135i - finalist for 2009 World Performance Car of the Year

coco_m3 · 01-29-2009, 01:52 AM

The M3 didnt make the list?

BMW-driver · 01-29-2009, 05:08 AM

How idiot that the BMW M3V8 is not on this list..

ssabripo · 01-29-2009, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Cuz5150

Yes we can!!!

M3Newbie88 · 01-29-2009, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by silverbullet135i

The M3 didnt make the list?

Blah M3 is over rated lol.. jk jk.. I am just happy my car is on the list and guess what.. to all those people saying the 1er is a cheap, bottom line BMW guesss what now

and 1 · 01-29-2009, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by ssabripo

I'll take that bet....my list:

1. ZR1
2. GT-R
3. Porsche
4. Gallardo
5. RS6
6. SL63
7. C63
8. 135i
9. EVO
10. STI

i'm with you bud. i think it'll be a tossup between zr1 and gtr for 1st. i'd give us a little more credit tho, esp if they factor in price. that'd knock the gallardo/sl63/rs6 down a notch.

Imola.ZHP · 01-29-2009, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by erio

Correct regarding the mild facelift. M3 is by no means bloated. I had the e46 and this one is far superior in every way, esp the s65 engine and dct. Talk to anyone who had both cars and you will hear the same.

Yeah, I hope if I do end up in an e90 M3 that my attitude towards others BMW's, or cars in general doesn't mirror yours. The "superior" attitude might be just why the M3 didn't get nominated, lol...

/OT

jeremyc74 · 01-29-2009, 09:20 AM

I'll be surprised if the 135i wins it, but it's very cool to have even made the list.

Like most other people I'm guessing it will either be the GT-R or the ZR1. A few months ago I would have said the GT-R wins hands down (based on all the positive press), but I think the transmission/launch control issues have given them a black eye recently, which may put the ZR1 on top.

Aro1 · 01-29-2009, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Imola.ZHP

Yeah, I hope if I do end up in an e90 M3 that my attitude towards others BMW's, or cars in general doesn't mirror yours. The "superior" attitude might be just why the M3 didn't get nominated, lol...

/OT

Don't be so sensitive. It's not that the guy didn't respect the 1 series or any BMW. Didn't he say he was glad bmw won? Yes, I'm sure those 59 journalists based their decision on the attitude of M3 owners. It has won in just about every comparison review I have ever seen so maybe they were fed up with that. Or, maybe the 1 series is really a better performance vehicle than the m3. Maybe I should finally bite the bullet and trade it in for a 135i. Don't be a playa hater...hate the game or just play the game.

MrRoboto · 01-29-2009, 10:28 AM

What is the criteria for this list? Does it factor in HP/$, market penetration, etc?

Berduderunner · 01-29-2009, 10:31 AM

GTR will take it.

singular · 01-29-2009, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by acs1.35i

How idiot that the BMW M3V8 is not on this list..

My thought exactly.

m7ammed · 01-29-2009, 10:56 AM

I think the 135i provides a good amount of performance for its price, its a good overall package for its price point, its a car of all trades I think . That why I think it made the list and not the M3

rcracer_tx · 01-29-2009, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by acs1.35i

How idiot that the BMW M3V8 is not on this list..

Call me crazy, but I think the new M3 is ugly. the last gen. e46 is the last one I liked...

Maybe the test saw the ///M3 the way I do.

singular · 01-29-2009, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by rcracer_tx

Call me crazy, but I think the new M3 is ugly. the last gen. e46 is the last one I liked...

Maybe the test saw the ///M3 the way I do.

IMO... the new M3 looks great!

But isn't performance what the list is about - not looks?

The 1 is a great car, but I don't think it made the list because of looks.

rcracer_tx · 01-29-2009, 12:22 PM

Yeah, I think the magazine is comparing performance based models on several aspects.... Value, how fun it is to drive, etc., not just performance figures.

AlienDNA · 01-29-2009, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by singular

IMO... the new M3 looks great!

But isn't performance what the list is about - not looks?

It's gotta be, what with the GT-R, EVO and STi all on there...

larryn · 01-29-2009, 02:01 PM

Most of the cars on that list have a huge bang for the buck factor, inclusive of the 135i and GT-R. M3 is a phenomenal car, but the M3 has not really ever been in a bang for the buck category.

I'll agree that it is a weird list though.

ARES45 · 01-29-2009, 05:13 PM

I agree with Larryn, if they didn't factor in value or 'performance per dollar' then there would be some ferrari's, maybe an r8 or a veyron or however it is spelled.

I like the m3 a lot, but a like $70k much more. $40k is still reasonable for what the 135i gives you/can give you(mods). Too much of that $70k is status IMO.

*Warning: OT(ish) rant* I get enough comments like "Wow, you must have a lot of money to blow since you're driving a bmw." If I drove a new M3, I would probably think they were actually on to something. The ironic thing is, it is usually some army guy who spent 50k on his jacked up truck that is now worth 15k, not to mention all they ever do with their jacked up truck is drive to and from work on dry paved roads with no snow. Idiots.

Heinzftw · 01-29-2009, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by ARES45

I agree with Larryn, if they didn't factor in value or 'performance per dollar' then there would be some ferrari's, maybe an r8 or a veyron or however it is spelled.

I like the m3 a lot, but a like $70k much more. $40k is still reasonable for what the 135i gives you/can give you(mods). Too much of that $70k is status IMO.

*Warning: OT(ish) rant* I get enough comments like "Wow, you must have a lot of money to blow since you're driving a bmw." If I drove a new M3, I would probably think they were actually on to something. The ironic thing is, it is usually some army guy who spent 50k on his jacked up truck that is now worth 15k, not to mention all they ever do with their jacked up truck is drive to and from work on dry paved roads with no snow. Idiots.

Very true! I want to be one of those guys with the lifted Duramax Diesel 3500 with the Allison Transmission. Except, im taking that bad boy off roading in Hollister!

gtaday51 · 02-02-2009, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by NewSong

I'd like for BMW to take this, but after seeing the other cars on that list, I think it's going to be the ZR1 by a mile.

Hell it won Jeremy Clarckson's car of the year award. If the ZR1 can do that, hell it can do anything. but I think the 135i deserves a decent place on the final list.

jkp1187 · 02-05-2009, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by ARES45

*Warning: OT(ish) rant* I get enough comments like "Wow, you must have a lot of money to blow since you're driving a bmw." If I drove a new M3, I would probably think they were actually on to something. The ironic thing is, it is usually some army guy who spent 50k on his jacked up truck that is now worth 15k, not to mention all they ever do with their jacked up truck is drive to and from work on dry paved roads with no snow. Idiots.

Quoted for truth!

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ARES45 Major 34 Rep 1,002 Posts Drives: Join Date: Oct 2007 iTrader: (0)	I agree with Larryn, if they didn't factor in value or 'performance per dollar' then there would be some ferrari's, maybe an r8 or a veyron or however it is spelled. I like the m3 a lot, but a like $70k much more. $40k is still reasonable for what the 135i gives you/can give you(mods). Too much of that $70k is status IMO. Warning: OT(ish) rant I get enough comments like "Wow, you must have a lot of money to blow since you're driving a bmw." If I drove a new M3, I would probably think they were actually on to something. The ironic thing is, it is usually some army guy who spent 50k on his jacked up truck that is now worth 15k, not to mention all they ever do with their jacked up truck is drive to and from work on dry paved roads with no snow. Idiots. __________________ "Don't run, you'll only die tired" ~ Gunship Pilot
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