135i is May 2008 Cnets Editors choice

Warpspeed · 05-06-2008, 04:58 PM

http://reviews.cnet.com/coupe-hatchb...ml?tag=bubbl_3

Jewpac · 05-06-2008, 05:19 PM

It says it comes with blutooth integration standard? Is this true, or a misprint?

mistermojorizin · 05-06-2008, 05:28 PM

misprint. its in the premium package or a stand alone option called bmw assist.

Jewpac · 05-06-2008, 05:36 PM

Thats what I thought, but I got excited for a second.

MastaMind · 05-06-2008, 07:23 PM

Pretty decent review. Nice balance between road and track.

europlane · 05-06-2008, 07:41 PM

And I think that the regular radio comes with 10 speakers instead of 6

Jumpman · 05-06-2008, 08:39 PM

^ ^ Yep, thank goodness.

MadisonOne · 05-06-2008, 10:48 PM

Actually one of the more thorough reviews I've read about the car. Especially with the track map and their thoughts on the track, good read.

stovesax08 · 05-06-2008, 11:40 PM

Good and mostly unbiased review accompanied by the standard reader comments of the ever-aggrevating "why not get the 335i?"

Thud · 05-07-2008, 08:58 AM

I registered and gave the car it's only "good" user opinion so far. Come on guys, get on there and give the car some love... the latest review gave it a 5/10 saying it was merely an "average" car, an overpriced daily driver.

Crowley · 05-07-2008, 09:19 AM

Nice read .. thanks,

Crowley

rocketpop · 05-07-2008, 09:57 AM

Quote from a reader review:

"This car is a nice car but for its price it is under powered and handles with less performance then one would expect when paying this price for the car."

I did not realize it was under powered....

Thud · 05-07-2008, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rocketpop

Quote from a reader review:

"This car is a nice car but for its price it is under powered and handles with less performance then one would expect when paying this price for the car."

I did not realize it was under powered....

It's probably written by a 19-year-old kid who doesn't know understeer vs oversteer...

Red135 · 05-07-2008, 10:24 AM

If the 135 is underpowered for the price, what would the reviewer think of the 535?

Chop79 · 05-07-2008, 10:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thud

It's probably written by a 19-year-old kid who doesn't know understeer vs oversteer...

vs torquesteer

Thud · 05-07-2008, 10:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chop79

vs torquesteer

yah... if you're expecting a car that drives like a modded SRT-4, then the 135i certainly isn't for you!

stampchez · 05-07-2008, 10:31 AM

I wonder how many of the user reviews are written by 3 series owners...

jraymond · 05-07-2008, 10:43 AM

23mpg? my .02 cents says they drove like granny's, even on the track

e904me · 05-07-2008, 11:00 AM

I wonder if the committee declare it worthy enough to be added to the sticky collection. Suspense...

Dan203 · 05-07-2008, 02:38 PM

I want to know what that first guy is smoking? "Underpowered for this price"? What other car in this price range has more power? None! There may be a couple of slightly better track cars in this range, like the Evo or STI, but they're not nearly as nice to drive on a day to day basis. Beyond that I can't think of any car in this price range that would come close to the performance of the 135i. That's why I picked it. It was the best performing car within my budget. (I vowed not to spend more then $50K on a car)

Dan

dodgey · 05-08-2008, 09:24 AM

Maybe the reviewer got an Aussie spec 135

We get Bluetooth Integration as standard (but the BMW Assist is an option) and 6 speakers as standard instead of 10... :iono:

Heinzftw · 05-08-2008, 05:39 PM

The reviewer didn't seem too thrilled at all. I was shocked at seeing the auto transmission. I can't stand driving one, yet I drive one myself.

