 » Site Navigation | | | | » Recent Threads | | | |  |  |  | |  03-16-2008, 01:05 AM | #1 | | Moderator Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: SoCal318ti Posts: 1,574 |  Took my name off the list for a 135i
Well, after having my name down for more than 3 months in the order list at my local BMW dealer, I had to take it out. Why you might ask? And the answer is because of the picture enclosed.
I could not pass a great deal on a brand spanking new '07 ///M Roadster that was left at the dealer, let me just add that it almost cost me the same as a 135i and I hope that I made the right choice!!
I went to my local dealer last night to check on the status of the 1 series and no clear answer was given to me. On the process I walked by an Imola Red ///M Roadster and next thing you know I'm out for a test drive (just for kicks!), my good friend and sales advisor from ASSAEL BMW tells me, lets run some number just for kicks. 2 hours went by and I came out with this baby, good luck to everyone with the 1 series!!! |  |  | | 03-16-2008, 01:07 AM | #2 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 9,356 |
I thought BMW was running some kind of special on M Roadsters and Coupes? __________________ ...steven
BMW CCA #146825
1996 BMW 328ti • 2003 MINI Cooper S • 2016 M235i
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| | | | | 03-16-2008, 01:10 AM | #3 | | Moderator Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: SoCal318ti Posts: 1,574 |
Quote: Originally Posted by 1996 328ti  I thought BMW was running some kind of special on M Roadsters and Coupes? | They do if you want to lease, it's like $549 for an M Coupe and $569 for the M Roadster. I actually purchased the car and the price was more than 20% off from MSRP. | | | | | 03-16-2008, 01:12 AM | #4 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 9,356 |
Cool! Good luck with it. __________________ ...steven
BMW CCA #146825
1996 BMW 328ti • 2003 MINI Cooper S • 2016 M235i
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| | | | | 03-16-2008, 01:14 AM | #5 | | Moderator Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: SoCal318ti Posts: 1,574 |
Quote: Originally Posted by 1996 328ti Cool! Good luck with it. | Thanks Steve and I hope that I made the right choice  333 hp sounded good to me and when I drove it, it not only sounded good but it felt really good!!  | | | | | 03-16-2008, 01:17 AM | #6 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 9,356 |
I think you made the right choice. First gen of any car can be a crap shoot. The Roadster has a proven record. Especially with the 20 off MSRP.  __________________ ...steven
BMW CCA #146825
1996 BMW 328ti • 2003 MINI Cooper S • 2016 M235i
www.bmwcca.org
| | | | | 03-16-2008, 01:24 AM | #7 | | Moderator Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: SoCal318ti Posts: 1,574 |
Quote: Originally Posted by 1996 328ti I think you made the right choice. First gen of any car can be a crap shoot. The Roadster has a proven record. Especially with the 20 off MSRP. | You're right Steven and the extra HPs also sounded good during my thought process. Even though we dont have a Z section I will keep you guys posted on the mods. This thing is fast!!!!! | | | | | 03-16-2008, 01:37 AM | #8 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 9,356 |
Quote: Originally Posted by lazoh You're right Steven and the extra HPs also sounded good during my thought process. Even though we dont have a Z section I will keep you guys posted on the mods.
This thing is fast!!!!! | Swap the motor and return it. __________________ ...steven
BMW CCA #146825
1996 BMW 328ti • 2003 MINI Cooper S • 2016 M235i
www.bmwcca.org
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| | | | | 03-16-2008, 02:41 AM | #10 | | aka Stabby Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mead, CO Posts: 5,336 |
sounds like a sweet deal! congrats! __________________ 1996 318ti, California package, 267k miles
current mods: bilstein sports, bavauto springs, e30 m3 LCABs, solid metal ball joints, bavauto RSMs w/reinforcements, e30 3.73 LSD & halfshafts, supersprint cat-back exhaust, turner rear sway bar reinforcements, IE poly subframe & RTABs + camber/toe kits, powdercoated e36 32x front calipers, sport mirrors, H&R 28mmF/19mmR sway bars, x-brace, auto solutions SSK w/poly bushing upgrade, BMW CD43 head unit, DICE HD Radio w/iPod integration and "stealth" HD antenna, staggered style 68s, orange electronic TPMS, leather arm rest, JT Designs metal undertray
acquired and awaiting install: heated seat kit, cali top switch relo, lumbar support kit, park distance control kit, heated washer nozzle kit, m-coupe rear subframe, trailing arms, differential, and halfshafts, m-coupe front/rear brakes with master cylinder, under hood light kit, mud flaps, rear sun blind, auto-dimming rear view mirror, tilt steering wheel retrofit, apexcone 5000K HIDs with 55W ballasts
2002 X5 4.4 Sport Package, 53.5k miles
Current Mods: e46 m3 steering wheel | | | | | 03-16-2008, 02:46 AM | #11 | | Moderator Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: SoCal318ti Posts: 1,574 |
Quote: Originally Posted by cali-ti sounds like a sweet deal! congrats! | Thanks Cali!! It was a sweet deal!! | | | | | 03-16-2008, 03:33 AM | #12 | | Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: LA, Bellflower, CA Posts: 3,613 |
when i looked at it today... i was just in aww... mouth dropped. it was a sweet looking ride. although i didnt go for a test drive... :-( but there'll be other times... and the "powerplant" looked amazing... __________________ 
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Marv's 332ti is in the werks. Stay tuned ya'll ...
Check list: S52 swap, manual transmission swap, 3.25 LSD with M Coupe diff cover, SuperSprint muffler, M3 style mirrors, AFE intake, ASC delete, M50 Manifold swap, UUC strut bar, ZHP lighted knob, Vaders, M-tech interior, OEM armrest, AC Schintzer front lip, AC Schnitzer rear spoiler, Roof spoiler, 18'' rims, M3 front drilled brakes, LED interior lights, 3 spoke Euro style steering wheel, OEM roof spoiler and bike holder, Thule fairing, Euro tail lights, oil pressure guage, carbon fiber hood painted to original paint (still showing CF weaving), what's next to do...? | | | | | 03-16-2008, 05:30 AM | #13 | | Moderator Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: SoCal318ti Posts: 1,574 |
Quote: Originally Posted by Marv17 when i looked at it today... i was just in aww... mouth dropped. it was a sweet looking ride. although i didnt go for a test drive... :-( but there'll be other times... and the "powerplant" looked amazing... | Sorry Marv but I had to go back to the dealer and in any case we went shopping for a couple of goodies and you are correct, there will be other times and I'm glad that you like the "powerplant". Here is another pic from another angle of the "Land Shark". | | | | | 03-16-2008, 05:54 AM | #14 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Fort Collins, CO Posts: 1,305 |
awesome color!!! should have got a coupe though... | | | | | 03-16-2008, 04:04 PM | #15 | | Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 3,212 |
Looks sweet great buy. | | | | | |
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