135i left me speechless

natetgreat · 03-19-2008, 04:21 PM

:thumbup:just came back from test driving the 135i at Moritz bmw and all i can say is WOW:biggrin:. they had a black saphire with coral red interior, ive been wanting to see this car for a long time know and wanted to drive it to feel that twin turbo engine. when i saw the car i have admit i does look some what small and i got worried me being 6' 5 i thought man their goes my dream of buying this car but when i sat in the car i was stunned a had plenty of leg room and head room, but i doubt that any one is going to set behind me :wink:. the sales men said " ok lets take her for a spin" and im not going to lie i almost shed a tier, so being a 1addict i took him up for the offer. man the car is a best it really is it was begging, taunting me to give more, the handling of the car is awsome. but all great things most come to an end and i had go back to the dealership and give the keys back. I told that the sales men that bmw made a bad ass car and he laughted and told me i should drive the m3. but i didnt cuz i had to go back to work. to sum up i was left speachless thats all, and to let yall know that that 135i WILL BE MY NEXT CAR

ersatzS2 · 03-19-2008, 04:38 PM

Ruined your spelling and grammer skills too!

TazioNYC · 03-19-2008, 04:43 PM

HA!!

natetgreat · 03-19-2008, 04:44 PM

yup, proud of it :wink:

LazyT · 03-19-2008, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by ersatzS2

Ruined your spelling and grammer skills too!

Readin' and writin' ain't too important in TX.

Jewpac · 03-19-2008, 04:51 PM

Trying to read that made my head hurt.

edge350 · 03-19-2008, 05:00 PM

Glad you got a chance behind the wheel, Nate. Thanks for taking a moment to share your thoughts. Hopefully, I'll get a chance this weekend.

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Originally Posted by Jewpac

Trying to read that made my head hurt.

You're head hurts too easily. You should see a doctor.

Jewpac · 03-19-2008, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by edge350

Glad you got a chance behind the wheel, Nate. Thanks for taking a moment to share your thoughts. Hopefully, I'll get a chance this weekend.

You're head hurts too easily. You should see a doctor.

The lack of capitalization and proper grammar will do that.

Nutkins · 03-19-2008, 05:13 PM

Give the guy a break he's only trying to share the joy - Thanks for the write up Nate :thumbup:

natetgreat · 03-19-2008, 05:14 PM

I apologize for the bad grammer, im sorry

natetgreat · 03-19-2008, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Nutkins

Give the guy a break he's only trying to share the joy - Thanks for the write up Nate :thumbup:

thanks for standing up for me

yelldaymo · 03-19-2008, 05:16 PM

i just saw the one today and it didn't really impress me. i thought i was going to be like "wow this is a great car" but the car just looks like a cheaper version of a 3. also the salesman said that they just cut the production so we might not see much of it. but thats just my opinion

Nutkins · 03-19-2008, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by yelldaymo

i just saw the one today and it didn't really impress me. i thought i was going to be like "wow this is a great car" but the car just looks like a cheaper version of a 3. also the salesman said that they just cut the production so we might not see much of it. but thats just my opinion

Looks are subjective and I think it's fair to say this car is all about the drive. I'm far from sold on the looks but for the performance and thrills you're getting + the fact the inside is a nice place to be, I think this is car is a legend in the making :headbang:

curtdragon · 03-19-2008, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Jewpac

The lack of capitalization and proper grammar will do that.

but since you are so great are grammar you shouldnt have a problem proofreading anything
all hail King Grammar

boostin · 03-19-2008, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by yelldaymo

i just saw the one today and it didn't really impress me. i thought i was going to be like "wow this is a great car" but the car just looks like a cheaper version of a 3. also the salesman said that they just cut the production so we might not see much of it. but thats just my opinion

I'm willing to bet that the salesman was just saying that because he wanted to make it seem like its a limited production or something. I think the 135i will do very well (also, just an opinion). Plus, the cars just hit US showrooms so how would they already be cutting back production? The only ones that have been ordered are by people who don't need to see the car first, which makes up a small percentage of the customers. Now is when the real numbers start coming in because people can test drive them and see them in person.

