my alpine white 135i arrived! (pics + review)

Jack Regan · 12-19-2007, 10:11 AM

more pics here -- http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3060

it arrived today...thought i'd share it with you all.

Update with review:

my first impressions are that the 135 feels like a very hot hot hatch, not a coupe. the reason i dumped my 335i was because it felt so big on the road and you never really wanted to throw it around through the corners. it was a high speed cruiser and massively uninvolving and apart from the engine I wouldn't recommend one. before that i had an R32 Golf which I loved to bits and this is much closer to the R32 than it is to a 3. you just want to abuse it to be honest and i think a lot of people will lose their licenses in it!!!

it is tight inside too, but i'm pretty big, and it's not uncomfortable; it just feels small and compact - the way a sports car should. can't get the seat adjusted for height very well though yet. it'll come though.

quality inside is usual BMW, although the Pro Sat Nav that pops up isn't as nice as the 3's in-dash version. seats are better, stubby M Sport gear shift is too, although obviously it's pretty stuff at the moment. the upgraded speaker system sounds ok but not great. not really worth the money if i am being honest.

footwell is tight compared to the 3. going to take some getting used to as the space between the pedals is proper sports car, not executive car.

seats in the back are great but your passengers will have to leave their legs at home. no room at all behind my seat and i'm 6 foot. but i didn't buy it for my friends!!

too early to tell on the road really. again the engine is so new it's not fair to boot it yet, but like the 335 it is very very rapid in any gear and in any rev range. the suspension is definitely more sorted than the 335 and inspires so much more confidence. the wheelbase seems so much shorter and the whole car feels so much more planted and grippier.

brakes are amazing, but harsh. again I guess that's because it's new.

sorry this isn't very technical, but i'm not. i'll try and give you more opinions as i drive it over christmas and new year and i'll post some more pics in the next day or so.

imported_MPower · 12-19-2007, 10:13 AM

Yep, 264s and Alpine White for me...

Harold · 12-19-2007, 10:14 AM

Congratulations Jack! She's a beauty!! :roundel:

joelk · 12-19-2007, 10:15 AM

uhm go drive it already and report back pronto! :biggrin:

congrats by the way!

NJKSC27 · 12-19-2007, 10:16 AM

wow gorgeous....

is the first AW 135i we have seen bought and delivered???

Fox323 · 12-19-2007, 10:16 AM

Damn hot!!:eyebulge:

spudw · 12-19-2007, 10:16 AM

That is one beautiful car. Contrats, Jack.

Dave · 12-19-2007, 10:17 AM

beautiful! congrats lets see some interior pics too!

marcosowns · 12-19-2007, 10:20 AM

You sir are one lucky person. Enjoy!

BForbes · 12-19-2007, 10:24 AM

HOLY SHIT. That car is absolutely amazing. MORE PICS MORE PICS!!!! Congratulations man. My automotive soul can rest in peace now.

Jack Regan · 12-19-2007, 10:29 AM

i'll get some interior shots up as soon as i can. just taken it for a drive and already i can tell it is so much nicer than my old 335i. feels like a proper sports car.

very happy indeed!!!

Dave · 12-19-2007, 10:36 AM

what color is it? terra or blk?

Jack Regan · 12-19-2007, 10:39 AM

black montana leather. pretty safe choice.

Dave · 12-19-2007, 10:41 AM

sexy

peppebmw · 12-19-2007, 10:42 AM

Beautiful! Congrats and more pics please! The wait is gonna kill me. Patience is not my style.

BForbes · 12-19-2007, 10:45 AM

I'm so excited for the pics...can you guys imagine this little car with 384hp and 421lb tq?? Damn! Just damn!

BMWeber · 12-19-2007, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by onehots2k

I'm so excited for the pics...can you guys imagine this little car with 384hp and 421lb tq?? Damn! Just damn!

now imagine it with 450hp and 450lb ft

1ster · 12-19-2007, 10:56 AM

I hate you. :mad:

TunedM2C · 12-19-2007, 11:01 AM

More initial impressions requested stat!

dclee1 · 12-19-2007, 11:04 AM

Holy crap...that looks good...puts to rest any reservations I had. Any thoughts on the 1 vs the 3?

