328i m-sport OR 135i

madrid90 · 06-20-2011, 10:53 PM

Hey guys. I have to change cars soon and the lease on the 135i m-sport (with leather seats) is basically the same as the lease on a 328i m-sport (with performance exhaust, intake, carbon fiber mirrors caps, leather seats)

I'm currently have a 128i.

I'm not much into the engine... I just can't decide what car to choose

any help please?

Greenkirby21 · 06-20-2011, 10:55 PM

135i ez answer.

The 328i is going to be slower and fatter then your 128i you have now. Seems like a downgrade to me

fancyfl1ght · 06-20-2011, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Greenkirby21

135i ez answer.

The 328i is going to be slower and fatter then your 128i you have now. Seems like a downgrade to me

i can't for the life me understand people who prefer the 3 series.

Greenkirby21 · 06-20-2011, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by fancyfl1ght

i can't for the life me understand people who prefer the 3 series.

its a great family car, especially with 4 doors : )

ken1137 · 06-20-2011, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by madrid90

Hey guys. I have to change cars soon and the lease on the 135i m-sport (with leather seats) is basically the same as the lease on a 328i m-sport (with performance exhaust, intake, carbon fiber mirrors caps, leather seats)

I'm currently have a 128i.

I'm not much into the engine... I just can't decide what car to choose

any help please?

It comes down to; performance or a larger car. In my case it was simple...I wanted more performance (turbo and handling) and I am very happy with my decision. If you are not into the turbo, then go with the 328i. I recommend MT b/c with AT you'll be in Sport mode the majority of the time.

zamboni · 06-21-2011, 12:36 AM

Since you already had the 1er I would give the E92 a try.

amancuso · 06-21-2011, 06:34 AM

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Since you already had the 1er I would give the E92 a try.

I agree with Zamboni, the e92 is a beautiful tourer. I know 2 people with them, and both absolutely love them.

fancyfl1ght · 06-21-2011, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Greenkirby21

its a great family car, especially with 4 doors : )

2 coupes NOT sedans. Why anyone chooses a 328 coupe over the 135i is beyond me.

GaryS · 06-21-2011, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by madrid90

I'm not much into the engine... I just can't decide what car to choose

any help please?

I don't understand what you mean by "I'm not much into the engine". But the choice seems pretty simple.

If you want more power, 135i. If you want more leg room in the back seat, 328i. If you don't care about either one, get another 128i.

amancuso · 06-21-2011, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by GaryS

I don't understand what you mean by "I'm not much into the engine". But the choice seems pretty simple.

If you want more power, 135i. If you want more leg room in the back seat, 328i. If you don't care about either one, get another 128i.

GaryS does make some good points here.

doublevanosrc · 06-21-2011, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by madrid90

I'm not much into the engine...

This statement alone answers your question. Looks like its a 328i.

ptack · 06-21-2011, 12:39 PM

If you have to ask the question you may also want to look at other brands as well.

FJUNO78 · 06-21-2011, 07:08 PM

i had an 07 328i coupe. if the 135i was available, i would have been all over it.

my 328i coupe had the sports package, and will say it looked way sleeker than my 135i.

getting all the performance extras and carbon wrapped stuff on a slower car is a bit of a poser move. just sayin.

jimmy1990 · 06-21-2011, 07:42 PM

135 : )

fancyfl1ght · 06-21-2011, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by FJUNO78

i had an 07 328i coupe. if the 135i was available, i would have been all over it.

my 328i coupe had the sports package, and will say it looked way sleeker than my 135i.

getting all the performance extras and carbon wrapped stuff on a slower car is a bit of a poser move. just sayin.

Yes!

Raine · 06-21-2011, 10:33 PM

135i man

The 328i coupe looks nice, but it's just a heavier 128i. Great touring though.

jeycie · 06-21-2011, 10:44 PM

yeah ive never been the biggest fan of the 3 series body style. the 1-series just seems more classic bmw to me. both nice cars though, so you cant lose

if you don't care about the engine, and the interiors are not very different, so it really all depends on if you just want a exterior change or not

Kamal · 06-21-2011, 11:35 PM

just picked up a 328i sedan with M sport, premium, xenons, HK audio, and a few other options for the wife... Le Mans blue on saddle brown, absolutely gorgeous car, BUT it's not fast by any means. Handles well, smooth engine, VERY comfortable car... if that's what you're after, then the 328i coupe is perfect for you.

If you want something that puts a huge smile on your face every time you lay into the pedal, then the choice is easy... 135i.

Focusedintntions · 06-22-2011, 08:03 AM

135 is the best car i've ever owned, does everything I want and nothing I don't want it to. The smiles per miles quotient of this car is off the charts!!

