135i vs E92 M3 in Pictures

larryn · 02-14-2008, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by MPower

Same boat... same boat. When I bought my MINI, I intentionally got a very lightly equipped model so that I could spend my cash customizing it and making it my own. But, I don't want to start customizing things and then hear that there will be a very focused 1er coming out. It's a tough world we live in...

Totally understand this thinking. I can say that we'll corrupt you guys yet, once we start posting our driving impressions. :wink:

imported_MPower · 02-14-2008, 12:51 PM

Oh, I know that when the dealer by me starts getting 135is in I will have to go down and drive one. Then things will really start to get confusing. Hopefully the 135i will feel like silly puddy in my hands and I will never have to entertain thoughts of a change. But I think the chances of that happening are thin...

BForbes · 02-14-2008, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by MPower

Same boat... same boat. When I bought my MINI, I intentionally got a very lightly equipped model so that I could spend my cash customizing it and making it my own. But, I don't want to start customizing things and then hear that there will be a very focused 1er coming out. It's a tough world we live in...

Let us wait M...let us wait. I can see why those that already bought their are rebuking/denying it. I'm going to drive a 335i/535i next weekend at a BMW event to relight my N54 flame though...

imported_MPower · 02-14-2008, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by onehots2k

Let us wait M...let us wait. I can see why those that already bought their are rebuking/denying it. I'm going to drive a 335i/535i next weekend at a BMW event to relight my N54 flame though...

I will try to wait but I am about the least patient person on the face of the known earth....

BForbes · 02-14-2008, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by MPower

I will try to wait but I am about the least patient person on the face of the known earth....

Great.....then its a battle of the impatients!!! :biggrin:

Brandon26pdx · 02-14-2008, 01:25 PM

I'm just not gaga over that new M3, especially compared to a 135.

Fast Kiwi · 02-14-2008, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Tuned1

^Seeing both M3's in person, I prefer the styling of the sedan over the coupe.

thats a very interesting statment.. why do you say that?

Deutsch · 02-14-2008, 03:59 PM

Those are some very high quality shots there, lovely photo's! With all the fan-fare around Sedona Red I think Crimson Red absolutely dusts it. Of course I'd never buy a red car, but it looks great! And as for the M3; If only I had the money, and it wouldn't be going towards to coupe or the drop top.

Year1of1 · 02-14-2008, 07:42 PM

ugh i hate the NJ front plate and window sticker

gbridger · 02-14-2008, 11:58 PM

A few more from the collection...

imported_MPower · 02-15-2008, 12:01 AM

Gorgeous pictures Gabe. So what do you think: is the 135i good enough to persuade you to trade in the R56? I am extremely interested to hear what your thoughts are on the car.

BForbes · 02-15-2008, 12:05 AM

Thanks Gabe!! Amazing shots, especially that red one. I cant wait to use them on s2ki in a nice debate!!

gbridger · 02-15-2008, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by MPower

Gorgeous pictures Gabe. So what do you think: is the 135i good enough to persuade you to trade in the R56? I am extremely interested to hear what your thoughts are on the car.

The 135i is.... (deep breath).... incredible. I put 300 miles on two of them today on some of the best roads CA has to offer and can't stop thinking about it all. As much as I loved the M3 yesterday, the 135i is, well.... fun.

imported_MPower · 02-15-2008, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by gabe

The 135i is.... (deep breath).... incredible. I put 300 miles on two of them today on some of the best roads CA has to offer and can't stop thinking about it all. As much as I loved the M3 yesterday, the 135i is, well.... fun.

Damn it! I was hoping you would say it was down right awful so that I wouldn't miss out on anything.

imported_Bimmer · 02-15-2008, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by onehots2k

Great.....then its a battle of the impatients!!! :biggrin:

Ditto +1!

SpeedFrq · 02-17-2008, 01:22 PM

red just looks so damn good!

