CarandDriver: 135i in battle! (GXP,370Z,RX8)

[TP 135i]

Originally Posted by Alpine135

Ok another thing i noticed is how did the '09 get the same starter/stop switch ring "Year One Of The 1"??? wasn't that only reserved for '08's? or is BMW going by Build Year ?

Year One of One includes build dates through the end of February 2009.....which is One year from the introduction date in the US.

[thehulk]

i have the first car and driver with the 370z in there and the numbers do not add up, they have the 370z 0 -100 13 seconds and quater mile time at 13.6 now in this magazine of car driver they have it at 11.4 0 -100 quater mile time at 13.4 that is totally different, and also have the top speed at 148 with the sports package instead of 155mph.they just make 370z sound so superior. the 135i is a sport coupe but come of your fast cars track or straight line are sport coupes.

[mackzilla]

Originally Posted by r10apple

sat radio (Bubba rocks)

The only reason to get sat radio these days

(I think i might retrofit it later on)

[TexasKid]

I love the "Gotta have it" and "Fun to drive" where the Nissan blows away the competition...YEA. You give anyone the choice of a free 135 or a free 370, and I guarantee the vast majority will take the 135. I've driven the 370 (and owned a G35 coupe) and the 135 is way more fun. It feels like a sports car, not a sporty car.

[BForbes]

Originally Posted by TexasKid

I love the "Gotta have it" and "Fun to drive" where the Nissan blows away the competition...YEA. You give anyone the choice of a free 135 or a free 370, and I guarantee the vast majority will take the 135. I've driven the 370 (and owned a G35 coupe) and the 135 is way more fun. It feels like a sports car, not a sporty car.

The 135i still has the ''gotta have it" for me as well.

[Bullitt]

Originally Posted by r10apple

...
Usage? Well, I can't exactly tote around a golf-bag or even take two roll on bags for the airline in a 370Z. That in and of itself is a total deal breaker.
...

This was a deal breaker for me with the 350Z. I thought this would carry over into the new 370Z, but Nissan appears to have made that rear space more usable. To my surprise, not one, but two, golf bags can apparently fit in the 370Z! Here's a pic: http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showp...&postcount=198

By the way, your long write-up was entertaining...thanks for the comparison.

[135i_TT]

hey just drove by Nissan here in SA and they have the light blue 370Z I thought that was a nice color but still didnt like the car, maybe ill stop by n test drive it but I like the Skyline that was sitting by it!

[Alpine135]

BRPACKAGING,

exactly like i stated on my post the testing numbers don't add up its all over the place. And to Robert thanks for comment as i tried my best to sum up my 2 dollars worth LOL

[ptack]

And I don't want any grief of price comparisons and performance, blah blah blah...if I didn't have another kid who was about to start driving, and facing this crappy economy, I would have a hard time choosing between the an IS-F (performance, reliability and kick@$$ service) or an S5--THE SEXIEST car on the road today--and called it a day (sorry M3 and C63)...[/quote]

Interesting review, but that last part seems a bit curious. The S5 is indeed gorgeous, but it still has virtually no performance for a car of that price. Maybe you're showing your age when you start gravitating to beauty over brawn.

[ManMachine]

I don't think there are other cars that put sport and practical use together as well as BMW (especially if they give us a 135i 5-dr hatchback). Stock 135i obviously is still not fully a track car, but a couple of relatively simple modifications will do the job.

Personally, no matter how good the 2-seater sports cars look, I could never justify buying one.

[yandy]

I test drove the car, I loved the car, I ordered the car, can't wait to finally get it soon, there's this great community. That's all I really care for and it's not a lemon

[r10apple]

Originally Posted by ptack

And I don't want any grief of price comparisons and performance, blah blah blah...if I didn't have another kid who was about to start driving, and facing this crappy economy, I would have a hard time choosing between the an IS-F (performance, reliability and kick@$$ service) or an S5--THE SEXIEST car on the road today--and called it a day (sorry M3 and C63)...

Interesting review, but that last part seems a bit curious. The S5 is indeed gorgeous, but it still has virtually no performance for a car of that price. Maybe you're showing your age when you start gravitating to beauty over brawn.[/QUOTE]

rofflmao--well, 13.6 1/4mile in an S5 and AWD is fine by me. Can it hang with a 135i, IS-F, C63, 370Z? Nope. Can it it be fairly impressive drive and look better than most anything else--yes. I'm not too old to appreciate a lot of one and a little of something else.

I suppose the younger set would get an Evo or STi. I'd rather shoot myself than drive those around. They look tolerable, and the performance is great, but the build quality is pure crap...

[r10apple]

Originally Posted by Bullitt

This was a deal breaker for me with the 350Z. I thought this would carry over into the new 370Z, but Nissan appears to have made that rear space more usable. To my surprise, not one, but two, golf bags can apparently fit in the 370Z! Here's a pic: http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showp...&postcount=198

By the way, your long write-up was entertaining...thanks for the comparison.

