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Originally Posted by Master Deep

I'll chime in here even though I don't own a 1er. (yet )

I have a 325xi. And I've had 335s as loaners at least 6 times now. The turbo motor is FAST. There's no denying that. Now the boost was fun for a little bit, but I actually got bored of it. Light turns green, hit the pedal for 2 seconds and I'm already over the speed limit. The car didn't even have to downshift for highway passing. The car was too fast for my daily commute. I rarely drive on the highway currently. I normally LOVE to redline my car as much as I can. And my 325, once its over 3000 rpm, is not a slow car. It is quite fun. Plus I get to wind it out longer and listen to the engine sing. Now if I do that in a 35i, I'll definitely get arrested. Redlining a slightly slower car on regular streets is fun to me. I know my friends consider it nice that they never have to push their car over 3000 rpm to do the same thing I use all 7000 rpm to do. 215hp isn't slow at all. It just depends what you look for in a car. BTW, cost was not a reason for getting a 325. 330, 335, and the M3 are all within my budget. But why get a M3 and drive 40 mph all the time? I'll keep my non-turbo.

One thing I REALLY miss not having is a vert. Especially now that its been a nice mild summer here. Not too hot. Perfect convertible weather 5/7 days a week. 128i vert next possibly...? My moonroof will have to suffice for now i guess.

I totally respect that man, the 325 is a fast car haha. I'm simply comparing it to a 135i in terms of acceleration.