Small tidbit concerning "year one of the one"

Rumit · 02-20-2008, 07:48 PM

I remember a thread on here a week or two ago talking about BMW including some freebies with the purchase of a 1er during its first year of production. I haven't seen this here before, so I thought I'd mention it here.

"One of the cooler things BMW is doing with the 1 is the launch campaign. They call it "Year One of the 1" and everyone who buys either a 128i or 135i this year also receives a commemorative 1 Series book, certificate of authenticity, reproduction VIN plate and specially engraved trim ring around the engine start button - "Year One of the 1", naturally."

Source: http://blogs.motortrend.com/6229652/...now/index.html

Oregon · 02-20-2008, 07:59 PM

This has been mentioned some months ago with the report largely, if not, completely ignored. It would be quite kool to have a coffee-table type book to prominently place on the, uh, coffee-table. The VIN bit, however, is new, at least to me. As for the trim ring, some folks don't care for the thing, what are you going to do?:iono: :wink:It's just accessorizing your ride. Tim Allen would go ape.

stovesax08 · 02-20-2008, 10:23 PM

Is anyone else concerned that if the early 1 series have reliability issues that the "year one of the 1" ring will be a tell for it and hurt that car when it comes time to sell it?-way way way down the road of course

roadburn · 02-20-2008, 10:38 PM

>>Is anyone else concerned that if the early 1 series have reliability issues

No.

The components, except for the digital LSD, have been sufficiently thrashed in the 3 series.

And tweaking the LSD, if ever required, is probably just a firmware update, no wrenches required.

gbridger · 02-20-2008, 10:52 PM

I've got a pre-production version of the book. It's a really nice collection of essay's and info about the car.

I was planning on taking so pics and posting it on BimmerFile next week.

ersatzS2 · 02-20-2008, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Rumit

reproduction VIN plate

That would be especially cool since my vin is appealingly distinctive: 22233

BMWfan · 02-20-2008, 11:28 PM

Is all of this only available for the NA market?

1ToBeOn2Wheels · 02-21-2008, 12:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stovesax08

Is anyone else concerned that if the early 1 series have reliability issues that the "year one of the 1" ring will be a tell for it and hurt that car when it comes time to sell it?

Not at all. The car has been established in Europe and the engine has been in the 335. Not much, if any, of the 1 is entirely new. I for one have no worries of reliability and residuals.

Papethova · 02-21-2008, 12:10 AM

Besides, cant you just swap out that piece with a year 2+ piece?

bimmerfile · 02-21-2008, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by ersatzS2

That would be especially cool since my vin is appealingly distinctive: 22233

If that is your VIN, then I think your getting a 1988 Trabant..

Maybe your production number??:iono:

ersatzS2 · 02-21-2008, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by carnut

If that is your VIN, then I think your getting a 1988 Trabant..

Maybe your production number??:iono:

Actually that's just the 'sequential production number' portion of the VIN

So anyone on the board have 22232 or 22234?

essexcounty · 02-21-2008, 01:50 PM

^ 22287, Ersatz.

Templedogg · 02-21-2008, 02:01 PM

22175...so pretty close.

mikeo · 02-21-2008, 03:03 PM

22092

TagMan · 02-21-2008, 05:06 PM

22250.

TM

john970 · 02-21-2008, 05:13 PM

Anyone have scans of the book? Or a picture of the cover??

Sounds sweet. I have a spot on my wall for the VIN already...

imported_Maurice · 02-21-2008, 07:53 PM

24711. Not close.

larryn · 02-21-2008, 08:04 PM

22085

mikeo · 02-21-2008, 08:15 PM

Larry with the pre-cambrian era serial number. :biggrin:

FreeBMW.net · 02-21-2008, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by TagMan

22250.

TM

we are REAL close.... 22254

peppebmw · 02-21-2008, 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikeo

22092

22095 for me!

