Newbie here / 2007 328 xi or 2008 135i

ken1137 · 06-09-2011, 08:02 PM

I love my 2007 328 xi...sparkling graphite, black kidney grills, charcoal sidemarkers and tail lights, 17" wheels. Beige letherette, Zcp (Cold weather package). That said, only 235 hp and not very fast. I will be test driving a 2008 BMW 135i tomorrow. No Zcp, no heated seats, manual seats, but black, and Twin Turbo. So,let me here it! Do I buy the 135i if all checks out tomorrow? FYI...mileage is the same (30K) on both as well as price or value. Any other issues with the 135I other than the HPFP?

CLV0009 · 06-09-2011, 08:13 PM

Hands down 135i all day long, I just went from a 06 330i sedan premium and sport pkg into a 2011 135i DCT M pkg, OMG no comparison, actually this week i've been driving my dads 09 328i and I feel wierd, not fast, like an old man car.

Mr. Nice · 06-09-2011, 08:36 PM

Are you serious? It's not even a question.

SupremePower3335 · 06-09-2011, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by CLV0009

Hands down 135i all day long, I just went from a 06 330i sedan premium and sport pkg into a 2011 135i DCT M pkg, OMG no comparison, actually this week i've been driving my dads 09 328i and I feel wierd, not fast, like an old man car.

^^^this

Impervious · 06-09-2011, 10:09 PM

Apples to oranges dude.

timhatimay · 06-09-2011, 11:10 PM

I don't know if the 328xi is e90 or e92, but they are fairly different cars. The 1 series is a bit smaller, but I think it adds to the nimble feeling of the car compared to the 3 series. It will also be smaller inside too, but not uncomfortably so. Plus, its RWD vs. AWD. I always felt that to get the true BMW experience it needed to be RWD (I could be wrong, but thats my opinion).

That said, I don't think you will even look at these responses after driving a manual 135i...I'm sure your mind will be made up on the spot. This car is so fun, I wouldn't doubt that it makes you smile everyday. Go for it!

Tim

Kamal · 06-09-2011, 11:17 PM

like others have said, there's no comparison here... 328xi ONLY if you're not going after something fast, agile, and lightweight.

oman135 · 06-09-2011, 11:58 PM

135i FTW !

Focusedintntions · 06-10-2011, 06:41 AM

No real issues other than that...go head an upgrade to the drivers car

ken1137 · 06-10-2011, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Nice

Are you serious? It's not even a question.

That said...how does the 135 i perform in the snow with quality snow tires in Chicago? I would also like to hear from those in MN and the North East. It will be my daily drive albeit I drive only 7K per yr.

bogart · 06-10-2011, 10:25 AM

135i all day. Best handling car in the snow if you have good snow tires and some weight in the back. I used to be from Syracuse, NY (14 feet of snow per year). There are a bunch of people from NY who drive 1-series all year long.

Kamal · 06-10-2011, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by ken1137

That said...how does the 135 i perform in the snow with quality snow tires in Chicago? I would also like to hear from those in MN and the North East. It will be my daily drive albeit I drive only 7K per yr.

Missouri is no Chicago/MN/N.E. but we did get slammed with alot of snow this past year... with "performance winter" tires (Dunlop 3Ds) the car did well on all but one day when the snow was just too high for the car to even get any clearance. Knowing that up north the cities are better equipped to clean the streets, I would have no issues recommending a good set of snows and telling you to get on your way. If you're really worried, get some studless winter tires instead of performance winter tires.

DriveHard · 06-10-2011, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Kamal

Missouri is no Chicago/MN/N.E. but we did get slammed with alot of snow this past year... with "performance winter" tires (Dunlop 3Ds) the car did well on all but one day when the snow was just too high for the car to even get any clearance. Knowing that up north the cities are better equipped to clean the streets, I would have no issues recommending a good set of snows and telling you to get on your way. If you're really worried, get some studless winter tires instead of performance winter tires.

