BMW and M Power Owners

mjt · 17 Feb 2013 at 19:44

Black on black on black on black on black is mighty dull but it looks a nice car. Enjoy it

Regy53 · 17 Feb 2013 at 19:52

hehe, yes infact i was after grey but did not have time to wait and it was available so black it was

Participant · 17 Feb 2013 at 19:53

maccapacca said:
Lovely 135 shame it's not 3 door but that's personal preference.

As you said, personal preference, but I can never understand why people think that the looks of a 3 door outweigh the fact that you can easily get your mother / granny / baby / friends in the back without fannying around with the front seats.

If you literally only ever drive yourself, then fine, but then why did you buy a 1 series?

Gaygle · 17 Feb 2013 at 20:46

I think the 5 door looks a lot better proportioned and is what i would have.

Gribs · 18 Feb 2013 at 00:30

Robbie G said:
As you said, personal preference, but I can never understand why people think that the looks of a 3 door outweigh the fact that you can easily get your mother / granny / baby / friends in the back without fannying around with the front seats.

If you literally only ever drive yourself, then fine, but then why did you buy a 1 series?

It's not like the rear seats are much use even if you pick a 5 door. You'll fit a couple of kids in but they're not comfortable for an average sized adult with normal sized people in the front. They're clearly designed for occasional use as if not you'd just get a 3 series.

Maccapacca · 18 Feb 2013 at 07:08

Robbie G said:
As you said, personal preference, but I can never understand why people think that the looks of a 3 door outweigh the fact that you can easily get your mother / granny / baby / friends in the back without fannying around with the front seats.

If you literally only ever drive yourself, then fine, but then why did you buy a 1 series?

Looks wise I think the three door looks far sleeker than the five door and being 6' 3" when you open the door on a five door 1 series and the B pillar sits so far forward it's a pain to get in and out. Yes it's more difficult for passengers but that's their problem.

Cosimo · 18 Feb 2013 at 12:37

Two rather interesting M5 documents I've come across:

F10 M5 Complete Vehicle

E60 M5 Complete vehicle

Sam · 18 Feb 2013 at 13:29

I’ve booked a test drive in a 135i this week, have high expectations

[TW]Fox · 18 Feb 2013 at 14:29

Sam said:
I’ve booked a test drive in a 135i this week, have high expectations

Don't confuse the 135i and the M135i. Despite the similar name they are completely different cars, the 135i is a cabriolet or coupe version of the old 1 series which is still available to buy new.

Is the M135i that's getting all the love in this thread, which is the all new 1 series hatch.

Buckster · 18 Feb 2013 at 18:18

what does the 6 cylinder Turbo sound like in real-life ? decent ? just on youtube vids (not a good indicator really lol) - it sounds a bit - not sure - soul-less?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hyc_z2CiHa4

s0ck · 18 Feb 2013 at 18:25

Early MPG reports?

Buckster · 18 Feb 2013 at 18:34

re engine sound - I did some further research - I see the M135i uses "artificially" enhanced interior engine noises

pity I prefer the sound of the actual BMW straight 6 - which I've always thought sounded superb

[TW]Fox · 18 Feb 2013 at 20:10

I don't see the big deal with that, a good noise is a good noise no matter how its made.

Minstadave · 18 Feb 2013 at 20:11

Adding it in from the stereo just isn't ever going to be the same though. Ducting it in I guess isn't quite as bad.

Buckster · 18 Feb 2013 at 20:19

what happens if it goes into limp home mode - does it change sound to sound like a 320d ?

leaskovski · 18 Feb 2013 at 21:05

Type_R said:
I activated mine online from the website. I think you have to call them to get your unique user/pass but after that its all done online. Definitely worth it as your getting it free

Have I actually used it for anything? Nope! They will give it to you until April I think as its linked into the car from new for 3 years (in my case mine is a 07/11 so will run till 07/14 before I need to pay for it!).

Well I have just filled in the form online. Should get a call from BMW over the next couple of days.

I wonder what features there will even be for for my 2007 E91 (pre LCI)!?

Sam · 19 Feb 2013 at 11:21

[TW]Fox;23782795 said:
Don't confuse the 135i and the M135i. Despite the similar name they are completely different cars, the 135i is a cabriolet or coupe version of the old 1 series which is still available to buy new.

Is the M135i that's getting all the love in this thread, which is the all new 1 series hatch.

Its the M135i that im driving ...

Barks · 19 Feb 2013 at 11:32

jamesg said:
Popped into the dealer today to see my M135i.

A few pics pre-pdi:

Very nice mate!

I have exactly the same car on order, delivery 1st week of April.

Stephen B · 19 Feb 2013 at 12:22

Minstadave said:
Adding it in from the stereo just isn't ever going to be the same though. Ducting it in I guess isn't quite as bad.

having owned mine since 1st week in November I can honestly say this "dilemma" never enters into my consciousness whilst driving.

I've previously owned VTEC's, V6 Alfas and boxer engines with twin carbs so can appreciate the sounds of a genuine glorious engine/induction noise

seems to be an issue with non owners more than owners from persoanl experience and what I've read on relevant owner forums

also, when you drop the windows the noise is most definately there externally, the in car acoustics are different depending on which driving mode you select

[TW]Fox · 19 Feb 2013 at 12:24

I agree. All I noticed when I drove a BMW with this system fitted was that every time I nailed the throttle, it sounded awesome. I wouldnt have known it had this sort of thing fitted if I hadn't already read about the whinging on the internet.

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