People who had a smaller car before 1er..

future135i · 10-11-2008, 07:47 PM

I have a r56 MCS and 135i coupe felt bigger...almost too big. Does the feeling go away? Do you get used to it? Or is it really not that big?

crzy4135i · 10-11-2008, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by future135i

I have a r56 MCS and 135i coupe felt bigger...almost too big. Does the feeling go away? Do you get used to it? Or is it really not that big?

The only way a 135i could feel big is if you're a smaller than normal midget.

otoz · 10-11-2008, 10:15 PM

I haven't gotten a 1er yet, but i have test driven it a couple times. Coming from a Miata it didn't feel "big" to me at all, it did however feel a little less connected with the steering. What about it felt big? Steering? weight transfer? braking?

MatthewDFW · 10-12-2008, 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by future135i

I have a r56 MCS and 135i coupe felt bigger...almost too big. Does the feeling go away? Do you get used to it? Or is it really not that big?

Went from Porsche Boxster to 135i. Felt much bigger for test drives and first week after purchase. It's just been a long, long time since I had a back seat.

For me, the transition to the 135 has been a good one; the sensation of relative "BIG-ness" in the 1 vs. the Boxster subsided quickly. Still feels compact and nice and low to the road.

135iUSN · 10-12-2008, 03:13 AM

I'm at the other end - had a 2008 Honda Ridgeline and 2008 Land Rover LR2 - its and adjustment..now I have to get a bike rack..LOL

jayce · 10-12-2008, 06:45 AM

I've been driving military trucks & SUVs for the last 2 years or so.
135i is a dream to me.

atr_hugo · 10-12-2008, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by otoz

I haven't gotten a 1er yet, but i have test driven it a couple times. Coming from a Miata it didn't feel "big" to me at all, it did however feel a little less connected with the steering. What about it felt big? Steering? weight transfer? braking?

That's my perspective also, came from a Miata, the 135i isn't all that big. But there are very few other cars out there that are as connected from tire contact patch to steering wheel rim as the Miata.

bubble · 10-12-2008, 08:00 AM

I came from an MCS, as well. The car doesn't feel too much larger, and the adjustment hasn't taken long at all. If you were coming from an R53 like I was, I would tell you that you are in for a much less jarring ride, but I think they smoothed some of that out in the R56. Like the MINI, I've had some fun in the corners with this one.

imported_mega · 10-12-2008, 08:15 AM

I went from an R56 and the 135i does feel quite a bit bigger

1Serious · 10-12-2008, 08:55 AM

I came from an Infiniti G35 coupe. My 1er 135 has more internal space (very welcomed leg and head room) but feels more compact and agile with its external dimensions (also to my liking). This BMW is my best-ever car!

xbook · 10-12-2008, 08:56 AM

Came from an R53, and this car feels downright cavernous.

adrean8j · 10-12-2008, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by jayce

I've been driving military trucks
135i is a dream to me.

I feel you on that one for sure!

MatthewDFW · 10-12-2008, 01:08 PM

In a few weeks with my new 1, I'm starting to think headroom counts for more than legroom. I always thought my wife's Mini Cooper "felt" less claustrophobic than my Boxster; the reason was headroom, not wasn't actual cockpit space. For the driver coming from smaller car, 128/135 design seems great for comfort without sacrificing snug sports coupe fit.

shmee150 · 10-12-2008, 01:46 PM

I learnt to drive in a Honda CRV, which by UK standards is HUGE. Then I bought a Renault Clio, by any standards very very small. I am delighted to now be in a middle-size car. The clio was great in how nippy it was (I live and drive around central London mostly), but the 1er carrys that on as well as feeling more substantial. I love it!

