Flip-out Rear Windows?

Klinn · 07-19-2007, 11:07 AM

Does anyone know if the 135's rear passenger windows pivot open slightly like they do on an E46 coupe?

I’ve been studying the photos & specs can’t see any sign of them. That would be a shame, I found the ones on the E46 handy for improving flow-through ventilation.

joelk · 07-19-2007, 11:16 AM

ive been wondering the exact same thing. i hope they do ... with old-school pivots and everything.

ibeam81 · 07-19-2007, 11:48 AM

Add me to the list wondering about this. Based upon the pictures I don't believe that they do, but it would be a nice feature.

SCA · 07-19-2007, 12:10 PM

While I have always been a big fan of the rear pop-out windows in the 3er coupes, it does appear as though BMW has done away with them and probably to help increase structural rigidity.

ibeam81 · 07-19-2007, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by TheUltimateDriver

While I have always been a big fan of the rear pop-out windows in the 3er coupes, it does appear as though BMW has done away with them and probably to help increase structural rigidity.

I think that you're spot on, plus I suspect that it's cheaper too.

Maximus Decimus · 07-19-2007, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by ibeam81

I think that you're spot on, plus I suspect that it's cheaper too.

That was one of the 1st ?'s I asked the dealer. Answer: The rear windows will not vent. If you check out some of the interior pics, take a look at the door, there are only controls for the driver and passenger window. A great feature has now become a dinosaur.

AMB · 07-19-2007, 03:58 PM

I actually pulled the fuses for my rear windows. I was sick of them popping open with the other windows/sunroof when using the remote open feature from my key. I can't stand having to hold those switches down and listening/looking for them to be fully closed. Plus they leak like sivs in high pressure washes, etc.

Sorry, but I say good riddance! :biggrin:

ice13water · 07-19-2007, 07:00 PM

i rather have the rear windos go down like the front windows

the benz back windows rool down`

b_riedy@mac.com · 07-19-2007, 08:42 PM

I am sad also....that was one of my favorite features of my 323Ci. This was a staple from the beginning and I am not happy that they removed this feature!!!

Chris Ruck · 07-25-2007, 06:09 AM

It would be awesome if not great if the rear windows were to roll completely down like the front windows. I don't see that happening. So YES I would love to see the side windows pivot...

-Chris:wink:

larryn · 07-25-2007, 11:08 AM

I wish those rear windows pivoted out. On my 'ti it eliminates the cavitation caused by the wind buffeting across the open sunroof. With those vent windows open, there is little turbulance in the car at all, just bright skies (I have the California roof option on the 'ti, so it's one big open roof).

tommy · 07-25-2007, 12:27 PM

Yeah, I'd be in the "that sucks" camp, too. Loved that feature on my old Saab 900 - got the heat out of my car in seconds. :w00t:

Not enough to make me not want the car, but a bummer nonetheless.

Won35i · 07-25-2007, 02:02 PM

That sucks I like the venting.

inTgr8r · 07-25-2007, 02:08 PM

Meh.... one less thing to rattle & vibrate.

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Klinn Private 4 Rep 80 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jul 2007 iTrader: (0)	Flip-out Rear Windows? Does anyone know if the 135's rear passenger windows pivot open slightly like they do on an E46 coupe? I’ve been studying the photos & specs can’t see any sign of them. That would be a shame, I found the ones on the E46 handy for improving flow-through ventilation.
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joelk Lieutenant Colonel 37 Rep 1,680 Posts Drives: Space Gray E90 M3 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0)	ive been wondering the exact same thing. i hope they do ... with old-school pivots and everything.
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ibeam81 Captain 20 Rep 722 Posts Drives: 2016 EBII M235i, 2004 Acura TL Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Germantown, MD iTrader: (0)	Add me to the list wondering about this. Based upon the pictures I don't believe that they do, but it would be a nice feature.
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SCA Brigadier General 565 Rep 3,742 Posts Drives: Multiple BMWs Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: 🇺🇸 iTrader: (0)	While I have always been a big fan of the rear pop-out windows in the 3er coupes, it does appear as though BMW has done away with them and probably to help increase structural rigidity.
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AMB Second Lieutenant 143 Rep 202 Posts Drives: 05 M3CS\|05 E46XiT\|18 Model 3 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: MPLS iTrader: (0)	I actually pulled the fuses for my rear windows. I was sick of them popping open with the other windows/sunroof when using the remote open feature from my key. I can't stand having to hold those switches down and listening/looking for them to be fully closed. Plus they leak like sivs in high pressure washes, etc. Sorry, but I say good riddance! :biggrin: __________________ -ANDY '05 M3 CS \| Silver Grey \| M Cloth OEM CSL Front - Rear - CF Roof \| Dinan S2 Performance Pack \| 19" RAC Monolite RG4s
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ice13water Private First Class 11 Rep 149 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jun 2007 iTrader: (0)	i rather have the rear windos go down like the front windows the benz back windows rool down`
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b_riedy@mac.com Enlisted Member 2 Rep 38 Posts Drives: Land Rover Disco Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: MO iTrader: (0)	I am sad also....that was one of my favorite features of my 323Ci. This was a staple from the beginning and I am not happy that they removed this feature!!!
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Chris Ruck New Member 14 Rep 28 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jul 2007 iTrader: (0)	It would be awesome if not great if the rear windows were to roll completely down like the front windows. I don't see that happening. So YES I would love to see the side windows pivot... -Chris:wink: __________________ MY CAR... MYSPACE PAGE HERE... "DO THE RIGHT THING, IT WILL GRATIFY SOME PEOPLE AND ASTONISH THE REST!"
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larryn Lieutenant General 2146 Rep 10,176 Posts Drives: '97 332ti, '21 X5 45e, '16 GT4 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Seattle iTrader: (2)	I wish those rear windows pivoted out. On my 'ti it eliminates the cavitation caused by the wind buffeting across the open sunroof. With those vent windows open, there is little turbulance in the car at all, just bright skies (I have the California roof option on the 'ti, so it's one big open roof).
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tommy Benz Interloper 4 Rep 295 Posts Drives: 2002 Benz C230, 1990 CRX ZcSi Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Westwood, NJ iTrader: (0)	Yeah, I'd be in the "that sucks" camp, too. Loved that feature on my old Saab 900 - got the heat out of my car in seconds. :w00t: Not enough to make me not want the car, but a bummer nonetheless.
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Won35i Unofficial Official "IN" 3 Rep 138 Posts Drives: 2007 335xi Alpine Weiss Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Pittsburgh iTrader: (0)	That sucks I like the venting.
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inTgr8r Lieutenant General 2426 Rep 11,667 Posts Drives: M2 Comp Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Toronto iTrader: (10)	Meh.... one less thing to rattle & vibrate. __________________ '21 M2C Hockenheim Silver '18 718 Cayman S Lava Orange (sold) '13 E92 M3 Santorini Blue (sold) '07 Z4 M Coupe Alpine White (sold)
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