I think I'm in love!!

gargoyal · 03-23-2008, 11:02 PM

I just test drove the 135 today and it kicked butt!! After I tested drove the 135 auto and a 335 manual (to get a feel for the clutch) I immediately put a 135 on order. Here are some random thoughts from my test drive:
1) The damn thing growls!:eyebulge: I love the engine sound. It reminds me of a pissed off wild animal

2) It’s quick ! The power starts at low RPMs and keeps coming. I pushed it to 5500-6000 RPMs and it was still spitting out torque.

3) No turbo lag. I’ve been told this is a twin turbo thing. I’ve driven lots of turbo charged and supercharged cars, but this was different. The spool up is smooth like a supercharger and the boost starts as soon as you touch the gas pedal.

4) It wants to go fast ! I seems like cars have a speed they want to go on a freeway. The 135 want to go 90-95 mph on the freeway. I had to keep slowing down. The 135 is a ticket waiting to happen

5) The suspension is tight and precise. There is very little roll and it goes where you tell it to. I couldn’t push it too hard because the twisties were in a residential area. I can’t wait to push it on some mountain roads

Those are my quick thoughts on the 135. My delivery date is June

.There is so much good about it, I think I am going to drive it for a couple of months before I start modding and tuning . The ride is so good, the last thing I want to do is screw it up.

raisemyrent · 03-23-2008, 11:17 PM

nice thoughts!

I can't wait for my etst drive... where are you, dealer?!

my delivery is in may... what kind of car did you order (specs)?

gargoyal · 03-24-2008, 12:26 AM

The dealer is in Long Beach, CA. They are by a freeway and at the base of a large hill. great for a test drive. I ordered a Crimson red 135 manual with black leather and the sports package.

vanbmw · 03-24-2008, 02:29 AM

"It reminds me of a pissed off wild animal" ...I love it!!! Nice review.

aallii1991 · 03-24-2008, 02:47 AM

i also sat in the 135 for the first time this weekend and i could not get over the sound its amazing.... i couldent go for a test drive but i was sure impressed with what i saw so far

TP 135i · 03-24-2008, 05:22 AM

This thread is useless unless you fill us in on what you ordered. Come on don't hold out.......color, options, etc......:iono:
We need to visualize your new baby. :wink:

03-23-2008, 11:02 PM	#1
gargoyal First Lieutenant 11 Rep 352 Posts Drives: Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0)	I think I'm in love!! I just test drove the 135 today and it kicked butt!! After I tested drove the 135 auto and a 335 manual (to get a feel for the clutch) I immediately put a 135 on order. Here are some random thoughts from my test drive: 1) The damn thing growls!:eyebulge: I love the engine sound. It reminds me of a pissed off wild animal 2) It’s quick ! The power starts at low RPMs and keeps coming. I pushed it to 5500-6000 RPMs and it was still spitting out torque. 3) No turbo lag. I’ve been told this is a twin turbo thing. I’ve driven lots of turbo charged and supercharged cars, but this was different. The spool up is smooth like a supercharger and the boost starts as soon as you touch the gas pedal. 4) It wants to go fast ! I seems like cars have a speed they want to go on a freeway. The 135 want to go 90-95 mph on the freeway. I had to keep slowing down. The 135 is a ticket waiting to happen 5) The suspension is tight and precise. There is very little roll and it goes where you tell it to. I couldn’t push it too hard because the twisties were in a residential area. I can’t wait to push it on some mountain roads Those are my quick thoughts on the 135. My delivery date is June .There is so much good about it, I think I am going to drive it for a couple of months before I start modding and tuning . The ride is so good, the last thing I want to do is screw it up.
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03-23-2008, 11:17 PM	#2
raisemyrent Captain 43 Rep 910 Posts Drives: Black Sapphire 428i xD GC Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (0)	nice thoughts! I can't wait for my etst drive... where are you, dealer?! my delivery is in may... what kind of car did you order (specs)?
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03-24-2008, 12:26 AM	#3
gargoyal First Lieutenant 11 Rep 352 Posts Drives: Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0)	The dealer is in Long Beach, CA. They are by a freeway and at the base of a large hill. great for a test drive. I ordered a Crimson red 135 manual with black leather and the sports package.
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03-24-2008, 02:29 AM	#4
vanbmw Major 130 Rep 1,101 Posts Drives: 2015 Black 335i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (0)	"It reminds me of a pissed off wild animal" ...I love it!!! Nice review.
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03-24-2008, 02:47 AM	#5
aallii1991 New Member 0 Rep 12 Posts Drives: Join Date: Oct 2007 iTrader: (0)	i also sat in the 135 for the first time this weekend and i could not get over the sound its amazing.... i couldent go for a test drive but i was sure impressed with what i saw so far
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03-24-2008, 05:22 AM	#6
TP 135i Major 29 Rep 1,340 Posts Drives: 2008 135i SGM MT Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Finksburg, Maryland iTrader: (0) Garage List 1995 Acura Integra SE [0.00] 2008 BMW 135i [0.00] 2006 Porsche Cayman S [0.00] 1999 Toyota 4-Runner [0.00]	This thread is useless unless you fill us in on what you ordered. Come on don't hold out.......color, options, etc......:iono: We need to visualize your new baby. :wink: __________________ 2008 135i SGM
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