46" TV... Can I Make This Work?

penny · 11-19-2008, 08:09 PM

If I can't even fit my Sony 46" Bravia in my parent's Lexus 350, I doubt it will fit in the 1. But who knows...

lib · 11-19-2008, 09:29 PM

If you could get fold down rear seats with an is250/is350 then I bet the TV would fit - it makes a big difference.

I stuff a mountain bike in the trunk of my 1'er a few times a week by simply folding down the rear seats and taking off the front tire. There's plenty of room to spare and with the tire off the bike it is still several inches longer and taller than an unpacked 46" TV.

The only way I could see it not fitting is if the TV came in some absurdly large box.

OrientBlauZHP · 11-20-2008, 12:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by esses

Laying an lcd flat risks dead pixels, but you've got a decent amount of room with the seats down. I'd have a friend drive.

Word; laying down a LCD or Plasma is a terrible idea! Why risk your purchase? Either rent a truck/van or borrow a friends SUV....that's what I ended up doing with mine.

BMW86 · 11-20-2008, 12:21 AM

I've been told that LCD's and Plasma Tv's need to be kept upright at all times... so be careful in transportation

MastaMind · 11-20-2008, 07:02 AM

Just an FYI, LCD can be laid flat without issue. Plasma, however, should never be laid on it's back.

If you can get a 46" LCD in the 1, we need pics for proof!

7to1 · 11-20-2008, 07:32 AM

Guys, This is why BMW makes the 7, x5,x6

alexp1_tx · 11-20-2008, 10:22 AM

Buy it from Amazon. I bought my 52 from there and saved $1000.00, plus free delivery and no tax. Best buy is a rip if your buying a Computers, Apps, and electronics. I just go there to view items and buy small stuff like DVDs.

isitspringyet · 11-20-2008, 01:49 PM

I carried a 36" wide x 48"tall x 12" deep control enclosure in my 135i last month

It squeaked in, but fit! Much more enjoyable drive to Macon, GA than in the company pickup! I would say that was probably the limit the car could have held.

InsaneSkippy · 11-20-2008, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 7to1

Guys, This is why BMW makes the 7, x5,x6

LOL ya let me go buy one of those real quick just so I can transport my TVs

Red Bread · 11-20-2008, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 7to1

Guys, This is why BMW makes the 7, x5,x6

Actually, I'm pretty sure they only make the X6 to make the M Coupe look good.

PrimoM3 · 11-20-2008, 02:10 PM

It will absolutely not work without taking it out of the box... I just went through this exact purchase a couple of months ago. The boxes that these are in are huge! Don't risk it, borrow an SUV from a friend or relative. I showed up with my 1 and triedto make it work before realizing there was just no way, even with seats down. It's the dimension from the lip of the trunk to the top of the lid that wont allow it to go in.

Berduderunner · 11-20-2008, 03:39 PM

i got a 36" LCD in the back, but i had to take it out of the box...

lib · 11-21-2008, 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by InsaneSkippy

Quote:

Originally Posted by 7to1

Guys, This is why BMW makes the 7, x5,x6

LOL ya let me go buy one of those real quick just so I can transport my TVs

Just take your 1'er in for "service"

EspressoBoy · 11-21-2008, 12:41 PM

LOL
only 46"

I would go for the 52" and the prices are dropping very fast. March April is when new models start to be talked about, so my guess items over $500 will drop so fast... they have to get rid of inventory! I bet by march we will se 52" top of the line Sony going for $1200 CAD... so about 1k USD.

As for transport tricks...

A very good one...

Find something big you need to get a Home depot. Rent the van, and stop off at best buy and get your tv. 2 birds 1 van! Those of you who need a snowblower... or just a big shovel. I do not think they can tell you to put the shovel in your car... just tell them you own a B M W! and the interior scratches just on looking too hard, or even just talking about it. Damn you just scratched my car!

Those vans are huge, you could fit in 7 x 52"... Remember Home Depot has like a time limit, so you have to have all your ducks lined up be4 you go shooting...

EspressoBoy

ROFL so did you get the tv hooked up in your car? Hay on a 09 you can watch DVD's if you have idrive, maybe you can connect the hdmi to it? How did it go? BTW by buying something at Home Depot you are not breaking their rules.