-Chris

natetgreat · 03-19-2008, 06:18 PM

The car has tons of potential.

Robinc · 03-19-2008, 08:38 PM

Just got done driving the same 135i at Mortiz. All I can say is Wow! First time seeing the car in person and I was very impressed. It actually didn't look quite as small as I thought It was going to. Nice proportions with a very muscular-aggresive stance. The wheels and BMW molded calipers are beautiful, just adds another sporty dimension to the car. Love the look of the exhaust tips as well, the black chrome finish is something that you have to see in person, they also look alot fatter in person. The trunk is huge for a car that small, makes the trunk in my G look like a glove box. The interior is top notch as well, this is gonna be my first BMW, and i am very impressed with the simplicity and quality of materials used in the interior. The M badged steering wheel is awesome! Nice and fat, has a good racey feel to it. Love how the sports seats feel, keep you in place when the driving gets a little spirited.

As far as driving the car goes, it's just like everybody else has already said, awesome!!! Very smooth power delivery, no turbo lag, torque down low is phenominal, this car hauls ass! The exhuast note sounds good too, nice and sporty without being droney. Didn't get agressive enough to notice the understeer that some have talked about. The overall feel is very solid. Thank You BMW. A few more days and mine should be here:thumbup:

atr_hugo · 03-19-2008, 08:47 PM

I was yapping at the CA on a test drive today - on one of the local ring roads. Just talking and keeping my eyes straight ahead, glanced down at the speedo - YIKES. This is going to be a FUN car.

Told that story to She Who Must Be Obeyed, got the ol'

; -)

yelldaymo · 03-19-2008, 08:56 PM

i think ill be getting a 335i coupe over the 135i but plus i just dont want to go through the ordering and waiting process

redwood · 03-19-2008, 09:03 PM

Classic BMW has their demo cars in for the 1 series coupe & convertible (Black 135i, Sedona Red 128i, and silver 128i convertible). Unfortunately the only car that was not on the showroom floor was the 128i, so that's what I got to drive. I did sit in the 135i and drooled through the window of a holding area at a customer's Montego Blue 135i (that's that car/color I want). So anyway, headroom is tight. As the measurements suggested, about the same as an E36 M3, which means fitting with a helmet would be very tight since my head is just barely not touching. Legroom was way more than enough (see photo) and I even scooted the seat forward a little to get comfortable.

The interior is nice, like a 3 series, but smaller. Seats are snug, but not too snug. The 128 (automatic) had surprisingly spry accleration, feeling better than my 328i (not surprising with more power and similar weight). Handling was not razor sharp, but was very impressive, especially since this was a non-sport package car. I didn't get to really flog on it though with the sales guy around.

The 135i definitely looks better in person, less awkward in the front. The trunk was a little smaller than expected, but not small. I didn't get very good angles on the pics and the cars outside were poorly lit from the sun. They also had an M3 coupe and M3 sedan (with a sold sign on it). *drool*