TP 135i · 02-21-2008, 10:11 PM

22273 for me

02-20-2008, 07:48 PM	#1
Rumit New Member 1 Rep 14 Posts Drives: Join Date: Feb 2008 iTrader: (0)	Small tidbit concerning "year one of the one" I remember a thread on here a week or two ago talking about BMW including some freebies with the purchase of a 1er during its first year of production. I haven't seen this here before, so I thought I'd mention it here. "One of the cooler things BMW is doing with the 1 is the launch campaign. They call it "Year One of the 1" and everyone who buys either a 128i or 135i this year also receives a commemorative 1 Series book, certificate of authenticity, reproduction VIN plate and specially engraved trim ring around the engine start button - "Year One of the 1", naturally." Source: http://blogs.motortrend.com/6229652/...now/index.html
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Oregon NRA Life Member, BMW CCA 30 year member 181 Rep 2,614 Posts Drives: 04' M3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Oregon iTrader: (1) Garage List 1971 2002 [0.00] 2004 M3 [0.00] 2008 135i [0.00]	This has been mentioned some months ago with the report largely, if not, completely ignored. It would be quite kool to have a coffee-table type book to prominently place on the, uh, coffee-table. The VIN bit, however, is new, at least to me. As for the trim ring, some folks don't care for the thing, what are you going to do?:iono: :wink:It's just accessorizing your ride. Tim Allen would go ape. __________________ Resigned 1ADDICTS Moderator “To disarm the people is the best and most effective way to enslave them.” – George Mason
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stovesax08 Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 269 Posts Drives: 135i, X5 45e Join Date: Feb 2008 iTrader: (0)	Is anyone else concerned that if the early 1 series have reliability issues that the "year one of the 1" ring will be a tell for it and hurt that car when it comes time to sell it?-way way way down the road of course
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02-20-2008, 10:38 PM	#4
roadburn rrroadburn 20 Rep 243 Posts Drives: SGM 135i Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Ohio Valley iTrader: (0)	>>Is anyone else concerned that if the early 1 series have reliability issues No. The components, except for the digital LSD, have been sufficiently thrashed in the 3 series. And tweaking the LSD, if ever required, is probably just a firmware update, no wrenches required. __________________ CXXXVi
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gbridger BF Founder 4 Rep 38 Posts Drives: E46 or E28 Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	I've got a pre-production version of the book. It's a really nice collection of essay's and info about the car. I was planning on taking so pics and posting it on BimmerFile next week.
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BMWfan New Member 3 Rep 29 Posts Drives: 125i Coupe (M Sport) Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Johannesburg iTrader: (0)	Is all of this only available for the NA market?
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02-21-2008, 12:10 AM	#9
Papethova Banned 225 Rep 3,094 Posts Drives: '08 135/ '11 1M Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: at Death Valley 127 iTrader: (1)	Besides, cant you just swap out that piece with a year 2+ piece?
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essexcounty Private First Class 4 Rep 159 Posts Drives: Join Date: Nov 2007 iTrader: (0)	^ 22287, Ersatz.
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Templedogg Captain 49 Rep 799 Posts Drives: 135i, Trailblazer SS, 1934 PU Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lake Stevens, WA iTrader: (1)	22175...so pretty close.
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mikeo Santa Fe Concorso 103 Rep 2,984 Posts Drives: '11 M-sport 328i, '13 X1 28i Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Santa Fe, NM iTrader: (3)	22092 __________________ Santa Fe Concorso - The Southwest's Premier Automotive Gathering.
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TagMan Car Addict!! 60 Rep 1,303 Posts Drives: '08 135i Convertible Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Malibu, California iTrader: (0)	22250. TM
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john970 1er 73 Rep 1,205 Posts Drives: 08 135 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver iTrader: (0)	Anyone have scans of the book? Or a picture of the cover?? Sounds sweet. I have a spot on my wall for the VIN already...
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02-21-2008, 07:53 PM	#17
imported_Maurice Not too sexy for his car. 4 Rep 113 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jan 2008 iTrader: (0)	24711. Not close.
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mikeo Santa Fe Concorso 103 Rep 2,984 Posts Drives: '11 M-sport 328i, '13 X1 28i Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Santa Fe, NM iTrader: (3)	Larry with the pre-cambrian era serial number. :biggrin: __________________ Santa Fe Concorso - The Southwest's Premier Automotive Gathering.
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TP 135i Major 29 Rep 1,340 Posts Drives: 2008 135i SGM MT Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Finksburg, Maryland iTrader: (0) Garage List 1995 Acura Integra SE [0.00] 2008 BMW 135i [0.00] 2006 Porsche Cayman S [0.00] 1999 Toyota 4-Runner [0.00]	22273 for me __________________ 2008 135i SGM
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