pics of my new 135i

[mblaucoupe135]

Originally Posted by jeremyc74

X2 on stripes.

I think I like the '09 Mirrors better, but these aren't nearly as bad as I thought when I saw the first few pictures of them. If they had been on the car from the start, I don't think anyone would have said anything about them.

//M cars usually get more sporty mirrors, and it makes me wonder if they made these larger so they could put the old mirrors on the M1

(A lot of reviews complained about the small mirrors when the car first came out though, so I'm sure that's the major reason)

I think you're right that people complained about how small the mirrors were which is why they changed them. I think whoever designed these new ones should lose their job!

[jeremyc74]

Originally Posted by mblaucoupe135

I think you're right that people complained about how small the mirrors were which is why they changed them. I think whoever designed these new ones should lose their job!

I don't think they really hurt the looks of the car, at least not on blue.

Mine vs yours:

[mblaucoupe135]

Your mirrors look sick and mine just look goofy!!!

[SpaceGhost]

I am really interested to see your thoughts on the 135 vs the 335 as I am considering making the swith to a 2011 135 with DCT at the end of the year.

[mblaucoupe135]

Originally Posted by Alpine Blur

I am really interested to see your thoughtson the 135 vs the 335 as I am considering making the swith to a 2011 135 with DCT at the end of the year.

To be honest, there are certain things I like about each car and certain things I don't like. If I could combine them into one car, that would be the perfect car for me! Oh wait, BMW already makes a car like that, the M3, but it costs 70k!

Anyway, my 335 coupe was a great car and I really enjoyed driving it for years. The 335 seemed a bit bigger inside and more comfortable for me, especially on long drives (I'm 6' 4"). The 1 series seems to have about the same amount of headroom, however, I just felt like the 335's more laid back seating position was more comfortable. Also, the 335 was really hard to get into and the 135 being a bit taller, is easier for me to get in and out of. The 335 was powerful and smooth, whereas, the 135 is a bit less refined. This makes the 1 more fun to drive on windy roads, but the 335 was more enjoyable for longer trips and driving around town (I tell my wife that the 335 was like a steak knife and the 135 is more like a scalpel). I like how the 135 is more aggressive looking than the 335; after having the 335 for awhile, I thought it looked too soft.

There are 3 things I really don't like on the 1 series that were better on the 3 though:

1-the side view mirrors on the 2010 1 are hideous looking; they were much nicer looking on the 3
2-the inside door handle on the 1 sticks out too far and my knee rubs on it; the 3 didn't have this sort of handle.
3-the glacier aluminum trim is ok looking, but I like the smooth, brushed aluminum in my 3 better.

And lastly, it's hard to make a truly fair comparison between the two cars, especially since I added a bunch of BMW performance parts to the 1 that weren't on the 3. If I had added all of the same parts to the 3, I think I would like it even better than the 1, since it would be more aggressive looking, be more fun to drive, and still more comfortable!

Oh, one last thing, the cupholders are in a much better place in the 335 and easier to use, but this is a minor thing.

Let me know if you have any other questions. I hope this helps.

[SpaceGhost]

Thanks for the reply. I am primarily looking for insight on how the 135 feels vs the 335 on a daily basis. How it drives etc. Is there any noticeable difference in driving feel, road noise, exhaust note, etc. Sometimes it is hard to really get a feel for these things on a test drive. I am used to a JB3 modded 335 so I'm sure there will be changes in feel. I'll have to use map 0 for a the last couple of months so I am not disappointed with the N55 :-) Seriously though, one of the things I don't like about my 335 is that even though it is a fast car, it doesn't feel fast. A bit too smooth. I am hoping the 135 gives a bit more of an edgy feel.

[meg180]

Congrats on the beautiful car!!

[Angry3]

Originally Posted by Alpine Blur

Thanks for the reply. I am primarily looking for insight on how the 135 feels vs the 335 on a daily basis. How it drives etc. Is there any noticeable difference in driving feel, road noise, exhaust note, etc. Sometimes it is hard to really get a feel for these things on a test drive. I am used to a JB3 modded 335 so I'm sure there will be changes in feel. I'll have to use map 0 for a the last couple of months so I am not disappointed with the N55 :-) Seriously though, one of the things I don't like about my 335 is that even though it is a fast car, it doesn't feel fast. A bit too smooth. I am hoping the 135 gives a bit more of an edgy feel.

I have a 135 'vert and spent a week with a 335 coupe loaner. Both cars are wonderful in their own right and there are more similarities than differences. Some things that jumped out to me:

1. So many people talk about how "small" the 135 is. From a functionality standpoint the 335 coupe didn't seem to have any more room inside than the 135. Obviously the trunk is considerably larger in the 3 coupe.

2. Interior materials are slightly better in the 3 coupe (softer touch plastics on the dash, etc.), I personally like the interior design of the 1 better, namely the sleeker dash and center stack that is canted toward the driver

3. Exhaust note was noticeably different, the 3 coupe seemed to be about half an octave higher.

4. The Step transmission in my car seemed to shift noticeably quicker and harder than the one in the 335 coupe. Others have talked about this so I don't think I'm going nuts.

5. The 335 has some nice touches the 1 lacks that I appreciated - The pipe lights in the doors, dynamic cruise, and seat belt butler are cool. I did miss the M-sport steering wheel in my 1. For the Nav folks the 3 coupe dash design integrates it much better than the 1 IMHO, neither my car nor the loaner had that option.

6. Overall performance seemed very close (and it is from the tests I've read). The longer wheelbase 335 feels more planted, the 135 seems to have slightly quicker reflexes. The 135 to me definitely feels a bit quicker and offers a drive that's a bit more visceral.

It all really comes down to personal preference and your intended use for the car. I'm very happy with my purchase decision, as are friends that have 3 coupes.

GL with the decision.

[SpaceGhost]

Thanks. OP: Sorry to threadjack. Thanks for the insight guys. Decisions, decisions...

[escobar929]

Originally Posted by radiantm3

You are in serious need of the CF diffuser. Sometimes I wish I chose blue.

same here but i wanted coral red so bad and i didnt want it too look like optimus prime

nice pics OP, congrats on the new ride

[mblaucoupe135]

Originally Posted by Alpine Blur

Thanks for the reply. I am primarily looking for insight on how the 135 feels vs the 335 on a daily basis. How it drives etc. Is there any noticeable difference in driving feel, road noise, exhaust note, etc. Sometimes it is hard to really get a feel for these things on a test drive. I am used to a JB3 modded 335 so I'm sure there will be changes in feel. I'll have to use map 0 for a the last couple of months so I am not disappointed with the N55 :-) Seriously though, one of the things I don't like about my 335 is that even though it is a fast car, it doesn't feel fast. A bit too smooth. I am hoping the 135 gives a bit more of an edgy feel.

The 135 definitely feels a bit zippier and tossable than the 335. One thing I have noticed is that the steering in the 1 feels a bit lighter and less solid as in the 3; it feels a tad bit numb on center, but maybe I'm crazy and it's exactly the same! The exhaust one the 1 is louder and the car is harsher over bumps, but also corners better. Again I did add a BMW performance exhaust, SSK, and suspension so this is why it probably feels like this. If it were stock vs. stock, I would same the two cars drive very similarly, however the 1 is a bit more raw!