BMW 1 Series Coupe Forum / 1 Series Convertible Forum (1M / tii / 135i / 128i / Coupe / Cabrio / Hatchback) (BMW E82 E88 128i 130i 135i)
 





 

Post Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
      06-08-2014, 11:28 AM   #1
TMR013
Opus Angelus
TMR013's Avatar
United_States
422
Rep
1,264
Posts

Drives: 2018 LBB M2 Coupe
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Chandler, AZ

iTrader: (0)

So, does anybody have 2 series envy?

Was recently at a dealer to pick up a part, and they had a couple M235i's in the lot. I have to admit I really love the looks of the car. And I paid attention to all the details as it was introduced. I have not driven one yet, but expect I will at some point.
I made the decision to keep my 1er long term a while back, and the specs on the 2 Series did not change my mind on that. Honestly I think my 1 with the PPK is still a better, or at least just as good as, performer. But I have to admit, my 1er is just starting to show her age. For now, only little things that I would see. She still turns my head when I walk away from her, but age is creeping. I also know maintenance is going to be an issue now. Already had a couple post warranty minor failures. And I know something major will eventually happen.
But even with all that I have resisted temptation. But I will admit, reliving the excitement I had when I first saw my gorgeous new car waiting for me in the showroom is tempting. And I kind of feel bad about that because I still love my 1er.

Anybody else?
Appreciate 0
      06-08-2014, 11:44 AM   #2
Adam135
Captain
United_States
72
Rep
961
Posts

Drives: 2014 435i
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: USA

iTrader: (2)

I think it looks great, but not interested in buying one while it still has the N55. Not that it's a bad engine, I just have a feeling BMW will swap it out in a year or two.

Last edited by Adam135; 06-08-2014 at 12:43 PM..
Appreciate 0
      06-08-2014, 11:51 AM   #3
NickyC
Lieutenant General
NickyC's Avatar
17238
Rep
10,560
Posts

Drives: M4 CS. Former G82, x2 F82, F80
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Jacked out of my mind

iTrader: (23)

Not a single bit. It's too big, heavy, and way overpriced. No thanks.
Appreciate 0
      06-08-2014, 11:52 AM   #4
Marc08EX
Lieutenant
Marc08EX's Avatar
129
Rep
575
Posts

Drives: 2011 E82 135i
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: AZ

iTrader: (5)

I do. I love the looks of the M235i especially the M-sport front. But it's pretty much the same car with updated technology. The engine is the same with a slightly better output. I just don't think it's worth the extra $20-$25k to upgrade to a marginally better car.
__________________
2011 135i 6MT | Alpine White | Terracotta Boston Leather | M-Sport | BMW Performance Exhaust Resonator Delete | Active Autowerke Signature Exhaust | BMW Performance Suspension | Blackline LCI Taillights | BMW Performance CF Spoiler | CF Rear Diffuser | PPK | E92 M3 FSB | Matte Black Kidney Grilles | VMR V710 Jet Anthracite | Michelin PSS | BMW SS Pedals
Appreciate 0
      06-08-2014, 12:45 PM   #5
Pig Farmer
Major
340
Rep
1,293
Posts

Drives: E92M
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Florida

iTrader: (0)

Giving your question some thought, the only car on the road that I envy is the 997.2 GT3. I guess it boils down to size, hp:weight, driving position, uniqueness, and (with the 1-series) the sleeper factor. On the track, there are many cars I envy.
Appreciate 0
      06-08-2014, 12:54 PM   #6
NYHoustonman
Private First Class
19
Rep
140
Posts

Drives: 2009 135i Dinan S3
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: San Jose, CA

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Marc08EX View Post
I do. I love the looks of the M235i especially the M-sport front. But it's pretty much the same car with updated technology. The engine is the same with a slightly better output. I just don't think it's worth the extra $20-$25k to upgrade to a marginally better car.
Exactly my thoughts. Especially with the mods my car has... I'm envious of the interior and ride quality, but there's nothing in it performance-wise for the $25k I'd be paying if I traded in.

