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I have to laugh at this stuff especially the Autoblog review on an odd model few people would buy.
I've owned the 1, 135i, and the 2, M235i. After 80K in the 1, I felt it was getting a bit tired, so I bought a 2. In terms of performance, comfort, and amenities, the two cars are equivalent.
In fact, the only authoritative source of automotive goodness, Consumer Reports, gave the 2 nearly perfect marks in its tests. When the 1 came out, CR was equally enthusiastic.
The 2 does have a huge advantage over the N55 engine. The N55 has a cast crank while the 2 has a forged. Thus those hungry for power will have a better platform to screw around with. Also I believe the 2 will be more reliable than the 1 which has had a lot of mechanical issues.
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