135i meets the garage mate, 335ic

993 911 · 04-20-2008, 08:45 PM

Two very different cars that happen to have the same engine.

The 335 has step and is loaded to the gills, 135 is manual with little more than ZSP and CA. Enjoy.

vivid · 04-20-2008, 08:48 PM

nice... since you own both it would be nice to see a comparison review or pro/con between the two.

AchtungF80 · 04-20-2008, 08:50 PM

last shot is my fave...great angle!

SLrocket · 04-20-2008, 08:52 PM

those houses look cool.

993 911 · 04-20-2008, 08:55 PM

Well to cut to the chase the 335ic is a porker.

The 335i has a more muscular exhaust tone and is really a luxury cruiser on steroids. The steptronic is a very smooth, fun transmission that really suits what the E93 335i is: a powerful, heavy cabriolet.

The 135i has sharper steering (feels a lot like my old E36 M3) and has a better seating position. It is no doubt faster. The lighter weight makes a tremendous difference.

I'm short on time today, but might write a better comparison in the coming weeks.

gizmo · 04-20-2008, 09:07 PM

Looks good!

Robert · 04-20-2008, 09:32 PM

^^^ hahahah

I dont think he realized that. probably just parked the car out to take couple pics.
The picture is a classic though, please don't delete.

scs · 04-20-2008, 09:43 PM

congrats on the new one, you have two beautiful vehicles there. looks like the shots were taken in NW Portland

993 911 · 04-20-2008, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by bratyx

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Well I found it difficult to drive both cars at the same time to a scenic area, so I just backed them out of the garage (conviently infront of a portable toilet)

Scenic pictures later, thought people might like to see the two models side-by-side.

993 911 · 04-20-2008, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by scs

congrats on the new one, you have two beautiful vehicles there. looks like the shots were taken in NW Portland

thank you. 335 is the old ladies ride.

And yes, good ol' northwest Portland

dmboone25 · 04-20-2008, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by 993 911

Well to cut to the chase the 335ic is a porker.

The 335i has a more muscular exhaust tone and is really a luxury cruiser on steroids. The steptronic is a very smooth, fun transmission that really suits what the E93 335i is: a powerful, heavy cabriolet.

The 135i has sharper steering (feels a lot like my old E36 M3) and has a better seating position. It is no doubt faster. The lighter weight makes a tremendous difference.

I'm short on time today, but might right a better comparison in the coming weeks.

That is a great way to describe the 1er--no matter what the numbers say, bc the 135 and 335 have very similar performance numbers, the E82 just feels faster....nice cars for the garage. :biggrin:

topvega · 04-20-2008, 10:19 PM

I just don't get it when anyone says the 1 is ugly...? I absolutely love the way it looks in any color... not to bash the 3 series but it is just so much more the kind of car I wanted...I love it...

993 911 · 04-20-2008, 10:32 PM

Most of the press/autoshow photos of the car were the unglamorous "head-on" shot that fails to show the great lines. It's not the easiest car to photograph, but it is very easy to fall in love with in person.

Bizall · 04-20-2008, 10:46 PM

Great looking ride...both. Do you and your wife ocassionally swap cars? Do you prefer the 3er for any reason/situation over there 1er?

lilsudds7117 · 04-20-2008, 10:58 PM

more pics. how do the 2 compare in size, body size, ride height, roof height and things

EINSER M · 04-20-2008, 11:33 PM

nice very nice!!!

imported_Katera · 04-20-2008, 11:43 PM

Nice!

Disasterpiece · 04-20-2008, 11:46 PM

Wow, both cars are sick!
Your lucky to own to peices of BMW art!

lilsudds7117 · 04-20-2008, 11:46 PM

i want the 135i coupe NOW

gyrfalcon · 04-21-2008, 12:45 AM

I have to say I like how the 335 looks from the front. It looks lower and meaner than the 135i with its narrower lights and its more rounded front. However, I love the rear end of the 135i with its short rear overhang and bobtail. Both great looking cars though.:biggrin:

Mystiqueskillz · 04-21-2008, 01:54 AM

Man I use to think the 335i shitted on the 135i on the looks department, but man I've grown on the 135i and thinks it looks just as nice.