11-19-2008, 08:09 PM	#23
penny Captain 45 Rep 829 Posts Drives: '08 135i (sold) Join Date: May 2008 Location: Las Colinas iTrader: (2)	If I can't even fit my Sony 46" Bravia in my parent's Lexus 350, I doubt it will fit in the 1. But who knows... __________________ '08 135i.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-19-2008, 09:29 PM	#24
lib Major 148 Rep 1,401 Posts Drives: <This space for rent> Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: ATX iTrader: (0)	If you could get fold down rear seats with an is250/is350 then I bet the TV would fit - it makes a big difference. I stuff a mountain bike in the trunk of my 1'er a few times a week by simply folding down the rear seats and taking off the front tire. There's plenty of room to spare and with the tire off the bike it is still several inches longer and taller than an unpacked 46" TV. The only way I could see it not fitting is if the TV came in some absurdly large box.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-20-2008, 12:21 AM	#26
BMW86 Major General 403 Rep 9,156 Posts Drives: RS3 Sedan / Macan S Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	I've been told that LCD's and Plasma Tv's need to be kept upright at all times... so be careful in transportation
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-20-2008, 07:02 AM	#27
MastaMind I like beer 35 Rep 1,286 Posts Drives: AW 135 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Under Pressure iTrader: (0)	Just an FYI, LCD can be laid flat without issue. Plasma, however, should never be laid on it's back. If you can get a 46" LCD in the 1, we need pics for proof!
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-20-2008, 07:32 AM	#28
7to1 New Member 5 Rep 21 Posts Drives: Join Date: Nov 2008 iTrader: (0)	Guys, This is why BMW makes the 7, x5,x6 __________________ 2010 BMW 750Li ON ORDER SOON:wink: 2009 BMW 135i AW /// CORAL RED /// SP /// 6MT 2007 BMW 750Li BLACK /// BEIGE /// LOADED 2006 EVO ix-sold 2004 Z06-sold 2004 acura tl-sold 2004 GTO-sold 2004 STI -sold 2002 pontiac grand prix gtp (40th ann. edition)-sold 1994 240sx-sold
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-20-2008, 10:22 AM	#29
alexp1_tx Private First Class 18 Rep 170 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jan 2008 iTrader: (0)	Buy it from Amazon. I bought my 52 from there and saved $1000.00, plus free delivery and no tax. Best buy is a rip if your buying a Computers, Apps, and electronics. I just go there to view items and buy small stuff like DVDs.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-20-2008, 01:49 PM	#30
isitspringyet Member 2 Rep 110 Posts Drives: '08 135i, '98 SLK, '03 TL/S Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Alabama iTrader: (0)	I carried a 36" wide x 48"tall x 12" deep control enclosure in my 135i last month It squeaked in, but fit! Much more enjoyable drive to Macon, GA than in the company pickup! I would say that was probably the limit the car could have held. __________________ AW 135i, MT, Black/Walnut, Sport, Premium
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-20-2008, 02:10 PM	#33
PrimoM3 Chemofski 58 Rep 1,295 Posts Drives: '13 X5M Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: West Coast, U.S. iTrader: (0)	It will absolutely not work without taking it out of the box... I just went through this exact purchase a couple of months ago. The boxes that these are in are huge! Don't risk it, borrow an SUV from a friend or relative. I showed up with my 1 and triedto make it work before realizing there was just no way, even with seats down. It's the dimension from the lip of the trunk to the top of the lid that wont allow it to go in. __________________ '13 Individual Frozen Brilliant White ///M3 Coupe Ordered 2/15/12 \| Euro Delivery on 9/21/12 \| U.S. Redelivery on 12/6/12 \| Motor Dead on 7/15/13 '13 Space Gray/Mugello Red X5///M Pavement Punisher \| Snow Muncher \| Family and Board Hauler \| Roadtripper
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-20-2008, 03:39 PM	#34
Berduderunner drk one 38 Rep 797 Posts Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Tampa/Orlando iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 e90 335i [0.00] 2008 135i [0.00]	i got a 36" LCD in the back, but i had to take it out of the box... __________________ Jet Black \| Coral \| HighGlossBlack \| Steptronic \| Premium \| Sport \| Comfort \| ActiveSteering \| Navi \| HiFi \| HD \| iPod \| SAT BMS JB3 v2.0 \| BMS DCI \| Berk Tech Sport Exhaust \| UR * DPs \| CoolingMist Meth Kit w/ CMGS \| H&R OE Sport Springs \| Breyton GTS-R \| Dunlop Direzza Sport Z1 Star Specs \| GP Thunder 8000K Low Beams/Angel Eyes/Cornering Lights \| LED Interior Light Kit \| Window Tint \| Smoked Tail Lights \| Smoked License Plate Cover
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-21-2008, 12:41 PM	#36
EspressoBoy 1addict, and proud 41 Rep 1,019 Posts Drives: BMW 135i 08 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Canada iTrader: (1)	LOL only 46" I would go for the 52" and the prices are dropping very fast. March April is when new models start to be talked about, so my guess items over $500 will drop so fast... they have to get rid of inventory! I bet by march we will se 52" top of the line Sony going for $1200 CAD... so about 1k USD. As for transport tricks... A very good one... Find something big you need to get a Home depot. Rent the van, and stop off at best buy and get your tv. 2 birds 1 van! Those of you who need a snowblower... or just a big shovel. I do not think they can tell you to put the shovel in your car... just tell them you own a B M W! and the interior scratches just on looking too hard, or even just talking about it. Damn you just scratched my car! Those vans are huge, you could fit in 7 x 52"... Remember Home Depot has like a time limit, so you have to have all your ducks lined up be4 you go shooting... EspressoBoy ROFL so did you get the tv hooked up in your car? Hay on a 09 you can watch DVD's if you have idrive, maybe you can connect the hdmi to it? How did it go? BTW by buying something at Home Depot you are not breaking their rules. __________________
	Appreciate 0 Quote