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Just received the latest copy of Wheels Mag. with their annual "Handling Olympics". The 135i came 7th in a field of 13 in the following rank:

1. 911 GT2
2. BMW M3
3. Evo X
4. SLK 55 AMG
5. HSV GTS
6. Renault Clio sport
7. BMW 135i
8. Suby STi Spec R
9. Lotus Elise
10. FPV F6
11. RX-8 GT
12. Ford XR6 Turbo
13. Honda Civic Type R

Test driver Ed Ordynski's comments on the 135i were:

+ "Great engine, runs hard. Extremely linear power delivery, and good, meaty steering feel"

- "Soft on the track. A little too benign to drive. And it wallows a bit too much over irregularities"