Ordered 135i Today

RickPDX · 05-29-2009, 03:16 PM

First off all, thank you to everyone in this group! I learned a great deal about negotiating this car. I am also happy to see that the BMW spirit is still alive and well, asI was a former BAVARIA owner.

Negotiated a very acceptable offer on a 135i with SGM/Terra/Burl/ZPP/ZSP. Like the rest, it is now time to wait.

BKScripto · 05-29-2009, 05:09 PM

Congrats! I'm waiting as well...

Excitmnt94 · 05-29-2009, 05:29 PM

beauty! ...and let the torture begin.

RickPDX · 05-30-2009, 11:22 PM

I just got the production number from my CA today and got it plugged in to the BMWUSA website. In the mean while I will focus on selling my Acura RSX-S

RickPDX · 06-03-2009, 11:36 PM

I was moved into the Production queue today! According to my CA I am 6-8 weeks away. I hope just in time to drive up to Vancouver BC for holiday at the end of July! I haven't been this excited over a new toy in years!

BerkTechnology · 06-04-2009, 01:04 PM

Congrats !!!!

Ty Vil · 06-16-2009, 03:35 PM

Rick did you do business with us here at Rasmussen?

RickPDX · 06-20-2009, 03:01 PM

Yes, I worked with Scott Bradley

RickPDX · 07-17-2009, 12:41 AM

I realize this thread is old. However, I feel compelled to complete the story. The car should be available for pick up a week from today, Thursday the 23rd.

Between then and now I have obsessed over wheels, I did pre-order the new Apex wheels, though I was convnced I was going to get the Breytons, which still may be my winter wheels. Thank you, Berk for promoting these wheels!

I also have worried about putting a license plate on the front without screws. I don't need needless police harassment since I am a firm believer in "exercising" my cars to and from work. (I don't want it getting fat!) I think I have a solution for this. If it works, I will be more than happy to share. No, it does not use the hook slot or tape, tacky in my opinion.

Best regards,

Rick

Ty Vil · 07-17-2009, 02:48 AM

I'm excited to see your car Rick! It's one of a handful of 135i's we have inbound right now. I'm expecting mine in about a month.

We got a really nice Space Gray one in today; it's sold as well.

Ty Vil · 07-24-2009, 01:52 PM

Great meeting you today Rick! Car looks excellent as expected.

cagekicker · 07-24-2009, 04:32 PM

congrats and good luck.

RickPDX · 07-25-2009, 09:05 PM

Ty,

It was nice meeting you as well. I have been so excited. Got many nice compliments at work when I brought in on Friday. I spent virtually all day today washing/claying/dual coats of wax. It just shines!

Rasmussen BMW is the best!

Rick

jibaholic101 · 07-25-2009, 09:31 PM

congrats on the car, now where are the pics?

RickPDX · 07-26-2009, 06:30 PM

I got a chance to take some pictures while it was still nice out. Hot here in Portland today 95+ °F

wmo168 · 07-26-2009, 10:14 PM

Looks like you got the regular Sport Package... Nice!!!

HondaGoneRogue · 07-26-2009, 10:16 PM

Love that first photo!

bozola · 07-27-2009, 12:10 AM

Nice Car. Congrats!

jibaholic101 · 07-27-2009, 12:37 AM

nice!! congrats! yeah it was a schorcer here too! i was in leavenworth, wa today and it was 95. i love it though

is it just me or is the bottom bolster of your seat dented?

RickPDX · 07-27-2009, 11:16 PM

Good point. I was so busy with the outside I really didn't pay that close attention to the seat. The passenger's side is not at all dented. I'll inquire.

Thanks,

Rick

EINSER · 07-27-2009, 11:25 PM

Great looking car. The color looks especially good in the first picture! Congrats, it's a beauty!

RickPDX · 07-28-2009, 12:10 AM

Thank you. I thought the left rear quarter picture was the best at first. But the more I look at the initial front shot, it sort of reminds me of a smiling bulldog.

I plan on taking it to some other locations to get a better backdrop. If I get ant better ones I'll post.

