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06-27-2008, 05:06 PM | #134 |
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Road & Track: 135i is "fast and frugal"
The Fast & The Frugal: BMW 135i
It's beast of an engine develops 300 bhp and rather impressive fuel economy considering its output. By Matt DeLorenzo • Photo by Jeff Allen August 20 The new 1 Series from BMW is not the entry-level car we thought it might be, but instead is an impressive performance car in its own right, thanks in no small part to its 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged inline-6. This beast of an engine develops 300 bhp and some rather impressive fuel economy (17 mpg city/25 mpg highway) considering its output. While the 1 Series has been criticized for its high sticker price, it still is less expensive than the 3 Series, while offering near-M3 performance. Speed and agility in a compact package are factors that have enabled the 135i to snare a spot on the index. This is due to its quick acceleration — 4.8 sec. to 60 mph and a sub-14-sec. quarter mile — and its ability to stick in the corners as evidenced by its 0.91g on the skidpad and 70.6 mph through the slalom. While the 128i does have a more efficient 230-bhp 3.0-liter six, it comes nowhere near its more powerful sibling in delivering the ultimate fun factor. In this case more, not less, is really more. Price As Tested $43,670 MPG 17 city/25 highway/21.0 average 0–60 mph 4.8 sec. Slalom 70.6 mph Quarter Mile 13.4 sec. @ 104.0 mph Skidpad 0.91g 60–0-mph Braking 114 ft. Tank Capacity 14.0 gal. Theoretical Maximum Range 350 miles Cost to Fill $56.00 EPA Estimated Annual Fuel Cost $2814
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07-11-2008, 01:13 PM | #135 |
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Review Today in the vancouver Province Newspaper
Review in our local paper today.
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07-21-2008, 07:29 PM | #137 |
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This is a new Review of the 135i Vert from Canada's CarGuide, out today. Unfortunately, it isn't that great, and I think he should have been driving a non-sport 128i Vert to get what he wanted !!
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07-21-2008, 08:04 PM | #138 |
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Sounds like a car review from Retirement Home Quarterly. He wants a softer ride because "grand touring is about space, pace and grace."
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http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do.../pageId=144656
Edmunds full test on the 135i convertible. " Vehicle Tested: 2008 BMW 1 Series 135i 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6M) MSRP of Test Vehicle: $44,450 What Works: An entry-level car with 300 hp; trunk space isn't compromised by the stowed top; top down in 22 seconds. What Needs Work: Um, nothing. Bottom Line: With a top-down option and comparable performance numbers, why would anyone want just the plain old 1 Series coupe?" awesome
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This month's (October) Bimmer magazine has a pretty favorable 135 review. I'd post it but can't find an e-version but if you find an October Bimmer Mag, it's a good couple page read (though preaching to the choir with this group!).
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I don't know how many of you ppl from the US of A have heard of Jeremy Clarkson, and I trawled through looking to see if people have read his review of the 135i.
For the unenlightened, I think you should click on the following link :wink: http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/dri...cle3103294.ece |
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For those who can read french, there is another great review !
4.5 / 5 http://www.autonet.ca/donut/content/...1/6133566.html |
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08-28-2008, 12:43 AM | #152 |
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Drivers Republic compares the 123d to the 350Z on backroads, on autobahn, and at the Nordschleife:
http://viewer.zmags.com/showmag.php?...1&_x=1#/page2/ Also indirectly compares it to the 135i (beats the 135i for balance and reminds them of the E30 M3). |
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There was a very favourable end-of-long-term-test report on the 135i coupe in this week's Autocar magazine in the UK.
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