Just ordered a stripper 135i

My135 · 06-03-2008, 08:57 AM

I have just ordered a 135ci, crimson red, 6 speed, taupe interior with aluminum trim and sport package only. I've got a $1800 off from the MSRP plus a $450 doc fee. Hopefully, I will have the car early August.

Citizen Z · 06-03-2008, 09:05 AM

By stripper do you mean you intend to gut the car and turn it into a track bitch or just that you didn't get any of that extraneous crap BMW tries to sell at exorbitant rates?

Crowley · 06-03-2008, 09:17 AM

Congrats and have fun!

Crowley

My135 · 06-03-2008, 09:26 AM

Stripper means virtually no options except the sport package which I think it is essential. I would rather save and spend more money to improve the performance of the car.

BMW Dreamer · 06-03-2008, 09:47 AM

Congrats. Smart thinking getting it cheap with just the sport pkg. In a test against the EVOX, STI, R32 VW the 135i was said to be too soft. Maybe coilovers, 1 inch lower and larger F&R sway bars would be the way to go. $1800 off MSRP for a stripped 135i is a great deal IMO.

knightps · 06-03-2008, 10:01 AM

I did the exact same thing. 135i SGM Coral Red w/Aluminum trim and only added sport package. I have been driving it every day for three weeks and don't miss any of the options that would have blown the price up.

imported_LiveFast135i · 06-03-2008, 10:52 AM

135ci? what model is the ci? i didn't know they came out with a ci model at the time

Jewpac · 06-03-2008, 11:42 AM

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135ci? what model is the ci? i didn't know they came out with a ci model at the time

c=coupe

I did the same thing, but no sport package, dont think its all that necessary.

My135 · 06-03-2008, 12:11 PM

To me, sport package will put a smile on my face every timt that I drive it; and I can absolutely live without leather, power seats, premium hi-fi, comfort access and things don't make my car perform better in terms of handling and acceleration. Please don't get me wrong, those are nice options but I got a limited budget. Another $5k means a lot to me.

Brandon26pdx · 06-03-2008, 12:32 PM

Sport package is THE option to get if I could only get one. The motorsport wheel and shift knob alone are worth it, and the shadowline trim is nice too.

Close second would be the I-pod/USB port...I could actually see that comming in real handy on a road trip.

Brandon26pdx · 06-03-2008, 12:33 PM

nice deal on the car too!

Jewpac · 06-03-2008, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Brandon26pdx

Sport package is THE option to get if I could only get one. The motorsport wheel and shift knob alone are worth it, and the shadowline trim is nice too.

Close second would be the I-pod/USB port...I could actually see that comming in real handy on a road trip.

iPod to me is way more important than sport seeing as how the car comes with the sport suspension.

ModlessG · 06-03-2008, 12:40 PM

I did basically the same thing. I have few options my msrp was $37020 and out the door was $35910.

Brandon26pdx · 06-03-2008, 12:58 PM

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I did basically the same thing. I have few options my msrp was $37020 and out the door was $35910.

Yeah, that's alot of car for $35k and some change. Hell of a value.

BMW Dreamer · 06-03-2008, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Brandon26pdx

Sport package is THE option to get if I could only get one. The motorsport wheel and shift knob alone are worth it, and the shadowline trim is nice too.

Close second would be the I-pod/USB port...I could actually see that comming in real handy on a road trip.

Couldn't of said it better.:thumbup:

Omega Man · 06-03-2008, 06:31 PM

Isn't there some sort of built in Ipod interface with the base unit? I could have sworn I read somewhere it's in the center armrest.
Add me to the guys who wanted the power without the luxury. Sport pkg, park distance (because that is a technology that'll pay for itself), not much else I can think of. Also the Sport package entitles you to sport bucket seats, not power seats. I believe power is a premium package item. FWIW.

d1ez3 · 06-03-2008, 06:43 PM

how did you manage that much off from msrp

sid33 · 06-03-2008, 06:53 PM

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how did you manage that much off from msrp

I was thinking the same thing ... It seems from a lot of discussion on this forum and also personal experience at dealerships its been really hard to get them to budge off MSRP casue of the high demand for the car... How did you manage it ?

Good job though ...

Imola.ZHP · 06-03-2008, 06:54 PM

the "ci" designation for coupe and "cic" for vert have been dropped, everything is just "i" now...

When I first started wanting a 1er I was loading it up like my CPO'd ZHP, EVERY OPTION. Now I'm down to Sport/heated seats/Comfort Access/iPod/Bluetooth. I just cant seem to cut those options out, if I did, I would miss and/or want to install them on my own. Might as well have BMW do it...

Reguardless......... CONGRATS!

hellrotm · 06-03-2008, 07:39 PM

+1

Best way to order a 135i, sport package only.

If you start adding too many options, just get the 335i.

imported_marco · 06-03-2008, 07:44 PM

what are the prices that you guys are coming out at the end of the negosiation for a stripper car just like that.
6 speed
sport package
metallic paint.

Yes2m3cs · 06-03-2008, 08:06 PM

I had all the intentions of ordering a stripper AW 135 until my wife got involved...doh

Well I just got the car and the options are great but I know I could have been happy with just the sport package. The steering wheel and the shifter knob are sweet.

Congrats on your new order.

