Joined the Club...Finally

Shawtime · 09-10-2021, 05:07 PM

Hi fellow 1addicts!

I recently wised up and joined the club. I acquired an e82 2013 135i Space Grey Metallic with Coral Red Boston leather, 6spd, M Sport, No Navigation with 35k miles.

When the 1 series first went for sale here in 2008, I said to myself that I will buy one of those in about 10 years. I have a history and passion of Japanese turbocharged cars. So when BMW released a RWD, Turbo, Inline 6, Manual car it immediately caught my eye.
After several years of searching and watching BMW 135i’s go for sale, I finally decided to make the move.

My first car back in 2003 was a 1992 Mitsubishi 3000GT VR-4. If you don’t know about those cars, please do yourself a favor and look into it 😊
The VR-4 was such a blast to drive. It was far from perfect with its dull red paint but it pulled very hard when it was not in the shop. Unfortunately, I only owned the car for a little over 2 years, as I got hit in an accident and the damage was enough to total the car.

To be able to commute to college, a 2002 Hyundai Sonata become the new daily driver.

It wasn’t until 2011 when I decided to find my roots as a car enthusiast and get back in the game. That is when I purchased a 1999 Lexus SC300. I owned this car for a while until I started to get into Autocross around 2017. I upgraded the wheels, tires, suspension, added an LSD and got some good seat time.

A piece of me was still missing from my teenage fast & furious days. In 2018 I decided to restore some balance to my life, and found a low mileage (43k) 1994 Mitsubishi 3000GT VR-4 from the original owner. I love owning this car and even more driving it. But it is not something that should be driven everyday.

One year later, my SC300 suffered an accident resulting in total loss. I was able to find a replacement several months later in the form of a 1999 Lexus SC400 Silver with Black interior. This served as the new daily/autocross car for the near future and was also a nice upgrade compared to the SC300. As now the VVTI 4.0 V8 boasted 290hp and an extra gear in the automatic. Plus the color combo was my favorite other than the rare RSP.

But….. I always kept looking out for the 135i.
Doing research on the pros and cons. Making sure I knew what I was getting into.
I looked on every auto sales site known to man, looking for that exact spec I was looking for. Finally, I pulled the trigger when I found one on Carvana.

Without further ado, enjoy some photos.

-Randy

WrathOTM · 09-10-2021, 06:12 PM

Looking clean man, and nice stable of cars too. Mad jelly. Also jelly of the coral red interior. Good luck with your ownership of the car. Coincidentally you are where my 128i was originally bought from new and was staying when I bought it and brought it to NM.

lemansblau135is · 09-10-2021, 07:59 PM

Nice car, Welcome. Some really helpful and nice group in here

Shawtime · 09-10-2021, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by WrathOTM

Looking clean man, and nice stable of cars too. Mad jelly. Also jelly of the coral red interior. Good luck with your ownership of the car. Coincidentally you are where my 128i was originally bought from new and was staying when I bought it and brought it to NM.

Thank you very much. The Coral Red was a must for me.
Hope your FL car treats you well!

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Originally Posted by lemansblua135is

Nice car, Welcome. Some really helpful and nice group in here

Thanks. That I have noticed, and has helped me towards my decision to enter this platform. Look forward to the support from y'all!

a4nut · 09-11-2021, 05:41 PM

She's a beaut!! I just missed an is in that color combo years ago before I bought my lemans blue. Just lovely

FrostyDC4 · 09-12-2021, 10:17 AM

Congrats and welcome to the family

More pics of the sc400 & 3000GT vr-4?

Gray_Panther · 09-12-2021, 08:21 PM

Gran Turismo 1 meets Gran Turismo 5?!

Congrats on the pickup and welcome to the party!

Can you share more pictures of the other cars?

Shawtime · 09-20-2021, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by a4nut

She's a beaut!! I just missed an is in that color combo years ago before I bought my lemans blue. Just lovely

Thats funny. Le Mans Blue with Coral Red was my original choice, but I decided to diversify my colors since the VR4 is Blue

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Originally Posted by FrostyDC4

Congrats and welcome to the family

More pics of the sc400 & 3000GT vr-4?

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Originally Posted by Gray_Panther

Gran Turismo 1 meets Gran Turismo 5?!

Congrats on the pickup and welcome to the party!

Can you share more pictures of the other cars?

Thanks!
Haha Gran Tursimo 1 - 5 is perfect way to describe it. Definitely grew up at perfect age for those games.

Sure, here are some pics of the other ladies including my first SC.

-Randy

bnace10 · 09-21-2021, 08:42 AM

I'll buy those mud guards/flaps if you ever want to sell them haha. Super lucky that those came on your car, and I'm jealous

jdt10768 · 09-21-2021, 01:09 PM

very nice, congrats !

lvblkjack · 09-21-2021, 01:12 PM

Awesome color combo! What's the current retail if you don't mind me asking?

bnace10 · 09-22-2021, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by lvblkjack

Awesome color combo! What's the current retail if you don't mind me asking?

That's easily a $25-28k car.

Shawtime · 09-27-2021, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by bnace10

I'll buy those mud guards/flaps if you ever want to sell them haha. Super lucky that those came on your car, and I'm jealous

I did not realize they were on the car until it arrived, and also did not realize they were desirable.
They have grown on me since I've had the car but at first was thinking of removing. Will likely keep now I know they are rare. But will let you know if I change my mind.

