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I just traded my M3 for a 135is last week. Two quite different cars. But worth comparing the two. By the way, I'll bet that M3 is a blast on the country roads in Scotland.
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04-03-2013, 08:59 AM | #46 | |
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That's some quality journalism right there.
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Lol at the open diff, one tire fire photo
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while the review speaks positively for the 135is, i feel like the article is more of a statement of how BMW is slowly "losing its roots" in the compact RWD premium segment.
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I find the question interesting, as I spent 6-8 weeks searching for alternatives to the M3. I wanted to downsize in costs, yet still have something that had power, performance and handling, and retained some premium feel. It was tough to find anything that satisfied my wants. 135is was a good compromise, in my opinion, and as I have it, I'm realizing that it really is a great little car. I miss the M3 a little. More from the standpoint of ego I suppose. I live in the city, though, and don't have fantastic roads to play on like you do, unless I drive an hour out of the city.
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The article does highlight the undercurrent of uncertainty with the future of the brand. I found it interesting how the writer implied it was the "Germans, as a car-making culture, [falling] out of love with driving" as the reason for BMW's numbing of the 3-Series design. If that's true, then how would that NOT affect all future models?
I hope future 1 and 2-Series models live up to our expectations as enthusiasts. Porsche keeps calling to me like a siren in the mist ! .
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I personally think my 09 135i m-sport is the most ideal 1 series. Better looking mirrors, ash tray cover, better standard stereo (over 2010), the N54 engine... I also added the BMW PE, SSK, M3 FSB, performance grills & pedals. As close to stock perfection for a 1 series IMO. Btw the msport steering wheel in the f30 is even better / thicker than ours.
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The only thing that annoys me about the X3 is that you have to turn the cruise "on". IMO, they could turn the on/off button in to a cancel button and have the system always available, but I think the concern is that you'll bump the rocker switch and accidentally engage the cruise control.
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1) I don't consider the 1 to be a niche vehicle, I just think it sells poorly in the U.S. because it's priced so close to the 3, it's not practical for many people and the styling doesn't appeal to some people. But the bigger point is that the E9X shares most of the driving characteristics of the E8X, only a bit bigger and heavier -- they're not worlds apart. In the time I've owned my 335i, I've had two E90 loaners during service and one F30. All were configured bare bones which gave me a fair opportunity to compare them at their roots. Even a stripped E90 sedan was fun to me. Aside from the 6-speed automatic transmission being a poor match for the N52, the car had that spark. The steering was responsive and firm, the suspension, though a bit softer than I would prefer in the stripped model, was balanced and compliant, and the chassis would dance a bit when tossed about. And without all the tech and eco crap, I could entirely focus on the drive. The F30 is a completely different animal -- I feel like a passenger in the driver's seat when I drive one. To put it bluntly, it's simply no fun -- BMW's mainstream, top selling model that's had a target on its back by the whole auto industry for 30 years is no longer any fun to me. That is not a good sign for the future. 2) There's a very strong likelihood that the new 2 will essentially represent a cut down F30 just as the E8X represents a cut down E9X. If that's the case, I simply don't see how the 2 Series will retain the spark of the current 1. It will almost certainly have electric steering, I'd bet the chassis will feel softer and duller just like the F30 and, for those of us who prefer naturally aspirated engines, there are no options. I fully understand why BMW, in their quest to diversify and spread the brand across every niche, is leaving me on the beach and I accept that reality. I expect the problem (from my perspective) to get worse before it gets better. So I'll enjoy my 1 while it lasts and hope that someone else fills the void that I believe BMW is leaving in the marketplace. |
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Loved it at the NY Auto Show! Wish I took more pics.
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my 135is has a sport button what are you talking about
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