JOe335i · 02-18-2008, 11:18 AM

very cool photos

mlevere1988 · 02-18-2008, 01:09 PM

There is my car! CR on Black

spudw · 02-18-2008, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by onehots2k

Let us wait M...let us wait. I can see why those that already bought their are rebuking/denying it. I'm going to drive a 335i/535i next weekend at a BMW event to relight my N54 flame though...

I think you need to let the dust settle a bit, grasshopper. You've got a car you're obviously proud of, as you should be. If a focussed performance variant is what you're waiting for, and you're still entertained by your current car, I'd wait it out. Nothing shittier than landing a new car only to have the variant you really wanted announced 3 months later... The Tii prototype is the closest we'll get to hints of a performance model until the 135i has made it's splash in the market. Wait six months and see what happens...

I've gotta wait 18-24 months before I can get mine, so please devote your energy to my plight...

02-14-2008, 12:51 PM	#46
imported_MPower Zoom Zoom 38 Rep 1,069 Posts Drives: 2022 M3 6MT Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	Oh, I know that when the dealer by me starts getting 135is in I will have to go down and drive one. Then things will really start to get confusing. Hopefully the 135i will feel like silly puddy in my hands and I will never have to entertain thoughts of a change. But I think the chances of that happening are thin... __________________ In the garage: 2022 G80 M3 Manual - Portimao Blue
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02-14-2008, 01:25 PM	#50
Brandon26pdx Lieutenant Colonel 28 Rep 1,938 Posts Drives: 2011 135i Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (1)	I'm just not gaga over that new M3, especially compared to a 135.
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02-14-2008, 03:59 PM	#52
Deutsch Second Lieutenant 50 Rep 249 Posts Drives: Join Date: Nov 2006 iTrader: (0)	Those are some very high quality shots there, lovely photo's! With all the fan-fare around Sedona Red I think Crimson Red absolutely dusts it. Of course I'd never buy a red car, but it looks great! And as for the M3; If only I had the money, and it wouldn't be going towards to coupe or the drop top.
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02-14-2008, 07:42 PM	#53
Year1of1 Lieutenant 32 Rep 573 Posts Drives: 2020 X5 M50 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	ugh i hate the NJ front plate and window sticker __________________ 2008 128 - retired 2010 X5 - retired 2013 535 - retired 2015 X1 - retired 2020 X5 M50i - On Order
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gbridger BF Founder 4 Rep 38 Posts Drives: E46 or E28 Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	A few more from the collection...
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02-15-2008, 12:01 AM	#55
imported_MPower Zoom Zoom 38 Rep 1,069 Posts Drives: 2022 M3 6MT Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	Gorgeous pictures Gabe. So what do you think: is the 135i good enough to persuade you to trade in the R56? I am extremely interested to hear what your thoughts are on the car. __________________ In the garage: 2022 G80 M3 Manual - Portimao Blue
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02-15-2008, 12:05 AM	#56
BForbes Moderator 559 Rep 4,240 Posts Drives: BSM 135i/AW E90 M3 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Orlando, FL iTrader: (0)	Thanks Gabe!! Amazing shots, especially that red one. I cant wait to use them on s2ki in a nice debate!! __________________ - 04 Honda S2000(gone)
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SpeedFrq Second Lieutenant 6 Rep 217 Posts Drives: Join Date: Dec 2007 iTrader: (0)	red just looks so damn good! __________________
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JOe335i Lieutenant 28 Rep 525 Posts Drives: R32-08STI-e92335i Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: AUSTRIA iTrader: (0)	very cool photos
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02-18-2008, 01:09 PM	#62
mlevere1988 Private First Class 13 Rep 168 Posts Drives: 06 325i; 89 325is Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Iowa iTrader: (0)	There is my car! CR on Black __________________ Future - Crimson Red 135i M Sport or 335i M Sport Current Crap - 2004 Mazda 6 Touring Sold - 2006 325i Sold - 1989 325is
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