135 Replacement

My135 · 04-04-2013, 09:45 AM

Which next car that you would consider to replace your 135: MB CLA AMG (4 Dr coup, 355 hp & AWD), Audi S3 (4 Dr, 300 hp & AWD), BMW M2 (2 Dr, 320 hp), BMW M2 GC (4 Dr., 320 hp), BMW M3 (4 Dr., Est. 450 hp) or BMW M4 (2 Dr., Est. 450 hp). Please let me know your choices. Thanks

Lmaiuri · 04-04-2013, 10:00 AM

Coupe - Audi TTRS
M3

Sedan- APR tuned S4
M3

If you replace, can I has downpipes

Colt · 04-04-2013, 10:15 AM

M3 or CLA AMG

Nemco · 04-04-2013, 10:41 AM

No MT available for either MB CLA or Audi S3, if that's a requirement.

and if you still love your 135, you will want another Bimmer. M2 or even M235i

shodanusmc · 04-04-2013, 10:49 AM

I do like the thought of AWD. Will look at the MB when the time comes.

MightyMouseTech · 04-04-2013, 10:59 AM

I would keep the 135.

JasonCSU · 04-04-2013, 11:17 AM

Not knowing what the M235 or M2 will be like, I think the only car I would consider replacing my 135 with is a 1M. Most likely I will keep the 135 and add another vehicle to the stable later on.

SAM135iAM · 04-04-2013, 11:20 AM

The price difference between the M4 and your other options is really steep...

BEAR-AvHistory · 04-04-2013, 11:55 AM

2014 Corvette convertible

My135 · 04-04-2013, 12:32 PM

I am close to retirement, just want to buy another sport car and very likely this will be my last expensive new car. My budget range from 40 to 70 K$. My selection critericas are in this priority order: Sport car like performance (more in handling than straight line performance), expect 0-60 mph in the range of 4.0-4.8 sec., decent gas mileage (like 20+ city), looks sporty, prefer 4 doors but can live with 2 doors, easy to maintain (like can do a lot of DIY works), minimum gadgets but don't mind if they are standard (like prefer leatherlett over real leather), prefer hard top over convertible top, would like to keep my 1 but may have to sell it in order to lower the purchase price down the preferred 40-50 K$ range.

Given the above criterias, yes, the new Corvette can be in my shoping list too. Right now, I thinki MB CLA AMG could be my best choice or BMW M2 GC.

doublevanosrc · 04-04-2013, 12:56 PM

Waiting for the debut of the M235i, it's either that or I'm riding the 1er til the end.

ShocknAwe · 04-04-2013, 01:00 PM

So far I'm feeling like my 135i will be a keeper. We'll see. Also waiting to see what the M235i/M2 will be like! Super excited.

Merc CLA and Audi S3 are both out for me as there is no stick shift option. Horrid decision IMO.

boxxa · 04-04-2013, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by ShocknAwe

So far I'm feeling like my 135i will be a keeper. We'll see. Also waiting to see what the M235i/M2 will be like! Super excited.

Merc CLA and Audi S3 are both out for me as there is no stick shift option. Horrid decision IMO.

This is why I went with the 135. I was amazed they didn't even offer it when I started shopping.

Quick135 · 04-04-2013, 02:04 PM

Im pretty close to picking up an M3 or a C63 AMG. I haven't decided to give up the 135 just yet, but Im ready for a new project.

Diver · 04-05-2013, 12:58 PM

2014 Corvette Coupe, but it will more likely be a 2015 model.

135iMike · 04-05-2013, 01:13 PM

It's not on your list, bust what about a Cayman R?

KingOfJericho · 04-05-2013, 01:18 PM

If he's leaning toward a sedan over a coupe, I would image a straight two-seater would be out.

My135 · 04-05-2013, 01:41 PM

Cayman R is too pricey and not a DIY car.

BruceWarne · 04-05-2013, 02:35 PM

A lot of people (myself included) seem to be going through this right now.

My lease expires in December - and I really like that new new car smell, so it was always my intention to get something new.

I hated my my 135i for about the first 18-months. I could not wait to get rid of it...then I replaced the suspension (BMW PS) and tires (PSS) and suddenly I love it to bits. Such small changes with such major positive effects.

