Saw the 135i on the Road today, SoCal

Bobby_Light · 01-22-2008, 02:45 PM

I was coming back from getting all four of my runflats replaced on my 335i free of charge at Bob Smith BMW in Calabasas, CA.

I'm going north on the 101 in Calabasas. I look to my left and to my surprise see the 135i in a red/orange color (turns out it's Sedona Red Metallic). I got close enough to POSITIVELY identify it as a 135i from the badging.

I was not really impressed by the photos I saw online, but I really liked the way it looked on the road. Definitely had a more upright body than other BMWs. The car is noticeable smaller than the 3 series (big surprise). It had a white BMW plate on the rear.

The car seemed to be attracting attention as I was not the only one who seemed to want to get a better look. The driver of the 135i was definitely not going the speed limit. I was going around 90 to try to catch up. I finally gave up because that would be stupid to get a ticket or get in an accident just to get a better shot of the 135i.

So that's my story. SoCal members, have you eyes peeled. The 135i is here already. I attached a pic I took with the iPhone. Not the best as it's quite far away.

Robert · 01-22-2008, 05:48 PM

Yea, I have seen one on the road as well. After seeing it in person I placed an order.
Here are some pics from an UK owner. Do I have doubts? Yes, of course, but the decision is
made and I will put it behind me.

OBI_agent · 01-22-2008, 06:00 PM

Hmmm....I have always been against a 1 series but now, it looks and sounds tempting. Thanks for the input op

cgnahc · 01-22-2008, 08:00 PM

What is the style number for the 1 series E9x??

!Xoible · 01-22-2008, 08:01 PM

side looks okay

front/back

second_2_nun · 01-22-2008, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by mantis

side looks okay

front/back

It looks hard!!!

!Xoible · 01-22-2008, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by brad @ eas

It looks hard!!!

mine's always hard baby

truong321 · 01-22-2008, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by mantis

mine's always hard baby

sucks for you.

!Xoible · 01-22-2008, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by truong321

sucks for you.

navah

E90ice · 01-22-2008, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by mantis

mine's always hard baby

ewww!

AtoB · 01-22-2008, 08:25 PM

i really like the look of the 135..... if it came in AWD i would get it for my wife.

Year's_End · 01-22-2008, 10:04 PM

I really do like the 1er with the M-Sport package in white. The rear benefits from the contrast. All in all, I think it'd take very little modding to turn it into a respectable looking, aggressive car. Now bout that rust color...

Mikes12985 · 01-22-2008, 10:28 PM

absolutley disgusting lol what were they thinking. A view from the front makes me go blind...

superman · 01-23-2008, 09:34 AM

Trust me, the pictures do not do the car justice. In person it is much better looking.

Chris

Bobby_Light · 01-23-2008, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by superman

Trust me, the pictures do not do the car justice. In person it is much better looking.

+1

I would withhold final judgment until you see the car in person.

AWD Addict · 01-23-2008, 11:41 AM

+1. If it were AWD, I'd have bought that in a second.

roadkillrob · 01-23-2008, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by cgnahc

What is the style number for the 1 series E9x??

E82 coupe E88 vert

01-22-2008, 02:45 PM	#1
Bobby_Light Major Drives: E36 M3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,353 iTrader: (14)	Saw the 135i on the Road today, SoCal I was coming back from getting all four of my runflats replaced on my 335i free of charge at Bob Smith BMW in Calabasas, CA. I'm going north on the 101 in Calabasas. I look to my left and to my surprise see the 135i in a red/orange color (turns out it's Sedona Red Metallic). I got close enough to POSITIVELY identify it as a 135i from the badging. I was not really impressed by the photos I saw online, but I really liked the way it looked on the road. Definitely had a more upright body than other BMWs. The car is noticeable smaller than the 3 series (big surprise). It had a white BMW plate on the rear. The car seemed to be attracting attention as I was not the only one who seemed to want to get a better look. The driver of the 135i was definitely not going the speed limit. I was going around 90 to try to catch up. I finally gave up because that would be stupid to get a ticket or get in an accident just to get a better shot of the 135i. So that's my story. SoCal members, have you eyes peeled. The 135i is here already. I attached a pic I took with the iPhone. Not the best as it's quite far away. Attached Images
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cgnahc Major Drives: TiAg E90 ZSP Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Westlake Village, CA Posts: 1,258 iTrader: (9)	What is the style number for the 1 series E9x?? __________________ 9/2011 Need someone to install angle eye bulbs. 9/2011 WTB: an OEM 17" front rim.
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Year's_End Local Jabroni Drives: '08 E92 335i Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: St. Pete, FL Posts: 11,895 iTrader: (0)	I really do like the 1er with the M-Sport package in white. The rear benefits from the contrast. All in all, I think it'd take very little modding to turn it into a respectable looking, aggressive car. Now bout that rust color... __________________ E92 335i: Space Grey\|Coral Red\|Aluminum Trim Hold out for the BRZ STI or... Rocket Bunny FRS.
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01-22-2008, 05:48 PM	#2
Robert Major General Drives: 135i, current is350 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Socal Posts: 6,810 iTrader: (1)	Yea, I have seen one on the road as well. After seeing it in person I placed an order. Here are some pics from an UK owner. Do I have doubts? Yes, of course, but the decision is made and I will put it behind me.
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01-22-2008, 06:00 PM	#3
OBI_agent D to the X to the B! Drives: ABS,American bargain supercar Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Dubai Posts: 2,089 iTrader: (0)	Hmmm....I have always been against a 1 series but now, it looks and sounds tempting. Thanks for the input op
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01-22-2008, 08:01 PM	#5
!Xoible Banned Drives: .... Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: . Posts: 46,040 iTrader: (4) Garage List 2008 M3 [3.50] 2007 335i [4.50] 2008 528i [4.00] 2006 Infiniti - G35 ... [4.00]	side looks okay front/back
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01-22-2008, 08:25 PM	#11
AtoB Major Drives: Z4M Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Boston Posts: 1,258 iTrader: (3)	i really like the look of the 135..... if it came in AWD i would get it for my wife.
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01-22-2008, 10:28 PM	#13
Mikes12985 Lieutenant Drives: Black on Black 335i Coupe Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: S. FL Posts: 509 iTrader: (10)	absolutley disgusting lol what were they thinking. A view from the front makes me go blind...
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01-23-2008, 09:34 AM	#14
superman Private Drives: 2008 BMW 135i silver Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 88 iTrader: (0)	Trust me, the pictures do not do the car justice. In person it is much better looking. Chris
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01-23-2008, 11:41 AM	#16
AWD Addict Chief Executive Drives: 2008 335xi 6spd Coupe Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Boston Posts: 2,342 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 335xi [0.00]	+1. If it were AWD, I'd have bought that in a second.
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