05-06-2008, 04:58 PM	#1
Warpspeed ONEZILA is here. 8 Rep 59 Posts Drives: Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0)	135i is May 2008 Cnets Editors choice http://reviews.cnet.com/coupe-hatchb...ml?tag=bubbl_3 __________________ Montego Blue 135I, Sports Package, Power Seats, IPOD/USB , Comfort Access, heated Seats, Grey Poplar Trim.
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05-06-2008, 05:19 PM	#2
Jewpac Marty Turco Hater 37 Rep 768 Posts Drives: Join Date: Feb 2008 iTrader: (0)	It says it comes with blutooth integration standard? Is this true, or a misprint? __________________ 135i, Alpine White, Taupe Leatherette, iPod USB adaptor, 6MT Delivery Wednesday 5/7
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05-06-2008, 05:28 PM	#3
mistermojorizin Lieutenant Colonel 40 Rep 1,657 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	misprint. its in the premium package or a stand alone option called bmw assist. __________________ "KOPEYKA" /// Titanium Silver / Black Leather / Gray Poplar / Sport Package / Premium Package / 6MT / Feb 08 Production
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05-06-2008, 05:36 PM	#4
Jewpac Marty Turco Hater 37 Rep 768 Posts Drives: Join Date: Feb 2008 iTrader: (0)	Thats what I thought, but I got excited for a second. __________________ 135i, Alpine White, Taupe Leatherette, iPod USB adaptor, 6MT Delivery Wednesday 5/7
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05-06-2008, 07:23 PM	#5
MastaMind I like beer 32 Rep 1,286 Posts Drives: AW 135 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Under Pressure iTrader: (0)	Pretty decent review. Nice balance between road and track.
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05-06-2008, 07:41 PM	#6
europlane Enlisted Member 3 Rep 43 Posts Drives: Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0)	And I think that the regular radio comes with 10 speakers instead of 6 __________________ 128i AW (Yep! Another one!), Coral red, Manual, Sports Pack, HD radio. July 8 ED
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Jumpman Lieutenant 19 Rep 437 Posts Drives: . Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: . iTrader: (0)	^ ^ Yep, thank goodness.
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05-06-2008, 10:48 PM	#8
MadisonOne Private 5 Rep 95 Posts Drives: Join Date: Apr 2008 iTrader: (0)	Actually one of the more thorough reviews I've read about the car. Especially with the track map and their thoughts on the track, good read. __________________ BMW 135i Convertible/BSM/Coral Red/6 MT/Cold Weather/Sport/Premium Audio/Satellite/Ipod/Comfort/Park Assist
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05-06-2008, 11:40 PM	#9
stovesax08 Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 269 Posts Drives: 135i, X5 45e Join Date: Feb 2008 iTrader: (0)	Good and mostly unbiased review accompanied by the standard reader comments of the ever-aggrevating "why not get the 335i?" __________________ 135i Coupe-Manual, Montego, Lemon, HG Black, sport, premium, CA, HiFi, Ipod/USB, heated seats
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05-07-2008, 08:58 AM	#10
Thud Throbbing Member 43 Rep 1,433 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jan 2008 iTrader: (0)	I registered and gave the car it's only "good" user opinion so far. Come on guys, get on there and give the car some love... the latest review gave it a 5/10 saying it was merely an "average" car, an overpriced daily driver. __________________ 2014 Tesla Model S 85kwh Previous cars: 2011 335d / Deep Sea Blue / Saddle brown / sport / premium 2008 BMW 135i / 6MT 2002 Z06 Corvette
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05-07-2008, 09:19 AM	#11
Crowley Major 54 Rep 1,015 Posts Drives: Join Date: Oct 2007 iTrader: (0)	Nice read .. thanks, 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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05-07-2008, 09:57 AM	#12
rocketpop Captain 60 Rep 865 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Home iTrader: (0)	Quote from a reader review: "This car is a nice car but for its price it is under powered and handles with less performance then one would expect when paying this price for the car." I did not realize it was under powered.... __________________
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Red135 La Flama Blanca 27 Rep 1,545 Posts Drives: 1-series Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Abq, NM iTrader: (1)	If the 135 is underpowered for the price, what would the reviewer think of the 535? __________________ AMS, Berk Technology, aFe, ER
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05-07-2008, 10:31 AM	#17
stampchez Captain 124 Rep 646 Posts Drives: 2013 135is Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (0)	I wonder how many of the user reviews are written by 3 series owners...
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05-07-2008, 10:43 AM	#18
jraymond Lieutenant 18 Rep 411 Posts Drives: 135i SGM Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: U.S. iTrader: (0)	23mpg? my .02 cents says they drove like granny's, even on the track
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05-07-2008, 11:00 AM	#19
e904me Enlisted Member 3 Rep 35 Posts Drives: 2008 AW 135i MT Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: charlotte,nc iTrader: (0)	I wonder if the committee declare it worthy enough to be added to the sticky collection. Suspense...
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05-07-2008, 02:38 PM	#20
Dan203 Lieutenant Colonel 136 Rep 1,592 Posts Drives: 2016 340i xDrive Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Carson City, NV iTrader: (1)	I want to know what that first guy is smoking? "Underpowered for this price"? What other car in this price range has more power? None! There may be a couple of slightly better track cars in this range, like the Evo or STI, but they're not nearly as nice to drive on a day to day basis. Beyond that I can't think of any car in this price range that would come close to the performance of the 135i. That's why I picked it. It was the best performing car within my budget. (I vowed not to spend more then $50K on a car) Dan
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05-08-2008, 09:24 AM	#21
dodgey Second Lieutenant 2 Rep 237 Posts Drives: Join Date: Feb 2008 iTrader: (0)	Maybe the reviewer got an Aussie spec 135 We get Bluetooth Integration as standard (but the BMW Assist is an option) and 6 speakers as standard instead of 10... :iono:
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