Now I've got a big problem - I very much doubt the two cars on my shortlist (Carrera S and TT-RS) can give me the smiles/mile/$ that the 135i gives...I don't think it will be even close.

This car - once the suspension is slightly improved - is just such a blast I don't want to let it go.

I've owned 15 cars in the past 20 years. On 2 occasions in the past I knew I made a mistake when I sold a car to upgrade to something "better" (first gen Impreza Turbo (not sold in US) and an AP1 Honda S2000)...those cars were special, and I promised myself if I ever again owned something that just feels right, I would not let it go so easily...well, looks like the 135i is that something special.

I'm just gonna buy it, get a Performance Exhaust and a Dinan LSD and extend the warranty when the time comes.

04-04-2013, 09:45 AM	#1
My135 Lieutenant Colonel 85 Rep 1,609 Posts Drives: Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0)	135 Replacement Which next car that you would consider to replace your 135: MB CLA AMG (4 Dr coup, 355 hp & AWD), Audi S3 (4 Dr, 300 hp & AWD), BMW M2 (2 Dr, 320 hp), BMW M2 GC (4 Dr., 320 hp), BMW M3 (4 Dr., Est. 450 hp) or BMW M4 (2 Dr., Est. 450 hp). Please let me know your choices. Thanks __________________ 7/08 135 Coupe, Crimson Red, 6 SP, Sport, Taupe Lette/Aluminum. Performance Mods: JB4 on Map 5, BMS DP Fix V3, Injen polished intake, AR Catless DP, Maddad resonated mid-pipes, aFe exhaust polished tips, ST Suspension Coil Over and Hotchkis front sway bar. Others: BMS OCC, BT Scanner, Mud Flap. Next Mods: AA Front Strut Brace.
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04-04-2013, 10:00 AM	#2
Lmaiuri Second Lieutenant 64 Rep 256 Posts Drives: 13' Sapphire Black M5 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Annapolis, Maryland iTrader: (0)	Coupe - Audi TTRS M3 Sedan- APR tuned S4 M3 If you replace, can I has downpipes
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04-04-2013, 10:41 AM	#4
Nemco Private 11 Rep 76 Posts Drives: 135is #361/586 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	No MT available for either MB CLA or Audi S3, if that's a requirement. and if you still love your 135, you will want another Bimmer. M2 or even M235i
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04-04-2013, 10:49 AM	#5
shodanusmc Captain 21 Rep 774 Posts Drives: 09 135 Vert Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chicago burb iTrader: (0)	I do like the thought of AWD. Will look at the MB when the time comes.
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04-04-2013, 10:59 AM	#6
MightyMouseTech Major General 4338 Rep 6,196 Posts Drives: 13 135i 6MT LeMans Blue MSport Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Ottawa, Canada iTrader: (0)	I would keep the 135.
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04-04-2013, 11:17 AM	#7
JasonCSU Colonel 702 Rep 2,548 Posts Drives: '08 135i, '88 325is Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver, CO iTrader: (0) Garage List 1988 BMW 325is [0.00] 2008 BMW 135i [0.00]	Not knowing what the M235 or M2 will be like, I think the only car I would consider replacing my 135 with is a 1M. Most likely I will keep the 135 and add another vehicle to the stable later on. __________________ Delivered in Munich, broken in on the Nurburgring.
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04-04-2013, 11:20 AM	#8
SAM135iAM Lieutenant 51 Rep 403 Posts Drives: 11' 135i DCT Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Dallas Texas iTrader: (0)	The price difference between the M4 and your other options is really steep...
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04-04-2013, 12:32 PM	#10
My135 Lieutenant Colonel 85 Rep 1,609 Posts Drives: Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0)	I am close to retirement, just want to buy another sport car and very likely this will be my last expensive new car. My budget range from 40 to 70 K$. My selection critericas are in this priority order: Sport car like performance (more in handling than straight line performance), expect 0-60 mph in the range of 4.0-4.8 sec., decent gas mileage (like 20+ city), looks sporty, prefer 4 doors but can live with 2 doors, easy to maintain (like can do a lot of DIY works), minimum gadgets but don't mind if they are standard (like prefer leatherlett over real leather), prefer hard top over convertible top, would like to keep my 1 but may have to sell it in order to lower the purchase price down the preferred 40-50 K$ range. Given the above criterias, yes, the new Corvette can be in my shoping list too. Right now, I thinki MB CLA AMG could be my best choice or BMW M2 GC. __________________ 7/08 135 Coupe, Crimson Red, 6 SP, Sport, Taupe Lette/Aluminum. Performance Mods: JB4 on Map 5, BMS DP Fix V3, Injen polished intake, AR Catless DP, Maddad resonated mid-pipes, aFe exhaust polished tips, ST Suspension Coil Over and Hotchkis front sway bar. Others: BMS OCC, BT Scanner, Mud Flap. Next Mods: AA Front Strut Brace.
