New 135i Owner in Houston TX

carlosa_garcia · 09-16-2013, 05:29 PM

Just picked up a Black/Black 2008 135i w/DCT. Loving it so far. I'm coming from a 2011 Genesis Coupe 6spd. Needed an Auto so I could occasionally switch cars with my wife. So I figured the 135i would be perfect. The GenCoupe just wasn't fast enough even after mods.

Here is a pic..

And here is a pic of what I'm coming from...

Marc08EX · 09-16-2013, 05:52 PM

Nice old and new rides!

Congrats on your new 1er!

roadcarver · 09-16-2013, 06:16 PM

beautiful car

carlosa_garcia · 09-16-2013, 06:16 PM

Thanks. I have a lot of reading and catching up to do. Called dealership and it still has open recall for battery cable.

doublevanosrc · 09-16-2013, 06:48 PM

2008 MY comes with a six speed auto not DCT.

Nice pick up nonetheless. How does it compared to the Genesis?

carlosa_garcia · 09-16-2013, 07:12 PM

Its smaller! lol. Its definitely faster than my 3.8 in the Genesis Coupe. The Genesis was fun to drive and great to look at. Its just not as refined as the BMW of course. Some annoying interior rattles, squeaky seats, and lack of aftermarket are what I was tired of.

I'm still getting used to driving an auto so i'm still not ready to fully compare. One thing is for sure BMW Navigation sucks.

vertebra · 09-16-2013, 09:37 PM

I believe the navigation was upgraded in 2009. Don't let the BMW name fool you...we have our fair share of squeaks and rattles. Have fun, you will love it!

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carlosa_garcia · 09-16-2013, 09:49 PM

True. One thing I have to change are the side mirrors on the BMW. Driver side has brown stain and passenger side is starting to stain. Kinda annoying since the mirrors are so small to begin with. Looks like I have auto dim, heated mirrors so it may be pricey to replace. May just get the heated ones and not plug it in unless someone knows where I can get some cheap ones.

ozarkgolfer · 09-16-2013, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by carlosa_garcia

True. One thing I have to change are the side mirrors on the BMW. Driver side has brown stain and passenger side is starting to stain. Kinda annoying since the mirrors are so small to begin with. Looks like I have auto dim, heated mirrors so it may be pricey to replace. May just get the heated ones and not plug it in unless someone knows where I can get some cheap ones.

I replaced the heated mirror glass on Mini Cooper S from an eBay seller - there are a couple around with good rep. Saves a bunch of $$$

Carmen SanDiego · 09-16-2013, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by carlosa_garcia

True. One thing I have to change are the side mirrors on the BMW. Driver side has brown stain and passenger side is starting to stain. Kinda annoying since the mirrors are so small to begin with. Looks like I have auto dim, heated mirrors so it may be pricey to replace. May just get the heated ones and not plug it in unless someone knows where I can get some cheap ones.

I've found some pretty good prices on eBay surprisingly while looking for a new rear view mirror. I'm in Houston as well and just picked up an 08 135i 6MT almost 2 weeks ago. Good luck with the mirrors and enjoy the ride, it's a blast!

carlosa_garcia · 09-16-2013, 10:12 PM

I've found the heated ones fairly cheap. The Heated/Dimming ones not so much.

TCarr681 · 09-16-2013, 10:55 PM

nice wheels,congrats on the new ride. i just picked up my first 135 N55 last week.

Deutsche-Broke · 09-16-2013, 11:13 PM

Beautiful car.. Congrats..

I found mine completely different as well... It grows on you quickly..

carlosa_garcia · 09-17-2013, 12:04 AM

I wonder how long I can go before the mod bug bites.

zamboni · 09-17-2013, 12:36 AM

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I wonder how long I can go before the mod bug bites.

Don't wait just start the mod. Congrat on your new ride.

nnguyen04 · 09-17-2013, 09:43 AM

join the houston e90post group

carlosa_garcia · 09-17-2013, 10:57 AM

Just did...but hesitated when I saw the pink banner car!

