135i on Top Gear UK?

Robert · 02-17-2009, 06:55 PM

I was reading autoblog and found this picture

Story below

http://www.autoblog.com/2009/02/17/c...ong-with-stig/

Artmasterx · 02-17-2009, 08:52 PM

That looks like a trio of hatchbacks: S3, R32, and a 130i(?)

Do they make a 135 in the hatchback form in the UK? I think they did a test at one point of a sub-135i model, though I can't remember exactly (it was several years ago before the models came to the US).

FJP135i · 02-17-2009, 09:00 PM

The test was of a 130i hatch.

Top Gear Australia have reviewed the 135i.
But Top Gear UK has not.

Fifth gear has done a good test against a Porche Cayman.

And Clarkson (Top Gear UK) has reviewed the 135i and loves it but it was for a newspaper he writes for (Times I think) just search the forum on the Clarkson review and you will find it (or google too).

Hope this helps.

But I really hope they have it on Top Gear Uk at some point too....

Foofighterr · 02-17-2009, 09:12 PM

I think they should do a comparison between the 135i and the new 370Z. Since neither car has made it's way onto TopGear UK yet. Even though I know that they are almost identical in performance. I still want to hear their take on the match up.

NinTenTom · 02-17-2009, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Foofighterr

I think they should do a comparison between the 135i and the new 370Z. Since neither car has made it's way onto TopGear UK yet. Even though I know that they are almost identical in performance. I still want to hear their take on the match up.

+1

Year1of1 · 02-17-2009, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Foofighterr

I think they should do a comparison between the 135i and the new 370Z. Since neither car has made it's way onto TopGear UK yet. Even though I know that they are almost identical in performance. I still want to hear their take on the match up.

i know Edmunds is rubbish but they did a review

http://www.hulu.com/watch/58107/edmu...omparison-test

Citizen Z · 02-17-2009, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Year1of1

i know Edmunds is rubbish but they did a review

http://www.hulu.com/watch/58107/edmu...omparison-test

How's that? I agree, Edmunds isn't Enthusiast Grade but they are certainly suitable for Consumer Grade reviews and research. I use them for every car purchase and have never regretted a single decision informed by that site.

1ToBeOn2Wheels · 02-18-2009, 01:22 AM

Edmund's Inside Line guys seem to be reputable..

http://www.edmunds.com/insideline

clived · 02-18-2009, 01:40 AM

If nothing else the picture shows cars with "56" registrations - so too early to be any sort of 1 coupe...

1an G · 02-24-2009, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by FJP135i

The test was of a 130i hatch.

Top Gear Australia have reviewed the 135i.
But Top Gear UK has not.

Fifth gear has done a good test against a Porche Cayman.

Fifth Gear did a review but it stunk, how does a Cayman beat a 135i in a drift contest?

Schn3ll · 02-24-2009, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by 1an G

Fifth Gear did a review but it stunk, how does a Cayman beat a 135i in a drift contest?

Better question is, why is a drift contest a valid car comparison test?

amdmaxx · 02-24-2009, 06:53 PM

+1

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1ToBeOn2Wheels

Edmund's Inside Line guys seem to be reputable..

http://www.edmunds.com/insideline

gtaday51 · 02-24-2009, 08:51 PM

Ok just throwing this out the about edmound's. They said they tested a sport package equiped 370Z. But the 135i had no sport package. Its obvious in the interior shots. So yeah...Edmound's strikes again. Also guess i'm part of that loyal following they were talking about.

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Artmasterx Captain 46 Rep 884 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: MA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 Volvo V70R [10.00] 2007 BMW 335i [10.00]	That looks like a trio of hatchbacks: S3, R32, and a 130i(?) Do they make a 135 in the hatchback form in the UK? I think they did a test at one point of a sub-135i model, though I can't remember exactly (it was several years ago before the models came to the US). __________________ Current: 2007 335i sedan Alpine White \| Sports \| Premium \| Cold \| Comfort Access FORMERLY: 128i coupe Alpine White \| Sports Package \| Black Leather
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FJP135i Darwin NT 135i - Addict 5 Rep 161 Posts Drives: 135i AW Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Darwin NT iTrader: (0)	The test was of a 130i hatch. Top Gear Australia have reviewed the 135i. But Top Gear UK has not. Fifth gear has done a good test against a Porche Cayman. And Clarkson (Top Gear UK) has reviewed the 135i and loves it but it was for a newspaper he writes for (Times I think) just search the forum on the Clarkson review and you will find it (or google too). Hope this helps. But I really hope they have it on Top Gear Uk at some point too....
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Foofighterr Future 135i Owner 3 Rep 45 Posts Drives: 2009 Lancer GTS Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	I think they should do a comparison between the 135i and the new 370Z. Since neither car has made it's way onto TopGear UK yet. Even though I know that they are almost identical in performance. I still want to hear their take on the match up. __________________ Tyler S.
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1ToBeOn2Wheels Freude am Fahren 31 Rep 703 Posts Drives: B9 Audi S5 Coupe Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sierra Nevada Foothills, California iTrader: (0)	Edmund's Inside Line guys seem to be reputable.. http://www.edmunds.com/insideline
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clived Captain 39 Rep 812 Posts Drives: Evolved 1M Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	If nothing else the picture shows cars with "56" registrations - so too early to be any sort of 1 coupe... __________________ 2019+ BSM M2C 2011-2012: VO 1M Coupe, many toys, Evolve Stage 3. 2008-2011: 135i M Sport Le Mans Blue / Lemon / HGSL. Evolve OBD remap - 390bhp. Also in the family: X3 M40d / Audi S4 (V8)
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gtaday51 gone but not forgotten 35 Rep 985 Posts Drives: gone 135 - Hello 1M! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: The Big Apple iTrader: (0)	Ok just throwing this out the about edmound's. They said they tested a sport package equiped 370Z. But the 135i had no sport package. Its obvious in the interior shots. So yeah...Edmound's strikes again. Also guess i'm part of that loyal following they were talking about. __________________ Our Lady of Blessed Acceleration don't fail me now.
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