05-29-2009, 03:16 PM	#1
RickPDX RickPDX 4 Rep 49 Posts Drives: 2009 135i SGM/2004 360 Modena Join Date: May 2009 Location: Portland OR iTrader: (0)	Ordered 135i Today First off all, thank you to everyone in this group! I learned a great deal about negotiating this car. I am also happy to see that the BMW spirit is still alive and well, asI was a former BAVARIA owner. Negotiated a very acceptable offer on a 135i with SGM/Terra/Burl/ZPP/ZSP. Like the rest, it is now time to wait.
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05-29-2009, 05:09 PM	#2
BKScripto Private First Class 7 Rep 153 Posts Drives: 135i Sedona/Lemon Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Charlotte, NC. iTrader: (0)	Congrats! I'm waiting as well...
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05-29-2009, 05:29 PM	#3
Excitmnt94 Detailer & Fitness Freak 23 Rep 514 Posts Drives: '09 135i ///M Sport Coupe Join Date: May 2009 Location: Charlotte, NC iTrader: (0)	beauty! ...and let the torture begin. __________________ 135i coupe...Alpine White // Glacier Silver Aluminum Trim // Heated Coral Red Leather Seats // M-Sport Package // I-pod // PDC // 6-Speed Manual
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05-30-2009, 11:22 PM	#4
RickPDX RickPDX 4 Rep 49 Posts Drives: 2009 135i SGM/2004 360 Modena Join Date: May 2009 Location: Portland OR iTrader: (0)	I just got the production number from my CA today and got it plugged in to the BMWUSA website. In the mean while I will focus on selling my Acura RSX-S
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06-03-2009, 11:36 PM	#5
RickPDX RickPDX 4 Rep 49 Posts Drives: 2009 135i SGM/2004 360 Modena Join Date: May 2009 Location: Portland OR iTrader: (0)	I was moved into the Production queue today! According to my CA I am 6-8 weeks away. I hope just in time to drive up to Vancouver BC for holiday at the end of July! I haven't been this excited over a new toy in years!
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06-04-2009, 01:04 PM	#6
BerkTechnology Lieutenant Colonel 223 Rep 1,565 Posts Drives: Fast Join Date: May 2008 Location: Irvine, CA iTrader: (1)	Congrats !!!!
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06-16-2009, 03:35 PM	#7
Ty Vil Captain 31 Rep 913 Posts Drives: ///M4 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Scottsdale, AZ (by way of Portland, OR) iTrader: (0)	Rick did you do business with us here at Rasmussen?
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06-20-2009, 03:01 PM	#8
RickPDX RickPDX 4 Rep 49 Posts Drives: 2009 135i SGM/2004 360 Modena Join Date: May 2009 Location: Portland OR iTrader: (0)	Yes, I worked with Scott Bradley
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07-17-2009, 12:41 AM	#9
RickPDX RickPDX 4 Rep 49 Posts Drives: 2009 135i SGM/2004 360 Modena Join Date: May 2009 Location: Portland OR iTrader: (0)	The Car is in Next Week I realize this thread is old. However, I feel compelled to complete the story. The car should be available for pick up a week from today, Thursday the 23rd. Between then and now I have obsessed over wheels, I did pre-order the new Apex wheels, though I was convnced I was going to get the Breytons, which still may be my winter wheels. Thank you, Berk for promoting these wheels! I also have worried about putting a license plate on the front without screws. I don't need needless police harassment since I am a firm believer in "exercising" my cars to and from work. (I don't want it getting fat!) I think I have a solution for this. If it works, I will be more than happy to share. No, it does not use the hook slot or tape, tacky in my opinion. Best regards, Rick
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07-17-2009, 02:48 AM	#10
Ty Vil Captain 31 Rep 913 Posts Drives: ///M4 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Scottsdale, AZ (by way of Portland, OR) iTrader: (0)	I'm excited to see your car Rick! It's one of a handful of 135i's we have inbound right now. I'm expecting mine in about a month. We got a really nice Space Gray one in today; it's sold as well.
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07-24-2009, 01:52 PM	#11
Ty Vil Captain 31 Rep 913 Posts Drives: ///M4 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Scottsdale, AZ (by way of Portland, OR) iTrader: (0)	Great meeting you today Rick! Car looks excellent as expected.
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07-24-2009, 04:32 PM	#12
