First 1-series coupe spotted on US soil!!!

ghusheshe · 10-04-2007, 08:40 AM

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I couldn't believe I was seeing the new 1-Series in the rush hour on the busy 405 freeway at 5.45pm," Gary told us. "When I raised my phone to take a photo, the driver appeared upset and hit the brakes. I slowed to match his speed, and the driver took off.

"I gave chase and can confirm the car's really fast. A friend of mine has an E46 M3 and this car is easily as quick. It had to have been the new 135i.

"He hit triple-digits in his attempt to get away," Gary continued, "but 405 traffic meant he had to slow down and I was able to snap these photos with my phone camera. It's a good looking car and really fast

SCA · 10-04-2007, 08:44 AM

Funny... the Roundel is still covered up.

BTW, it looks long at the angle the pic was taken even though we know it is not.

Lips · 10-04-2007, 08:49 AM

That looks really good, better then most of the pictures I have seen on here.

Lips

Imola.ZHP · 10-04-2007, 08:55 AM

I kinda wish the third brake light was at the top of the back window like my e46...

random

darknightohio · 10-04-2007, 09:00 AM

No way thats a 135i, look at the front bumper, brakes..etc.

Imola.ZHP · 10-04-2007, 09:03 AM

^ agreed 128i or something else...

EDIT: AWE HAIL, look at the amber in the headlights! I was hoping they'd be clear...

THAT SUCKS!

EDIT II: I dont think this is Sadona Red, look at it close to my Imola in my sig, its got to be Crimson Red...

Vornado · 10-04-2007, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by imola.zhp

^ agreed 128i or something else...

EDIT: AWE HAIL, look at the amber in the headlights! I was hoping they'd be clear...

THAT SUCKS!

What? You think the DOT would change their stupid ass regulations just for this car? Welcome to the USA.

jopali · 10-04-2007, 09:09 AM

it's got chrome around the door tho

jopali · 10-04-2007, 09:10 AM

i hate the amber in the headlights too! is there a way to get rid of that after market?

Imola.ZHP · 10-04-2007, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Vornado

What? You think the DOT would change their stupid ass regulations just for this car? Welcome to the USA.

No, I was hoping BMW would put an orange reflector in the front fender well like the 335i coupes....

Thanks for the welcome, I've been changing from orange to clear since I started driving...

lol

dsm9 · 10-04-2007, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by imola.zhp

^ agreed 128i or something else...

EDIT: AWE HAIL, look at the amber in the headlights! I was hoping they'd be clear...

THAT SUCKS!

EDIT II: I dont think this is Sadona Red, look at it close to my Imola in my sig, its got to be Crimson Red...

E1: I'm sure after market will be an easy fix to this

E2: I completely agree here, definitely not Sedona

Imola.ZHP · 10-04-2007, 09:20 AM

^ just like the e90, you'll just have to order/swap with euro spec. lights. I dont trust aftermarket lights myself, too many honda's running around with yellowed ugly aftermarket lighting, most with moisture in them. OEM is the only way to go, IMO...

EDIT: I hadnt seen the 128i vert on BMWUSA.COM, it has the same headlights, with the amber, if anyone wants a clear look as opposed to this blury one. I think my boss, female, is going to buy a vert...

SCA · 10-04-2007, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by imola.zhp

^ agreed 128i or something else...

EDIT: AWE HAIL, look at the amber in the headlights! I was hoping they'd be clear...

THAT SUCKS!

EDIT II: I dont think this is Sadona Red, look at it close to my Imola in my sig, its got to be Crimson Red...

DOT requirement on the ambers. It is either that or a lame reflector put on the bumper or on the fender lip ala the E92/E93

I agree, it looks to be Crimson Red.

Vornado · 10-04-2007, 09:29 AM

I hate those amber reflectors/lights. Are they THAT much safer that the government has to force them upon us?

Imola.ZHP · 10-04-2007, 09:38 AM

^ I agree, clear reflects just as much as amber, I dont see how they could be any safer...

ChrisK · 10-04-2007, 10:06 AM

Agreed, that isn't a 135i. No black skirt in back.

jopali · 10-04-2007, 10:31 AM

i did notice the missing skirt in the back

mikeo · 10-04-2007, 10:40 AM

Agreed, it's a Crimson Red 128i

NJKSC27 · 10-04-2007, 10:49 AM

in either case....great to see one with US plates!!!

NJKSC27 · 10-04-2007, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by imola.zhp

No, I was hoping BMW would put an orange reflector in the front fender well like the 335i coupes....

