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      06-02-2019, 07:24 AM   #12
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Drives: '11 BMW 128i Sport 6mt
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Originally Posted by Soterios View Post
Out of curiosity: why'd you ditch the 135i for a 128i again?

Because I'd much rather drive a slow car fast than a fast car slow.

For me the 128 is better balanced, sounds better and does the things I want out of a sports car better than the 135.

I will totally give the 135 all the kudos for straight line speed. The thing was a monster and it was barely modded.

Torque and top speed are not something I judge my cars by. Although you do have to have a minimum power to weight ratio...and the 128 is fine.

I was the same way with my SpecE30 325i racecar and my track toy 318is. My most fun track days were in the 318is. I have to say that the actual racing with SpecE30 was some of the most fun I ever had on track....but the 318is e30 was the better driver.

Either way I don't want to start the N55/54 vs n52 debate in my thread...
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