Week 23 2008 Support Group
Yikes, sorry to hear about all the trouble.. 
if it makes you feel any better, this idiot was weaving in and out of morning traffic, and just as he got in front of the car ahead of me, his left rear delam'd and exploded in a shower of rubber. tread cracked my lower grill and I haven't jacked up the car to see if anything was seriously damaged when the tread went under and thunked a few times.
and i have a lurching every once in a while now, as well as a wierd surging.. i wonder if it's the summer formula gas we switched to.
if it makes you feel any better, this idiot was weaving in and out of morning traffic, and just as he got in front of the car ahead of me, his left rear delam'd and exploded in a shower of rubber. tread cracked my lower grill and I haven't jacked up the car to see if anything was seriously damaged when the tread went under and thunked a few times.
and i have a lurching every once in a while now, as well as a wierd surging.. i wonder if it's the summer formula gas we switched to.
5th Gear
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 609
Likes: 1
From: Woodbridge VA
Well, i went to pick up the car.
The new clutch just wasnt the same. The original felt solid and stiff. The new one felt loose.
The sunroof still wasnt fixed. The LED still didnt match even though they said they replaced them.
So....... i traded it in, and took it on the chin. yes yes, i know how dumb it is to buy a car new, take the loss of value, then turn around and trade in.
I didnt loose as much as I could have. I worked it that they came off the sticker and gave me more for my trade. Not the best, but not the worst. I think both sides gave evenly.
The new bonk:
2009 135i.
Fully loaded. Has the NAV, Premium package, M package (wheels, bigger brakes)
Lemaans Blue.
300 HP TT. This car has as much ***** as my previous e46 M3. Plenty nice. I also like it b/c you dont see too many 135's on the road. They only got released to the US last year. They sell plenty in europe.
Unless you are a BMW enthusiast, most foks have not heard of the 1 series. Couple folks already on the road I can tell were looking at the car and noticing the 135 on the back.
I very much enjoyed chatting with you all. I just cant stand that many issues with a new car. Too much writing on the wall for me.
Take care and I will pop in from time to time, as a friend still has her MINI.
seriously, congrats on the new car. Not a disappointing switch at all. I love those cars so much, especially that color. I kinda wish they sold the 1 series hatches in the US.
I'd make the switch too, but the payments would be way more then I'd like. Maybe when they're coming off leases in a few years...
I'd make the switch too, but the payments would be way more then I'd like. Maybe when they're coming off leases in a few years...
4th Gear
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 348
Likes: 2
From: Manhattan, NY
Hey W23ers, just got back from Minis on Top in NH. Crazy fun but I didn't see any of you there
Anyhow, pics are up here, 224 minis in all!
http://picasaweb.google.com/zonedguy/MinisOnTop#
Anyhow, pics are up here, 224 minis in all!
http://picasaweb.google.com/zonedguy/MinisOnTop#
4th Gear
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 323
Likes: 0
From: SNA, CA
The new bonk:
2009 135i.
Fully loaded. Has the NAV, Premium package, M package (wheels, bigger brakes)
Lemaans Blue.
300 HP TT. This car has as much ***** as my previous e46 M3. Plenty nice. I also like it b/c you dont see too many 135's on the road. They only got released to the US last year. They sell plenty in europe.
Unless you are a BMW enthusiast, most foks have not heard of the 1 series. Couple folks already on the road I can tell were looking at the car and noticing the 135 on the back.
I very much enjoyed chatting with you all. I just cant stand that many issues with a new car. Too much writing on the wall for me.
Take care and I will pop in from time to time, as a friend still has her MINI.
2009 135i.
Fully loaded. Has the NAV, Premium package, M package (wheels, bigger brakes)
Lemaans Blue.
300 HP TT. This car has as much ***** as my previous e46 M3. Plenty nice. I also like it b/c you dont see too many 135's on the road. They only got released to the US last year. They sell plenty in europe.
Unless you are a BMW enthusiast, most foks have not heard of the 1 series. Couple folks already on the road I can tell were looking at the car and noticing the 135 on the back.
I very much enjoyed chatting with you all. I just cant stand that many issues with a new car. Too much writing on the wall for me.
Take care and I will pop in from time to time, as a friend still has her MINI.
Goodluck on your new ride!
4th Gear
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 323
Likes: 0
From: SNA, CA
Rubbing Noise in the Hood
Anyone of you guys hear any rubbing sounds when you turn the steering wheel to the right or left? Been hearing it from time to time and I already had it checked but they didn't find anything. 
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they're satin black, with a blue trim around all the numbers. It just makes the numbers stand out a little more during the day, plus, it'll go with the pacific blue interior that I have.
I'm also considering changing the LED's to have everything light up blue. I think that's going to be really involved so I'm doing my fair share of research before diving into that.
they're satin black, with a blue trim around all the numbers. It just makes the numbers stand out a little more during the day, plus, it'll go with the pacific blue interior that I have.
I'm also considering changing the LED's to have everything light up blue. I think that's going to be really involved so I'm doing my fair share of research before diving into that.
after driving in dusk conditions, i can say I might recommend going with a lighter color as the number outline. The blue isn't quite bright enough.
Although, now I'm considering trying to get a hold of a spare speedo and tach to do a orange-blue LED conversion.
Although, now I'm considering trying to get a hold of a spare speedo and tach to do a orange-blue LED conversion.