One&Only · 10-12-2008, 02:44 PM

I still have my R53 though it's totaled...ahum...different story & thread...
I've felt like my 1 was way big also and wondered when that feeling would go bye bye.
While on ED I almost bumped the nose into a building I pulled into to park on top of the Stilveo Pass...almost fainted when I saw how close I'd come. Made a mental note: 1 has longer nose than MINI...and then that awesome butt the 1 has on it...nice & high...but hard to see over. Aha well, I'll learn I'm sure.
Wheel to steering feeling got loads better after the new sways went on day after I picked him up PCD.
I was ready for a bigger car and the 1 was as far as I wanted to go....still total fun but more lux.:headbang:

E82tt6 · 10-12-2008, 02:51 PM

Coming from the S2K the 1 is huge!

It feels a bit smaller now after 6 months, but I still enjoy meeting up with my father on the weekends and going for a spin in his Boxster S. Something about a small car that I love...

gio · 10-13-2008, 10:59 AM

I came from an Audi TT and while the 1 feels bigger, it doesn't feel too big.

corpsman · 10-13-2008, 11:19 AM

My wife had a Miata. That car was a blast to drive, like a street legal go-kart.

BerkTechnology · 10-17-2008, 02:26 PM

Have had plenty smaller. For a fun car that can still haul groceries, the 1er's just about right.

pit1 · 10-17-2008, 02:41 PM

perfect size IMO. Enough presence to feel relatively secure with the big rigs (quickness plays a small factor), and compact for city/town drives. Just about the size of my old E30, I miss that car everyday...

