ok official showdown...

NJKSC27 · 12-31-2007, 01:26 PM

if you had the chance to buy.....

135i coupe
premium
sport
cold weather
nav
ipod/USB
memory seats
comfort access
premium radio
sirius

$44,800

or....

335 coupe
sport package
premium package
cold weather
nav

$48,075

knowing you could cut a great deal on the 3 and paying MSRP for the 1

which one?

larryn · 12-31-2007, 01:39 PM

I can buy a 335i now, but I'm here because I want the 135i more.

TP 135i · 12-31-2007, 02:00 PM

Agree...I could buy a 335 or an M3 now.
The main factor for my choice is the smaller size....135 is right for my needs (desires)

confusion · 12-31-2007, 02:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by larryn

I can buy a 335i now, but I'm here because I want the 135i more.

i don't understand why so many people fail to understand this. i am not buying a 135 because i can't quite afford a 335. i'm buying a 135 because i prefer it to the 335. simple as that. money is not the issue.

joelk · 12-31-2007, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by confusion

i don't understand why so many people fail to understand this. i am not buying a 135 because i can't quite afford a 335. i'm buying a 135 because i prefer it to the 335. simple as that. money is not the issue.

well said. my reason as well. see my sig quotation.

ARES45 · 12-31-2007, 02:11 PM

I am one of the few on this board that falls on the borderline of affording a 335. So this question is viable for me, but even if they were the same price, I do like the smaller car better. I will be out the door at 43k for the 135 with options I want, I would have to be below invoice or pretty darn close to invoice for a 335 with the stuff I want. My only concern is with the different stereos, I have heard good things about logic 7 I am hoping the 135 can offer a good quality sound as well.

ChrisK · 12-31-2007, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by larryn

I can buy a 335i now, but I'm here because I want the 135i more.

+1

darknightohio · 12-31-2007, 03:20 PM

Forget the options just get the sport package and save $6000 over the 335i.

Nixon · 12-31-2007, 03:35 PM

I would definitely go with the 1-Series in that comparison. But if I were to buy a 335, it would be a 335xi Sedan. And I wouldn't deck either of them out with all those extras.

My 335xi Sedan

Base MSRP$40,800 Crimson Red$0 Beige Leatherette$0 Light Poplar Natural wood trim$0 Cold Weather Package$850 Destination & Handling:$775 Total MSRP as Built$42,425

VS my 135i

Base MSRP$34,900 Crimson Red$0 Taupe Leatherette$0 High Gloss Black Trim$0 Heated front seats$500 Destination & Handling:$775 Total MSRP as Built$36,175

But even with those changes from your poll, it's still a no brainer for me. It's the 135i hands down.

Of course what I really want is a 123d coupe through ED. Assuming a 123d coupe has an MSRP and options similar to the 128i, here is what that would be:
Base MSRP$28,600 Crimson Red$0 Taupe Leatherette$0 High Gloss Black Trim$0 Heated front seats$500 Destination & Handling:$775 Total MSRP as Built$29,875

This is my true winner!

At this point the only way I could see myself buying a 3-series would be if I got a screaming deal on a used one that I absolutely couldn't pass up. A brand new 335 just isn't on my list anymore at all. Well, to be honest, a brand new 3-Series never was on my list to buy new. Used is all I can justify for the money spent on a 3-series. The 1-Series opens the door for me to buy new.

It is either an ED of a 135i or 123d at ED wholesale + $1,250-$1,500 or I don't buy a BMW. I might not end up buying a BMW the way it is looking now, with the rumors of how ED will be handled. Unless things change when the 2009 MY cars come out, it's looking grim for me.

Cingulus · 12-31-2007, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by confusion

i don't understand why so many people fail to understand this. i am not buying a 135 because i can't quite afford a 335. i'm buying a 135 because i prefer it to the 335. simple as that. money is not the issue.

Exactly, I am looking at the 135, E92 M3 and GT-R it is about fun, more than price.

