Dear BMW

bones · 01-26-2009, 08:51 PM

I wish you had never sold me this rattletrap car. It is impossible to cruise on a cold day/night without the radio on; the creaks are unbearable.

I'm doubtful that the dealership can do anything, but I'll have them look at it if I ever have enough free time.

Beware squeeky b-pillar regions!

135i: sexy, fast, and annoying

snkeyez95 · 01-26-2009, 11:05 PM

Anyone else feel this way?

bman6074 · 01-26-2009, 11:33 PM

mmm i have only one creek from the center console arm rest. But only when i lean on it with most of my weight to adjust in the seat. no other creeks, squeaks or anything.

jose100fires · 01-26-2009, 11:50 PM

ummmm..

I don't mean to be, um, lets see, how do I put it - a 'racer snob' about this, but the 135 isn't about a quiet ride. My 135 rides rough, creeks a bit when it's cold, but is pretty solid. Take a ride in any E46 M3 and you will think better of the 135, or a slightly used 911. Also keep in mind that we don't have full door frames, which adds to this noise, especially when it's cold. We have a stiff little car that isn't super quiet - that's ok, if I wanted quiet I would have bought an infinity, or a 5 series.

Now, if you want to talk creeking, lets talk about my 2007 X3....

What the hell happened to my info?? Ughh...... I drive a 135 now, got rid of the 330 a year ago...

pghollysprings · 01-27-2009, 11:08 PM

hmmm....I am a complete rattle, squeak, creak not allowed freak and my 135 is quiet as a mouse. No comparison to prior Hondas , Acuras in having to track down rattles etc. (though the run flats are noisy)

ptack · 01-28-2009, 05:32 AM

4500+ miles - not a peep. Zero cold weather issues.
The only rattles I have heard were from items I put in the cupholders.

ChrisM135i · 01-28-2009, 05:56 AM

I only hear some creaking when going more than > 200 km/h at the Autobahn.. but i guess this is because of the window lock.

While cruising the car is very, very quiet in comparsion to other car i owned.

gnpower · 01-28-2009, 07:23 AM

I could hear a pin drop and I have carpet.

sunking420 · 01-28-2009, 07:36 AM

No problems for me............

Bahraini135 · 01-28-2009, 08:18 AM

B-pillar noise here too :S

penny · 01-28-2009, 09:27 AM

Turn off your fan if not needed. On auto, I noticed the fan closing and opening a lot. This makes odd noises.

pit1 · 01-28-2009, 10:16 AM

B-pillars and door rattle here. no luck with dealer service either. Next step: wife drives while I sit in the back and diagnose. I will find you, no matter how long it takes, no matter how far, I will find you.

penny · 01-28-2009, 10:18 AM

0002s · 01-28-2009, 11:02 AM

I can't hear shit over the sound of WOT. I guess I will have to drive slower and be more anal.

vanbmw · 01-28-2009, 11:09 AM

My car is as solid as a rock and totally rattle and squeak free.

ZIPNBYE · 01-28-2009, 11:10 AM

Squeak- and rattle-free here too...despite some -40C / -40F (they're the same when it's that freaking cold!) temperatures so far this winter.

lib · 01-28-2009, 11:20 AM

Odd. I'm fairly fanatical about these types of things and haven't heard any unusual rattles, creeks, squeaks, etc. The only rattles I've heard were when I placed something hard in the plastic storage bin on the inside of the door. Work with the dealer, maybe they can find the problem.

Though, this makes me wonder if the OP's car was built during Oktoberfest or on that day where we saw pictures of high-school girls working in the factory (German equivalent of "bring your daughter to work day" I think).

Call · 01-28-2009, 11:23 AM

Passenger seat at times makes a noise which I plan to have checked out nexttime in the dealership for service but other than that I really like the build quality.

Call

boostin · 01-28-2009, 11:37 AM

to the OP: if you think you're brand new 1-Series is squeeky/creeky, take a ride in my 9 year old S2000 in 30 degree weather. now THAT is a car where not everyone can drive it. it takes a special driver who doesn't care about creature comforts like a soft, quiet ride, power door locks, or even a clock for that matter. enjoy it, it can't be that bad.

stefan · 01-28-2009, 11:41 AM

I know what the B-pillar sound is... It's a sticker on the inside of the B-pillar, it's attached to the inner side of the outer/cabin-facing part of the B-Pillar. It comes unstuck and re-sticks every now and then. You can see it in the space between the top and bottom halves of the pillar..

