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      10-01-2013, 08:32 AM   #7
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Originally Posted by pit1 View Post
I'll be waiting out first MY this time around. I had one of the first E82 135 produced. It was in the shop every other month, twice towed. That experience made me despise an otherwise terrific car. The bugs and rattles were sorted by 2nd year of ownership but my relationship with the car was tainted at that point. Fortunately, i got plenty of seat time with other models, confirming the smaller variants are my preference.

Let's not kid ourselves, sure it's built on M135i but it's still a new model, very likely new engine management and mechanic bits.

But really, it'll be great. You guys should get one right away...share some photos
I too had an early E82 135--first or second one in Indiana if I remember right...and maybe I was just lucky, but I didn't have any of the HPFP issues that plagued the N54, or the wastegate rattle...

I think some of this is luck of the draw...but I would also assume (perhaps incorrectly) that BMW has improved upon their manuf. techniques since the E82 was first produced...the N55 has been around for a while, so shouldn't be any problems there...

I am cautiously optimistic.
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Past rides: 2016 981 BGTS, 2020 MINI JCW, 2017 F80, 2015 981 CS, 2014 F22 235, 2011 E82 135, 2008 E82 135, 2007 E92 328, 2007 E92 328 (My lady drives an OG M2. So does my dad)
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