Why so little interest?

harpoon · 07-11-2008, 12:49 AM

I got the new Motor mag last night. Nothing on the 135...

I would have thought this is one of the most exciting cars to be released this year - along with the GTR - and I have seen so little interest from the car magazines. The new Evo gets a 4 page article and a cover photo. 135...nothing!

Any ideas why?

professor · 07-11-2008, 01:23 AM

perhaps you need to look in previous issues? the hype is on the downswing now.

Wraith · 07-11-2008, 01:44 AM

On the contrary, I believe the interest is only beginning on this car, whereas the Evo and GT-R have been hyped up alot over the past 12 months...I've been following those 2 closely for years, my favourite car ATM is the new R35 GT-R, would get one in a heart beat if I had 150k spare cash !!!

The other fact is that both the GT-R and the Evo are legends of road and track and have been around for a long time (similar to the M3) and have a massive cult following, so people will always want to talk about what they're up with these vehicles, whereas the 135 is a newcomer :smile:

IMHO there's no doubt the 135i will gain more following here in Australia as time goes on :smile:

aedeau · 07-11-2008, 01:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Wraith

my favourite car ATM is the new R35 GT-R, would get one in a heart beat if I had 150k spare cash !!!

SL55 AMG for me :biggrin: ... provided I also owned my own oil refinery as well

woops... forgot the k:iono:

Wraith · 07-11-2008, 02:05 AM

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Originally Posted by aedeau

SL55 AMG for me :biggrin: ... provided I also owned my own oil refinery as well

woops... forgot the k:iono:

Have you seen the fuel consumption on the R35 GT-R ??

With spirited driving it's as high as 20ltrs/100km :eyebulge: but all worth it with it's gob smacking performance, 0-100km/h in 3.2sec 1/4 mile in mid 11's and handling, braking/track capabilty that leaves all others for dead !!! :biggrin:

You definitely need an oil refinery for that one too LOL

For me though it dosn't matter, as a car like that would be a weekend bruiser/joy car not DD :smile:

135i as a DD would be sweet :smile:

professor · 07-11-2008, 02:21 AM

yes, here at home the hype is still alive and kicking around the 135 but the anticipatory hype before launch was just on another level!

i know its all a matter of taste, but i honestly cannot stand the way the r35 looks from the front.

the review in CAR of it side-by-side with the is-f and evo X was very nice though.

aedeau · 07-11-2008, 02:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Wraith

Have you seen the fuel consumption on the R35 GT-R ??

With spirited driving it's as high as 20ltrs/100km :eyebulge: but all worth it with it's gob smacking performance, 0-100km/h in 3.2sec 1/4 mile in mid 11's and handling, braking/track capabilty that leaves all others for dead !!! :biggrin:

You definitely need an oil refinery for that one too LOL

For me though it dosn't matter, as a car like that would be a weekend bruiser/joy car not DD :smile:

135i as a DD would be sweet :smile:

For me, I really love the shape and size of the SLK, the GTR is a pretty massive car, not sure how it compares with and R34 in size, but that's pretty massive too... and the sound of a v8!!!

oh well.. one day

PS: pic from last week... fatty on the left

Yep 135 · 07-11-2008, 02:38 AM

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Originally Posted by harpoon

I got the new Motor mag last night. Nothing on the 135...

I would have thought this is one of the most exciting cars to be released this year - along with the GTR - and I have seen so little interest from the car magazines. The new Evo gets a 4 page article and a cover photo. 135...nothing!

Any ideas why?

Good resturants dont have to advertise to much.

d3syd · 07-11-2008, 02:38 AM

Yes the R35 is a monster of a car, but I would have to agree with prof. re the looks, particularly the front.

xa-coupe · 07-11-2008, 04:57 AM

I dont think most people think of a beemer that isn't a M as a performance car. When I was told about the 135 I didn't believe the figures and the cost, but obviously I was wrong. Given time I think these babies will become legends.

Bim135AUS · 07-11-2008, 08:08 AM

If I read one more road test of a Falcodore from either Wheels or Motor, I think I'll throw up......

Unfortunately, Aussie magazines have to cater to the Aussie bogan who thinks that cubic inches are all there is.........

And the last Motor issue that tested the 135I last month on gravel to come up with a 0-100km time of 5.7 sec (1 sec less than reality) shows the state of amateurishness that Aussie magazines are so proud of?!

Honestly, if you want to read representative road reports of anything other than Falcodores, better off reading US mags like Road & Track and Motor Trend

Sigh....