Thanks for the welcome, I've been changing from orange to clear since I started driving...

lol

please stop showing me these beautiful 3-series pics :mad:

TheoIam · 10-04-2007, 10:56 AM

Is that Monaco? If so wow!! I reminds me of a darker orient blue. Very nice.

I can't wait to see a 1ner in Monaco.

ChrisK · 10-04-2007, 11:09 AM

Regardless of it being a 128i or not, I like it!

This is going to be one of the hottest selling BMW's.
It reminds me of the Z3 when it first came out.

I can't wait for the first 1er Fest!!!!!

:thumbup:

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SCA Brigadier General 565 Rep 3,742 Posts Drives: Multiple BMWs Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: 🇺🇸 iTrader: (0)	Funny... the Roundel is still covered up. BTW, it looks long at the angle the pic was taken even though we know it is not.
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10-04-2007, 08:49 AM	#3
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10-04-2007, 08:55 AM	#4
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darknightohio Second Lieutenant 45 Rep 281 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jul 2007 iTrader: (0)	No way thats a 135i, look at the front bumper, brakes..etc.
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10-04-2007, 09:03 AM	#6
Imola.ZHP Colonel 129 Rep 2,218 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW i3 BEV EE Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mud Island, TN iTrader: (0)	^ agreed 128i or something else... EDIT: AWE HAIL, look at the amber in the headlights! I was hoping they'd be clear... THAT SUCKS! EDIT II: I dont think this is Sadona Red, look at it close to my Imola in my sig, its got to be Crimson Red... __________________ - 2014 CPO i01 BEV Electronaut Edition Capparis White Tera World, '17- - 2015 CPO i01 BEV Laurel Grey Tera World, '17- - 2015 i01 REx Laurel Grey Tera World, '15-'17 - 2003 CPO 330i ZHP Imola Red Build 03/03/03, '06-'15
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jopali Private 0 Rep 56 Posts Drives: Join Date: Aug 2007 iTrader: (0)	it's got chrome around the door tho
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10-04-2007, 09:20 AM	#12
Imola.ZHP Colonel 129 Rep 2,218 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW i3 BEV EE Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mud Island, TN iTrader: (0)	^ just like the e90, you'll just have to order/swap with euro spec. lights. I dont trust aftermarket lights myself, too many honda's running around with yellowed ugly aftermarket lighting, most with moisture in them. OEM is the only way to go, IMO... EDIT: I hadnt seen the 128i vert on BMWUSA.COM, it has the same headlights, with the amber, if anyone wants a clear look as opposed to this blury one. I think my boss, female, is going to buy a vert... __________________ - 2014 CPO i01 BEV Electronaut Edition Capparis White Tera World, '17- - 2015 CPO i01 BEV Laurel Grey Tera World, '17- - 2015 i01 REx Laurel Grey Tera World, '15-'17 - 2003 CPO 330i ZHP Imola Red Build 03/03/03, '06-'15
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10-04-2007, 09:29 AM	#14
Vornado A swell fellow 3 Rep 146 Posts Drives: Hot air balloon Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	I hate those amber reflectors/lights. Are they THAT much safer that the government has to force them upon us?
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10-04-2007, 09:38 AM	#15
Imola.ZHP Colonel 129 Rep 2,218 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW i3 BEV EE Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mud Island, TN iTrader: (0)	^ I agree, clear reflects just as much as amber, I dont see how they could be any safer... __________________ - 2014 CPO i01 BEV Electronaut Edition Capparis White Tera World, '17- - 2015 CPO i01 BEV Laurel Grey Tera World, '17- - 2015 i01 REx Laurel Grey Tera World, '15-'17 - 2003 CPO 330i ZHP Imola Red Build 03/03/03, '06-'15
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ChrisK Major General 4449 Rep 7,594 Posts Drives: '19 M2C Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Chicagoland iTrader: (7) Garage List 2019 BMW M2C [7.00] 2015 Porsche Macan S [0.00]	Agreed, that isn't a 135i. No black skirt in back. __________________ www.ReTuneTheDeTune.com 2019 M2 Competition (Sunset Orange)
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jopali Private 0 Rep 56 Posts Drives: Join Date: Aug 2007 iTrader: (0)	i did notice the missing skirt in the back
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NJKSC27 automobile aficionado 111 Rep 1,021 Posts Drives: Join Date: Sep 2007 iTrader: (0)	in either case....great to see one with US plates!!!
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TheoIam Lieutenant 224 Rep 551 Posts Drives: M2C Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Marin Ca iTrader: (0)	Is that Monaco? If so wow!! I reminds me of a darker orient blue. Very nice. I can't wait to see a 1ner in Monaco.
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