BMW 135i Coupe - March 22, 2008 Launch

We are starting to get the final pieces of information to allow BMW fans to order a BMW 135i Coupe with exact pricing. The date has been set for the official BMW 135i Coupe launch. That means that by March 22, 2008 we should have the 135i in our showroom and ready for a test drive.

The base price for the 135i Coupe will be $35,675 and the base price includes 17" wheels, light burl walnut trim and Glacier aluminum trim. The remaining options are all ala-carte and are outlined in our 135i Coupe Preliminary Pricing page.

The base price for the BMW 128i Coupe will be $29,375 and the premium package prices are slightly different between the 128i Coupe and the 135i Coupe. The stand alone options for the 128i Coupe and the 135i Coupe are the same.

Premium Package	BMW 128i Coupe	BMW 135i Coupe

Cold Weather (ZCW)	$750	$600
Premium Package (ZPP)	$3,600	$3,300
Sports Package (ZSP)	$1,200	$1,000

BMW 1 Series Stand Alone Options (128i, 135i)

6-Speed STEPTRONIC automatic transmission	$1,275
Active Steering	$1,400
Paddle Shifters	$100
Comfort Access	$500
Power Front Seats w/memory (ZPP)*	$995
Heated Front Seats (ZCW)	$500
Park Distance Control	$350
Navigation w/iDrive	$2,100
BMW Assist with Bluetooth System (ZPP)*	$750
HD Radio	$350
Satellite Radio	$595
Premium Hi-Fi System	$875
iPod and USB Adaptor	$400
Metallic Paint	$475
Boston Leather (ZPP)*	$1,450
* means included in a premium package- see code and verify with a dealer sales representative.

Pre-Order a 2008 BMW 135i Coupe

Now that we have pricing, we can pre-order you 2008 BMW 135i Coupe. Click here for our 135i Coupe Pre-Order request form.

BMW Concept 1 Series Tii

BMW unveiled a special version of the 1 Series at the Tokyo Auto Show. This cool black and white car was first capture by photos posted on Autospies website. We have the official BMW press release and photos of the Concept Tii, on our BMW Concept details page.

BMW 135i Video Series

Just released in a series of BMW promotional videos showing the 2008 135i Coupe. We have FOUR BMW 135i videos on our site and another link to a longer video that was posted in the UK. View all the BMW 1 Series videos now.

The videos are part of the new BMW "1tensity" campaign. You can also visit the marketing site at www.1tensity.com.

BMW 135i Convertible Video

View the just release BMW 135i Convertible Video.

2008 BMW 135i 2 Door Coupe

BMW USA announced a new line of BMW vehicles for the US market. The 2008 135i will be arriving in the Spring of 2008. We believe that the 135i will be just the start of a new line of fuel efficient, entry level cars for the US market. The 135i will get about 31 miles per gallon with its 306 HP twin-turbo engine.

Wow..can you imagine what 300 HP in this small frame will be like to drive? Start smiling BMW 135i shoppers and get on our notification list! If the demand continues to be this strong, 2008 could be "The Year of The 1".

The 135i will be released as 2 door coupe but a four door sedan may be in the works for the US market. European BMW 1 series cars are offered in both a coupe and a 4 door model. We would also like to see a version like the BMW 120d come to the USA since it would give consumers an option to power their cars with a sporty diesel engine.

You can read the BMW Announcement that was posted on the Internet about the 135i.

If you would like to review the BMW 135i technical specification click through this hyperlink: BMW 135i specs

BMW 1 Series PDF Catalog

European BMW 1 Series PDF Brochures

The BMW North American version of the 1 Series brochure is nowhere to be found but we can get a glance at the brochures that are available in other English speaking countries.

We have located three different European BMW 1 Series PDF brochures and we'll have another new brochure shortly. We also have the UK BMW 1 Series Accessories PDF Brochure.

2008 BMW 135i - Advanced Notification List

Circle BMW is eagerly awaiting the 1 series vehicles and so we are sharing information on this line as soon as we get updates from BMW USA. The fuel efficient design and affordable pricing has made it a popular car in other countries around the world. We predict the 135i will be a hit in the USA with its 300HP engine.

We have started a 135i Series Notification List for interested BMW customers across the USA. Signup for the 1 Series list and you will get periodic emails, updated photos, specs and ordering details for the 135i as soon as we get the information at the dealership.

Spring 2008 Release BMW 135i

Your Source For BMW 135i Coupe Information

Once we receive our pre-order instructions, pricing and delivery dates we will contact everyone on our 135i notification list to discuss the option packages that are available, colors, estimated lease pricing and when you can schedule a test drive. This will allow you to make an informed decision on how to order your new BMW 135i for Spring 2008 delivery.

For people outside of our direct New Jersey sales area, we will notify you on the nearest BMW dealer in your State and when they will be pre-selling the 135i. You can be one of the very first people to test the new 135i next year and be the best informed.