The M2, however...
Appreciate 0
      06-08-2014, 12:58 PM   #7
jkoral
Lieutenant Colonel
United_States
1012
Rep
1,961
Posts

Drives: 2017 M2 LBB 6MT
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: MA

iTrader: (7)

I would take a Mineral White 228i M-Sport "stripper" with just 6MT, cold weather and xenons.
Appreciate 0
      06-08-2014, 01:01 PM   #8
Stock4Evr
RetNavSpook
67
Rep
398
Posts

Drives: 2012 135i - 2016 320i
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Canyon Lake, Texas

iTrader: (0)

I did not care for the looks of the 2. It appears to be just a little smaller than the 3. I like the sporty looks of the 2 and with the PPK1, I believe, they are fairly close at hp and torque.
Appreciate 0
      06-08-2014, 01:20 PM   #9
bbbbmw
Major General
2394
Rep
6,083
Posts

Drives: 135i
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Southwest

iTrader: (0)

I saw an M235 at the dealer last week. I was thinking maybe I should consider it, although the DCT wins over the 8speed. Everything else seemed the same level, but different in appearance only. Except the price tag - it was $6k over my similarly equipped 135. So no thanks.
__________________
<OO (llll)(llll) OO>
Appreciate 0
      06-08-2014, 02:46 PM   #10
imported_mega
Colonel
No_Country
122
Rep
2,199
Posts

Drives: various bmw's
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: neverland

iTrader: (0)

nope, the 1's nose is not the best but the 2's is even worse, from the side it just looks odd, if they bring the hood all the way to the kidneys it would help a bit, and take out some of the pointedness of the kidneys
__________________
You only need two tools in life - WD-40 and Duct Tape. If it doesn't move and should, use the WD-40. If it shouldn't move and does, use the duct tape.
Driving e82, e72, e85, R53 Gone but not forgotten..
1974 2002, many various 3s.
Appreciate 0
      06-08-2014, 02:55 PM   #11
cooler2442
Brigadier General
476
Rep
4,153
Posts

Drives: 1/18 Monte Carlo Blue E92 M3
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Los Angeles

iTrader: (6)

Garage List
I got rid of my 135i and got into an E46 M3. I wouldn't even consider another 135i or the M235i. Once the M2 comes out? Definite envy then.
Appreciate 0
      06-08-2014, 03:00 PM   #12
PopsnBurbles
Captain
PopsnBurbles's Avatar
United_States
192
Rep
893
Posts

Drives: 135is :) 192/586
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: LA, CA

iTrader: (4)

Garage List
For the most part, no. There are a few things that the 2er has that I wish my 135 does. One of them being the PSS right off the factory. It doesn't even have to be the PSS, I just want something not as jarring as the RFTs on my 1er. I'll give it to the 2er that its face is better than the outdated look of the e82 since its release. Let's not forget the gas mileage. They also have the option to mount a factory LSD (although I don't see myself being able to take advantage of the LSD to make it worth the money.) Most importantly, they have the option to not have a sunroof...I want more headroom.

Overall, I still see my car being on equal footing as the M235i. I know there are things in my car that's better than the ones on the M235i. Even if I'm blinded by my love for my car, the difference between the two cars with the objective stuff (performance figures and other data) are not enough to justify an update of cars.
Appreciate 0
      06-08-2014, 03:00 PM   #13
Stohlen
Major
64
Rep
1,267
Posts

Drives: AW 135i
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Waterford, Mi

iTrader: (2)

Garage List
2008 BMW 135i  [5.66]
I know this opinion isn't shared by many, but i think the 2 series looks ugly/boring. I'd never trade for that alone.
Appreciate 0
      06-08-2014, 03:05 PM   #14
Jockey
Brigadier General
Jockey's Avatar
3435
Rep
4,978
Posts

Drives: 992 C4S
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Park City, UT

iTrader: (1)

Nope, not at all
Appreciate 0
      06-08-2014, 03:43 PM   #15
ShocknAwe
1Addict
ShocknAwe's Avatar
3190
Rep
7,849
Posts

Drives: E82 Mutt, M57 Truck
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Charleston

iTrader: (22)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Stohlen View Post
I know this opinion isn't shared by many, but i think the 2 series looks ugly/boring. I'd never trade for that alone.
I wouldn't discount this standpoint. There are many that feel the same way.
__________________
2010 135i 6MT Jet Black
N54/3 FE82 Mutt | BUILD THREAD | GARAGE SALE
Appreciate 0
      06-08-2014, 03:49 PM   #16
jclaib7
First Lieutenant
jclaib7's Avatar
142
Rep
324
Posts

