# My new Ride \*BMW content\* **URL:** \ **Category:** Shift518 Automotive\ **Created:** [November 14, 2009, 10:39am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-new-ride-bmw-content/248360 "2009-11-14T10:39:01Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![CJRando](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cjrando/32/6369_2.png) [@CJRando](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/CJRando)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2009, 10:39am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-new-ride-bmw-content/248360/1 "2009-11-14T10:39:01Z")
I just picked it up Monday form Capital Cities BMW. It’s a 2009 128i. I’d take some more pics, but it’s raining. Today’s the 1st opportunity I’ve had to drive it in the daylight. The cars loaded. It has every option except the cold weather package. ![http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b253/CJRando/bmw128i1.jpg](http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b253/CJRando/bmw128i1.jpg) ![http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b253/CJRando/bmw128i2.jpg](http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b253/CJRando/bmw128i2.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![OhNoPOPO](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ohnopopo/32/6344_2.png) [@OhNoPOPO](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/OhNoPOPO)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2009, 10:39am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-new-ride-bmw-content/248360/2 "2009-11-14T10:39:42Z")
itsaaaa nice ---
**Author:** ![zee\_oh\_sex](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/zee_oh_sex/32/6451_2.png) [@zee\_oh\_sex](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/zee_oh_sex)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2009, 10:40am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-new-ride-bmw-content/248360/3 "2009-11-14T10:40:00Z")
nice ride ---
**Author:** ![CJRando](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cjrando/32/6369_2.png) [@CJRando](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/CJRando)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2009, 10:43am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-new-ride-bmw-content/248360/4 "2009-11-14T10:43:26Z")
Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![d\_gage](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/d_gage/32/6321_2.png) [@d\_gage](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/d_gage)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2009, 10:45am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-new-ride-bmw-content/248360/5 "2009-11-14T10:45:24Z")
nice car, how tiny is the back seat??? ---
**Author:** ![kdubs](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/kdubs/32/6562_2.png) [@kdubs](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/kdubs)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2009, 10:46am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-new-ride-bmw-content/248360/6 "2009-11-14T10:46:43Z")
LOVE IT! ---
**Author:** ![CJRando](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cjrando/32/6369_2.png) [@CJRando](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/CJRando)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2009, 10:51am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-new-ride-bmw-content/248360/7 "2009-11-14T10:51:55Z")
> [@FS: 95 tsi awd 5 speed](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-95-tsi-awd-5-speed/24859/30): > > nice car, how tiny is the back seat??? I’ve got 2 boys, age 4 and 6. They both fit in the back with no problems (in their car seats). I’m 5’9" and don’t have to adjust my seat any differently with them in the back. As for an adult there’s plenty of headroom, but the leg space is limited. This is identical to my interior: ![http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b253/CJRando/BMW128i-rearseat.jpg](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/d/f/df2fd5dd08bdccc42054abfde0c3eca1afe2e3b6.jpeg) In my experience, there is slightly less leg room in this than the E46. ---
**Author:** ![kdubs](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/kdubs/32/6562_2.png) [@kdubs](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/kdubs)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2009, 10:55am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-new-ride-bmw-content/248360/8 "2009-11-14T10:55:18Z")
> [@My first loss... to a cop. TUP to cops slight\_smile](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-first-loss-to-a-cop-tup-to-cops/25777/37): > > I’ve got 2 boys, age 4 and 6. They both fit in the back with no problems (in their car seats). I’m 5’9" and don’t have to adjust my seat any differently with them in the back. As for an adult there’s plenty of headroom, but the leg space is limited. > > In my experience, there is slightly less leg room in this than the E46. Doesn’t look that bad for a woman or a small guy to fit back there comfortably… ---
