folding mirrors give you maybe a couple of inches clearance to get in a very small garage. Other than that, I don't see the purpose. Is that why you want them? I'm just curious, as I cannot imagine intentionally getting that close to imovable objects.
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      07-27-2007, 06:43 PM   #4
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I have them on my M Roady... (came in prem. pkg)
While they are useful at times, I wouldn't pay extra to get them specifically.
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I agree 1 series premium package!
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      07-29-2007, 09:41 AM   #6
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Folding mirrors give you maybe a couple of inches clearance to get in a very small garage. Other than that, I don't see the purpose. Is that why you want them? I'm just curious, as I cannot imagine intentionally getting that close to imovable objects.
NYC streets can get a bit tight. Every inch counts!
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      07-29-2007, 09:56 AM   #7
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NYC streets can get a bit tight. Every inch counts!
Bingo! Parking in the city (Philly is local to me) = Every inch does count.
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      07-29-2007, 02:02 PM   #8
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I for one hope they're left out of the premium package. However a stand alone option is fine by me.

Do we really need a motor to this? What's wrong with doing it by hand? I'd rather have a few bucks left in my pocket and a few pounds left off the car.
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I for one hope they're left out of the premium package. However a stand alone option is fine by me.

Do we really need a motor to this? What's wrong with doing it by hand? I'd rather have a few bucks left in my pocket and a few pounds left off the car.
I agree. Just something else that can go wrong.
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      07-29-2007, 03:04 PM   #10
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I for one hope they're left out of the premium package. However a stand alone option is fine by me.

Do we really need a motor to this? What's wrong with doing it by hand? I'd rather have a few bucks left in my pocket and a few pounds left off the car.
Of course no one NEEDS the power folding mirrors. At this point, it's all about WANTS. :biggrin:

Because if you really get down to it, no one NEEDS a BMW either. :wink:
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      07-30-2007, 02:00 AM   #11
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Yeah I don't need the folding mirrors.

That being said, it would be nice if the passenger mirror tilted down when you put the vehicle in reverse, for parallel parking, as with my wife's car.
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Anyone can find where and if the power folding mirrors are available for the US 1 series? I cant seem to find info on availability anywhere.

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      01-02-2008, 05:25 PM   #13
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I remember reading somewhere that for the e90, if you have comfort access and hold the handle for 5 seconds after the car locks, the side view mirrors fold in automatically. I wonder if this works for the 1 as well?
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Folding mirrors give you maybe a couple of inches clearance to get in a very small garage. Other than that, I don't see the purpose.
Well, if you flap the mirrors fast enough you can fly away like a little bird.:biggrin:

Couldn't help myself. Seriously though...during the BMW Drive for Brest Cancer, and, unknown to me, the 5-Series had the flapping mirrors. Freaked me out when I went to adjust the mirrors and the damn things folded-up. There I was, frantically fumbling with the mirror controls trying to redeploy the flippy things while driving a large and expensive BMW.:eyebulge: Even though it scared the hell outta' me, a very nice car it was.
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Folding mirrors give you maybe a couple of inches clearance to get in a very small garage. Other than that, I don't see the purpose. Is that why you want them? I'm just curious, as I cannot imagine intentionally getting that close to imovable objects.
It's cool!?
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If you need to fold them, there's nothing wrong with with rolling down the window (there IS a built-in motor for that, THANK GOD!!!!) and folding them in by hand.

The only time I fold mirror is when going through a drive-through bank machine... Damn my short arms....
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If you need to fold them, there's nothing wrong with with rolling down the window (there IS a built-in motor for that, THANK GOD!!!!) and folding them in by hand.

The only time I fold mirror is when going through a drive-through bank machine... Damn my short arms....

Its just that Im in NYC and my driveway is super narrow. I may need to fold both mirrors and getting to the passenger side mirror from the driver's position would be a nice lean and stretch over. I thought if the 135i can be had with electric folding mirrors it would be super sweet.

Anyone hear of availability of this?
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So you can confirm that electric powered folding side view mirrors are part of the premium package? I cant find that in any of the premium package listings or postings.
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If you hover over each item in the package with your mouse, on the BMWUSA site, you'll see details of each item:
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My brother has been driving 45foot long bus' in SF for 30 years, and he has claimed many mirrors w/his bus' because the car is a tad to far in the road. This feature will help a lot more than one thinks when parking on a busy road, or on the tight city streets.
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If you hover over each item in the package with your mouse, on the BMWUSA site, you'll see details of each item:
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