WAY · 07-11-2008, 08:10 AM

R35 is MUCH bigger than a R34. Much much wider. 20l/100km? I do that on daily drives in my 6.2litre V8 monster lol. Don't bother with the SLK55. The engine to go for is the 63. It's designed by the same person who did the GT3 engine, and the only AMG engine ever that hasn't originated from Mercedes. It's sensational!

WAY · 07-11-2008, 08:11 AM

And btw, as I mentioned on another thread, stay tune on the 135i. BFYB has it faster than a EVO X at the track...

harpoon · 07-11-2008, 09:08 AM

You got the inside word Way?? Tell me more!

Guran · 07-12-2008, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by harpoon

I got the new Motor mag last night. Nothing on the 135...

I would have thought this is one of the most exciting cars to be released this year - along with the GTR - and I have seen so little interest from the car magazines. The new Evo gets a 4 page article and a cover photo. 135...nothing!

Any ideas why?

I don't think there's anything sinister there. The 135i just hasn't made it's name in the general public ... yet. BMW like to draw parallels to the 2002 tii, but in reality this is an entirely new beast. Remember that BMW also tried to draw parallels between the 2002 tii and the 3 series Compact. Look how far that got them!

On the other hand, the GT-R, Evo and WRX STI brands have been around for over a decade. They have street cred and the punters are anxiously awaiting the new breed. Hence the heavy coverage they get in MOTOR and WHEELS. But just like WAY says, keep an eye on upcoming BFYB and PC tests in MOTOR over the coming months and I'm sure that the 135i will start to attract some serious press coverage.

takahashi · 07-13-2008, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by harpoon

You got the inside word Way?? Tell me more!

That is from Wakefield. WAY I thought it was Winton... I fear that you will get under 1:40 at Winton... haha. Not going to happen?

Ford F6 1.10.01
Subaru wrx 1.10.01
135 BMW 1.09.90
HSV Clubby 1.10.03
SS Ute 1.11.20
Evo X 1.09.50

professor · 07-13-2008, 12:46 AM

taka, do you have a time for yourself at wakefield? it would be very interesting to see in perspective of your other times....
also, are you planning to give into temptation and buy a 135i?!

WAY · 07-13-2008, 01:22 AM

Haha yes I reckon he is wasting his money modifying his RX-8! If I have the amount of mods on my car as his does, I would be 8s a lap faster than him at Sandown!

professor · 07-13-2008, 02:13 AM

ok now i am intrigued. what do you have on it taka?! a greddy turbo?!

takahashi · 07-13-2008, 02:13 AM

I am not joining that pissing came. My 8 is fun to drive although it is slow. I was thinking of downgrading to a MX-5! But I decided to tubro the car in the future... (from 100 or so kW to 220kW in the dyno) just to catch up with u!
At least I am at the top of the RX-8 group now and want to be the fastest RX-8. Rotary is fun.

Prof, I only did one session in Wakefield in the early days, back in 2005. It was a 14s but now it has been resurfaced early this year and the fast RX-8 driver are doing 12s now.

Prof, I am looking for a daily and you will never know; I may buy a 135 2nd hand later and show WAY how to drive. Come on guys too... you all 135ers should get out there and beat WAY's time. Not hard at all. You have an awesome car.

AussieRacer · 07-13-2008, 02:22 AM

Come Oct, my 135i AUTO may well hit the track (post run-in). Given it's my daily driver, I'll be taking it easy, especially if at Sandown. Don't really like that place....

professor · 07-13-2008, 02:26 AM

i am looking for a dd family car a bit later too, but i'll leave the wayne-bashing with a 135i to you though...
it would be awesome to see someone else with talent and a 135i post a time on sandown though.

