well i just ordered a 128

[Xyloft]

I've been interested in the 1 since they came out and i saw the 135i in the detroit autoshow. over the last 3 months i've slowly been falling out of love with my 2006 Subaru STi. I think i'm getting to old to have a race car as a daily driver and i'm too vain to drive a beater.

After doing some research and test driving and cross shopping I decided to go ahead and get an Alpine White, tan interior 128. pretty sparse on the options - leather, sport package, heated seats and i'm alright with that.

my coworkers said i sounded like a snob because i said "i'll actually be saving money by stepping down into this bmw"

I'm pretty excited but also a little bit nervous that i did the right thing.

[backtoreality15]

You'll love it. :thumbup:

Welcome to 1addicts.com!

[Jumpman]

Welcome!

[ptack]

Have you test driven it? That should do the trick.

[Xyloft]

Originally Posted by ptack

Have you test driven it? That should do the trick.

yeah, i test drove a 128 auto, no sport package. and a 335i 6spd. funny thing about that, i asked the sales guy if they had a 3 series in manual so i could feel the clutch and shifter (i had only felt M series in the past). he checks, goes sure i have a 335i, grabs the key and a plate. i wasnt expecting to drive it, but i sure wasnt going to turn him down when he offered.

[hts128i]

Once you drive it you'll never look back. It's a fantastic car.

[BJDrew]

The same people calling you a snob will pay 40k for a truck or 32k for a loaded Accord. You are going to smile everytime you hit the START button

[Steve135i]

Congrats. Alpine white=awesome.
Sport package=awesome.
Manual=awesome on the 128i.
Leather heated seats=awesome.

Great choices, and not expensive.

[emm3tt]

Originally Posted by BJDrew

The same people calling you a snob will pay 40k for a truck or 32k for a loaded Accord. You are going to smile everytime you hit the START button

I've always thought how strange that is. I've driven nice, older, well-kept BMWs for most of the past 6 or 7 years. People always make comments about my cars and my supposed income, but when I look at what they're driving, they're usually trucks or SUVs that cost upwards of 30-40 grand. Doesn't make much sense. :iono:

[TagMan]

You will not regret it.

In fact, you'll likely consider it one of the best car purchases you ever made.

[Brandon26pdx]

Originally Posted by emm3tt

I've always thought how strange that is. I've driven nice, older, well-kept BMWs for most of the past 6 or 7 years. People always make comments about my cars and my supposed income, but when I look at what they're driving, they're usually trucks or SUVs that cost upwards of 30-40 grand. Doesn't make much sense. :iono:

You're right, it's more of an image thing than a money thing.

[Brandon26pdx]

Originally Posted by Xyloft

I think i'm getting to old to have a race car as a daily driver and i'm too vain to drive a beater.

Oh well, at least you're honest about it. I understand the motivation to polish your image a bit as you progress into your late 20's and early 30's too (hmm...is this lifestyle choice going to help or hurt my ability to be taken seriously by similarly-aged members of the opposite sex?)

It's a good mix of sport to keep the boy racer in you happy enough, while giving off a more mature/tasteful image to keep you from looking like kid in a suped up Subaru or Mitsubishi.

[Xyloft]

Originally Posted by Brandon26pdx

Oh well, at least you're honest about it. I understand the motivation to polish your image a bit as you progress into your late 20's and early 30's too (hmm...is this lifestyle choice going to help or hurt my ability to be taken seriously by similarly-aged members of the opposite sex?)

It's a good mix of sport to keep the boy racer in you happy enough, while giving off a more mature/tasteful image to keep you from looking like kid in a suped up Subaru or Mitsubishi.

exactly.

yesterday I felt a little bit anxious about if i was making the right choice, but today i'm just getting anxious about picking it up! I'm getting pretty excited now. i'm just waiting for the bmw dealership to call me and say "it should arrive on this date"

[Kiety]

grats!

[Xyloft]

...i'm starting to get a little crazy with anticipation now, only made worse when i talked to the dealer today.

They were going to have the one i wanted transported from another dealer, and have not heard back from that other dealer yet. I'm going through all sorts of what-ifs. i get so bad at this patience thing...

[Xyloft]

sweet, I pick it up next wednesday! took longer than i thought it should (i gave the go ahead last friday) but i'm sure it'll be worth the wait.

unfortunately that means the next 5 days are going to be hellacious

[3toM]

Congratulations. Actually, you're getting a car pretty quick!! Most people have to order, and wait about 2 months. You look like you will be getting yours in under 2 weeks. You won't regret it.