Thread: i28 or i35 vert
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      01-19-2013, 11:08 AM   #55
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Originally Posted by b1aze View Post
With the E8X platform being as light (relatively speaking) as it is, the N52 may be exactly what you are looking for. The E9X platform is a few hundred# heavier, which will make the N55 feel less powerful.

Now, if you do purchase the 128 and feel its under powered, there isn't a whole lot you can do. If you get the 135 and feel even that is under powered, you can get a light piggyback tune and have more power cheap and instantly without getting your hands dirty.

For a 4k difference, I would take the 135. And even then, I would consider a CPO '10 instead for value as well as the N54.
I think he should get the 135i as well, but the 128i Vert and the 335i Coupe are nearly the same weight. Convertible parts add a ton of weight.
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