Mike Roberts · 12-19-2007, 11:13 AM

That's a lovely looking car... Now all you need to do is get out of London so you can take it over 20mph!

White is the new black.

Mike.

infinitekidM2C · 12-19-2007, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by 1ster

I hate you. :mad:

+1:mad:

12-19-2007, 10:11 AM	#1
Jack Regan Enlisted Member 9 Rep 44 Posts Drives: Join Date: Nov 2007 iTrader: (0)	my alpine white 135i arrived! (pics + review) more pics here -- http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3060 it arrived today...thought i'd share it with you all. Update with review: my first impressions are that the 135 feels like a very hot hot hatch, not a coupe. the reason i dumped my 335i was because it felt so big on the road and you never really wanted to throw it around through the corners. it was a high speed cruiser and massively uninvolving and apart from the engine I wouldn't recommend one. before that i had an R32 Golf which I loved to bits and this is much closer to the R32 than it is to a 3. you just want to abuse it to be honest and i think a lot of people will lose their licenses in it!!! it is tight inside too, but i'm pretty big, and it's not uncomfortable; it just feels small and compact - the way a sports car should. can't get the seat adjusted for height very well though yet. it'll come though. quality inside is usual BMW, although the Pro Sat Nav that pops up isn't as nice as the 3's in-dash version. seats are better, stubby M Sport gear shift is too, although obviously it's pretty stuff at the moment. the upgraded speaker system sounds ok but not great. not really worth the money if i am being honest. footwell is tight compared to the 3. going to take some getting used to as the space between the pedals is proper sports car, not executive car. seats in the back are great but your passengers will have to leave their legs at home. no room at all behind my seat and i'm 6 foot. but i didn't buy it for my friends!! too early to tell on the road really. again the engine is so new it's not fair to boot it yet, but like the 335 it is very very rapid in any gear and in any rev range. the suspension is definitely more sorted than the 335 and inspires so much more confidence. the wheelbase seems so much shorter and the whole car feels so much more planted and grippier. brakes are amazing, but harsh. again I guess that's because it's new. sorry this isn't very technical, but i'm not. i'll try and give you more opinions as i drive it over christmas and new year and i'll post some more pics in the next day or so. Attached Images
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12-19-2007, 10:13 AM	#2
imported_MPower Zoom Zoom 38 Rep 1,069 Posts Drives: 2022 M3 6MT Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	Yep, 264s and Alpine White for me... __________________ In the garage: 2022 G80 M3 Manual - Portimao Blue
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12-19-2007, 10:14 AM	#3
Harold Lieutenant 259 Rep 502 Posts Drives: Z3 Coupe Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: BMW HQ iTrader: (0)	Congratulations Jack! She's a beauty!! :roundel:
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12-19-2007, 10:15 AM	#4
joelk Lieutenant Colonel 37 Rep 1,680 Posts Drives: Space Gray E90 M3 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0)	uhm go drive it already and report back pronto! :biggrin: congrats by the way! __________________ e90 M3, Space Gray / Extended Black, ZCP, ZCV, ZP2, DCT sold: 2008 BS 135i 6MT
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12-19-2007, 10:16 AM	#5
NJKSC27 automobile aficionado 111 Rep 1,021 Posts Drives: Join Date: Sep 2007 iTrader: (0)	wow gorgeous.... is the first AW 135i we have seen bought and delivered???
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12-19-2007, 10:16 AM	#6
Fox323 New Member 2 Rep 27 Posts Drives: Join Date: Nov 2007 iTrader: (0)	Damn hot!!:eyebulge: __________________ http://www.winklerronny.de > My E46 323ci and Toyota MR2
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12-19-2007, 10:16 AM	#7
