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Originally Posted by adc
But when someone posts that they took their bone stock 135i vert (which is heavier than my 335i), never revved it beyond 5000 RPM because of break in, and yet thought it was the dog's balls in terms of acceleration... well... it seems to me it does become a matter of perspective.
Looking forward to buying a 135i though...
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Who said my 135i Vert was Bone stock? I have a windscreen and BMW performance pedals!!!
I'd like to see where I said my Vert's acceleration was..."The Dog's Balls" though?
It's fast...stupidly fast. I'm looking forward to taking her up to 7k in about...oh 750 more miles. Just fyi, the peak HP and Torque is not at redline with our cars so while I know there is still a lot more the car will do past the break in period, you still get a good idea how she will perform at around 5k rpm.
Also, you don't have to be redlining this car to appreciate how well she turns
The reference I made last post was me taking a buddy through a 180 degree under the freeway turn without letting off. She sank down, held the line and blasted out with *VERY* little body roll. Not bad for a Vert.
Also you mention weight. My Vert is listed at 3671, 89lbs heavier then a 335i coupe and 66lbs heavier then the 335i Sedan. Ooooooo, huge difference.
This is however an apples and oranges comparison. I did not buy a 135i Vert to be faster then a 335i Coupe...like a 135i Coupe is :headbang:. If you want to compare performance
erformance then put up a 135i Vert vs a 335i Vert. My car is 290lbs lighter, and will out handle and accelerate the 3 Vert. Again though, you don't buy a Vert to be the fastest kid on the block...it's the top down experience with exceptional steering and an incredible motor that makes the 135i Vert a great ride.