So who has down-sized from the 335/328 to the 135/128?

LazyT · 04-23-2008, 04:30 PM

Or, who is considering trading/selling his 3-Series for the 1-Series?:iono:

I have a 335i Coupe which I certainly enjoy driving this GT with sporting intentions. After driving the 135i, however, I'm definitlely considering down-sizing to this little road rocket later this year.:thumbup:

NovaBimmer · 04-23-2008, 04:52 PM

im really stuck between choosing between the e90 335i and 135i...tough decision...especially with the e90 refresh/possible ZHP coming

S54dan · 04-23-2008, 05:05 PM

I'd do it in a heart beat. The 135i just gives off the E36 drive with E46 interior.. and I love it. No complicated interior and just a pure raw car to drive!!!

dmboone25 · 04-23-2008, 05:06 PM

'07 328 E92 to '08 135 E82

:biggrin:

dmboone25 · 04-23-2008, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by novabimmer

im really stuck between choosing between the e90 335i and 135i...tough decision...especially with the e90 refresh/possible ZHP coming

I wouldn't hold my breath on the possible ZHP--it seems to be a rumor at this point, and I think BMW waited longer than this is the production life cycle with the E46, didn't they?

Seriously, coming out of a E92 to the E82 is just a huge difference. I have said before that the numbers being nearly identical between the 135 and 335 has nothing to do with it--the E82 just FEELS a lot more tossable and faster. More of a driver's car if you ask me. The E92 335 is a beast, sure. But it is also bigger and heavier, and that difference is very noticeable to me when driving both.

:biggrin:

S54dan · 04-23-2008, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by dmboone25

I wouldn't hold my breath on the possible ZHP--it seems to be a rumor at this point, and I think BMW waited longer than this is the production life cycle with the E46, didn't they?

Seriously, coming out of a E92 to the E82 is just a huge difference. I have said before that the numbers being nearly identical between the 135 and 335 has nothing to do with it--the E82 just FEELS a lot more tossable and faster. More of a driver's car if you ask me. The E92 335 is a beast, sure. But it is also bigger and heavier, and that difference is very noticeable to me when driving both.

:biggrin:

I agree 100%!!

E90s just don't feel like a "3 series" back in the day. My last favorite 3 is the one I own, an E46. Don't get me wrong, I love the E92s but it can't be compared to a E82 in drivability. The 135i is an E36 with turbos!! and an obvious cosmetic improvement by about 99%

dmboone25 · 04-23-2008, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan@UnitedBMW

I agree 100%!!

E90s just don't feel like a "3 series" back in the day. My last favorite 3 is the one I own, an E46. Don't get me wrong, I love the E92s but it can't be compared to a E82 in drivability. The 135i is an E36 with turbos!! and an obvious cosmetic improvement by about 99%

That is exactly how I feel as well--I feel for BMW forever when my dad got his E46 328i in 2000. That was one of the baddest cars around--man, it is still hot!

I feel like the E82, as others do, is a continuing legacy of the E46....

LazyT · 04-23-2008, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan@UnitedBMW

I agree 100%!!

E90s just don't feel like a "3 series" back in the day. My last favorite 3 is the one I own, an E46. Don't get me wrong, I love the E92s but it can't be compared to a E82 in drivability. The 135i is an E36 with turbos!! and an obvious cosmetic improvement by about 99%

Dan- are you a Tolli Poff fan? I am.:w00t:

S54dan · 04-23-2008, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by LazyT

Dan- are you a Tolli Poff fan? I am.:w00t:

:biggrin: She is by far the best sales person there. I'd have to say the most hardcore enthusiast there is Greg Heiman. I get along well with all the sales advisors. She sold you the 335i?

lacrosse · 04-23-2008, 09:26 PM

Going from a 2006 E90 to a 2008 E82 (soon I hope; where is that ship?).

LazyT · 04-24-2008, 05:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan@UnitedBMW

:biggrin: She sold you the 335i?