spudw Major 70 Rep 1,305 Posts Drives: 2009 128i Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ottawa iTrader: (0)	That is one beautiful car. Contrats, Jack. __________________ 2009 BMW 128i ~ Jet Black ~ Sport Package ~ Sunroof ~ USB Integration ~ Delivered on October 14, 2009
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12-19-2007, 10:17 AM	#8
Dave formerly izzo/comeback 287 Rep 3,382 Posts Drives: 2016 RC 350 F Sport Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NJ iTrader: (3) Garage List 2008 135i [6.80]	beautiful! congrats lets see some interior pics too! __________________ BMW CCA # 418268
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12-19-2007, 10:20 AM	#9
marcosowns Private 1 Rep 67 Posts Drives: 2013 FR-S Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (0)	You sir are one lucky person. Enjoy!
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12-19-2007, 10:24 AM	#10
BForbes Moderator 559 Rep 4,240 Posts Drives: BSM 135i/AW E90 M3 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Orlando, FL iTrader: (0)	HOLY SHIT. That car is absolutely amazing. MORE PICS MORE PICS!!!! Congratulations man. My automotive soul can rest in peace now. __________________ - 04 Honda S2000(gone)
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12-19-2007, 10:29 AM	#11
Jack Regan Enlisted Member 9 Rep 44 Posts Drives: Join Date: Nov 2007 iTrader: (0)	interiors i'll get some interior shots up as soon as i can. just taken it for a drive and already i can tell it is so much nicer than my old 335i. feels like a proper sports car. very happy indeed!!!
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12-19-2007, 10:36 AM	#12
Dave formerly izzo/comeback 287 Rep 3,382 Posts Drives: 2016 RC 350 F Sport Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NJ iTrader: (3) Garage List 2008 135i [6.80]	what color is it? terra or blk? __________________ BMW CCA # 418268
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12-19-2007, 10:39 AM	#13
Jack Regan Enlisted Member 9 Rep 44 Posts Drives: Join Date: Nov 2007 iTrader: (0)	black montana leather. pretty safe choice.
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12-19-2007, 10:41 AM	#14
Dave formerly izzo/comeback 287 Rep 3,382 Posts Drives: 2016 RC 350 F Sport Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NJ iTrader: (3) Garage List 2008 135i [6.80]	sexy __________________ BMW CCA # 418268
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12-19-2007, 10:42 AM	#15
peppebmw Lieutenant 21 Rep 412 Posts Drives: 2023 BMW X3 M40i Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: middle of CT iTrader: (1)	Beautiful! Congrats and more pics please! The wait is gonna kill me. Patience is not my style.
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12-19-2007, 10:45 AM	#16
BForbes Moderator 559 Rep 4,240 Posts Drives: BSM 135i/AW E90 M3 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Orlando, FL iTrader: (0)	I'm so excited for the pics...can you guys imagine this little car with 384hp and 421lb tq?? Damn! Just damn! __________________ - 04 Honda S2000(gone)
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12-19-2007, 10:56 AM	#18
1ster Large Member 164 Rep 937 Posts Drives: Join Date: Aug 2007 iTrader: (0)	I hate you. :mad:
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12-19-2007, 11:01 AM	#19
TunedM2C Brigadier General 829 Rep 4,190 Posts Drives: 2016 LBB M2 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Earth iTrader: (2)	More initial impressions requested stat!
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12-19-2007, 11:04 AM	#20
dclee1 Lieutenant 21 Rep 469 Posts Drives: Join Date: Nov 2007 iTrader: (0)	Holy crap...that looks good...puts to rest any reservations I had. Any thoughts on the 1 vs the 3?
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12-19-2007, 11:13 AM	#21
Mike Roberts Sideways just kicked in, yo! 1 Rep 87 Posts Drives: N54 135i Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	That's a lovely looking car... Now all you need to do is get out of London so you can take it over 20mph! White is the new black. Mike. __________________ N54 135i M3 control arms, ARBs, bushes and some other stuff....
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