Time To Upgrade

Rowdy135 · 11-22-2009, 07:45 AM

Hi, I registered here about 3 weeks ago after many weeks of perusing the forum. I have owned a 3.0 litre 5 speed E36 M3 for the past 13 years and it was about time that I considered an upgrade.

Deciding on another Bimmer wasn't an issue for me but more of a matter of which one, as I am a long time M3 enthusiast. My heart wanted a E92 M3 but my head and wallet were saying a 135.

Since browsing through all the good info available on here and recent dealer new car discounts, I decided to go with a 1er.

So finally a couple of days ago I took delivery of a gleaming new 135 manual coupe and I am pleased to report that my car was up to spec in all areas. During the inspection I paid particular attention to the paint work looking for swirl marks and defects, but couldn't find any.

So far I have only driven it about 200 kms but what I can say is with all that low down torque and grunt it's a real HOOT!

When the "M" Division is called in to do their stuff, then the car becomes a little bit extra special to own and drive.

zenderm3 · 11-22-2009, 08:34 AM

Congrats mate! Looking forward to seeing you around the traps!

wmj73 · 11-22-2009, 04:54 PM

congrats warren, post some pics mate!!!!

BBK · 11-22-2009, 08:44 PM

Nice one Warren! Hope to see you around sometime :-)

TimMc · 11-23-2009, 04:26 AM

Well done. See you soon!

pech135 · 11-23-2009, 05:24 AM

im no longer the newbie. welcome!

BBK · 11-25-2009, 03:51 AM

Hi Warren, did you sell your E36 or trade it in? My brother is looking for one...

Rowdy135 · 11-25-2009, 06:28 AM

Thanks fellas for all the good wishes regarding the new purchase. I have only done about 300kms in a week. It's not enough so I'll have to get out a bit more and clock up a lot more clicks in it.

I didn't realise until today that my car doesn't have the "Speed alert" function fitted a s standard. It's really disappointing. Apparently if I needed that in the vehicle then it is available with the factory fitted Sat Nav, of course which is too late now to order and fit. When my E36 M3 was built, Sat Nav wasn't available then but it did have the Speed Alert in the OBC which I used quite a bit and it was very accurate too. I guess that I will have to investigate a GPS to provide me with this and will read through the GPS threads about for recommendations.

I would have thought a car like the 135 would have had this function as a standard equipment particularly these days with so many over zealous cops hiding out there just waiting. I have a couple of photos attached for wmj73.

Richard, I will be selling the M3 in about 2 to 3 weeks so will keep you updated if you want.

BBK · 11-25-2009, 06:44 AM

How much are you looking to get for it?

Rowdy135 · 11-25-2009, 07:00 AM

It has about 211K kilometres on the odometer. Thinking somewhere around $22K figure, but we can negotiate about it a little later on.

wmj73 · 11-25-2009, 07:03 AM

from one Warren to another, She's a beauty, congrats mate

Guran · 11-25-2009, 04:14 PM

I hate "speed alerts". The bloody things beep at me all the time!

Seriously though, I reckon you're better off with a small GPS fitted in your car. They are pretty good at keeping track of speed limits (including school zones when active/inactive), and cost a tiny fraction of what BMW charge for iDrive/satnav.

11-22-2009, 07:45 AM	#1
Rowdy135 Enlisted Member 2 Rep 36 Posts Drives: '09 135i Coupe E82 SGM Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brisbane iTrader: (0)	Time To Upgrade Hi, I registered here about 3 weeks ago after many weeks of perusing the forum. I have owned a 3.0 litre 5 speed E36 M3 for the past 13 years and it was about time that I considered an upgrade. Deciding on another Bimmer wasn't an issue for me but more of a matter of which one, as I am a long time M3 enthusiast. My heart wanted a E92 M3 but my head and wallet were saying a 135. Since browsing through all the good info available on here and recent dealer new car discounts, I decided to go with a 1er. So finally a couple of days ago I took delivery of a gleaming new 135 manual coupe and I am pleased to report that my car was up to spec in all areas. During the inspection I paid particular attention to the paint work looking for swirl marks and defects, but couldn't find any. So far I have only driven it about 200 kms but what I can say is with all that low down torque and grunt it's a real HOOT! When the "M" Division is called in to do their stuff, then the car becomes a little bit extra special to own and drive. __________________ Driving - 2009 135i Coupe (Space Grey/Coral Red) 6MT; Sunroof; Front PDC
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

