Test drove the 135i

mateo · 11-25-2007, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Italteen3

You probably could just not sure if anyone taller then 5' could sit behind you!

Cool! Thats fine with me. I have an X3 for that. As far as I'm concerned the only reason the back seat is there is for insurance or small kids.

-Mateo

imported_MPower · 11-25-2007, 10:07 PM

Interesting. I look forward to seeing other "normal" people's thoughts (including my own) compare.

Dave · 11-26-2007, 12:11 AM

great to hear! so 6 weeks...makes it right in the new year...which means us bound cars should be on time!

Robert · 11-26-2007, 01:15 AM

The 135i's exhaust is as loud as the 350z? How does it sound in comparison?

CDR_UK · 11-26-2007, 03:16 AM

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Originally Posted by FSU JD

How tall are you? How is the driver seat legroom? That is the only thing that I am worried about. I am 6'6 with it all in my legs. Is it much less than a 335i?

I'm 6'1. if you put the seat all the way back, then I can't even reach the pedals

On the other hand, the roof is pretty close - even with seat in the lowest position - maybe at 6'6 you wouldn't manage to wear a helmet in the car (in case you will go to the track). It would also be impossible for anybody to sit behind you I guess.

CDR_UK · 11-26-2007, 03:37 AM

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Originally Posted by robert

The 135i's exhaust is as loud as the 350z? How does it sound in comparison?

Yes - it's similar in volume, but the note is very different. If you imagine an e46 m3, and then take away the rasp, and turn up the base a notchs or two - your somewhere about right.

d3syd · 11-26-2007, 07:46 AM

Excellent review, thanks for putting all those negative comments about the 135 being a chronic understeerer to bed. I want mine in Sedona Red.....

Lips · 11-26-2007, 08:05 AM

Nice write up.

Lips

ChrisK · 11-26-2007, 08:22 AM

Waiting for the 1 will be the longest wait of my life! :thumbup:

joelk · 11-26-2007, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by chriskurn

Waiting for the 1 will be the longest wait of my life! :thumbup:

4 months down and 4 to go! my deposit was back in july ... so I'm about half way there!

mkaresh · 11-26-2007, 08:39 AM

Excellent review.

Any chance you might go back and drive a 335i and then describe how the two compare? In short, how much different does the 1 feel?

*35i · 11-26-2007, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by CDR_UK

I'm 6'1. if you put the seat all the way back, then I can't even reach the pedals

On the other hand, the roof is pretty close - even with seat in the lowest position - maybe at 6'6 you wouldn't manage to wear a helmet in the car (in case you will go to the track). It would also be impossible for anybody to sit behind you I guess.

Thanks. I am not concerned with tracking the car, at least for now, and most of my height is in my legs, so that is what I am really concerned with. Sounds like I am good to go.

BMW135iCA · 11-26-2007, 10:00 AM

Awesome review, I'm wondering have yuou driven the 335i coupe? ANy difference good or bad between the two?

Chris

CDR_UK · 11-26-2007, 04:40 PM

sorry - never driven the 335i, and no plans for it either.

ichiban · 11-26-2007, 04:56 PM

excellent, can't wait till i get my hands on one.

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11-26-2007, 01:15 AM	#26
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11-26-2007, 04:56 PM	#37
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