PDC

MVF4Rrider · 06-03-2008, 02:23 AM

I'm starting to see more and more 1 series in the area. There are more US spec BMWs around here per capita than I'm sure anywhere (due to our cheap purchase prices and concentration of Americans).

In any case, I park in a headquarters parking lot that's limited to select individuals. It's not that big of a lot yet there are 2 Crimson Red 1ers here. Hard to believe. Mine and an even newer 128. Driving past the 128 this morning I noticed the right rear corner looks like it side-swipped a concrete block. I'm sure it was backing damage. All I can say is she (I know who drives it) should have opted for PDC. Even if it saves you once from backing into an object it was worth it. That combined with the nav screen visual in my opinion is a must option for real world driving.

Sorry for no pics, but I can tell you a deeply scratched 128 bumper looks terrible!

Citizen Z · 06-03-2008, 02:33 AM

I'm with you, bro. There are five 135i's owned by Soldiers here in Schweinfurt and all five are different colors.

jbenington86 · 06-03-2008, 02:34 AM

if that happened to me I would be really pissed but oh well cant do anything about it now time to upgrade

jbenington86 · 06-03-2008, 02:37 AM

iv only seen 2 other 1ers besides mine and one make me jump out of my skin because he rolled down his window and just yelled nice car to me but I didnt realize he was driving a 135i until I glanced over his car....a little tough to notice sitting side my side not really looking over at it

CAMike · 06-03-2008, 05:36 AM

I'm going to place my order probably today or tomorrow and as of yet, we have no 1ers that I've seen on base here in Italy. 3 series are all over the place but no 1 series yet. Maybe I'll be the first!

Mike

Lester · 06-03-2008, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Balls

Driving past the 128 this morning I noticed the right rear corner looks like it side-swipped a concrete block. I'm sure it was backing damage. All I can say is she (I know who drives it) should have opted for PDC. Even if it saves you once from backing into an object it was worth it. !

My thoughts exactly. It is a very useful option, and I find it alerts me practically every day. It will warn you if you are getting too close to a parking lot column, wall or even a shrub/tree while in reverse gear. It is something that you don't think about until it comes on, then there it is helping you park. They should have called it 'Convenient Parking Alert'

06-03-2008, 02:23 AM	#1
MVF4Rrider PCA, BMWCCA 102 Rep 2,058 Posts Drives: 997S, MV Agusta F4, E46 M3 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Las Vegas NV iTrader: (0)	PDC I'm starting to see more and more 1 series in the area. There are more US spec BMWs around here per capita than I'm sure anywhere (due to our cheap purchase prices and concentration of Americans). In any case, I park in a headquarters parking lot that's limited to select individuals. It's not that big of a lot yet there are 2 Crimson Red 1ers here. Hard to believe. Mine and an even newer 128. Driving past the 128 this morning I noticed the right rear corner looks like it side-swipped a concrete block. I'm sure it was backing damage. All I can say is she (I know who drives it) should have opted for PDC. Even if it saves you once from backing into an object it was worth it. That combined with the nav screen visual in my opinion is a must option for real world driving. Sorry for no pics, but I can tell you a deeply scratched 128 bumper looks terrible! __________________ '08 Carrera S 6MT Guards Red/Black ext leather, Carbon fiber pkg, sport exh, sport chrono +, PASM, Nav, Bose, 19" forged turbos, red tranny tunnel '07 MV Agusta F4 1000 R 1+1, Corse Red/Silver, RG3 race pipes and factory race ECU
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06-03-2008, 02:33 AM	#2
Citizen Z Alpine Master 111 Rep 1,310 Posts Drives: '08 135i AW Sport Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kansas iTrader: (1)	I'm with you, bro. There are five 135i's owned by Soldiers here in Schweinfurt and all five are different colors. __________________ Alpine White with Taupe Leather 135i, Sports Package, Heated Seats, Comfort Access, iPod Adapter Fastness: http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=252727
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jbenington86 Major 60 Rep 1,201 Posts Drives: 2015 M235i, 2017 Tundra Join Date: May 2008 Location: TX iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 M235i [0.00] 2008 128i [0.00]	if that happened to me I would be really pissed but oh well cant do anything about it now time to upgrade
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06-03-2008, 02:37 AM	#4
jbenington86 Major 60 Rep 1,201 Posts Drives: 2015 M235i, 2017 Tundra Join Date: May 2008 Location: TX iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 M235i [0.00] 2008 128i [0.00]	iv only seen 2 other 1ers besides mine and one make me jump out of my skin because he rolled down his window and just yelled nice car to me but I didnt realize he was driving a 135i until I glanced over his car....a little tough to notice sitting side my side not really looking over at it
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CAMike Second Lieutenant 6 Rep 237 Posts Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: May 2008 Location: Aviano, Italy (San Diego is home though) iTrader: (0)	I'm going to place my order probably today or tomorrow and as of yet, we have no 1ers that I've seen on base here in Italy. 3 series are all over the place but no 1 series yet. Maybe I'll be the first! Mike
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