My literal dream car

jameselee · 09-28-2010, 01:28 AM

I guess the wait is starting to get to me a bit early; I had a dream about driving my just-finished-production-not-even-at-the-departure-port-yet 135 last night.

I'm still a bit in shock to have ordered it just the way I want it, since I certainly could "survive" without a few of the things I ordered, but I'm excited to know it's going to be exactly as I want it to be!

I've been lucky to drive some great cars in the past, and I know I'm going to really appreciate this one!

Tjai135i · 09-28-2010, 01:29 AM

Good luck and welcome! You're going to. Love it!

BMW86 · 09-28-2010, 04:43 AM

Good luck mate, it's worth the wait. I ordered mine to spec and endured the wait and I'm glad I did because I got exactly what I wanted. These forums are great to pass the time because you learn almost everything about the car on here.

pinmagic · 09-28-2010, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by maxnix

Better to have a few too many than not enough. CA told me I could add the alarm at any time. He lied. Big time.

Oh, I think most aren't liars - just ignorant of their own products.

228iconvert · 09-28-2010, 08:10 AM

You sound like me when I was waiting for my 135i coupe! These cars are great and well worth the wait. It was a great process building it online then watching the production of it from the factory, tracking the boat it was on and knowing it was here on its way to the dealership!!!
I love my 135i, the fastest car I ever owned (and I had some fast cars) and just a great driving car! Good luck and welcome to the ulitmate driving machine experience!

Jaguar66 · 09-28-2010, 11:59 AM

Which dealer did you order from? When I ordered mine from Weatherford, I couldn't decide on options. For some reason, at that time (April '09), the factory alarm could not be ordered. Wasn't available. I proceeded to order every other factory option available. Now I don't worry about options I regret not ordering.

I agree with you that being able to order the car just like you want it, is a big plus. Try doing that with a Japanese car.

jameselee · 09-28-2010, 10:18 PM

@robmason: I ordered from Concord BMW. I got a quote for the car itself ($500 over invoice) via USAA'a car buying service, autocircle.com. Got quotes on Perf parts from a participating dealer, and Concord (not participating) matched both. Getting exhaust & suspension installed at port, which saves ~$650. Concord has been a joy to work with.

With my Japanese cars (I've driven Honda/Acura all my life) I've never needed to special order since they're often available only with everything. (I'm leaving factory performance parts out of this.) I am generally a big proponent of choice, but I did not enjoy figuring out everything I wanted with my 1 & feeling like I'm spending a lot for what BMW considers "extras" vs. The Honda/Acura experience of having *everything* included (minus Nav) at a very reasonable price. My 2008 TSX just *has* heated seats, Bluetooth mobile connectivity, Homelink, etc.; that is just part of what comes with the car, no matter what.

Of course, it's just psychological, since the "included" stuff isn't free, but I somehow feel less happy about the experience with BMW...

ayi3388 · 09-28-2010, 10:46 PM

Ordered my ED 135i from Concord BMW too, this is my second ED, the wait is killing me..

ILoveToDrive · 09-30-2010, 03:28 AM

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Originally Posted by jameselee

I guess the wait is starting to get to me a bit early; I had a dream about driving my just-finished-production-not-even-at-the-departure-port-yet 135 last night.

I'm still a bit in shock to have ordered it just the way I want it, since I certainly could "survive" without a few of the things I ordered, but I'm excited to know it's going to be exactly as I want it to be!

I've been lucky to drive some great cars in the past, and I know I'm going to really appreciate this one!

Mine will be arriving the dealership on the 3rd of October! I m so excited!

A new car always get me excited although 2 months later the excitment will

dies off! Wonder if Lambo owners feel the same!

ayigu · 09-30-2010, 06:44 PM

The excitement usually last me about 3-4 years than I want a new toy..

