decided i needed a new car after the motor in my 8 blew. it's a 2009 135i, black on black, sport/premium package, navigation, and heated seats. i'll try to get pics of it this weekend.

as for the 8, it's down right now. i'm going to get another mazda reman and get it running again. the turbo kit is coming off and i'm going back to n/a. so look out for a greddy turbo kit for sale in the future.

just thought i'd update you guys on what's going on in my exciting life...

 

Congrats man - was so very tempted by this car when it first launched. Driving impressions?

 

Worst review ever!! congrats on the car, now post some impressions!!

 

Wha? Details?

The Bimmer is nice - if you like German economy cars! j/k
I did repeatedly rear-end one of those at Willow Springs last month. Well, inches from rear-ending, anyway.

 

dan: what happened to the engine?

 

i believe the wastegate actuator on the stock greddy turbo failed. i can't remember what happened exactly cause it happened so fast. following a caravan to a rx8 meet, i had to pass a car in front of me. i went to accelerate and next thing you know the car starts to shake and stumble. later on i get home and remembered my DEFI gauges have a memory option. the boost hit 15 psi for a max. so i'm assuming that the wastegate actuator failed to operate correctly and cause the boost spike. she was running so well too...******* shame. no blame on cobb/mm, it was just a hardware malfunction.

but no worries, i'm not leaving this club. i'm still obsessed with my 8.

 

i suck at reviews man. sorry! they're two totally different cars, i can't compare the two. the bimmer definately has more power, but i think my turbo 8 will give it a run for it's money (not any more ). handling wise, the 8's chasis feels tighter and neutral. it's a very easy car to handle, very forgiving and predictable. you have to understand tho, i have totally forgot what i stock rx8 feels like and this comparison is between my heavily modified RX8 and a bone stock 135i. i mainly got it because of my employee discount and the fact that i know how to work on BMW's. AND, if i need any work done to the 135, i get paid to work on it...woot!

 

Is it true they're giving away Bimmers for invoice or below + 0%?

Love the power and torque of the 135 vs our 8s, btw. Although like you mentioned, the handling definitely falls short of the 8.

 

i guess it depends on what dealer you go to. but no, they're not giving away at invoice or below.

 

What is the MSRP on your bmw and what did you pay?

 

Good buy! That is a very nice little car. So are you keeping your 8 or what?

 

MSRP was $43,525. i got it for a little under $37k

i'm keeping the 8

 

What's invoice?

 

At least you’re not getting rid of the 8. Yours is my inspiration for what to do next... or what not to do.

 

it wont be a good example since he got an employee discount... It will only show how nice the discount is.

 

congrats! that's quite a little ugly duckling of a car, and probably my favorite bmw right now! post pics

 

^^fo sho. it's not the prettiest BMW. but, i'm sure i can make it work. the stock RX8 looks goofy to me, but if you do it right, it's one of the sexiest cars ever made.

 

Ok so what is the invoice?

 

And are you getting the Vishnu chip for your bmw?

 

cool Dan, was worried there for min,,, I'm going to be bringing that 335i around with the Active Autowerkes chip,,, So at least I know my money is going to a good cause

 

Not only does he work at the BMW dealership, its happens to be a Dinan BMW, so Im sure we're gonna be seeing a 400hp 420trq 135i before we know it...

 

nice dano!! that's one of my favorite bmws!!! good choice!

 

grats, I almost bought one of these before buying my 8 since it had just come out but they were asking way too much for it plus a wait since they had to order it so I said whatever ill pay less and save and turbo the 8 lol

 

the stock rx8 looks the best because its clean, just lowered

 

Nice man, take some pics for us.