Prof T · 06-22-2011, 08:36 AM

135 is the one

RobM23 · 06-22-2011, 10:12 AM

135i!

david986 · 06-22-2011, 10:27 AM

You've pretty much already sold yourself on the 135... so what is your reason for considering the 328?

06-20-2011, 10:53 PM	#1
madrid90 Leader 7 Rep 33 Posts Drives: BMW 328i coupe Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Miami iTrader: (1)	328i m-sport OR 135i Hey guys. I have to change cars soon and the lease on the 135i m-sport (with leather seats) is basically the same as the lease on a 328i m-sport (with performance exhaust, intake, carbon fiber mirrors caps, leather seats) I'm currently have a 128i. I'm not much into the engine... I just can't decide what car to choose any help please? Attached Images
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06-20-2011, 10:55 PM	#2
Greenkirby21 Vrooom :) 313 Rep 2,602 Posts Drives: C7 Stringray Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Dream Land iTrader: (1)	135i ez answer. The 328i is going to be slower and fatter then your 128i you have now. Seems like a downgrade to me __________________ 2014 C7 Corvette Stringray - Laguna Blue - NPP Exhaust - Competition Seats
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ptack Brigadier General 266 Rep 4,469 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: May 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i [6.50]	If you have to ask the question you may also want to look at other brands as well. __________________ 135i, SGM, Coral, Sport Package, Auto, Premium Hifi, USB/ipod, Apex EC-7s, PPK Stage II
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FJUNO78 Captain 15 Rep 885 Posts Drives: 25 to 2 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: staten island, NY iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 135i [0.00] 2007 e92 328I [0.00]	i had an 07 328i coupe. if the 135i was available, i would have been all over it. my 328i coupe had the sports package, and will say it looked way sleeker than my 135i. getting all the performance extras and carbon wrapped stuff on a slower car is a bit of a poser move. just sayin. __________________ 2010 135i - Alpine White - Coral Red- Glacier Trim - Bluetooth - ///M Sport - Paddle Shifters
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06-21-2011, 07:42 PM	#14
jimmy1990 Second Lieutenant 12 Rep 234 Posts Drives: 128i sedona Red Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Indiana iTrader: (1)	135 : )
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06-21-2011, 10:33 PM	#16
Raine Captain 42 Rep 841 Posts Drives: '11 E82, '04 E60 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Toronto iTrader: (3)	135i man The 328i coupe looks nice, but it's just a heavier 128i. Great touring though. __________________ AW/Coral Red \| Premium \| Sport \| HK Sound \| AA Tune \| E93 M3 Front Sway \| BMW Performance Exhaust
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06-21-2011, 10:44 PM	#17
jeycie New Member 0 Rep 29 Posts Drives: one Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Palm Beach iTrader: (0)	yeah ive never been the biggest fan of the 3 series body style. the 1-series just seems more classic bmw to me. both nice cars though, so you cant lose if you don't care about the engine, and the interiors are not very different, so it really all depends on if you just want a exterior change or not
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Kamal Indian Stig 29 Rep 1,002 Posts Drives: '03 540i M, '11 Ducati M796 Join Date: May 2008 Location: StL/CoMO iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW 135i [7.56] 2011 BMW 328i [8.00]	just picked up a 328i sedan with M sport, premium, xenons, HK audio, and a few other options for the wife... Le Mans blue on saddle brown, absolutely gorgeous car, BUT it's not fast by any means. Handles well, smooth engine, VERY comfortable car... if that's what you're after, then the 328i coupe is perfect for you. If you want something that puts a huge smile on your face every time you lay into the pedal, then the choice is easy... 135i. __________________ 2008 E82 N54 \|\| Stage 2 -------- Gone to a good home.
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06-22-2011, 08:03 AM	#19
Focusedintntions Colonel 105 Rep 2,696 Posts Drives: 2011 135i M-Sport :D Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: NoVA iTrader: (1)	135 is the best car i've ever owned, does everything I want and nothing I don't want it to. The smiles per miles quotient of this car is off the charts!! __________________ Faster, faster, faster, until the thrill of speed overcomes the fear of death… – Hunter Thompson
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Prof T COACH 2 Rep 285 Posts Drives: 2010 135 conv, 2009 M3 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: BMW iTrader: (0)	135 is the one
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06-22-2011, 10:12 AM	#21
RobM23 Second Lieutenant 18 Rep 247 Posts Drives: E82 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Miami Lakes, FL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW 135i [7.80] 2011 BMW 328i [0.00]	135i! __________________ 08' SGM/CR E82 N54 Active Autowerke/BMW Performance
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06-22-2011, 10:27 AM	#22
david986 self promotion to jg 0 Rep 21 Posts Drives: 135 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Va iTrader: (0)	You've pretty much already sold yourself on the 135... so what is your reason for considering the 328? __________________ 2011 135i Le Mans Blue 6MT
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