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05-19-2012, 12:57 PM | #135 |
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True, but IIRC that was the last time, no?
The 80's "is" models also included LSD's, but my understanding was that they became exclusive to M models in the mid-90's, almost 20 years ago (in other words, it's not really fair to expect this car to have one).
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06-07-2012, 06:57 PM | #138 |
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navigation standard on 135is?
Will navigation be a standard feature of the 135is?
How about power seats? It should be available as a stripped down track car! |
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06-07-2012, 07:06 PM | #139 | |
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A stripped down model would be fun (I'd like a stripped down 255HP 128i for even more weight savings), but it's hard to know how much of a market there would be for a car that would cost more (in all likelihood) but offer fewer features. Porsche seems to wrap up that market with their R variants and those are fairly rare. Also, a light/track 1 Series would have trouble following the more full-featured 1 Series M in the market. |
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06-07-2012, 08:53 PM | #140 |
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The sunroof would add more weight than the power seats and navigation combined. Even worse for the height of the car's center of gravity. Still it doesn't stop most people from buying these cars with a sunroof.
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06-10-2012, 08:39 AM | #142 | |
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Leipzig is capable of a "mixed" production, meaning one car is a F20, one is an e82, or e88 and the next is an X1 on the line. 1M production ends in July though. Soon we will be seeing more and more M135i's (F21's) on the streets of Germany. Dack
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06-13-2012, 09:31 AM | #144 |
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The 135is appeals to me in my situation. My 2010 135i is coming off lease in October. I want to replace it with a new 135i. I can get the 135is with the same extra options for about $3,000 more than how I would option up a new 2013 135i M Sport. I wouldn't get the sport exhaust, arguably nicer wheels, 135is specific DSC mapping, and the extra power and cooling stock with a factory warranty with the standard 135i. Also, I can't wait around until the 2 series finally shows up in the US. That's worth $3k to me.
It does suck that I could have gotten a 1M for almost the same price, but that ship has sailed. The timing did not work out for me. Maybe when my new 2013 MY lease is up I'll be in position to grab a new M2. Question: The release says that it will be equipped with a "sport suspension". Is this the same standard suspension available on the regular 135i? I am a little confused about that part. |
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I really wanted a 1M but the timing and no convertible version both conspired against it.
The 135is will do nicely... Make mine Alpine White with Coral Red interior, please. I can't wait!
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06-17-2012, 10:53 PM | #146 | |
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06-18-2012, 11:16 AM | #147 | |
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My 2009 135i lease is up, and I REALLY wanted news on the replacement 1 or 2, but all we get is this. A small bump in power, trying to keep the faithful happy until the new one comes. Too late for me. I've got a 2013 335i M sport on order. Which will work out fine. IN 3 years, the new 1/2 will have been out for a couple of years and I'll look at getting that one then. If BMW does to the 1/2 what they've done with the 3, in terms of interior, then it should be very sweet. OH, and I hope they work on the suspension, and leave the steering hydraulic, unless they can really figure our a way to use electric and maintain feel. |
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06-18-2012, 12:30 PM | #148 |
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I've always said that the 135i is BMW's best kept secret. It's nice to see BMW is rewarding the enthusiasts with a chance to buy an even sharper 135i.
I agree with this comment - both parts of it. Coming recently from a 2011 X3 35i, a 2009 M3 sedan, and a 2008 535xi, I have to endorse the idea that the current 135i is BMW's best kept secret. It may be the high price relative to the 3 Series cars, but I don't see many 135i's around here. Having just got mine a couple days ago, I am truly amazed how much fun this car is (and I say against my experiences with the M3). The 135i MSport just feels so light and nimble..!! I toyed with the idea of waiting for the 135is, but needed to proceed before the 135is comes later this year. It sounds like a fun machine, suspect it may only last for the MY 2013 tho.
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06-21-2012, 02:04 AM | #149 |
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Sadly, there's very little chance the steering will remain hydraulic. It'll most likely use the electric steering mechanism from the F30 or similar. Fuel economy trumps all these days...
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06-25-2012, 09:13 PM | #150 |
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Chrome exhaust? No changes to the speedometer to let you know your driving a 135is like the 335is? Whats with the huge 328i elephant ear mirrors on the new 135s/335s?
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