http://redwood.smugmug.com/gallery/4547582_Fxsx7

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natetgreat Private 1 Rep 67 Posts Drives: 2001 Trans Am Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Fort Worth TX iTrader: (0)	135i left me speechless :thumbup:just came back from test driving the 135i at Moritz bmw and all i can say is WOW:biggrin:. they had a black saphire with coral red interior, ive been wanting to see this car for a long time know and wanted to drive it to feel that twin turbo engine. when i saw the car i have admit i does look some what small and i got worried me being 6' 5 i thought man their goes my dream of buying this car but when i sat in the car i was stunned a had plenty of leg room and head room, but i doubt that any one is going to set behind me :wink:. the sales men said " ok lets take her for a spin" and im not going to lie i almost shed a tier, so being a 1addict i took him up for the offer. man the car is a best it really is it was begging, taunting me to give more, the handling of the car is awsome. but all great things most come to an end and i had go back to the dealership and give the keys back. I told that the sales men that bmw made a bad ass car and he laughted and told me i should drive the m3. but i didnt cuz i had to go back to work. to sum up i was left speachless thats all, and to let yall know that that 135i WILL BE MY NEXT CAR
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Nutkins Enlisted Member 0 Rep 45 Posts Drives: Join Date: Feb 2008 iTrader: (0)	Give the guy a break he's only trying to share the joy - Thanks for the write up Nate :thumbup:
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yelldaymo Registered 0 Rep 3 Posts Drives: Join Date: Feb 2008 iTrader: (0)	i just saw the one today and it didn't really impress me. i thought i was going to be like "wow this is a great car" but the car just looks like a cheaper version of a 3. also the salesman said that they just cut the production so we might not see much of it. but thats just my opinion
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natetgreat Private 1 Rep 67 Posts Drives: 2001 Trans Am Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Fort Worth TX iTrader: (0)	The car has tons of potential.
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Robinc Private First Class 6 Rep 114 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Just got done driving the same 135i at Mortiz. All I can say is Wow! First time seeing the car in person and I was very impressed. It actually didn't look quite as small as I thought It was going to. Nice proportions with a very muscular-aggresive stance. The wheels and BMW molded calipers are beautiful, just adds another sporty dimension to the car. Love the look of the exhaust tips as well, the black chrome finish is something that you have to see in person, they also look alot fatter in person. The trunk is huge for a car that small, makes the trunk in my G look like a glove box. The interior is top notch as well, this is gonna be my first BMW, and i am very impressed with the simplicity and quality of materials used in the interior. The M badged steering wheel is awesome! Nice and fat, has a good racey feel to it. Love how the sports seats feel, keep you in place when the driving gets a little spirited. As far as driving the car goes, it's just like everybody else has already said, awesome!!! Very smooth power delivery, no turbo lag, torque down low is phenominal, this car hauls ass! The exhuast note sounds good too, nice and sporty without being droney. Didn't get agressive enough to notice the understeer that some have talked about. The overall feel is very solid. Thank You BMW. A few more days and mine should be here:thumbup:
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atr_hugo No longer moderate 325 Rep 4,401 Posts Drives: '13 135i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: - iTrader: (0)	I was yapping at the CA on a test drive today - on one of the local ring roads. Just talking and keeping my eyes straight ahead, glanced down at the speedo - YIKES. This is going to be a FUN car. Told that story to She Who Must Be Obeyed, got the ol' ; -)
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yelldaymo Registered 0 Rep 3 Posts Drives: Join Date: Feb 2008 iTrader: (0)	i think ill be getting a 335i coupe over the 135i but plus i just dont want to go through the ordering and waiting process
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redwood Second Lieutenant 2 Rep 292 Posts Drives: 1999 BMW 328i Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (0)	Classic BMW has their demo cars in for the 1 series coupe & convertible (Black 135i, Sedona Red 128i, and silver 128i convertible). Unfortunately the only car that was not on the showroom floor was the 128i, so that's what I got to drive. I did sit in the 135i and drooled through the window of a holding area at a customer's Montego Blue 135i (that's that car/color I want). So anyway, headroom is tight. As the measurements suggested, about the same as an E36 M3, which means fitting with a helmet would be very tight since my head is just barely not touching. Legroom was way more than enough (see photo) and I even scooted the seat forward a little to get comfortable. The interior is nice, like a 3 series, but smaller. Seats are snug, but not too snug. The 128 (automatic) had surprisingly spry accleration, feeling better than my 328i (not surprising with more power and similar weight). Handling was not razor sharp, but was very impressive, especially since this was a non-sport package car. I didn't get to really flog on it though with the sales guy around. The 135i definitely looks better in person, less awkward in the front. The trunk was a little smaller than expected, but not small. I didn't get very good angles on the pics and the cars outside were poorly lit from the sun. They also had an M3 coupe and M3 sedan (with a sold sign on it). drool http://redwood.smugmug.com/gallery/4547582_Fxsx7
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