135i coupe and E46 330Ci side-by-side

stu@motivemag · 02-28-2008, 04:02 PM

For your viewing pleasure:

JSierra · 02-28-2008, 04:08 PM

Sweet

I think the 135i looks better....

AwesomeBMW · 02-28-2008, 04:13 PM

Thanks. Is it just me or does the 1er actually appear bigger?

JSierra · 02-28-2008, 04:16 PM

Yes it does, it looks like that little brother who you always picked on when he was little, but then grew up to be bigger then you, now your sorry because he can now beat you into a pulp.

(Happened to me)

Templedogg · 02-28-2008, 04:21 PM

It just looks bigger because it is a little taller. Look at how much bigger the windows are on the 3-series on the third pic.

john970 · 02-28-2008, 04:22 PM

The 1er looks like its about to tip over its so tall - i hope it doesnt look like that in person.

Looks so juvenile... i hope it appears more muscle than in the pictures. Those giant headlights - heard they are the largest in the bmw range, bigger than the X5 or 7er make it look tiny.

asv · 02-28-2008, 04:23 PM

Those are great comparison shots. The 1's resemblance to the E46 is one of many reasons why I ordered a 135i. I don't particularly care where BMW went with the e90.

Templedogg · 02-28-2008, 04:26 PM

+1, I wish it was actually even smaller and a true 2+2.

gatorfast · 02-28-2008, 04:43 PM

I wish it sat a little lower to the ground. They actually both look very similar.

Are they the same color white? The 330ci looks more faded.

AwesomeBMW · 02-28-2008, 04:45 PM

What's with all the tire tracks near the cars? Someone having too much fun. I don't blame you :wink:

ChrisK · 02-28-2008, 05:18 PM

LOL the 135i headlights make the car look wide awake and ready to go. The e46 looks sleepy!

ChrisK · 02-28-2008, 05:19 PM

I might add eyelids to the car after all.

imported_Azzurri · 02-28-2008, 05:20 PM

Can always lower the car too.

Gary@TireRack · 02-28-2008, 05:22 PM

Here's what I like. There's a lot better spacing on the 135i rear wheels. It's always bugged me that my E46 rear wheels tuck under the car too far. BMW did a great job fixing this on the 1.

Take a look.

Smokey · 02-28-2008, 05:32 PM

The 1er= natural evolution of the e46. The 1er is the real 3 series.

bea///in4jc · 02-28-2008, 05:35 PM

135 just needs a drop, otherwise I can't wait to get mine ordered

0002s · 02-28-2008, 05:42 PM

they are the same height off the ground, the 1 just has a higher roof line.

GatoGrande · 02-28-2008, 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chriskurn

LOL the 135i headlights make the car look wide awake and ready to go. The e46 looks sleepy!

I agree... those :eyebulge: are a lot bigger than the e46....

mdynamics · 02-28-2008, 06:12 PM

does look bigger but the e46 has older looks compared to 1er

theanhdy · 02-28-2008, 06:17 PM

Santa Monica Pier?

1ForAll · 02-28-2008, 06:24 PM

eyelids for sure on the 1er. Maybe a custom "boser" style hood

digitalinkartist@aol.com · 02-28-2008, 06:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by john970

The 1er looks like its about to tip over its so tall - i hope it doesnt look like that in person.

Just remember 135 is on 18's and e46 is on 17's. I was always amazed at how much lower my e46 got when i swapped on my winter 17's from 18/19's.

besides, Coils will solve the height difference immediately.

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JSierra Private First Class 20 Rep 160 Posts Drives: 2008 SGM 135i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	Yes it does, it looks like that little brother who you always picked on when he was little, but then grew up to be bigger then you, now your sorry because he can now beat you into a pulp. (Happened to me)
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Templedogg Captain 49 Rep 799 Posts Drives: 135i, Trailblazer SS, 1934 PU Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lake Stevens, WA iTrader: (1)	It just looks bigger because it is a little taller. Look at how much bigger the windows are on the 3-series on the third pic.
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john970 1er 73 Rep 1,205 Posts Drives: 08 135 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver iTrader: (0)	The 1er looks like its about to tip over its so tall - i hope it doesnt look like that in person. Looks so juvenile... i hope it appears more muscle than in the pictures. Those giant headlights - heard they are the largest in the bmw range, bigger than the X5 or 7er make it look tiny.
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asv Captain 44 Rep 657 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: PA iTrader: (0)	Those are great comparison shots. The 1's resemblance to the E46 is one of many reasons why I ordered a 135i. I don't particularly care where BMW went with the e90.
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Templedogg Captain 49 Rep 799 Posts Drives: 135i, Trailblazer SS, 1934 PU Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lake Stevens, WA iTrader: (1)	+1, I wish it was actually even smaller and a true 2+2.
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gatorfast Major General 4998 Rep 6,863 Posts Drives: 718 Cayman Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: SoFla iTrader: (4)	I wish it sat a little lower to the ground. They actually both look very similar. Are they the same color white? The 330ci looks more faded.
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Gary@TireRack Moderator 369 Rep 4,745 Posts Drives: Formerly 1995 M3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Bend, IN, Tire Rack HQ iTrader: (2)	Here's what I like. There's a lot better spacing on the 135i rear wheels. It's always bugged me that my E46 rear wheels tuck under the car too far. BMW did a great job fixing this on the 1. Take a look. __________________ Gary. Tire and Wheel Forum Moderator. Tire Rack Sales Rep Gary@Tirerack.com http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&url=index.jsp Please refer to 'Gary/E90 Post' as your previous contact when you order online to help support this forum.
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