As my sig says, I have come to the 135i from a series of newer BMWs, a 2011 X3, a 2009 M3 Sedan, and a 2008 535xi. I also briefly had a low-kms, 3 yr old (at the time) 2007 328xiTouring.
I find the 135i to be the best combo of reasonable price to buy and run, fun to drive, light and nimble to handle and always entertaining on the street of all those recent BMWs - yes, including the M3 Sedan which was actually less fun in town than my 135i. Admittedly the M3 would run away and hide from a 135i on the hiway, but how often can you do that before your license is toast.
My current plan is to keep this 1er a long time. It is one of the best cars BMW makes today. Period.
