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Great Choice OP. I test drove the DCT 135 and the auto 128 before getting the 135 manual. I feel it wasn't really a fair comparison since the manual 128 is so much faster than the auto. I don't think the 128 is underpowered at all. I think of it as a bit faster than a GTI which isn't "fast" but its a quick little car. You may have been happy with the 128, but it was definitely a safer bet to go with the 135. If you were concerned about engine performance in your last two cars, I think it was a wise choice. Having owned mine for about a month and a bit I feel its very hard to use the 135i's power on a daily basis. As others have said if you max out 3rd gear its a pretty severe speeding ticket here in Ontario. However those brief acceleration stints getting on the hwy on-ramp are always fun and bring a smile to my face every time. |
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Nice...update us when you get it.
Nowever, I am disappointed Broken Vert's comment didn't turn this into coupe vs. vert thread....those are always entertaining
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01-18-2013, 12:48 PM | #48 |
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I agree with what you were told. Going from a lot of power to substantially less is awkward and usually upsetting since everybody loves gobs of power. The only n54 i've driven is my dad 335i vert, which feels like a boat compared to my 1er. Though that motor absolutely pulls without even revving it out, i hit 100 in what felt like it takes the time to hit 60 in my 128.
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01-18-2013, 01:27 PM | #49 |
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No real wrong choice on this. Have fun with the new car!
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don't worry its okay, when our cars are still on the original motor in 10 years we can brag
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don't worry its okay, when our cars are still on the original motor in 10 years we can brag
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ha-ha, so true.....but why did the sale guy say, he would be happier with the bigger engine, does the turbo count as displacement too
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Hahaha so true!
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Only if it's a folding hardtop. The additional chassis bracing and frame/motors for the soft top aren't all that bad. The absence of the hard top and rear glass lower the c/g somewhat as well.
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Now the wait begins. Shouldn't be that bad since its dead of winter in VT and the upcoming week the high is going to be 8 degrees. Sure will be fun when I get to drop the top for the first time Again thanks for all the input gave me a lot to consider!
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And holy crap the 335i xDrive weighs a lot.
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335i Coupe is heavier than the 128i Vert by a decent amount.
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plus the fact my e92 is a xdrive, isn't that heavier than the i?
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3,759 lbs. More than a lot of E60s. Spec for spec the E60 is only 70lbs heavier or so than the E90.
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I should mention that I put 18" wheels and tires (same as 335i 18" staggered fitment) on the 128 to improve the ride and handling. It definitely changed both for the better.
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Explain how a wheel does this?
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Simple - the 18" wheels/non-rft tires are wider and slightly larger overall diameter (larger contact patch), plus the offset makes the track slightly wider as well. Compared to the skinny 17" stock M-Sport wheels and rft tires, the handling and ride are considerably better. Cornering limits are definitely higher with the larger wheels and tires (pretty much the same as what the 135i comes with).
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Transitioning from 17" to 18" wheels would reduce ride comfort, increase rotational inertia(meaning that a similar or even lighter wheel will act like a heavier wheel than a 17"), and in the extreme sense will reduce the contact patch. Think of drag radials on drag cars, small wheels for additional flex and squish off the line.
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