The sound of it squeaking seriously annoyed me as well.

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bones Private First Class 123 Rep 180 Posts Drives: 2020 M340 RWD Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	Dear BMW I wish you had never sold me this rattletrap car. It is impossible to cruise on a cold day/night without the radio on; the creaks are unbearable. I'm doubtful that the dealership can do anything, but I'll have them look at it if I ever have enough free time. Beware squeeky b-pillar regions! 135i: sexy, fast, and annoying
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01-26-2009, 11:05 PM	#2
snkeyez95 Private 13 Rep 73 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jan 2009 iTrader: (0)	Anyone else feel this way?
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01-26-2009, 11:33 PM	#3
bman6074 Major 103 Rep 1,254 Posts Drives: 14 M235i and 07 Lotus Exige S Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Connecticut iTrader: (0)	mmm i have only one creek from the center console arm rest. But only when i lean on it with most of my weight to adjust in the seat. no other creeks, squeaks or anything. __________________
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01-26-2009, 11:50 PM	#4
jose100fires Private 10 Rep 94 Posts Drives: 135i/ Montego Blau Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Portland, Oregon iTrader: (0)	ummmm.. I don't mean to be, um, lets see, how do I put it - a 'racer snob' about this, but the 135 isn't about a quiet ride. My 135 rides rough, creeks a bit when it's cold, but is pretty solid. Take a ride in any E46 M3 and you will think better of the 135, or a slightly used 911. Also keep in mind that we don't have full door frames, which adds to this noise, especially when it's cold. We have a stiff little car that isn't super quiet - that's ok, if I wanted quiet I would have bought an infinity, or a 5 series. Now, if you want to talk creeking, lets talk about my 2007 X3.... What the hell happened to my info?? Ughh...... I drive a 135 now, got rid of the 330 a year ago...
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01-27-2009, 11:08 PM	#5
pghollysprings Enlisted Member 1 Rep 48 Posts Drives: 135 SGM, 6sp, perfor pkg, Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Holly Springs, NC iTrader: (0)	OMG hmmm....I am a complete rattle, squeak, creak not allowed freak and my 135 is quiet as a mouse. No comparison to prior Hondas , Acuras in having to track down rattles etc. (though the run flats are noisy)
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01-28-2009, 05:32 AM	#6
ptack Brigadier General 269 Rep 4,470 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: May 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i [6.50]	4500+ miles - not a peep. Zero cold weather issues. The only rattles I have heard were from items I put in the cupholders. __________________ 135i, SGM, Coral, Sport Package, Auto, Premium Hifi, USB/ipod, Apex EC-7s, PPK Stage II
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01-28-2009, 05:56 AM	#7
ChrisM135i Verd1chtete 1ntensität 146 Rep 660 Posts Drives: BMW 135i E82 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Munich, Germany iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i E82 [0.00]	I only hear some creaking when going more than > 200 km/h at the Autobahn.. but i guess this is because of the window lock. While cruising the car is very, very quiet in comparsion to other car i owned. __________________ BMW 135i E82 - 6 MT - *///*M-Sport - M 261 - Black Saphir - Xenon - PDC - NaviProf - BMW Online - BMW Assist - HiFi Sound System
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01-28-2009, 07:23 AM	#8
gnpower Lieutenant 18 Rep 475 Posts Drives: BMW ///M Sport 135i Join Date: May 2008 Location: Red Sox Nation iTrader: (0)	I could hear a pin drop and I have carpet. __________________ ///M 135i
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01-28-2009, 07:36 AM	#9
sunking420 First Lieutenant 12 Rep 334 Posts Drives: '08 SGM 135i Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Flagler Beach, Florida iTrader: (0)	No problems for me............
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01-28-2009, 08:18 AM	#10
Bahraini135 First Lieutenant 28 Rep 340 Posts Drives: 09 M-Packaged 135i Join Date: Sep 2008 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 11.85@116.4mph ... [10.00]	B-pillar noise here too :S __________________ '73 240z Triple-Carbed '03 350z Supercharged '09 135i Twin-Turbocharged *11.85@116.4mph*
