New Brisbane member

QSH17Z · 11-22-2009, 10:51 AM

Hi

I've been viewing this site daily over the past few months and decided to join up at long last! I had been ultimately looking for a used 130i but was drawn in by a 125i for sale a while back and readjusted my budget. Unfortunately that seller wouldn't budge on their asking price but I found (by accident really) that buying a new one would only cost a couple of thousand more. So, I made a rather substantial impulse buy when the dealer surprised me by accepting what I thought was a pretty low offer and I'm now anxiously awaiting delivery. I've placed an order for a 125i M Sport in manual with a few options added. It will replace a 325Ti I had until I sold it in July. Hopefully the car will be as good as I think as I haven't actually driven one! It seems that BMW still largely cater for the automatic market and there are precious few manuals around let alone a demo one to test. I have driven a 130i a few years back and was quite impressed so I figure the 125i should be somewhere between my old 325Ti and the 130i. Roll on 2010!

Brad.

labrat41 · 11-22-2009, 04:15 PM

You won't be disappointed in your choice of he 125i manual. I have exactly your spec; M-Sport manual, and it is a delight. Anyone who chooses an automatic over the manual they put in the 125i is missing out on something. I know good gearboxes. I traded in a Mazda RX-8 for the 125i. Like you, I hadn't driven one before I took delivery; but then, I hadn't driven the RX-8 before I ordered it in 2003, and I certainly wasn't disappointed with that car either. Cheers from another Brisneyland 125i driver!

cozza · 11-22-2009, 04:24 PM

Congrats! Nice to see the NA engine is winning a few hearts.

zenderm3 · 11-22-2009, 04:31 PM

Congrats mate! When do you take delivery of your new baby?

wmj73 · 11-22-2009, 04:52 PM

congrats mate, another brizzy 125i memeber. you will have to join us on our drives in 2010

sparoz · 11-22-2009, 07:08 PM

You are quite welcome to come in your current car too, as long as it is fast :P

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BBK · 11-22-2009, 08:43 PM

Welcome to the coupe club of QLD!

QSH17Z · 11-24-2009, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by zenderm3

Congrats mate! When do you take delivery of your new baby?

I have specified a January 2010 build (ginormous mirrors and all!) so I am hoping it will be delivered around the end of March.

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Originally Posted by wmj73

congrats mate, another brizzy 125i memeber. you will have to join us on our drives in 2010

I had kind of noticed that the majority of forum users drive a 135i...I'll definitely be joining in next year.

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Originally Posted by sparoz

You are quite welcome to come in your current car too, as long as it is fast :P

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I'm only borrowing a car at the moment and it has no chance of keeping up!

zenderm3 · 11-24-2009, 07:54 AM

Nice one QSH! I'll bet you're bloody looking forward to March - the wait is both exciting and frustrating! Continue our Chassis Number Thread

11-22-2009, 10:51 AM	#1
QSH17Z Private First Class 9 Rep 157 Posts Drives: F06 640d Gran Coupe Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brisbane iTrader: (0)	New Brisbane member Hi I've been viewing this site daily over the past few months and decided to join up at long last! I had been ultimately looking for a used 130i but was drawn in by a 125i for sale a while back and readjusted my budget. Unfortunately that seller wouldn't budge on their asking price but I found (by accident really) that buying a new one would only cost a couple of thousand more. So, I made a rather substantial impulse buy when the dealer surprised me by accepting what I thought was a pretty low offer and I'm now anxiously awaiting delivery. I've placed an order for a 125i M Sport in manual with a few options added. It will replace a 325Ti I had until I sold it in July. Hopefully the car will be as good as I think as I haven't actually driven one! It seems that BMW still largely cater for the automatic market and there are precious few manuals around let alone a demo one to test. I have driven a 130i a few years back and was quite impressed so I figure the 125i should be somewhere between my old 325Ti and the 130i. Roll on 2010! Brad.
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11-22-2009, 04:15 PM	#2
labrat41 New Member 1 Rep 7 Posts Drives: 125i coupe Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Brisbane, AU iTrader: (0)	You won't be disappointed in your choice of he 125i manual. I have exactly your spec; M-Sport manual, and it is a delight. Anyone who chooses an automatic over the manual they put in the 125i is missing out on something. I know good gearboxes. I traded in a Mazda RX-8 for the 125i. Like you, I hadn't driven one before I took delivery; but then, I hadn't driven the RX-8 before I ordered it in 2003, and I certainly wasn't disappointed with that car either. Cheers from another Brisneyland 125i driver!
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11-22-2009, 04:24 PM	#3
cozza ///Mthusiast 136 Rep 1,751 Posts Drives: M135i (March delivery) Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	Congrats! Nice to see the NA engine is winning a few hearts. __________________ ///M135i: AUTO \| ALPINE WHITE \| CORAL RED LEATHER \| HEATED SEATS \| SUNROOF \| NAV \| DAB TUNER \| HARMAN KARDON \| PERFORMANCE BITS 'N' PIECES
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11-22-2009, 04:31 PM	#4
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! When do you take delivery of your new baby? __________________ ________________ 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
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11-22-2009, 04:52 PM	#5
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 mate, another brizzy 125i memeber. you will have to join us on our drives in 2010
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sparoz Brigadier General 191 Rep 4,848 Posts Drives: VO 1///M; Macan Turbo Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sunshine Coast iTrader: (0)	You are quite welcome to come in your current car too, as long as it is fast :P . __________________ Macan S Diesel - Carrera White Macan Turbo - White 1///M - Valencia Orange
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11-22-2009, 08:43 PM	#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]	Welcome to the coupe club of QLD!
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11-24-2009, 07:54 AM	#9
zenderm3 Lieutenant Colonel 95 Rep 1,996 Posts Drives: E36 M3 DY/2010 E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Brisbane iTrader: (0)	Nice one QSH! I'll bet you're bloody looking forward to March - the wait is both exciting and frustrating! Continue our Chassis Number Thread __________________ ________________ 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
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