Drives: 2018 M2 Black Shadow Edition
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: United States, Beverly Ma.

iTrader: (2)

No not at all. Well, until this morning that is when I saw a loaded M235i down the street from my house. Nice!
__________________
2018 M2 Black Shadow Edition
Appreciate 0
      06-08-2014, 04:22 PM   #17
velociti
First Lieutenant
182
Rep
322
Posts

Drives: 2009 E90 M3
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: PA

iTrader: (1)

Quote:
Originally Posted by cooler2442 View Post
I got rid of my 135i and got into an E46 M3. I wouldn't even consider another 135i or the M235i. Once the M2 comes out? Definite envy then.
I went the other direction. The M3 is a way, way more engaging drive, and a turbo motor will never have NA levels of throttle response. That said, the 1 is more comfortable, and has tons more usable power on a day-to-day basis. I'm with everyone else: waiting for an M2.
Appreciate 0
      06-08-2014, 04:59 PM   #18
cooler2442
Brigadier General
476
Rep
4,153
Posts

Drives: 1/18 Monte Carlo Blue E92 M3
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Los Angeles

iTrader: (6)

Garage List
Quote:
Originally Posted by velociti View Post
I went the other direction. The M3 is a way, way more engaging drive, and a turbo motor will never have NA levels of throttle response. That said, the 1 is more comfortable, and has tons more usable power on a day-to-day basis. I'm with everyone else: waiting for an M2.
I don't drive it on a daily basis, have a Lexus for that. But what you describe is pretty much the case. The E46 M3 feels WAY more engaging and fun to drive. I only miss the torque from the 135i and that's it. Plus I got a Phoenix Yellow one so it receives much more attention than my fully modded 135i ever got.
Appreciate 0
      06-08-2014, 05:00 PM   #19
inFamousKicks
Member.
inFamousKicks's Avatar
United_States
201
Rep
827
Posts

Drives: 2011 135i
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Brooklyn, NY

iTrader: (1)

Only thing I envy is how they've maybe improved some of the things the 135 failed at, but overall, no. Imo, the 1 series was sort "unique," for lack of a better word, and kind of different from the rest. The 2 imo, just looks like the rest of the lineup but in a more concise package.

Don't get me wrong, it looks damn good. The rear is where it kind of falls off.
__________________
'11 N55 135i 6MT || ///M-Sport|| Alpine White/Coral Red|| KW V1


Appreciate 0
      06-08-2014, 05:20 PM   #20
bmw1racer
bimmerphile, technogeek
bmw1racer's Avatar
United_States
998
Rep
3,784
Posts

Drives: 2012 E82 6MT Sport
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: SoCal

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
Nope.
__________________
Appreciate 0
      06-08-2014, 05:51 PM   #21
llowlife
Private First Class
United_States
6
Rep
109
Posts

Drives: 09' 135i
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Mn

iTrader: (0)

No not really, I like the looks of my little bulldog. The 2 series? Naaaa if i want a Grand Prix I will buy a genuine Pontiac.
__________________
09 135i
Cobb e30 tune, VRSF DP's, 7"intercooler, Chargepipe w/ Tial BOV, RB PVC, Wavetrac LSD, KN air filter, More suspension upgrades than I can remember. Alpina tranny flash. I am putting the mods here in case I DO forget. Coming soon to a 135i near you, a one off exhaust and a one off oil cooler.
Appreciate 0
      06-08-2014, 06:26 PM   #22
Converted1
Wolfsburg to Munich
Converted1's Avatar
73
Rep
292
Posts

Drives: 2009 135i Convertible M-Sport
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Westchester Co. NY

iTrader: (1)

I don't get how some view the interior as an upgrade. It looks like a major downgrade of materials, fit and design from my perceptive.
Appreciate 0
Post Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 12:39 AM.




1addicts
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
1Addicts.com, BIMMERPOST.com, E90Post.com, F30Post.com, M3Post.com, ZPost.com, 5Post.com, 6Post.com, 7Post.com, XBimmers.com logo and trademark are properties of BIMMERPOST