So long 335i

DanTheManc · 12-08-2013, 04:06 AM

So after 18 very enjoyable months I have parted with my 335i. The car was a joy to own and my first BMW. The car was a 2008 so was out of warranty. A few months ago I had a problem with the car having no boost which ended up being down to be ruptured actuator pressure converters. Before it was diagnosed, I thought my turbos had gone. Once repaired, I decided I wanted a car with warranty again.

Christmas came early for me yesterday and I collected my new car. A BMW M135i.

Spec

3dr
8 speed ZF semi auto
Estoril Blue
Black leather
Sun protection Pack
Harmon kardon HiFi
Black panel display

I've still got to wait for the engine to loosen up so I've not pushed it hard but the engine feels very eager and revvy compared to my 335i. The gearbox is amazing and far superior to the auto box I had in my non DCT 335i. It sounds a lot better too. Some of the interior materials feel a bit cheap compared to my previous 3 series but all the bits that matter like the engine, suspension, running gear etc... Feel great. Very pleased with it so far and I was given a very good deal too.

Heres some quick phone snaps from the services on the way home.

mikeoz · 12-08-2013, 04:13 AM

Nice looking car.

Lawton438 · 12-08-2013, 04:19 AM

Very nice mate

Brian mc21 · 12-08-2013, 05:08 AM

Health to drive.

SO8 · 12-08-2013, 05:33 AM

Lovely !

I have been tempted by a 135i after my 330d went out of warranty - but chose to have it remapped to keep me interested in it for a bit longer ;-)

DMH-01 · 12-08-2013, 05:44 AM

Definitely the best colour to get.

Enjoy.

skelts · 12-08-2013, 06:38 AM

Lovely little car this. As above looks great in that colour. When my 335d went I nearly decided to lease one of these as the deals are so good at the minute.

Bet it's a flying machine.

jrah · 12-08-2013, 06:53 AM

Saw your thread on Baby BMW, lovely car best colour as well!

dontask · 12-08-2013, 06:59 AM

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Mate, that driver's seat has suffered some serious butt clenching already. Looks like you're driving it hard!

DanTheManc · 12-08-2013, 09:49 AM

Thanks guys. Estoril blue is a great and really suits the M135i

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Originally Posted by dontask

Mate, that driver's seat has suffered some serious butt clenching already. Looks like you're driving it hard!

Haha

I had a 9.5hr round trip to collect it yesterday. Manchester to Royal Tunbridge Wells. The photo was taken moments after I'd been sat in the seat for about 3hrs. The leather is nice and supple but thankfully it's not dented from my fat arse anymore.

Rudz · 12-08-2013, 12:09 PM

How r u finding the space behind the steering Dan, u had some concerns previously ?

SO8 · 12-08-2013, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Rudz

How r u finding the space behind the steering Dan, u had some concerns previously ?

When I tried one I found it quite cramped compared to my 3 series with my left leg wedged against the centre console ... I would be interested to know too ..

DanTheManc · 12-08-2013, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Rudz

How r u finding the space behind the steering Dan, u had some concerns previously ?

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Originally Posted by SO8

When I tried one I found it quite cramped compared to my 3 series with my left leg wedged against the centre console ... I would be interested to know too ..

As Rudz mentioned I have had trouble in the past. I ordered an M135i in the summer but cancelled it after I found it too cramped.

Compared to the E92, it is more snug. It's big enough for most but I have a torn muscle in my chest. I drive with my elbows placed wider apart than normal so the steering wheel is positioned closer to the door than I would ideally like. The first test drive I had, I didn't realise you could tilt the seat. I thought you could only adjust it up/down and forward/back. Tilting the seat back allows me to position my elbow away from the area of the door card my elbow was fouling on so everything is ok now.

My left leg is fine and doesn't rub on the centre console.

dontask · 12-08-2013, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by DanTheManc

Thanks guys. Estoril blue is a great and really suits the M135i

Haha

I had a 9.5hr round trip to collect it yesterday. Manchester to Royal Tunbridge Wells. The photo was taken moments after I'd been sat in the seat for about 3hrs. The leather is nice and supple but thankfully it's not dented from my fat arse anymore.

If you just carefully run the hair dryer on the seat you'll remove the stretch marks. Just make sure you reapply leather conditioner afterwards. Its a nice car, mate!

creepy coupe · 12-10-2013, 03:01 AM

Nice one Dan. Hope you enjoy ownership.You just wait until you can wring it out a bit more.

DanTheManc · 03-12-2014, 11:17 AM

3 months in and still very impressed with the little M light. I treated her to a BMW M Performance exhaust last week. The chrome tailpipes stand out more against the dark diffuser than the original black tips and she sounds a bit more fruity too. Here's a start up video clip taken today in the sunshine. She pops and bangs a lot more on a cold morning.

