My first european car - 2008 135i

[Mada 12]

Hey Guys,

I had been eyeing these magnificent machines up for some time and I finally pulled the trigger and bought this beauty a couple of weeks ago. Prior to this, I've owned 4 180sx's and most recently a mazdaspeed 6. This is definitely on another planet in terms of handling, build quality  and performance. Absolutely rapt with it. She's an auto, with only 80k on the clock. And of course I purchased a 3 year warranty with it.

Have attached some images, please excuse the terrible cropping of the number plate ;P

Edited November 14, 2016 by Mada

[KiwiTT 23]

Nnnnniiiiiiicccccccceeeeeee!!!!!!!!

I wanted to get a coupe and that is the one I'd get too, but as I occasionally carry oldies and littlies I needed a 4 door, so am getting a 330i instead.

 

[Mada 12]

3 minutes ago, KiwiTT said:

Nnnnniiiiiiicccccccceeeeeee!!!!!!!!

I wanted to get a coupe and that is the one I'd get too, but as I occasionally carry oldies and littlies I needed a 4 door, so am getting a 330i instead.

 

Yeah, I was looking at the 335's too but i much prefer this shape. And i love coupes

[Ethereal 12]

Congrats buddy, well deserved.

[qube 3570]

Did you buy from a dealer? How much did this beast set you back? I am trying to justify buying one for myself but its a tad on the expensive side  

[Mada 12]

4 minutes ago, qube said:

Did you buy from a dealer? How much did this beast set you back? I am trying to justify buying one for myself but its a tad on the expensive side  

Yeah, it was from a dealer. 27k including the warranty. Just go for a drive in one, you will instantly find a reason to justify it afterward I did!

Edited November 14, 2016 by Mada

[Herbmiester 925]

I very much like the 1 series coupe but the 3 series coupes are a bit cheaper so I went that way, That said your car looks great, any mods planned?

 

[Mada 12]

4 minutes ago, Herbmiester said:

I very much like the 1 series coupe but the 3 series coupes are a bit cheaper so I went that way, That said your car looks great, any mods planned?

 

Fair enough, the 1ers seem to hold their value a bit better, not sure why. The first mods for me are purely cosmetic, black kidney grills, replace the exhaust tips (one is missing) - Then i'll look to convert CCC to CIC with NZ maps.

[Herbmiester 925]

Yes the 1 series seem to hold the prices I think there are less of them as well, I have CCC with NZ maps and will get bluetooth installed soon. Isn't CCC to CiC about 3 grand? 

[Mada 12]

Just now, Herbmiester said:

Yes the 1 series seem to hold the prices I think there are less of them as well, I have CCC with NZ maps and will get bluetooth installed soon. Isn't CCC to CiC about 3 grand? 

Its about 2k + GST. Yeah, definitely less of them around, i dont see many on the road. Although in saying that, one caught me off guard the other day in the city and boosted off down the motorway onramp like a rabbid beast!

[TermiPeteNZ 1318]

Very nice vehicle!

[Mada 12]

Plast-dipped the kidney grilles and installed white angel eyes!

 

Edited June 8, 2017 by Mada

[Olaf 3317]

now it's time to black the number plate!