**Author:** ![psi2high](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/psi2high/32/6320_2.png) [@psi2high](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/psi2high)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2009, 10:57am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-new-ride-bmw-content/248360/9 "2009-11-14T10:57:08Z")
How come you didnt opt for the 135i? ---
**Author:** ![CJRando](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cjrando/32/6369_2.png) [@CJRando](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/CJRando)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2009, 11:13am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-new-ride-bmw-content/248360/10 "2009-11-14T11:13:25Z")
> [@Gym Rant v.2007](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gym-rant-v-2007/25799/41): > > How come you didnt opt for the 135i? I was originally planning on it when I went to look at the 1 series. The base price on the 135i was $35k. That’s with no options what so ever, not even leather interior. Base price on the 128i was $29K. This price gave me more room to work with options. I got this one with Sport package, Premium Package, Comfort Access, iDrive/Navigation, Xenon headlights, Coral Red Boston Leather Interior, ect…, for $42K, when it was all said and done. Relatively speaking the 135i in the same trim would have ran up to or close to $50k. Plus my insurance would have been $700 more a year. I gave up the twin turbo model, but this car holds it’s own when it come to performance. I love the way it performs so far. ---
**Author:** ![kramerbuccs24](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/kramerbuccs24/32/6397_2.png) [@kramerbuccs24](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/kramerbuccs24)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2009, 11:16am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-new-ride-bmw-content/248360/11 "2009-11-14T11:16:06Z")
alpine/imola (or whatever they’re calling the red int. now) is a FANTASTIC combo. i love it. have fun with her ---
**Author:** ![d\_gage](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/d_gage/32/6321_2.png) [@d\_gage](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/d_gage)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2009, 1:06pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-new-ride-bmw-content/248360/12 "2009-11-14T13:06:38Z")
> [@My first loss... to a cop. TUP to cops slight\_smile](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-first-loss-to-a-cop-tup-to-cops/25777/38): > > I was originally planning on it when I went to look at the 1 series. The base price on the 135i was $35k. That’s with no options what so ever, not even leather interior. Base price on the 128i was $29K. This price gave me more room to work with options. I got this one with Sport package, Premium Package, Comfort Access, iDrive/Navigation, Xenon headlights, Coral Red Boston Leather Interior, ect…, for $42K, when it was all said and done. Relatively speaking the 135i in the same trim would have ran up to or close to $50k. Plus my insurance would have been $700 more a year. I gave up the twin turbo model, but this car holds it’s own when it come to performance. I love the way it performs so far. Wow i never looked into the price of these, that’s steep! ---
**Author:** ![CJRando](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cjrando/32/6369_2.png) [@CJRando](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/CJRando)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2009, 1:07pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-new-ride-bmw-content/248360/13 "2009-11-14T13:07:29Z")
> [@FS: Goalie equipt: Koho 580 full set!](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-goalie-equipt-koho-580-full-set/24981/15): > > Wow i never looked into the price of these, that’s steep! If you go to [www.bmwusa.com](http://www.bmwusa.com) and build your own, the price quickly adds up! ---
**Author:** ![RocketPunch](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rocketpunch/32/6429_2.png) [@RocketPunch](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RocketPunch)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2009, 1:44pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-new-ride-bmw-content/248360/14 "2009-11-14T13:44:00Z")
Dang! You ever take it off any sweet jumps? ---
**Author:** ![kramerbuccs24](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/kramerbuccs24/32/6397_2.png) [@kramerbuccs24](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/kramerbuccs24)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2009, 1:45pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-new-ride-bmw-content/248360/15 "2009-11-14T13:45:53Z")
:rofl +rep ---
**Author:** ![K20power](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/41988e/32.png) [@K20power](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/K20power)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2009, 2:09pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-new-ride-bmw-content/248360/16 "2009-11-14T14:09:41Z")
Nice ride, I love the new 1 Series! ---