NJKSC27 · 01-02-2008, 08:45 AM

wow pretty overwhelming

Dave · 01-02-2008, 09:05 AM

335 is just out price range....but even for the money I would want the 1...love the tail lights and door design much more masculine than the 335 and the wife loves the size of the 1 cuz its true coupe whic a gray wheel base

Tijuana · 01-02-2008, 10:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NJKSC27

wow pretty overwhelming

Do the same poll on an e90 forum and the results will be equally overwhelming in the other direction.

joelk · 01-02-2008, 10:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tijuana

Do the same poll on an e90 forum and the results will be equally overwhelming in the other direction.

yup.

Robert · 01-02-2008, 01:04 PM

Tougher choice for me will be a M coupe out the door for 44k vs. 135i at MSRP and tax at 44k.

Quote:

Do the same poll on an e90 forum and the results will be equally overwhelming in the other direction.

I can't stand folks on there. Most of them are about the bling.

willfong · 01-02-2008, 01:16 PM

And how abt guys like me that want the 135i because of performance and size but because the 135i is not being allocated any time soon for European Delivery I am now also considering the 335i because of better looks IMO and the fact that I can order it with European Delivery (saving $4,500 on the 335i). Thus price difference isnt an issue anymore (even if it were before ED msrp). Darn, BMW advertises ED for the 135i with savings of $2,500 and then they pull the plug on the whole 135i ED program by not allocating any cars to this. If I wait for the 135i to be available for ED who knows when that might be?! August of 2008? Next model year?

NJKSC27 · 01-02-2008, 01:36 PM

honestly for me it comes down to exclusivity and looks. Same engine.

M3Newbie88 · 01-02-2008, 03:24 PM

135i for me.. friends 335i looks nice but I want something smaller..

WhiteOne · 01-02-2008, 04:35 PM

I just do not like the 335i. Wierd when the alien thing hands you the seatbelt. Dash seems very Japanese to me. I really like the running gear though. If they would just put it in a smaller package with a cleaner dash. :w00t:

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135i	66	86.84%
335i coupe	10	13.16%
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12-31-2007, 01:26 PM	#1
NJKSC27 automobile aficionado 111 Rep 1,021 Posts Drives: Join Date: Sep 2007 iTrader: (0)	ok official showdown... if you had the chance to buy..... 135i coupe premium sport cold weather nav ipod/USB memory seats comfort access premium radio sirius $44,800 or.... 335 coupe sport package premium package cold weather nav $48,075 knowing you could cut a great deal on the 3 and paying MSRP for the 1 which one?
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12-31-2007, 01:39 PM	#2
larryn Lieutenant General 2146 Rep 10,176 Posts Drives: '97 332ti, '21 X5 45e, '16 GT4 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Seattle iTrader: (2)	I can buy a 335i now, but I'm here because I want the 135i more.
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12-31-2007, 02:00 PM	#3
TP 135i Major 28 Rep 1,340 Posts Drives: 2008 135i SGM MT Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Finksburg, Maryland iTrader: (0) Garage List 1995 Acura Integra SE [0.00] 2008 BMW 135i [0.00] 2006 Porsche Cayman S [0.00] 1999 Toyota 4-Runner [0.00]	Agree...I could buy a 335 or an M3 now. The main factor for my choice is the smaller size....135 is right for my needs (desires)
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12-31-2007, 02:11 PM	#6
ARES45 Major 34 Rep 1,002 Posts Drives: Join Date: Oct 2007 iTrader: (0)	I am one of the few on this board that falls on the borderline of affording a 335. So this question is viable for me, but even if they were the same price, I do like the smaller car better. I will be out the door at 43k for the 135 with options I want, I would have to be below invoice or pretty darn close to invoice for a 335 with the stuff I want. My only concern is with the different stereos, I have heard good things about logic 7 I am hoping the 135 can offer a good quality sound as well. __________________ "Don't run, you'll only die tired" ~ Gunship Pilot
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12-31-2007, 03:20 PM	#8
darknightohio Second Lieutenant 45 Rep 281 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jul 2007 iTrader: (0)	Forget the options just get the sport package and save $6000 over the 335i.
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12-31-2007, 03:35 PM	#9
Nixon Banned 57 Rep 1,396 Posts Drives: : Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: : iTrader: (0)	I would definitely go with the 1-Series in that comparison. But if I were to buy a 335, it would be a 335xi Sedan. And I wouldn't deck either of them out with all those extras. My 335xi Sedan Base MSRP$40,800 Crimson Red$0 Beige Leatherette$0 Light Poplar Natural wood trim$0 Cold Weather Package$850 Destination & Handling:$775 Total MSRP as Built$42,425 VS my 135i Base MSRP$34,900 Crimson Red$0 Taupe Leatherette$0 High Gloss Black Trim$0 Heated front seats$500 Destination & Handling:$775 Total MSRP as Built$36,175 But even with those changes from your poll, it's still a no brainer for me. It's the 135i hands down. Of course what I really want is a 123d coupe through ED. Assuming a 123d coupe has an MSRP and options similar to the 128i, here is what that would be: Base MSRP$28,600 Crimson Red$0 Taupe Leatherette$0 High Gloss Black Trim$0 Heated front seats$500 Destination & Handling:$775 Total MSRP as Built$29,875 This is my true winner! At this point the only way I could see myself buying a 3-series would be if I got a screaming deal on a used one that I absolutely couldn't pass up. A brand new 335 just isn't on my list anymore at all. Well, to be honest, a brand new 3-Series never was on my list to buy new. Used is all I can justify for the money spent on a 3-series. The 1-Series opens the door for me to buy new. It is either an ED of a 135i or 123d at ED wholesale + $1,250-$1,500 or I don't buy a BMW. I might not end up buying a BMW the way it is looking now, with the rumors of how ED will be handled. Unless things change when the 2009 MY cars come out, it's looking grim for me.
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NJKSC27 automobile aficionado 111 Rep 1,021 Posts Drives: Join Date: Sep 2007 iTrader: (0)	wow pretty overwhelming
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Dave formerly izzo/comeback 287 Rep 3,382 Posts Drives: 2016 RC 350 F Sport Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NJ iTrader: (3) Garage List 2008 135i [6.80]	335 is just out price range....but even for the money I would want the 1...love the tail lights and door design much more masculine than the 335 and the wife loves the size of the 1 cuz its true coupe whic a gray wheel base __________________ BMW CCA # 418268
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willfong Enlisted Member 0 Rep 36 Posts Drives: Join Date: Nov 2007 iTrader: (0)	And how abt guys like me that want the 135i because of performance and size but because the 135i is not being allocated any time soon for European Delivery I am now also considering the 335i because of better looks IMO and the fact that I can order it with European Delivery (saving $4,500 on the 335i). Thus price difference isnt an issue anymore (even if it were before ED msrp). Darn, BMW advertises ED for the 135i with savings of $2,500 and then they pull the plug on the whole 135i ED program by not allocating any cars to this. If I wait for the 135i to be available for ED who knows when that might be?! August of 2008? Next model year?
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01-02-2008, 01:36 PM	#17
NJKSC27 automobile aficionado 111 Rep 1,021 Posts Drives: Join Date: Sep 2007 iTrader: (0)	honestly for me it comes down to exclusivity and looks. Same engine.
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M3Newbie88 Brigadier General 138 Rep 4,053 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Canada iTrader: (5)	135i for me.. friends 335i looks nice but I want something smaller..
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01-02-2008, 04:35 PM	#19
WhiteOne Major 28 Rep 1,000 Posts Drives: 2008 AW 135i Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Alabama iTrader: (0)	I just do not like the 335i. Wierd when the alien thing hands you the seatbelt. Dash seems very Japanese to me. I really like the running gear though. If they would just put it in a smaller package with a cleaner dash. :w00t:
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