11-22-2009, 08:34 AM	#2
zenderm3 Lieutenant Colonel 95 Rep 1,996 Posts Drives: E36 M3 DY/2010 E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Brisbane iTrader: (0)	Congrats mate! Looking forward to seeing you around the traps! __________________ ________________ My ///M is in my garage .... and it is a beast! 2010 E92 M3 Space Grey \| Fully Loaded 1996 E36 M3 Dakar Yellow - SOLD 2004 Honda Accord Euro - SOLD
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-22-2009, 04:54 PM	#3
wmj73 Captain 25 Rep 715 Posts Drives: M2 Comp, 440i GC Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: QLD iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 [0.00] 2020 BMW M2 Comp [0.00]	congrats warren, post some pics mate!!!!
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-22-2009, 08:44 PM	#4
BBK Banned 88 Rep 3,070 Posts Drives: A boring one... Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Australia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 135i [5.76]	Nice one Warren! Hope to see you around sometime :-)
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-23-2009, 04:26 AM	#5
TimMc Lieutenant Colonel 44 Rep 1,883 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Brisbane, Australia iTrader: (0)	Well done. See you soon! __________________ Driving - Manual E90 M3 (Melbourne Red/Black). Riding - BMW R1200RS Sport.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-23-2009, 05:24 AM	#6
pech135 Enlisted Member 2 Rep 48 Posts Drives: BMW 135i Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0)	im no longer the newbie. welcome!
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-25-2009, 03:51 AM	#7
BBK Banned 88 Rep 3,070 Posts Drives: A boring one... Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Australia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 135i [5.76]	Hi Warren, did you sell your E36 or trade it in? My brother is looking for one...
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-25-2009, 06:28 AM	#8
Rowdy135 Enlisted Member 2 Rep 36 Posts Drives: '09 135i Coupe E82 SGM Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brisbane iTrader: (0)	Thanks fellas for all the good wishes regarding the new purchase. I have only done about 300kms in a week. It's not enough so I'll have to get out a bit more and clock up a lot more clicks in it. I didn't realise until today that my car doesn't have the "Speed alert" function fitted a s standard. It's really disappointing. Apparently if I needed that in the vehicle then it is available with the factory fitted Sat Nav, of course which is too late now to order and fit. When my E36 M3 was built, Sat Nav wasn't available then but it did have the Speed Alert in the OBC which I used quite a bit and it was very accurate too. I guess that I will have to investigate a GPS to provide me with this and will read through the GPS threads about for recommendations. I would have thought a car like the 135 would have had this function as a standard equipment particularly these days with so many over zealous cops hiding out there just waiting. I have a couple of photos attached for wmj73. Richard, I will be selling the M3 in about 2 to 3 weeks so will keep you updated if you want. Attached Images __________________ Driving - 2009 135i Coupe (Space Grey/Coral Red) 6MT; Sunroof; Front PDC
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-25-2009, 06:44 AM	#9
BBK Banned 88 Rep 3,070 Posts Drives: A boring one... Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Australia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 135i [5.76]	How much are you looking to get for it?
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-25-2009, 07:00 AM	#10
Rowdy135 Enlisted Member 2 Rep 36 Posts Drives: '09 135i Coupe E82 SGM Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brisbane iTrader: (0)	It has about 211K kilometres on the odometer. Thinking somewhere around $22K figure, but we can negotiate about it a little later on. __________________ Driving - 2009 135i Coupe (Space Grey/Coral Red) 6MT; Sunroof; Front PDC
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-25-2009, 07:03 AM	#11
wmj73 Captain 25 Rep 715 Posts Drives: M2 Comp, 440i GC Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: QLD iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 [0.00] 2020 BMW M2 Comp [0.00]	from one Warren to another, She's a beauty, congrats mate
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-25-2009, 04:14 PM	#12
Guran Captain 24 Rep 895 Posts Drives: 08 135i Coupe Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wollongong, Australia iTrader: (0)	I hate "speed alerts". The bloody things beep at me all the time! Seriously though, I reckon you're better off with a small GPS fitted in your car. They are pretty good at keeping track of speed limits (including school zones when active/inactive), and cost a tiny fraction of what BMW charge for iDrive/satnav. __________________ 08 BMW 135i Sport Coupe \| Manual \| Sparkling Graphite \| Coral Red Boston Leather \| 10 Speaker Hi Fi
	Appreciate 0 Quote