Thanks...I actually whipped my bag outta my G and though I could take out my driver and 3w and get the bag in at an angle, the hatch wouldn't shut without squashing the bag. I didn't slam it shut as I didn't want to scratch their new car. I suppose I could get a cheapo cart bag, but screw that...

[r10apple]

Originally Posted by mackzilla

The only reason to get sat radio these days

(I think i might retrofit it later on)

I can't live without him...I even get him local in the mornings!!!

[heezyo2o]

Originally Posted by brpackaging

i have the first car and driver with the 370z in there and the numbers do not add up, they have the 370z 0 -100 13 seconds and quater mile time at 13.6 now in this magazine of car driver they have it at 11.4 0 -100 quater mile time at 13.4 that is totally different, and also have the top speed at 148 with the sports package instead of 155mph.they just make 370z sound so superior. the 135i is a sport coupe but come of your fast cars track or straight line are sport coupes.

Just checked the numbers and they seem pretty comparable.

The only thing that's really off is the high speed accel numbers from 130+ and maybe the top gear acceleration from 30-50. However it still seems very plausible with differences due to conditions and varying vehicles.

Comparison test numbers for the 370z on the left and initial test for the 370Z in the middle. Comparison test numbers for the 135i on the Right

[Evolved]

Originally Posted by r10apple

Interesting review, but that last part seems a bit curious. The S5 is indeed gorgeous, but it still has virtually no performance for a car of that price. Maybe you're showing your age when you start gravitating to beauty over brawn.

Originally Posted by r10apple

I suppose the younger set would get an Evo or STi. I'd rather shoot myself than drive those around. They look tolerable, and the performance is great, but the build quality is pure crap...

Originally Posted by r10apple

Thanks...I actually whipped my bag outta my G and though I could take out my driver and 3w and get the bag in at an angle, the hatch wouldn't shut without squashing the bag. I didn't slam it shut as I didn't want to scratch their new car. I suppose I could get a cheapo cart bag, but screw that...

Originally Posted by r10apple

I can't live without him...I even get him local in the mornings!!!

Would it kill you to learn how to multi-quote?

[r10apple]

Originally Posted by Evolved

Would it kill you to learn how to multi-quote?

Would it kill you to learn everything there is to know about insurance law? The technical side of my brain is filled with other stuff. In almost 10 years of posting on ls1, freshalloy, g35driver, acura-tl, well, I've never figured out the multi-post...

[Evolved]

Originally Posted by r10apple

Would it kill you to learn everything there is to know about insurance law? The technical side of my brain is filled with other stuff. In almost 10 years of posting on ls1, freshalloy, g35driver, acura-tl, well, I've never figured out the multi-post...

I don't partake in insurance law so why would I need to know it? Your logic seems flawed. So, is it truly bliss?

[Year's_End]

Originally Posted by r10apple

Would it kill you to learn everything there is to know about insurance law? The technical side of my brain is filled with other stuff. In almost 10 years of posting on ls1, freshalloy, g35driver, acura-tl, well, I've never figured out the multi-post...

It's right next to the quote button.

[ptack]

rofflmao--well, 13.6 1/4mile in an S5 and AWD is fine by me. Can it hang with a 135i, IS-F, C63, 370Z? Nope. Can it it be fairly impressive drive and look better than most anything else--yes. I'm not too old to appreciate a lot of one and a little of something else.

I suppose the younger set would get an Evo or STi. I'd rather shoot myself than drive those around. They look tolerable, and the performance is great, but the build quality is pure crap...[/quote]


It's a beautiful car and quite comfortable, but the A5 is a much better deal. Why spend thousands more if the performance is sub-standard for cars in that price range? Can Audi will ever make it both beautiful and kick-ass? Yes, if the RS5 actually gets produced, but God knows what Audi will charge for that ($70k?).

[guardianangel3290]

Originally Posted by Pirate

To you I say: I suspect You have a killer young fan wrapping It's hot status job on my scenario. if its a competition I can twist my hot-rod and make apologies for an excellent blast but There may be a few owners that may be influenced by my staunch "road course", I say Just enjoy it! Aside from that, all four other people's 1's did it because of attitude and looks.
-represent

consider them twisted!!!

you pervert lol

[Bringinthewolf]

Originally Posted by coolingmist

BMWs were made to be the "ultimate driving machine" not the ultimate sports car. To me the BMW makes more sense. Its easy to live with, wraps you in luxury and fast as hell. On the street you are not going to notice you have a .91 G vs .99 G or that the Z stops 1 foot shorter.

Different cars for different people but for something you have to live with every day there is no comparison between the Z and the 135I.

Looks? I they both look great. I love the looks of the 135I. Many think its ugly..good for them. Interior? Hands down the bimmer.

Every boy racer on the planet has a Z, I like something more exclusive.



CM

Perfect. Were we separated at birth?