135is vs Audi S5

[yaymitch]

Originally Posted by luvthestck

If i had a porsche dealer nearby I would have jumped on the cayman S.My nearest porsche dealer is 3 hrs away.At this point I guess it will either be a 135is now or wait a couple of years and jump on a cayman S.

I found out that the S5 was definitely 10k better finished than the 135[looks dept]I found that the BMW was better built but the S5 was better finished[details wise].

I actually drove the Cayman S and it is a sweet car. Pure sports car with great handling however it lacks low end torque and I found myself wanting the power of the N55. The power ranges in the N55 and N54 are just awesome. Throw in a tune and a few suspension upgrades and it's more fun than the Cayman although not nearly as good looking.

[BeamerandBimmer]

Originally Posted by ptack

One is for show the other is for go.

I have both in my driveway.

I recently picked up a 2011 S5(LOVE the V8 sound) for my wife. I would it a grand touring coupe VS the 135i as a sports coupe. The S5 is a much bigger/heavier car than the 1.

After my M5 lease was up I went for the 50i X5 with the M-Sport Performance Package. I've lowered it done the exhaust and will do the N63 JB stage 1 soon. I love driving the X5, but I missed having a nimble car. Therefore I went and picked up a 2010 135i and instantly fell in love with the pocket rocket. Very fast, very nimble and unique.

The S5 and the 135 are in different categories. One is a great looking, sounding, cruiser and the other is just a phenomenal sports coupe.

[Blader]

Originally Posted by CRuben09

Hydraulics vs electronics ..... It isn't that hard to make a decision here. By far hydraulics are the best link within the driver and the car.

I beg to differ the best link between the car and the driver is unassisted steering

[luvthestck]

Originally Posted by yaymitch

I actually drove the Cayman S and it is a sweet car. Pure sports car with great handling however it lacks low end torque and I found myself wanting the power of the N55. The power ranges in the N55 and N54 are just awesome. Throw in a tune and a few suspension upgrades and it's more fun than the Cayman although not nearly as good looking.

How was the steering now that the 981 has an electric module.

[yaymitch]

Originally Posted by luvthestck

How was the steering now that the 981 has an electric module.

I drove a used one, the 987 model.