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01-28-2009, 09:27 AM	#11
penny Captain 43 Rep 829 Posts Drives: '08 135i (sold) Join Date: May 2008 Location: Las Colinas iTrader: (2)	Turn off your fan if not needed. On auto, I noticed the fan closing and opening a lot. This makes odd noises. __________________ '08 135i.
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01-28-2009, 10:16 AM	#12
pit1 Captain 239 Rep 790 Posts Drives: F87 M2 Join Date: May 2008 Location: It's always Sunny... iTrader: (1)	B-pillars and door rattle here. no luck with dealer service either. Next step: wife drives while I sit in the back and diagnose. I will find you, no matter how long it takes, no matter how far, I will find you.
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01-28-2009, 10:18 AM	#13
penny Captain 43 Rep 829 Posts Drives: '08 135i (sold) Join Date: May 2008 Location: Las Colinas iTrader: (2)	__________________ '08 135i.
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01-28-2009, 11:02 AM	#14
0002s Mein Führer! I can walk! 45 Rep 822 Posts Drives: Not a BMW Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bunker iTrader: (0)	I can't hear shit over the sound of WOT. I guess I will have to drive slower and be more anal.
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01-28-2009, 11:09 AM	#15
vanbmw Major 130 Rep 1,101 Posts Drives: 2015 Black 335i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (0)	My car is as solid as a rock and totally rattle and squeak free.
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01-28-2009, 11:10 AM	#16
ZIPNBYE Let's save military ranks for those who earn it! 45 Rep 1,161 Posts Drives: ...on the Ragged Edge Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Edmonton, AB, Canada iTrader: (6) Garage List 2013 BMW e92 M3 Cou ... [7.50] 2013 BMW e84 X1 xDr ... [7.00]	Squeak- and rattle-free here too...despite some -40C / -40F (they're the same when it's that freaking cold!) temperatures so far this winter. __________________ Richard 2013 BMW M3 Individual -- Fire Orange (sold) 2013 BMW X1 xDrive35i M-Sport -- Valencia Orange (sold) 2011 BMW 1-series M Coupe (#205/220) -- Valencia Orange (sold) 2009 BMW 135i M-Sport Coupe -- Space Grey (sold)
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01-28-2009, 11:20 AM	#17
lib Major 141 Rep 1,401 Posts Drives: <This space for rent> Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: ATX iTrader: (0)	Odd. I'm fairly fanatical about these types of things and haven't heard any unusual rattles, creeks, squeaks, etc. The only rattles I've heard were when I placed something hard in the plastic storage bin on the inside of the door. Work with the dealer, maybe they can find the problem. Though, this makes me wonder if the OP's car was built during Oktoberfest or on that day where we saw pictures of high-school girls working in the factory (German equivalent of "bring your daughter to work day" I think).
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01-28-2009, 11:23 AM	#18
Call Call 21 Rep 683 Posts Drives: 08 135i, 08 & 07 X5, 05 MCSC Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Gainesville, GA iTrader: (0)	Passenger seat at times makes a noise which I plan to have checked out nexttime in the dealership for service but other than that I really like the build quality. Call
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01-28-2009, 11:37 AM	#19
boostin First Lieutenant 4 Rep 316 Posts Drives: MY00 S2000 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	to the OP: if you think you're brand new 1-Series is squeeky/creeky, take a ride in my 9 year old S2000 in 30 degree weather. now THAT is a car where not everyone can drive it. it takes a special driver who doesn't care about creature comforts like a soft, quiet ride, power door locks, or even a clock for that matter. enjoy it, it can't be that bad. __________________ MY00 S2000 #8712
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01-28-2009, 11:41 AM	#20
stefan Brigadier General 2354 Rep 4,254 Posts Drives: M2 Comp Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: North iTrader: (2)	I know what the B-pillar sound is... It's a sticker on the inside of the B-pillar, it's attached to the inner side of the outer/cabin-facing part of the B-Pillar. It comes unstuck and re-sticks every now and then. You can see it in the space between the top and bottom halves of the pillar.. The sound of it squeaking seriously annoyed me as well. __________________ ///M Power
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