BMW 135i testdrive.....
BMW 135i testdrive.....
04-17-2008, 12:22 PM
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I actually test drove this car a couple of weeks ago when it arrived here. I tested the 135i with sport and premium package. It was a slushbox 
but it was still very fun to drive. The car takes awesome corners and man does that torque plant you in the seat like nothing else. I gunned that thing and it was up to 90mph in no time. It was amazing. I thought about buying it but then I thought how much it would cost me to own a BMW(Big Money Wasted) and then I reconsidered jaja.
but it was still very fun to drive. The car takes awesome corners and man does that torque plant you in the seat like nothing else. I gunned that thing and it was up to 90mph in no time. It was amazing. I thought about buying it but then I thought how much it would cost me to own a BMW(Big Money Wasted) and then I reconsidered jaja.
04-17-2008, 12:26 PM
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04-17-2008, 12:38 PM
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The way I want the car, it's 42.5k
You CAN get a 335i for that kind of money, but that's everything except Nav on the 135i and I'm even thinking of getting nav on it as it only increases my payment by about 30-40 a month.
The real problem is, you can haggle on the 335i. The best deal I usually hear about on the 135i is 500 under MSRP. There are a few guys on 1addicts.com who have done better, but not much.
Oh, and you must remember, the 135i has an M tuned suspension and it shows. The 335i does not.
04-17-2008, 12:39 PM
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The price dif from a 335 to a 135 is not that much, we are talking at about 2 to 3k difference, I think one of the magazines has already stated that. But to tell you the truth, if you are a real enthusiast you will prefer the 135. It is just much more nimble in terms of handling and it is lighter so yeah, I preferr it over the 335. Plus I find the 135 nicer looking jeje. But that's just me, other people hate the desing.
04-17-2008, 07:26 PM
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the 335 comes with a lot of options standard, like premium stereo, moon roof etc. I dont know if 135 comes with it standard, Ajax would know. If 135 comes barebones standard like the 328 then 135 is not a good deal
04-18-2008, 03:31 AM
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My dad owns a dealership, and he brought home a 335i I drove a was able to drive a few times last week. It was automatic, but the power was pretty incredible and the manual shift mode was instantly responsive compared to the huge like 3 second in automatic RX-8s.
I would trade in my 8 for it in a heartbeat.
I would trade in my 8 for it in a heartbeat.
04-18-2008, 08:11 AM
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Test drive's not gonna happen
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Being held in Calgary four hours drive away, with *6 inches* of snow forecast
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I have my summer rubber on, but even with a quick boot change I can't risk getting stuck there if they close down the highway.
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.Being held in Calgary four hours drive away, with *6 inches* of snow forecast
.I have my summer rubber on, but even with a quick boot change I can't risk getting stuck there if they close down the highway.
S
04-18-2008, 08:37 AM
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04-18-2008, 09:36 AM
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Unless you want it barebones... The way I've priced my 135 it comes out to 35.5k, no options other than heated seats, and I might nix those. To some, less is better. I don't need two subwoofers 6 inches behind me, I don't need a computer to tell me where to turn, and I certainly don't need two inches less headroom.
04-18-2008, 09:43 AM
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Dill, that's the problem we all have..
The way I want the car, it's 42.5k
You CAN get a 335i for that kind of money, but that's everything except Nav on the 135i and I'm even thinking of getting nav on it as it only increases my payment by about 30-40 a month.
The real problem is, you can haggle on the 335i. The best deal I usually hear about on the 135i is 500 under MSRP. There are a few guys on 1addicts.com who have done better, but not much.
Oh, and you must remember, the 135i has an M tuned suspension and it shows. The 335i does not.
The way I want the car, it's 42.5k
You CAN get a 335i for that kind of money, but that's everything except Nav on the 135i and I'm even thinking of getting nav on it as it only increases my payment by about 30-40 a month.
The real problem is, you can haggle on the 335i. The best deal I usually hear about on the 135i is 500 under MSRP. There are a few guys on 1addicts.com who have done better, but not much.
Oh, and you must remember, the 135i has an M tuned suspension and it shows. The 335i does not.
All in all, if the 335i's are running 11sec quarter miles with ECU upgrades, tires, etc imagine what the lighter 135i will feel like.
04-18-2008, 10:18 AM
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Unless you want it barebones... The way I've priced my 135 it comes out to 35.5k, no options other than heated seats, and I might nix those. To some, less is better. I don't need two subwoofers 6 inches behind me, I don't need a computer to tell me where to turn, and I certainly don't need two inches less headroom.
04-18-2008, 10:38 AM
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I may also be attempting a test drive etc. here soon, if i do I'll be sure to chime in. I"m torn between spending big dollah's on repairing my transmission, or just saying f it and going with the 1 series (or something else, maybe even another 8). In the few shots I've seen of these cars lowered and fixed up a bit they look pimp and have the performance to match, just a few things keeping me from really pursuing one (namely $ and obligations with my current vehicle) 
04-18-2008, 11:19 AM
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Never! If the computer could tell me the exact turn-in point and steer me towards the perfect apex I still wouldn't consider it ... Think Exige vs Evo.
I find this especially ironic since we are on a website for rx-8's, which at its core is celebrated as a bare-bones sports car. Doesn't need much power, doesn't need four wheel drive, doesn't need massive rims, doesn't need huge boost, its just a good car. For almost the same price you can get a stripped down 135 with 70 more hp and an m-tuned suspension.
I find this especially ironic since we are on a website for rx-8's, which at its core is celebrated as a bare-bones sports car. Doesn't need much power, doesn't need four wheel drive, doesn't need massive rims, doesn't need huge boost, its just a good car. For almost the same price you can get a stripped down 135 with 70 more hp and an m-tuned suspension.
04-18-2008, 01:05 PM
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Never! If the computer could tell me the exact turn-in point and steer me towards the perfect apex I still wouldn't consider it ... Think Exige vs Evo.
I find this especially ironic since we are on a website for rx-8's, which at its core is celebrated as a bare-bones sports car. Doesn't need much power, doesn't need four wheel drive, doesn't need massive rims, doesn't need huge boost, its just a good car. For almost the same price you can get a stripped down 135 with 70 more hp and an m-tuned suspension.
I find this especially ironic since we are on a website for rx-8's, which at its core is celebrated as a bare-bones sports car. Doesn't need much power, doesn't need four wheel drive, doesn't need massive rims, doesn't need huge boost, its just a good car. For almost the same price you can get a stripped down 135 with 70 more hp and an m-tuned suspension.
but the rx8 is far from a hardcore sports car like the elise... its great because its got plenty of room and soft suspension that isnt bumpy like the Z and Evo, nice interior, creature comforts, yet handles extremely well.. If anything the Evo or s2000 is closer to what youre talking about than a 8