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04-04-2013, 01:00 PM	#12
ShocknAwe 1Addict 3233 Rep 7,894 Posts Drives: E82 Mutt, M57 Truck Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Charleston iTrader: (22)	So far I'm feeling like my 135i will be a keeper. We'll see. Also waiting to see what the M235i/M2 will be like! Super excited. Merc CLA and Audi S3 are both out for me as there is no stick shift option. Horrid decision IMO. __________________ 2010 135i 6MT Jet Black N54/3 FE82 Mutt \| BUILD THREAD \| GARAGE SALE
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04-04-2013, 02:04 PM	#14
Quick135 Private 9 Rep 54 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 135i Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: OH iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW 135 [7.76]	Im pretty close to picking up an M3 or a C63 AMG. I haven't decided to give up the 135 just yet, but Im ready for a new project.
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04-05-2013, 12:58 PM	#15
Diver Brigadier General 504 Rep 3,446 Posts Drives: Black '12 135i - Sold Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	2014 Corvette Coupe, but it will more likely be a 2015 model. __________________ See my photography at http://ronscubadiver.wordpress.com
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04-05-2013, 01:13 PM	#16
135iMike Lieutenant 40 Rep 398 Posts Drives: 2012 White 135i Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: United States iTrader: (1)	It's not on your list, bust what about a Cayman R?
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04-05-2013, 01:18 PM	#17
KingOfJericho Major General 2452 Rep 7,341 Posts Drives: Yes Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CT iTrader: (1) Garage List 2010 135i Coupe [5.26]	If he's leaning toward a sedan over a coupe, I would image a straight two-seater would be out. __________________ The views and opinions expressed in this post are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Bimmerpost. 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee High Altitude Hemi \| 2010 S4 Sold \| 2010 BMW 135i Retired \| 2006 Lotus Exige Sold
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04-05-2013, 01:41 PM	#18
My135 Lieutenant Colonel 85 Rep 1,609 Posts Drives: Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0)	Cayman R is too pricey and not a DIY car. __________________ 7/08 135 Coupe, Crimson Red, 6 SP, Sport, Taupe Lette/Aluminum. Performance Mods: JB4 on Map 5, BMS DP Fix V3, Injen polished intake, AR Catless DP, Maddad resonated mid-pipes, aFe exhaust polished tips, ST Suspension Coil Over and Hotchkis front sway bar. Others: BMS OCC, BT Scanner, Mud Flap. Next Mods: AA Front Strut Brace.
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04-05-2013, 02:35 PM	#19
BruceWarne Private 6 Rep 57 Posts Drives: 2011 135i Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: AZ iTrader: (0)	A lot of people (myself included) seem to be going through this right now. My lease expires in December - and I really like that new new car smell, so it was always my intention to get something new. I hated my my 135i for about the first 18-months. I could not wait to get rid of it...then I replaced the suspension (BMW PS) and tires (PSS) and suddenly I love it to bits. Such small changes with such major positive effects. Now I've got a big problem - I very much doubt the two cars on my shortlist (Carrera S and TT-RS) can give me the smiles/mile/$ that the 135i gives...I don't think it will be even close. This car - once the suspension is slightly improved - is just such a blast I don't want to let it go. I've owned 15 cars in the past 20 years. On 2 occasions in the past I knew I made a mistake when I sold a car to upgrade to something "better" (first gen Impreza Turbo (not sold in US) and an AP1 Honda S2000)...those cars were special, and I promised myself if I ever again owned something that just feels right, I would not let it go so easily...well, looks like the 135i is that something special. I'm just gonna buy it, get a Performance Exhaust and a Dinan LSD and extend the warranty when the time comes.
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