cagekicker Major 16 Rep 1,335 Posts Drives: '09 crimson red 135i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: miami (vice city) fl. iTrader: (0)	congrats and good luck. __________________ 6MT/ Sport Package/ N54/ Asa wheels/ Eibach pro kit springs/ Active autowerke Exhaust/ 35% tint
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07-25-2009, 09:05 PM	#13
RickPDX RickPDX 4 Rep 49 Posts Drives: 2009 135i SGM/2004 360 Modena Join Date: May 2009 Location: Portland OR iTrader: (0)	Ty, It was nice meeting you as well. I have been so excited. Got many nice compliments at work when I brought in on Friday. I spent virtually all day today washing/claying/dual coats of wax. It just shines! Rasmussen BMW is the best! Rick
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07-25-2009, 09:31 PM	#14
jibaholic101 Brigadier General 160 Rep 3,496 Posts Drives: women wild Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Charleston, SC iTrader: (0)	congrats on the car, now where are the pics? __________________ some italian, german, and japanese ones; and on order more of the same
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07-26-2009, 06:30 PM	#15
RickPDX RickPDX 4 Rep 49 Posts Drives: 2009 135i SGM/2004 360 Modena Join Date: May 2009 Location: Portland OR iTrader: (0)	I got a chance to take some pictures while it was still nice out. Hot here in Portland today 95+ °F Attached Images
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07-26-2009, 10:14 PM	#16
wmo168 Lieutenant 41 Rep 584 Posts Drives: Need one! Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: South Florida iTrader: (0)	Looks like you got the regular Sport Package... Nice!!! __________________ CurrentNone! RETIRED [15' GLA250][14' M235i F22 AW-ED 06/16/14][12' 335i F30 AW-ED 05/01/11 PCD 07/01/11] [11' M3 E93 MW-ED 08/13/09 PCD 10/14/09] [09' 135i E82 AW] [07' 335i E90 SB] [ED Photo 12'] [ED Photo 11'] [ED Photo 09'] [PCD Photo 09']
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07-26-2009, 10:16 PM	#17
HondaGoneRogue They like my Swag... 433 Rep 3,762 Posts Drives: 15 GSM 435i GC Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: South Dakota iTrader: (4) Garage List 2015 435i Gran Coupe [0.00]	Love that first photo! __________________ 2015 435i Gran Coupe - Current 2008 AW 135i - Sold
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07-27-2009, 12:10 AM	#18
bozola Unloved BMW Addict 86 Rep 1,185 Posts Drives: Z3 Coupe, 3 318Ti Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: King County WA iTrader: (0) Garage List 1999 Z3 Coupe [10.00] 1998 318Ti [0.00] 1998 318Ti [10.00] 2008 128i [9.00]	Nice Car. Congrats!
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07-27-2009, 12:37 AM	#19
jibaholic101 Brigadier General 160 Rep 3,496 Posts Drives: women wild Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Charleston, SC iTrader: (0)	nice!! congrats! yeah it was a schorcer here too! i was in leavenworth, wa today and it was 95. i love it though is it just me or is the bottom bolster of your seat dented? __________________ some italian, german, and japanese ones; and on order more of the same
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07-27-2009, 11:16 PM	#20
RickPDX RickPDX 4 Rep 49 Posts Drives: 2009 135i SGM/2004 360 Modena Join Date: May 2009 Location: Portland OR iTrader: (0)	Good point. I was so busy with the outside I really didn't pay that close attention to the seat. The passenger's side is not at all dented. I'll inquire. Thanks, Rick
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07-27-2009, 11:25 PM	#21
EINSER Enlisted Member 2 Rep 45 Posts Drives: 2010 Space Gray E92 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Alabama iTrader: (1) Garage List 2018 BMW X5 [0.00]	Great looking car. The color looks especially good in the first picture! Congrats, it's a beauty!
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07-28-2009, 12:10 AM	#22
RickPDX RickPDX 4 Rep 49 Posts Drives: 2009 135i SGM/2004 360 Modena Join Date: May 2009 Location: Portland OR iTrader: (0)	Thank you. I thought the left rear quarter picture was the best at first. But the more I look at the initial front shot, it sort of reminds me of a smiling bulldog. I plan on taking it to some other locations to get a better backdrop. If I get ant better ones I'll post.
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