Brian

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My135 Lieutenant Colonel 87 Rep 1,609 Posts Drives: Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0)	Just ordered a stripper 135i I have just ordered a 135ci, crimson red, 6 speed, taupe interior with aluminum trim and sport package only. I've got a $1800 off from the MSRP plus a $450 doc fee. Hopefully, I will have the car early August.
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Citizen Z Alpine Master 111 Rep 1,310 Posts Drives: '08 135i AW Sport Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kansas iTrader: (1)	By stripper do you mean you intend to gut the car and turn it into a track bitch or just that you didn't get any of that extraneous crap BMW tries to sell at exorbitant rates? __________________ 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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My135 Lieutenant Colonel 87 Rep 1,609 Posts Drives: Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0)	Stripper means virtually no options except the sport package which I think it is essential. I would rather save and spend more money to improve the performance of the car.
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BMW Dreamer Colonel 72 Rep 2,387 Posts Drives: Modded 06 TL Manual Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Northern IL. iTrader: (0)	Congrats. Smart thinking getting it cheap with just the sport pkg. In a test against the EVOX, STI, R32 VW the 135i was said to be too soft. Maybe coilovers, 1 inch lower and larger F&R sway bars would be the way to go. $1800 off MSRP for a stripped 135i is a great deal IMO.
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knightps Private First Class 3 Rep 102 Posts Drives: SGM 135i Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Saratoga Springs, NY iTrader: (0)	I did the exact same thing. 135i SGM Coral Red w/Aluminum trim and only added sport package. I have been driving it every day for three weeks and don't miss any of the options that would have blown the price up.
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My135 Lieutenant Colonel 87 Rep 1,609 Posts Drives: Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0)	To me, sport package will put a smile on my face every timt that I drive it; and I can absolutely live without leather, power seats, premium hi-fi, comfort access and things don't make my car perform better in terms of handling and acceleration. Please don't get me wrong, those are nice options but I got a limited budget. Another $5k means a lot to me.
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Brandon26pdx Lieutenant Colonel 28 Rep 1,938 Posts Drives: 2011 135i Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (1)	Sport package is THE option to get if I could only get one. The motorsport wheel and shift knob alone are worth it, and the shadowline trim is nice too. Close second would be the I-pod/USB port...I could actually see that comming in real handy on a road trip.
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Brandon26pdx Lieutenant Colonel 28 Rep 1,938 Posts Drives: 2011 135i Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (1)	nice deal on the car too!
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ModlessG Private 5 Rep 83 Posts Drives: Join Date: Apr 2008 iTrader: (0)	I did basically the same thing. I have few options my msrp was $37020 and out the door was $35910.
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Omega Man Member 1 Rep 168 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jun 2008 iTrader: (0)	Isn't there some sort of built in Ipod interface with the base unit? I could have sworn I read somewhere it's in the center armrest. Add me to the guys who wanted the power without the luxury. Sport pkg, park distance (because that is a technology that'll pay for itself), not much else I can think of. Also the Sport package entitles you to sport bucket seats, not power seats. I believe power is a premium package item. FWIW. __________________ The black and red andrenaline rush has finally made it home from Sebastian Olszewski and the group at Mike Smith Beaumont. Got it right before the big storm hit, as in 36 hours before. So lucky. Anyway, these folks are a great dealership to do business with. Ordered June 2008 ED July 2008 Stateside delivery September 2008
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d1ez3 Private 4 Rep 57 Posts Drives: Join Date: May 2008 iTrader: (0)	how did you manage that much off from msrp
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Imola.ZHP Colonel 129 Rep 2,218 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW i3 BEV EE Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mud Island, TN iTrader: (0)	the "ci" designation for coupe and "cic" for vert have been dropped, everything is just "i" now... When I first started wanting a 1er I was loading it up like my CPO'd ZHP, EVERY OPTION. Now I'm down to Sport/heated seats/Comfort Access/iPod/Bluetooth. I just cant seem to cut those options out, if I did, I would miss and/or want to install them on my own. Might as well have BMW do it... Reguardless......... CONGRATS! __________________ - 2014 CPO i01 BEV Electronaut Edition Capparis White Tera World, '17- - 2015 CPO i01 BEV Laurel Grey Tera World, '17- - 2015 i01 REx Laurel Grey Tera World, '15-'17 - 2003 CPO 330i ZHP Imola Red Build 03/03/03, '06-'15
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hellrotm Banned 4143 Rep 6,926 Posts Drives: F80 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: ...Location...Location iTrader: (0)	+1 Best way to order a 135i, sport package only. If you start adding too many options, just get the 335i.
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imported_marco Registered 0 Rep 4 Posts Drives: Join Date: May 2008 iTrader: (0)	what are the prices that you guys are coming out at the end of the negosiation for a stripper car just like that. 6 speed sport package metallic paint.
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Yes2m3cs Captain 155 Rep 851 Posts Drives: 2018 M3CS 2016 M4 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sunshine State iTrader: (2)	I had all the intentions of ordering a stripper AW 135 until my wife got involved...doh Well I just got the car and the options are great but I know I could have been happy with just the sport package. The steering wheel and the shifter knob are sweet. Congrats on your new order. Brian __________________ 2018 M3CS - Alpine White 2016 BMW M4 - Vorsteiner \| Michelin MPSS \| Dinan \| Swift \| M Performance Carbon Everything (Garage Queen) 2016 VW GTI - Unitronic Stage 1 Tune \| AWE Track Edition Exhaust (Daily Driver)
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