BMW X6 Concept Car

Keep your eyes open for forthcoming information on the BMW X6. The X6 concept car will be shown for the first time at the Frankfurt Auto show. We just received our press kits with a dozen great photos. Details will be posted shortly..

From BMW press release:

Inventing the Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV), BMW has established a highly innovative and, indeed, trendsetting segment in the automobile market.
And now the time is ripe for another brand-new concept: The Sports Activity Coupé combining an elegant, dynamically flowing roofline with the typical features of a BMW X model – a truly fascinating combination now borne out for the first time in the guise of BMW Concept X6.

Presenting this concept car, BMW is proudly demonstrating the vision of a unique vehicle developing the striking design language of BMW X cars with a clear and consistent focus on sportiness and elegant presence.

BMW 135i Convertible Pricing

The BMW 135i convertible was unveiled to North American fans at the Detroit Auto Show on January 13, 2008. BMW also officially announced was the long awaited pricing for the BMW 1 series convertibles:

128i convertible list price - $33,875
135i convertible list price - $39,875

We have a dozen photos the 2009 135i convertible that we would like to share with you, so visit our report on the 2008 Detroit Auto Show and read the official 1 Series convertible press release.

USA BMW 1 Series Brochure Released

On October 14, 2007 we finally received the color PDF for the BMW 1 Series North American release. We have posted the brochures from Canada and Europe in the past and now we are very glad to say that the USA version of the BMW 1 Series Brochure.

BMW 135i Convertible Confirmed

BMW USA made it official on September 30, 2007 announcing the 2008 BMW 128i convertible and the 2008 BMW 135i convertible. Click on the photo below to see the photos of the 1 Series convertibles.

You can also read the official BMW 135i convertible press release announcing the BMW 135i convertible which will be for sale in the Fall of 2008.

The 135i Convertible, on sale later in 2008, features BMW's twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder engine producing 300 horsepower and 300 lb-ft of torque from as low as 1,400 rpm.

With its direct piezo gasoline injectors, twin low-mass turbochargers and air-to-air intercooler, optimum performance and economy is achieved with no loss in engine response.

For the 135i Convertible, acceleration from 0-62 mph is accomplished in 5.6 seconds and top speed is electronically limited to 155 mph. Both engines feature on-demand engine coolant pumps that improve fuel economy and reduce parasitic losses for increased efficiency.

So, the early BMW 135i convertible spy photos were correct in that that car was coming but the guess that it would be a 2009 model year car was wrong. So, get ready for a great BMW year in 2008 with this very attractive coupe and convertible now available.

BMW 135i Video

Thanks to the speed at which video can be distributed on the Internet, here is a link to see the BMW 1 Series Convertible video.

BMW 135i Video Found in UK

The first UK video of the 2008 BMW 135i was spotted on a UK automotive website called UKCarNew.com. This is the first time I've seen a video and it's cool to see the car in action. So if you don't mind the British accent, click on the hyperlink to our 135i video page and enjoy the BMW 135i movie. Popcorn not required. Scroll down to see the UK video image

BMW Canada Show New 135i Photos

The BMW Canada website posted a press release on the introduction of the 128i and 135i to the Canadian marketplace and displayed additional photos of the 2008 BMW 135i which were different than the European photos.

View the new photos downloaded from the BMW Canada website showing the 135i. View 135i Slideshow

BMW 120d Escorts Italian Bride & Groom

Rome - In June 2007 I noticed a bride and groom that came to the Roman Coliseum to shoot their wedding photos. The BMW 120d Series four door sedan was their wedding vehicle. When will a BMW 1 series Diesel come to the USA? No one knows, but we can only hope. The four door 1 Series cars are not planned to be in the USA in 2008 but who knows what the future will hold.

Read about the European 1 Series diesel coupes that are going on sale in the UK this November.

The 2008 BMW 135i 2-door coupe is what will arrive in 2008 but as you can see from the photos, the BMW 120 d sedan is a good looking car and large enough for a bride's dress!

Now the bigger question is why does the groom have a broken hand and foot? If it was a pre-martial argument..we know who won the fight!

A Look Under The BMW 135i Hood

When does the 135i look like under the hood? Take a look below:

2008 BMW 135i 300 HP Engine

BMW 135i Nationwide Assistance	Lease BMW 135i	2008 BMW 135i Alert List
We are currently recruiting BMW dealerships to participate in our national 135i and 128i customer assistance program. If you would like to assist our readers in specific "in state" questions on the BMW 135i when pre-sales begin, send an e-mail to: brian@seonj.com for more details.	Lease packages and dealer prices has not yet been released for the BMW 135i. As soon as we have it, we will post it on this website.	Click here to signup for the 2008 BMW 135i notification list.