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professor Major 46 Rep 1,473 Posts Drives: Z4 M40i Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0)	perhaps you need to look in previous issues? the hype is on the downswing now.
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Wraith Captain 13 Rep 814 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jun 2008 iTrader: (0)	On the contrary, I believe the interest is only beginning on this car, whereas the Evo and GT-R have been hyped up alot over the past 12 months...I've been following those 2 closely for years, my favourite car ATM is the new R35 GT-R, would get one in a heart beat if I had 150k spare cash !!! The other fact is that both the GT-R and the Evo are legends of road and track and have been around for a long time (similar to the M3) and have a massive cult following, so people will always want to talk about what they're up with these vehicles, whereas the 135 is a newcomer :smile: IMHO there's no doubt the 135i will gain more following here in Australia as time goes on :smile:
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professor Major 46 Rep 1,473 Posts Drives: Z4 M40i Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0)	yes, here at home the hype is still alive and kicking around the 135 but the anticipatory hype before launch was just on another level! i know its all a matter of taste, but i honestly cannot stand the way the r35 looks from the front. the review in CAR of it side-by-side with the is-f and evo X was very nice though.
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d3syd Major 50 Rep 1,474 Posts Drives: 135i MT, LMB, ProNav Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Scamander, Tasmania iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i Coupe [0.00]	Yes the R35 is a monster of a car, but I would have to agree with prof. re the looks, particularly the front. __________________ Fun Car: 135i Manual LeMans Blue / Beige Leather / Grey Poplar / pro nav / euro plates. Delivered 24 June 08 Family Car: Land Rover Discovery 4 SDV6 Spare Car: Volvo V70 Sydney Car: MB 420SEL
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xa-coupe Wannabe 6 Rep 268 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jun 2008 iTrader: (0)	I dont think most people think of a beemer that isn't a M as a performance car. When I was told about the 135 I didn't believe the figures and the cost, but obviously I was wrong. Given time I think these babies will become legends.
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Bim135AUS Private First Class 8 Rep 129 Posts Drives: BMW 135I Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0)	If I read one more road test of a Falcodore from either Wheels or Motor, I think I'll throw up...... Unfortunately, Aussie magazines have to cater to the Aussie bogan who thinks that cubic inches are all there is......... And the last Motor issue that tested the 135I last month on gravel to come up with a 0-100km time of 5.7 sec (1 sec less than reality) shows the state of amateurishness that Aussie magazines are so proud of?! Honestly, if you want to read representative road reports of anything other than Falcodores, better off reading US mags like Road & Track and Motor Trend Sigh....
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WAY Brigadier General 458 Rep 4,822 Posts Drives: Fast ones Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	R35 is MUCH bigger than a R34. Much much wider. 20l/100km? I do that on daily drives in my 6.2litre V8 monster lol. Don't bother with the SLK55. The engine to go for is the 63. It's designed by the same person who did the GT3 engine, and the only AMG engine ever that hasn't originated from Mercedes. It's sensational!
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WAY Brigadier General 458 Rep 4,822 Posts Drives: Fast ones Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	And btw, as I mentioned on another thread, stay tune on the 135i. BFYB has it faster than a EVO X at the track...
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harpoon Lieutenant 12 Rep 440 Posts Drives: e92 M3 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Syd iTrader: (1)	You got the inside word Way?? Tell me more! __________________ E92 M3
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professor Major 46 Rep 1,473 Posts Drives: Z4 M40i Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0)	taka, do you have a time for yourself at wakefield? it would be very interesting to see in perspective of your other times.... also, are you planning to give into temptation and buy a 135i?!
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WAY Brigadier General 458 Rep 4,822 Posts Drives: Fast ones Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	Haha yes I reckon he is wasting his money modifying his RX-8! If I have the amount of mods on my car as his does, I would be 8s a lap faster than him at Sandown!
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professor Major 46 Rep 1,473 Posts Drives: Z4 M40i Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0)	ok now i am intrigued. what do you have on it taka?! a greddy turbo?!
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takahashi Retired trackie 36 Rep 1,527 Posts Drives: 1///M Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	I am not joining that pissing came. My 8 is fun to drive although it is slow. I was thinking of downgrading to a MX-5! But I decided to tubro the car in the future... (from 100 or so kW to 220kW in the dyno) just to catch up with u! At least I am at the top of the RX-8 group now and want to be the fastest RX-8. Rotary is fun. Prof, I only did one session in Wakefield in the early days, back in 2005. It was a 14s but now it has been resurfaced early this year and the fast RX-8 driver are doing 12s now. Prof, I am looking for a daily and you will never know; I may buy a 135 2nd hand later and show WAY how to drive. Come on guys too... you all 135ers should get out there and beat WAY's time. Not hard at all. You have an awesome car. __________________ TAKA 一仔BLOGブログ: BMW 1 series M 2011! Delivered 18/11/11.
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AussieRacer Major 24 Rep 1,058 Posts Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Aust iTrader: (0)	Come Oct, my 135i AUTO may well hit the track (post run-in). Given it's my daily driver, I'll be taking it easy, especially if at Sandown. Don't really like that place.... __________________ Current: 135i Auto, Le Mans Blue - w/ Bridgestone RE-11 rears, GP Thunder 7500k angels, & "golf tee" mod plus a few M3 suspension bits and pieces...
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professor Major 46 Rep 1,473 Posts Drives: Z4 M40i Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0)	i am looking for a dd family car a bit later too, but i'll leave the wayne-bashing with a 135i to you though... it would be awesome to see someone else with talent and a 135i post a time on sandown though.
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