10-11-2008, 07:47 PM	#1
future135i Private 1 Rep 54 Posts Drives: Join Date: Oct 2008 iTrader: (0)	People who had a smaller car before 1er.. I have a r56 MCS and 135i coupe felt bigger...almost too big. Does the feeling go away? Do you get used to it? Or is it really not that big?
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10-11-2008, 10:15 PM	#3
otoz Waiting to order... 1 Rep 20 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jun 2008 iTrader: (0)	I haven't gotten a 1er yet, but i have test driven it a couple times. Coming from a Miata it didn't feel "big" to me at all, it did however feel a little less connected with the steering. What about it felt big? Steering? weight transfer? braking?
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10-12-2008, 03:13 AM	#5
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10-12-2008, 06:45 AM	#6
jayce Private 8 Rep 72 Posts Drives: Join Date: Sep 2008 iTrader: (0)	I've been driving military trucks & SUVs for the last 2 years or so. 135i is a dream to me.
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10-12-2008, 08:00 AM	#8
bubble I am the Stig. 0 Rep 55 Posts Drives: Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0)	I came from an MCS, as well. The car doesn't feel too much larger, and the adjustment hasn't taken long at all. If you were coming from an R53 like I was, I would tell you that you are in for a much less jarring ride, but I think they smoothed some of that out in the R56. Like the MINI, I've had some fun in the corners with this one.
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10-12-2008, 08:15 AM	#9
imported_mega Colonel 123 Rep 2,200 Posts Drives: various bmw's Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: neverland iTrader: (0)	I went from an R56 and the 135i does feel quite a bit bigger __________________ You only need two tools in life - WD-40 and Duct Tape. If it doesn't move and should, use the WD-40. If it shouldn't move and does, use the duct tape. Driving e82, e72, e85, R53 Gone but not forgotten.. 1974 2002, many various 3s.
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10-12-2008, 08:55 AM	#10
1Serious New Member 0 Rep 25 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jun 2008 iTrader: (0)	I came from an Infiniti G35 coupe. My 1er 135 has more internal space (very welcomed leg and head room) but feels more compact and agile with its external dimensions (also to my liking). This BMW is my best-ever car! __________________ 135i SGM \| Grey Poplar Trim \| Taupe Boston Leather \| 6MT \| Sunroof \| Sport Pedals \| ClearBra \| 35% Tint \| PremPackage \| Debadged \| iPod/USB \| Xenon \| Zaino Stable Mate: Morgan 4/4 \| 1969 \| 4MT \| 4-Seater \| Oxford Blue \| Oscelli Tuned More 135i at http://gallery.me.com/pguild8#100022
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10-12-2008, 08:56 AM	#11
xbook Lieutenant Colonel 131 Rep 1,540 Posts Drives: '14 EBII M235i & '06 R53 GP Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Northridge, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 MINI Cooper S GP [0.00] 2014 BMW M235i [0.00] 2008 E82 [0.00]	Came from an R53, and this car feels downright cavernous. __________________
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10-12-2008, 01:08 PM	#13
MatthewDFW Senior Member 14 Rep 244 Posts Drives: '08 135i, '02 X5 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Dallas, Texas iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i [0.00]	In a few weeks with my new 1, I'm starting to think headroom counts for more than legroom. I always thought my wife's Mini Cooper "felt" less claustrophobic than my Boxster; the reason was headroom, not wasn't actual cockpit space. For the driver coming from smaller car, 128/135 design seems great for comfort without sacrificing snug sports coupe fit. __________________ MatthewDFW BMWCCA 411059 2008 135i =============== Our wee twin turbos may be smallish, but they doth mashie yon backside deeply seatwise. ===============
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10-12-2008, 01:46 PM	#14
shmee150 Second Lieutenant 18 Rep 259 Posts Drives: 123d SE Coupe Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: London, UK iTrader: (0)	I learnt to drive in a Honda CRV, which by UK standards is HUGE. Then I bought a Renault Clio, by any standards very very small. I am delighted to now be in a middle-size car. The clio was great in how nippy it was (I live and drive around central London mostly), but the 1er carrys that on as well as feeling more substantial. I love it! __________________
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10-12-2008, 02:44 PM	#15
One&Only Only 1 n Rome 10 Rep 166 Posts Drives: '08 135i Coupe Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Rome iTrader: (0)	I still have my R53 though it's totaled...ahum...different story & thread... I've felt like my 1 was way big also and wondered when that feeling would go bye bye. While on ED I almost bumped the nose into a building I pulled into to park on top of the Stilveo Pass...almost fainted when I saw how close I'd come. Made a mental note: 1 has longer nose than MINI...and then that awesome butt the 1 has on it...nice & high...but hard to see over. Aha well, I'll learn I'm sure. Wheel to steering feeling got loads better after the new sways went on day after I picked him up PCD. I was ready for a bigger car and the 1 was as far as I wanted to go....still total fun but more lux.:headbang: __________________ Drives a Sawed-Off Shotgun *135i/SGM/Terra/Gray Poplar/Sport Pac/H&R Sport Springs & Sways/Heated Seats/Premium HI-FI/Sat*
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10-12-2008, 02:51 PM	#16
E82tt6 Colonel 103 Rep 2,626 Posts Drives: '08 Black Saphire Z4 MC Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	Coming from the S2K the 1 is huge! It feels a bit smaller now after 6 months, but I still enjoy meeting up with my father on the weekends and going for a spin in his Boxster S. Something about a small car that I love... __________________ '08 Black Saphire/Black Z4 M Coupe RIP Gretta: Blue Water/Lemon 135i. Died to save me. -ChuckV
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10-13-2008, 10:59 AM	#17
gio Captain 50 Rep 628 Posts Drives: Join Date: Apr 2008 iTrader: (0)	I came from an Audi TT and while the 1 feels bigger, it doesn't feel too big. __________________ Waiting on a 2015 M235
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10-13-2008, 11:19 AM	#18
corpsman 130 kmh, yeah right. 1 Rep 194 Posts Drives: 2009 135i Montego,6MT, Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Landstuhl,Germany iTrader: (0)	My wife had a Miata. That car was a blast to drive, like a street legal go-kart.
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10-17-2008, 02:26 PM	#19
BerkTechnology Lieutenant Colonel 223 Rep 1,565 Posts Drives: Fast Join Date: May 2008 Location: Irvine, CA iTrader: (1)	Have had plenty smaller. For a fun car that can still haul groceries, the 1er's just about right.
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10-17-2008, 02:41 PM	#20
pit1 Captain 239 Rep 790 Posts Drives: F87 M2 Join Date: May 2008 Location: It's always Sunny... iTrader: (1)	perfect size IMO. Enough presence to feel relatively secure with the big rigs (quickness plays a small factor), and compact for city/town drives. Just about the size of my old E30, I miss that car everyday...
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