09-28-2010, 01:28 AM	#1
jameselee Second Lieutenant 13 Rep 211 Posts Drives: 2011 Space Gray 135i Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (0)	My literal dream car I guess the wait is starting to get to me a bit early; I had a dream about driving my just-finished-production-not-even-at-the-departure-port-yet 135 last night. I'm still a bit in shock to have ordered it just the way I want it, since I certainly could "survive" without a few of the things I ordered, but I'm excited to know it's going to be exactly as I want it to be! I've been lucky to drive some great cars in the past, and I know I'm going to really appreciate this one! __________________ 2011 135i 6MT Space Gray/Black/Aluminum \| M-Sport \| Premium \| CA \| Nav BMW Performance [Suspension, Exhaust, Grilles, Mirrors, Spoiler, Shifter/Boot] Ordered: 11 Sep \| Production: 16-23 Sep \| Released to carrier: 26 Sep \| Awaiting ship: 1 Oct \| In transit: 14 Oct \| Prep. Center: 9 Nov \| Delivered: 10 Dec
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Tjai135i New Member 5 Rep 18 Posts Drives: Alpine White Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	Good luck and welcome! You're going to. Love it!
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BMW86 Major General 398 Rep 9,156 Posts Drives: RS3 Sedan / Macan S Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Good luck mate, it's worth the wait. I ordered mine to spec and endured the wait and I'm glad I did because I got exactly what I wanted. These forums are great to pass the time because you learn almost everything about the car on here.
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228iconvert Private First Class 10 Rep 136 Posts Drives: 2015 228i x drive convert Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	You sound like me when I was waiting for my 135i coupe! These cars are great and well worth the wait. It was a great process building it online then watching the production of it from the factory, tracking the boat it was on and knowing it was here on its way to the dealership!!! I love my 135i, the fastest car I ever owned (and I had some fast cars) and just a great driving car! Good luck and welcome to the ulitmate driving machine experience! __________________ 2011 BMW 135i Coupe Deep Sea Blue \ Savanna Beige DCT 7spd dual clutch, Premium Package, Sport Package, satellite Radio
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Jaguar66 M Power 41 Rep 1,469 Posts Drives: '09 ///M-Sport 135i Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Rafael iTrader: (3)	Which dealer did you order from? When I ordered mine from Weatherford, I couldn't decide on options. For some reason, at that time (April '09), the factory alarm could not be ordered. Wasn't available. I proceeded to order every other factory option available. Now I don't worry about options I regret not ordering. I agree with you that being able to order the car just like you want it, is a big plus. Try doing that with a Japanese car. __________________
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09-28-2010, 10:18 PM	#7
jameselee Second Lieutenant 13 Rep 211 Posts Drives: 2011 Space Gray 135i Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (0)	@robmason: I ordered from Concord BMW. I got a quote for the car itself ($500 over invoice) via USAA'a car buying service, autocircle.com. Got quotes on Perf parts from a participating dealer, and Concord (not participating) matched both. Getting exhaust & suspension installed at port, which saves ~$650. Concord has been a joy to work with. With my Japanese cars (I've driven Honda/Acura all my life) I've never needed to special order since they're often available only with everything. (I'm leaving factory performance parts out of this.) I am generally a big proponent of choice, but I did not enjoy figuring out everything I wanted with my 1 & feeling like I'm spending a lot for what BMW considers "extras" vs. The Honda/Acura experience of having everything included (minus Nav) at a very reasonable price. My 2008 TSX just has heated seats, Bluetooth mobile connectivity, Homelink, etc.; that is just part of what comes with the car, no matter what. Of course, it's just psychological, since the "included" stuff isn't free, but I somehow feel less happy about the experience with BMW... __________________ 2011 135i 6MT Space Gray/Black/Aluminum \| M-Sport \| Premium \| CA \| Nav BMW Performance [Suspension, Exhaust, Grilles, Mirrors, Spoiler, Shifter/Boot] Ordered: 11 Sep \| Production: 16-23 Sep \| Released to carrier: 26 Sep \| Awaiting ship: 1 Oct \| In transit: 14 Oct \| Prep. Center: 9 Nov \| Delivered: 10 Dec
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ayi3388 ayigu 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: 07 335i 11 135i ED on order Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: N Cal iTrader: (0)	Ordered my ED 135i from Concord BMW too, this is my second ED, the wait is killing me..
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09-30-2010, 06:44 PM	#10
ayigu Enlisted Member 3 Rep 37 Posts Drives: E36 M3, X1, 981S Join Date: May 2005 Location: N Cal. iTrader: (0) Garage List 11 135i (sold) [0.00] 98 E36 M3 [0.00] 2007 E92 [0.00] 2002 S2000 [0.00]	The excitement usually last me about 3-4 years than I want a new toy..
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