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Originally Posted by bnace10

That's easily a $25-28k car.

26k for this one

Thanks lvblkjack and jdt10768

09-10-2021, 05:07 PM	#1
Shawtime New Member 6 Rep 5 Posts Drives: BMW 135i - 3000GT VR4 - SC400 Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Ft Lauderdale, FL iTrader: (0)	Joined the Club...Finally Hi fellow 1addicts! I recently wised up and joined the club. I acquired an e82 2013 135i Space Grey Metallic with Coral Red Boston leather, 6spd, M Sport, No Navigation with 35k miles. When the 1 series first went for sale here in 2008, I said to myself that I will buy one of those in about 10 years. I have a history and passion of Japanese turbocharged cars. So when BMW released a RWD, Turbo, Inline 6, Manual car it immediately caught my eye. After several years of searching and watching BMW 135i’s go for sale, I finally decided to make the move. My first car back in 2003 was a 1992 Mitsubishi 3000GT VR-4. If you don’t know about those cars, please do yourself a favor and look into it 😊 The VR-4 was such a blast to drive. It was far from perfect with its dull red paint but it pulled very hard when it was not in the shop. Unfortunately, I only owned the car for a little over 2 years, as I got hit in an accident and the damage was enough to total the car. To be able to commute to college, a 2002 Hyundai Sonata become the new daily driver. It wasn’t until 2011 when I decided to find my roots as a car enthusiast and get back in the game. That is when I purchased a 1999 Lexus SC300. I owned this car for a while until I started to get into Autocross around 2017. I upgraded the wheels, tires, suspension, added an LSD and got some good seat time. A piece of me was still missing from my teenage fast & furious days. In 2018 I decided to restore some balance to my life, and found a low mileage (43k) 1994 Mitsubishi 3000GT VR-4 from the original owner. I love owning this car and even more driving it. But it is not something that should be driven everyday. One year later, my SC300 suffered an accident resulting in total loss. I was able to find a replacement several months later in the form of a 1999 Lexus SC400 Silver with Black interior. This served as the new daily/autocross car for the near future and was also a nice upgrade compared to the SC300. As now the VVTI 4.0 V8 boasted 290hp and an extra gear in the automatic. Plus the color combo was my favorite other than the rare RSP. But….. I always kept looking out for the 135i. Doing research on the pros and cons. Making sure I knew what I was getting into. I looked on every auto sales site known to man, looking for that exact spec I was looking for. Finally, I pulled the trigger when I found one on Carvana. Without further ado, enjoy some photos. -Randy Attached Images
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09-10-2021, 06:12 PM	#2
WrathOTM Lieutenant 552 Rep 521 Posts Drives: BMW 128i Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: Rio Rancho, NM iTrader: (0)	Looking clean man, and nice stable of cars too. Mad jelly. Also jelly of the coral red interior. Good luck with your ownership of the car. Coincidentally you are where my 128i was originally bought from new and was staying when I bought it and brought it to NM. __________________ Mods to date: The list grows...
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09-10-2021, 07:59 PM	#3
lemansblau135is First Lieutenant 128 Rep 366 Posts Drives: bmw 135is Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: nor cal iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 bmw 135is [0.00]	Nice car, Welcome. Some really helpful and nice group in here
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09-11-2021, 05:41 PM	#5
a4nut Private First Class 103 Rep 174 Posts Drives: 13 135is Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (1)	She's a beaut!! I just missed an is in that color combo years ago before I bought my lemans blue. Just lovely __________________ '13 IS with a few upgrades.
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09-12-2021, 10:17 AM	#6
FrostyDC4 First Lieutenant 77 Rep 316 Posts Drives: C63S Sedan\|350Z Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Somewhere, AZ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 Nissan 350Z [0.00] 2012 BMW 135i [4.50]	Congrats and welcome to the family More pics of the sc400 & 3000GT vr-4? __________________ C63S Sedan: Long Live The V8 350Z: The Very Poorman's 981 GT4
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09-12-2021, 08:21 PM	#7
Gray_Panther Brigadier General 1558 Rep 3,239 Posts Drives: 128i Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Upstate NY iTrader: (0)	Gran Turismo 1 meets Gran Turismo 5?! Congrats on the pickup and welcome to the party! Can you share more pictures of the other cars? __________________ 2012 BMW 128i 6MT Deep Sea Blue Metallic
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09-21-2021, 08:42 AM	#9
bnace10 Second Lieutenant 145 Rep 219 Posts Drives: 2011 E82 135i DCT Lemans Blue Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: South Central PA iTrader: (0)	I'll buy those mud guards/flaps if you ever want to sell them haha. Super lucky that those came on your car, and I'm jealous
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09-21-2021, 01:09 PM	#10
jdt10768 Lieutenant 359 Rep 546 Posts Drives: 2013 128i MSport 6MT Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Columbia, SC iTrader: (0)	very nice, congrats !
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09-21-2021, 01:12 PM	#11
lvblkjack Private 24 Rep 75 Posts Drives: F30 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: California iTrader: (0)	Awesome color combo! What's the current retail if you don't mind me asking?
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