Finally drove a 135i - Page 2

*Camaro_Corvette* · 12-17-2008, 12:19 PM

WoW, I thought the Scotsman was making a comeback until I read the date of this thread. You guys are messing with me

legends · 12-17-2008, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GatorBlue371

comming from someone who's best friend drives a 135i, its a good car.

its not a GREAT car. Personally i think it looks like god reached down and squished a 335i together in his fingers to make the car.

the biggest common complaint ive heard about it is the lag from the engine. Which i test drove and can attest to.

Thats a predictable statement coming from a N/A community, but the BMW has less turbo lag than the other 3 turbo cars I have owned. This car is considered to have "no lag". Especially when chipped which I am. Still, something is tempting about a nice V8..

GatorBlue371 · 12-17-2008, 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by legends

Thats a predictable statement coming from a N/A community, but the BMW has less turbo lag than the other 3 turbo cars I have owned. This car is considered to have "no lag". Especially when chipped which I am. Still, something is tempting about a nice V8..

I drive a 335i Twin turbo Numb nuts.

legends · 12-17-2008, 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GatorBlue371

I drive a 335i Twin turbo Numb nuts.

then you got a dud.

4thGenRocks · 12-17-2008, 07:14 PM

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.

MerF · 12-17-2008, 08:36 PM

There's been some thread revivals as of late, eh?

GatorBlue371 · 12-18-2008, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by legends

then you got a dud.

No.

I test drove one and my buddy owns one, and even he talks about the turbo lag.

Army Guy · 12-18-2008, 02:00 PM

I just returned from a year in Germany, while there I spent a weekend in a 135i. That car is meant to be driven on the Autobahn, it was a fun car to drive. I test drove a lot of BMWs & Mercedes, the 135i is a fun little car. If I was going to buy one I would have bought a 335i, being in the military I could have saved several thousands - but wanted some America Muscle instead. Munich builds a great car but so does Bowling Green!!!!!

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4thGenRocks But 5th Gen FTW! Drives: myself crazy! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Interwebs Posts: 101	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. __________________ 2009 Monterey Blue Nissan 370Z with Sports Package 6MT w/SynchroRev Match

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Army Guy Vette Owner Drives: 2006 Red Corvette Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Basehor KS Posts: 18	I just returned from a year in Germany, while there I spent a weekend in a 135i. That car is meant to be driven on the Autobahn, it was a fun car to drive. I test drove a lot of BMWs & Mercedes, the 135i is a fun little car. If I was going to buy one I would have bought a 335i, being in the military I could have saved several thousands - but wanted some America Muscle instead. Munich builds a great car but so does Bowling Green!!!!!