Texan Engineer · 09-20-2013, 02:44 PM

If the small mirrors bug you, you might be able to swap out for the post-facelift (MY 2010+ I think?) mirrors. That's assuming you meant the housing, not the glass itself - although neither part is cheap, glass is still cheaper. They're not as good looking as the old ones, but even they are barely big enough to be useful.

carlosa_garcia · 09-20-2013, 06:00 PM

I like the small mirrors. Just that when 1/4 of it is stained it gets a little annoying.

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carlosa_garcia Enlisted Member 1 Rep 34 Posts Drives: BMW 135i Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Spring, TX iTrader: (0)	New 135i Owner in Houston TX Just picked up a Black/Black 2008 135i w/DCT. Loving it so far. I'm coming from a 2011 Genesis Coupe 6spd. Needed an Auto so I could occasionally switch cars with my wife. So I figured the 135i would be perfect. The GenCoupe just wasn't fast enough even after mods. Here is a pic.. And here is a pic of what I'm coming from...
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carlosa_garcia Enlisted Member 1 Rep 34 Posts Drives: BMW 135i Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Spring, TX iTrader: (0)	Thanks. I have a lot of reading and catching up to do. Called dealership and it still has open recall for battery cable.
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carlosa_garcia Enlisted Member 1 Rep 34 Posts Drives: BMW 135i Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Spring, TX iTrader: (0)	Its smaller! lol. Its definitely faster than my 3.8 in the Genesis Coupe. The Genesis was fun to drive and great to look at. Its just not as refined as the BMW of course. Some annoying interior rattles, squeaky seats, and lack of aftermarket are what I was tired of. I'm still getting used to driving an auto so i'm still not ready to fully compare. One thing is for sure BMW Navigation sucks.
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vertebra Lieutenant 21 Rep 493 Posts Drives: 2010 135i vert Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 Audi A4 Vert [0.00] 2010 BMW 135i Vert [0.00]	I believe the navigation was upgraded in 2009. Don't let the BMW name fool you...we have our fair share of squeaks and rattles. Have fun, you will love it! Posted from 1addicts.com App for Android __________________
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carlosa_garcia Enlisted Member 1 Rep 34 Posts Drives: BMW 135i Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Spring, TX iTrader: (0)	True. One thing I have to change are the side mirrors on the BMW. Driver side has brown stain and passenger side is starting to stain. Kinda annoying since the mirrors are so small to begin with. Looks like I have auto dim, heated mirrors so it may be pricey to replace. May just get the heated ones and not plug it in unless someone knows where I can get some cheap ones.
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carlosa_garcia Enlisted Member 1 Rep 34 Posts Drives: BMW 135i Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Spring, TX iTrader: (0)	I've found the heated ones fairly cheap. The Heated/Dimming ones not so much.
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TCarr681 New Member 0 Rep 5 Posts Drives: 2011 135i cpe,manual, blk/blk/ Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: california & Texas iTrader: (0)	nice wheels,congrats on the new ride. i just picked up my first 135 N55 last week.
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carlosa_garcia Enlisted Member 1 Rep 34 Posts Drives: BMW 135i Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Spring, TX iTrader: (0)	I wonder how long I can go before the mod bug bites.
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carlosa_garcia Enlisted Member 1 Rep 34 Posts Drives: BMW 135i Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Spring, TX iTrader: (0)	Just did...but hesitated when I saw the pink banner car!
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Texan Engineer Private First Class 17 Rep 125 Posts Drives: 2013 128i + ///M Sport Pkg Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: If you can't tell from my handle... iTrader: (0)	If the small mirrors bug you, you might be able to swap out for the post-facelift (MY 2010+ I think?) mirrors. That's assuming you meant the housing, not the glass itself - although neither part is cheap, glass is still cheaper. They're not as good looking as the old ones, but even they are barely big enough to be useful.
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carlosa_garcia Enlisted Member 1 Rep 34 Posts Drives: BMW 135i Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Spring, TX iTrader: (0)	I like the small mirrors. Just that when 1/4 of it is stained it gets a little annoying.
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