No, but I will certainly speak to her about the 135i. My biggest concern, however, is what I will receive for the trade-in of my 335i. As you can tell from my moniker, I suffer from indolence and won't try to sell the 335i on my own.:wink:

Zuzu · 04-24-2008, 05:56 AM

Down sized from 05 330Ci to 135i vert.. I Have had three series coupes for the past 18 years...Time for a change..

S54dan · 04-24-2008, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by LazyT

No, but I will certainly speak to her about the 135i. My biggest concern, however, is what I will receive for the trade-in of my 335i. As you can tell from my moniker, I suffer from indolence and won't try to sell the 335i on my own.:wink:

:smile: Stop by the parts dept. if you're here next time! I'll show you some of these 1 goodies in person

taylor82 · 04-24-2008, 05:55 PM

swapping from E46 to E82, i still love the E46 though, don't really care for the E9X's

3toM · 04-24-2008, 07:03 PM

I am definitely thinking of going from the 325 to the 135, hence the username (3to1).

Gabriel · 04-24-2008, 09:54 PM

the 1 just feels like what 3 series should be. I think they should have called the coupe 2 or the 3 series 4.

The Stig · 04-24-2008, 09:59 PM

I just bought both

BMW Dreamer · 04-24-2008, 10:11 PM

^^^Nice^^^ And MUST be nice $$$

take-heed · 04-25-2008, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by HH007

I just bought both

I'm doing the same. I'm getting the 135i and the 335xi sedan. We are downsizing from a 545i and a 325xi. Felt we didn't need the size of the 5 series and it would be fun to get something with more emphasis on the sport, although the 545i is no slouch. The 335xi will be our "sensible" car; the 135i will be our plaything.

Both cars are week 17 production, so they should arrive at the same time.

H33 · 04-25-2008, 03:43 PM

I just made a post about this a couple days ago. I am in the same situation as you but I did sell my 335i and ordered a 135i I love the 335i but the 135i is just funner to drive and I am usually by myself driving anyways so for me I dont care for the extra room for other people to be comfortable I just want to drive with that grin on my face that everyone is talking about. For me the way I look at it is I am not downgrading at all I am upgrading the a better car for the driver and to me thats all that matters.

hellrotm · 04-26-2008, 12:49 AM

I am looking to go from a 545i to a 135i. I just going to wait to get one of the end of year deals.

Or could hold out for a 3series tii or 1series tii.

BMW Dreamer · 04-26-2008, 07:49 AM

I have been also considering an E90 or E92 vs. the E82. I guess the E82 would be my type of car. I seldomly have passengers and want a fun car. My last 4 cars have been 4 doors and I really don't need the extra 2. I just love the look of the sport pkg with the E90/E92. I am waiting to purchase one of these in the early spring 09. If I order a 135i it will be loaded minus Nav, PDC, active steering. If I order an E90/E92 it won't have many options. Need to stay around $42k or so.

Looks like the E82 nicely equipped would be the best bet. ???

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LazyT Private 2 Rep 70 Posts Drives: 335i Coupe Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: GA iTrader: (0)	So who has down-sized from the 335/328 to the 135/128? Or, who is considering trading/selling his 3-Series for the 1-Series?:iono: I have a 335i Coupe which I certainly enjoy driving this GT with sporting intentions. After driving the 135i, however, I'm definitlely considering down-sizing to this little road rocket later this year.:thumbup:
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BMW Dreamer Colonel 72 Rep 2,387 Posts Drives: Modded 06 TL Manual Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Northern IL. iTrader: (0)	I have been also considering an E90 or E92 vs. the E82. I guess the E82 would be my type of car. I seldomly have passengers and want a fun car. My last 4 cars have been 4 doors and I really don't need the extra 2. I just love the look of the sport pkg with the E90/E92. I am waiting to purchase one of these in the early spring 09. If I order a 135i it will be loaded minus Nav, PDC, active steering. If I order an E90/E92 it won't have many options. Need to stay around $42k or so. Looks like the E82 nicely equipped would be the best bet. ???
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