AlanYoro35i · 03-12-2014, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by DanTheManc

3 months in and still very impressed with the little M light. I treated her to a BMW M Performance exhaust last week. The chrome tailpipes stand out more against the dark diffuser than the original black tips and she sounds a bit more fruity too. Here's a start up video clip taken today in the sunshine. She pops and bangs a lot more on a cold morning.

Bloody hell, sounds like a machine gun!! haHA

D_Boi · 03-12-2014, 02:38 PM

One of these drove past me on the M1 today.... Bloody fast!!! The middle aged woman driving it left me for dust lol

hmi1750 · 03-12-2014, 04:55 PM

Amazing car, brilliant gearbox and can get almost 30mpg on M-way cruise in Eco-pro mode.

My fan is very loud though once going through traffic in London, but then that might be due to stop/start and engine running in.

Love the exhaust you have there! Amazing noise!

themanthatcan · 03-12-2014, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by hmi1750

Amazing car, brilliant gearbox and can get almost 30mpg on M-way cruise in Eco-pro mode.

My fan is very loud though once going through traffic in London, but then that might be due to stop/start and engine running in.

Love the exhaust you have there! Amazing noise!

30mpg?! Would be hoping for better than that considering I get 35 in the 335i on a motorway run.

Looks like a nice move OP and one that I keep considering. That exhaust note is lovely, very similar to the old BMW PE system.

DanTheManc · 03-12-2014, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by hmi1750

Amazing car, brilliant gearbox and can get almost 30mpg on M-way cruise in Eco-pro mode.

I drove from Tunbridge Wells to Manchester when Icollected my car and I averaged 39.8mpg. With mixed driving I'm averaging 28.7mpg. I was averaging 23mpg in my 335i

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Originally Posted by themanthatcan

30mpg?! Would be hoping for better than that considering I get 35 in the 335i on a motorway run.

Looks like a nice move OP and one that I keep considering. That exhaust note is lovely, very similar to the old BMW PE system.

Thanks.

The video clip doesn't do the exhaust justice tbh. It sound great on gear changes too. Test drive one if your considering a change. It's a hoot to drive.

scotgc · 03-13-2014, 11:18 AM

Love it - I would have lost my license if I had went for one of these !

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DanTheManc Lieutenant 37 Rep 519 Posts Drives: M135i Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Manchester iTrader: (1)	So long 335i So after 18 very enjoyable months I have parted with my 335i. The car was a joy to own and my first BMW. The car was a 2008 so was out of warranty. A few months ago I had a problem with the car having no boost which ended up being down to be ruptured actuator pressure converters. Before it was diagnosed, I thought my turbos had gone. Once repaired, I decided I wanted a car with warranty again. Christmas came early for me yesterday and I collected my new car. A BMW M135i. Spec 3dr 8 speed ZF semi auto Estoril Blue Black leather Sun protection Pack Harmon kardon HiFi Black panel display I've still got to wait for the engine to loosen up so I've not pushed it hard but the engine feels very eager and revvy compared to my 335i. The gearbox is amazing and far superior to the auto box I had in my non DCT 335i. It sounds a lot better too. Some of the interior materials feel a bit cheap compared to my previous 3 series but all the bits that matter like the engine, suspension, running gear etc... Feel great. Very pleased with it so far and I was given a very good deal too. Heres some quick phone snaps from the services on the way home.
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creepy coupe Lieutenant General 1867 Rep 13,043 Posts Drives: BMW M340I G20 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: UK iTrader: (2) Garage List 2015 BMW 435d [0.00] 2009 335i [0.00]	Nice one Dan. Hope you enjoy ownership.You just wait until you can wring it out a bit more. __________________ -------------------------------------------------------------- Current car.M240i. Previous.MINI JCW. E92 325i. 435d M235i.M135i. 635d Coupe, E92 M3 manual, E92 M3 DCT Competition Pack. E92 335i, Porsche Cayman S Gen2, 135i Coupe. E92 320d, MK5 R32. MK5 Golf GTi,MK5 Golf GT-TDI,E46 318Ci.
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DanTheManc Lieutenant 37 Rep 519 Posts Drives: M135i Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Manchester iTrader: (1)	3 months in and still very impressed with the little M light. I treated her to a BMW M Performance exhaust last week. The chrome tailpipes stand out more against the dark diffuser than the original black tips and she sounds a bit more fruity too. Here's a start up video clip taken today in the sunshine. She pops and bangs a lot more on a cold morning.
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hmi1750 Major 25 Rep 1,130 Posts Drives: M135i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: London, UK iTrader: (0)	Amazing car, brilliant gearbox and can get almost 30mpg on M-way cruise in Eco-pro mode. My fan is very loud though once going through traffic in London, but then that might be due to stop/start and engine running in. Love the exhaust you have there! Amazing noise!
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