The Stable

fun2drv · 11-28-2009, 07:21 PM

Just a couple of pics of the babies at home...

elciddragon · 11-28-2009, 07:26 PM

I usually find most vanity plates pretentious and sometimes mildy offensive but yours are great!

hockeymutt · 11-28-2009, 07:36 PM

fun2drv · 11-28-2009, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by elciddragon

I usually find most vanity plates pretentious and sometimes mildy offensive but yours are great!

The original FUN 2 DRV was a '97 VW Jetta GLI, it then went to an '01 330 Ci, and finally to the '04 M3 where it will stay for the foreseeable future...

I have to say that the 135i is pretty amazing little pocket rocket!!!

sunking420 · 11-29-2009, 12:42 PM

I've always been curious how the 135i stands up to the e46 M3. Does the 1 stand up, or is there a notable difference in performance?

jabwind51 · 11-29-2009, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by sunking420

I've always been curious how the 135i stands up to the e46 M3. Does the 1 stand up, or is there a notable difference in performance?

would love to hear this as well....which truly is more fun to drive?

radiantm3 · 11-29-2009, 03:02 PM

When side by side, you'd think the 135i is the successor to the E46 M3. So many similarities in the styling department.

elciddragon · 11-29-2009, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by radiantm3

When side by side, you'd think the 135i is the successor to the E46 M3. So many similarities in the styling department.

Nothing wrong with that right? I think its great...definitely closer than the 2002 comparison.

jibaholic101 · 11-29-2009, 03:38 PM

nice cars! whats with the drilled front plates though?

wmj73 · 11-29-2009, 05:04 PM

haha love the plates

radiantm3 · 11-29-2009, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by radiantm3

When side by side, you'd think the 135i is the successor to the E46 M3. So many similarities in the styling department.

Nope, it's a good thing. I just find it funny how so many people think the E46 is one of BMW's best designs and the E82 is one of their worst.

escobar929 · 11-30-2009, 01:50 PM

haha liking the plates!

enigma135 · 11-30-2009, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by radiantm3

Nope, it's a good thing. I just find it funny how so many people think the E46 is one of BMW's best designs and the E82 is one of their worst.

Couldn't agree more. When i first saw the 1 in person it reminded me of my 01 330ci. I still love the E46 design and needless to say I love the design of our 1 series.

fun2drv · 12-05-2009, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by jabwind51

would love to hear this as well....which truly is more fun to drive?

I haven't had the 135i for too long, but I have to say that other than 1st gear, it really accelerates faster than the M3. I guess that it is a considerable difference in the gearing. When it comes to the back roads, the M3 is king, but the 135i can stand it's own ground. I'm sure that a couple of simple suspension mods would make it even more of a pocket rocket.

So far, I've been VERY impressed with the 135i. I like the E46 design and the E82. Still not crazy about the E90/92.

fun2drv · 12-05-2009, 08:09 AM

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nice cars! whats with the drilled front plates though?

There is no way around here in OH. I did use a bottom mount for the 135, so no holes in the front.

It is part of the reason for personalized plates too. If you HAVE to have a plate in the front, it might as well be something that you want to show!

bavarian19 · 12-06-2009, 11:15 AM

sweet!

SlickShift · 12-06-2009, 10:09 PM

Slickshift approves of your garage! I'm hoping to pick up an E46 M3 is a couple years. I looooove them. Probably my favorite modern BMW.

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