135i meets the garage mate, 335ic

993 911 · 04-21-2008, 02:22 AM

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Originally Posted by lilsudds7117

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

The 1 feels smaller, looks smaller, and this is simply because it is smaller. If you check my other thread you will see the size is rather similar to a Cooper (bit bigger, lot better looking). Ride height is very similar if not the same, but the 135 feels lower AND rides smoother. Probably because its a true coupe with less body flex. The seats sit lower than the 335's since they are manual, (seating position reminds me of old 993 and M3 combined, very nice). The 135 feels more stable entering corners, probably because it is shorter and has similar width. Very balanced car. I haven't encountered the dreaded understeer yet, but with less than 150 miles on the odometer I'm sure it will introduce itself soon!

The runflats on the 1 even feel better than the ones on the 3, I'll have to check in the morning to see if they're different.

C_Topher · 04-21-2008, 05:52 AM

Looks like a cold walk to the bathroom in the middle of the night. Maybe you should be spending your money on indoor plumbing instead of fancy cars! They do look nice, though!

BMW Dreamer · 04-21-2008, 08:21 AM

Great pictures. I agree about the front shots, the "1" needs eyelids to make it look meaner like the "3". Every time I go look at the 135i at the dealer I keep wondering if its too short/small looking. I still think it looks awesome. In person the "1" looks much better then on-line though.

plexiglass · 04-21-2008, 08:42 AM

(cough lucky bastage cough)

Crowley · 04-21-2008, 08:43 AM

Nice pics ..

Crowley

Smokey · 04-21-2008, 10:05 AM

Cool pix, thanks for sharing.

08AWM3 · 04-22-2008, 02:02 PM

Black and white combo looks nice. I will have white & white combo soon. Good luck w/both your rides.

randomquickness · 04-22-2008, 02:28 PM

enough about the cars...I want a write up on that portapot and pile of stones...

JK they look great!

04-21-2008, 05:52 AM	#24
C_Topher Señor Member 16 Rep 452 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Georgia iTrader: (0)	Looks like a cold walk to the bathroom in the middle of the night. Maybe you should be spending your money on indoor plumbing instead of fancy cars! They do look nice, though! __________________ Monaco Blue/Savannah Beige 135i
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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)	Great pictures. I agree about the front shots, the "1" needs eyelids to make it look meaner like the "3". Every time I go look at the 135i at the dealer I keep wondering if its too short/small looking. I still think it looks awesome. In person the "1" looks much better then on-line though.
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Crowley Major 54 Rep 1,015 Posts Drives: Join Date: Oct 2007 iTrader: (0)	Nice pics .. Crowley __________________ The last words on the powerplant should go to a clearly overwhelmed Hormazd Sorabjee, editor and publisher of Autocar India: “There is something simply magical about BMW’s in-line six. It has a creamy smoothness that makes velvet feel like sandpaper.”
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08AWM3 Machi 25 Rep 150 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW Alpine White E92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: ///M=Machi iTrader: (0)	Black and white combo looks nice. I will have white & white combo soon. Good luck w/both your rides. __________________
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randomquickness Brigadier General 219 Rep 3,668 Posts Drives: 996tt Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Georgetown, TX iTrader: (13)	enough about the cars...I want a write up on that portapot and pile of stones... JK they look great! __________________
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