**Author:** ![Mark355](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mark355/32/6528_2.png) [@Mark355](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mark355)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2009, 10:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-new-ride-bmw-content/248360/17 "2009-11-14T22:04:02Z")
I can’t resist a white/silver car with red leather. :thumbup Good luck with the new ride. ---
**Author:** ![Vovchandr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/vovchandr/32/6275_2.png) [@Vovchandr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Vovchandr)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2009, 6:13am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-new-ride-bmw-content/248360/18 "2009-11-15T06:13:07Z")
Nice car, and as usual nice photography! :thumb The new one is what the E36 3 series coupe used to be. BMW’s keep going larger and heavier and having more gizmos every year and the 1 is taking it’s rightful place next to the huge E90 3 series. I’m also much more a fan of the interior design of the 1 as opposed to the 3. It’s a subtle difference on the dash, but it makes it feel more like a cockpit rather than a Cadillac. I’m a fan of how the car drives and the fact that it feels just as fast at 120 as it does at 40, which has always been a great BMW characteristic, even my E30 felt that way. The important question is, how many pedals? :ninja Also, nice touch on the plate and thank you for serving our country! :number1 ---
**Author:** ![Cossey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/3ec8ea/32.png) [@Cossey](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Cossey)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2009, 9:15am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-new-ride-bmw-content/248360/19 "2009-11-15T09:15:34Z")
> [@8 + 9 = springtime photoshoot](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/8-9-springtime-photoshoot/25825/22): > > Nice car, and as usual nice photography! :thumb > > The new one is what the E36 3 series coupe used to be. BMW’s keep going larger and heavier and having more gizmos every year and the 1 is taking it’s rightful place next to the huge E90 3 series. > > I’m also much more a fan of the interior design of the 1 as opposed to the 3. It’s a subtle difference on the dash, but it makes it feel more like a cockpit rather than a Cadillac. > > I’m a fan of how the car drives and the fact that it feels just as fast at 120 as it does at 40, which has always been a great BMW characteristic, even my E30 felt that way. > > The important question is, how many pedals? :ninja > > Also, nice touch on the plate and thank you for serving our country! :number1 When did you drive one? ---
**Author:** ![CJRando](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cjrando/32/6369_2.png) [@CJRando](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/CJRando)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2009, 10:07am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-new-ride-bmw-content/248360/20 "2009-11-15T10:07:49Z")
> [@8 + 9 = springtime photoshoot](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/8-9-springtime-photoshoot/25825/22): > > Nice car, and as usual nice photography! :thumb > > The new one is what the E36 3 series coupe used to be. BMW’s keep going larger and heavier and having more gizmos every year and the 1 is taking it’s rightful place next to the huge E90 3 series. > > I’m also much more a fan of the interior design of the 1 as opposed to the 3. It’s a subtle difference on the dash, but it makes it feel more like a cockpit rather than a Cadillac. > > I’m a fan of how the car drives and the fact that it feels just as fast at 120 as it does at 40, which has always been a great BMW characteristic, even my E30 felt that way. > > The important question is, how many pedals? :ninja Thanks! It an auto, 6 speed, but I got it with the paddle shifters. I actually like it more than any manual I’ve owned in the past. The next gear is always waiting for you whether your shifting up or down, so the power is there when you need it. There basically 4 modes. 1: Drive: you put it in gear and go. 2: Sport: more aggressive shifting, higher RPM’s 3: Drive w/paddle shifter: it will switch gears for you if you mess up or are idle 4: Sport w/paddle shifter: you are in 100% control of the gearbox (manual w/o clutch) > [@8 + 9 = springtime photoshoot](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/8-9-springtime-photoshoot/25825/22): > > Also, nice touch on the plate and thank you for serving our country! :number1 I really appreciate that THANK YOU! I just took a few interior shots. I did a panoramic shot. I have to stitch it together in photoshop. Then I’ll post it. Here’s a quick shot of the new iDrive screen: ![http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b253/CJRando/navi.jpg](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/8/1/81738b5f745e630dafbcb6def0dab983868f6d63.jpeg) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-new-ride-bmw-content/248360.md?page=2)