[4thGenRocks]

I recently had a chance to drive the 135i as well. I was given the key and told "have fun!". It's a solid car. Performance wise 135i hands down, look wise 335ci def. I just don't like the side/rear profile of the 135i. As op mentioned, the paddles work great. Tap to upshift and thumb press for downshift -- on both left and right side of the steering wheel. Even though the new Z was chosen to be winner against this, I still wouldn't mind driving one.