993 911 · 04-21-2008, 02:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Bizall

Great looking ride...both. Do you and your wife ocassionally swap cars? Do you prefer the 3er for any reason/situation over there 1er?

Easy there, "old lady" is referring to my mother.

If it were a sunny Sunday afternoon and I felt like taking the long road into town and grabbing a bite to eat with a friend I would hop in the 3 without a question. The car is sexy and smooth, and the transmission is involving when you want it to be. I haven't driven the 3 back-to-back with the 1 because the weather has been full of snowflakes and rain, but I'm sure the butt-dyno will show the 1 to be more performance orientated (duh!).

The 1 is equally sexy and smooth, but more of a "I want to be tossed around that corner like a bad girl" sexy.

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993 911 Captain 47 Rep 882 Posts Drives: Z3M, F31, G07 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Portland iTrader: (0)	135i meets the garage mate, 335ic Two very different cars that happen to have the same engine. The 335 has step and is loaded to the gills, 135 is manual with little more than ZSP and CA. Enjoy.
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vivid Captain 40 Rep 822 Posts Drives: 135i, 323i Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA. iTrader: (0)	nice... since you own both it would be nice to see a comparison review or pro/con between the two. __________________ Current: 135i, 323i wagon. Sold:GTI Sold: FX45 Sold: E36 M3
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993 911 Captain 47 Rep 882 Posts Drives: Z3M, F31, G07 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Portland iTrader: (0)	Well to cut to the chase the 335ic is a porker. The 335i has a more muscular exhaust tone and is really a luxury cruiser on steroids. The steptronic is a very smooth, fun transmission that really suits what the E93 335i is: a powerful, heavy cabriolet. The 135i has sharper steering (feels a lot like my old E36 M3) and has a better seating position. It is no doubt faster. The lighter weight makes a tremendous difference. I'm short on time today, but might write a better comparison in the coming weeks.
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Robert Major General 417 Rep 6,968 Posts Drives: 135i -> is350 -> Tesla M3 perf Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Socal iTrader: (1)	^^^ hahahah I dont think he realized that. probably just parked the car out to take couple pics. The picture is a classic though, please don't delete. __________________ - There's nothing in my pocket other than knives and lint
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scs First Lieutenant 24 Rep 329 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: May 2008 Location: 98632 iTrader: (0)	congrats on the new one, you have two beautiful vehicles there. looks like the shots were taken in NW Portland
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topvega Kinda sorta banned on N54 19 Rep 626 Posts Drives: 135 SGM JB3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NJ Exit 91 iTrader: (0)	I just don't get it when anyone says the 1 is ugly...? I absolutely love the way it looks in any color... not to bash the 3 series but it is just so much more the kind of car I wanted...I love it... __________________
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993 911 Captain 47 Rep 882 Posts Drives: Z3M, F31, G07 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Portland iTrader: (0)	Most of the press/autoshow photos of the car were the unglamorous "head-on" shot that fails to show the great lines. It's not the easiest car to photograph, but it is very easy to fall in love with in person.
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Bizall Captain 123 Rep 905 Posts Drives: 2019 Honda Accord Touring 2.0 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Northern Virginia iTrader: (0)	Great looking ride...both. Do you and your wife ocassionally swap cars? Do you prefer the 3er for any reason/situation over there 1er? __________________ 2018 BMW M3 - 12.1 @ 121mph 2014 BMW 335i M-Sport (Sold) 12.4 @ 113mph 2008 BMW 135i (Sold) 12.8 @ 106mph
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lilsudds7117 Private First Class 1 Rep 129 Posts Drives: Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0)	more pics. how do the 2 compare in size, body size, ride height, roof height and things
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gyrfalcon Ninja 14 Rep 335 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	I have to say I like how the 335 looks from the front. It looks lower and meaner than the 135i with its narrower lights and its more rounded front. However, I love the rear end of the 135i with its short rear overhang and bobtail. Both great looking cars though.:biggrin: __________________ SGM/Coral
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Mystiqueskillz Second Lieutenant 2 Rep 245 Posts Drives: 2007 Honda S2000 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Newark, CA iTrader: (0)	Man I use to think the 335i shitted on the 135i on the looks department, but man I've grown on the 135i and thinks it looks just as nice.
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