My 1er with the Dunlop 3D's was FLAWLESS !!! we had 8 snow storms in NY inluding a blizzard or 2, and i will tell you i drove in each one and made it too work early thRU 11 miles of snow covered road using 3 hwy's that were barely plowed at the time of morning that i left...

FLAWLESS..

APPLES AND ORANGES... No comparassion at all.

Hokie135Hi · 06-10-2011, 02:27 PM

You can't come into a 1 forum asking that sort of question!!!! Have you test driven both of these yet? Before I bought mine, I was going to ask a similar question but then a test drive answered my question in about.....5.1 seconds.

ken1137 · 06-10-2011, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Hokie135Hi

You can't come into a 1 forum asking that sort of question!!!! Have you test driven both of these yet? Before I bought mine, I was going to ask a similar question but then a test drive answered my question in about.....5.1 seconds.

Well, as of today i am a former owner of the 328

just bought the 135i...you were all correct...as soon as I started driving I knew I had to have it...I'll send pics if we ever get good weather again here in Chicago. Thx for your input...will purchase a good set of snow tires in the Fall.

Kamal · 06-10-2011, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by ken1137

Well, as of today i am a former owner of the 328

just bought the 135i...you were all correct...as soon as I started driving I knew I had to have it...I'll send pics if we ever get good weather again here in Chicago. Thx for your input...will purchase a good set of snow tires in the Fall.

Awesome, welcome to 1addicts world... we're alot nicer (and less douchey) when compared to the e90post folks

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ken1137 Brigadier General 89 Rep 3,732 Posts Drives: BMW S1000XR Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Gilbert, AZ iTrader: (7) Garage List 2009 e90 335i [6.40]	Newbie here / 2007 328 xi or 2008 135i I love my 2007 328 xi...sparkling graphite, black kidney grills, charcoal sidemarkers and tail lights, 17" wheels. Beige letherette, Zcp (Cold weather package). That said, only 235 hp and not very fast. I will be test driving a 2008 BMW 135i tomorrow. No Zcp, no heated seats, manual seats, but black, and Twin Turbo. So,let me here it! Do I buy the 135i if all checks out tomorrow? FYI...mileage is the same (30K) on both as well as price or value. Any other issues with the 135I other than the HPFP?
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CLV0009 Private 2 Rep 68 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW 528i 2015 BMW 328i GT Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (0)	Hands down 135i all day long, I just went from a 06 330i sedan premium and sport pkg into a 2011 135i DCT M pkg, OMG no comparison, actually this week i've been driving my dads 09 328i and I feel wierd, not fast, like an old man car. __________________ God created Turbo lag to give V8's a chance. Gotta love this car.
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Impervious UNC FTW 27 Rep 741 Posts Drives: Black Sapphire 135i Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: NC iTrader: (0)	Apples to oranges dude.
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timhatimay Lieutenant 129 Rep 559 Posts Drives: ///M3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NYC iTrader: (1) Garage List 2018 BMW M3 [0.00] 2009 135i [0.00]	I don't know if the 328xi is e90 or e92, but they are fairly different cars. The 1 series is a bit smaller, but I think it adds to the nimble feeling of the car compared to the 3 series. It will also be smaller inside too, but not uncomfortably so. Plus, its RWD vs. AWD. I always felt that to get the true BMW experience it needed to be RWD (I could be wrong, but thats my opinion). That said, I don't think you will even look at these responses after driving a manual 135i...I'm sure your mind will be made up on the spot. This car is so fun, I wouldn't doubt that it makes you smile everyday. Go for it! Tim __________________ M3 6MT SmTo/CS ZCP 135i MT JB/CR ///MSport - Gone
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Kamal Indian Stig 29 Rep 1,002 Posts Drives: '03 540i M, '11 Ducati M796 Join Date: May 2008 Location: StL/CoMO iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW 135i [7.56] 2011 BMW 328i [8.00]	like others have said, there's no comparison here... 328xi ONLY if you're not going after something fast, agile, and lightweight. __________________ 2008 E82 N54 \|\| Stage 2 -------- Gone to a good home.
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oman135 Major 69 Rep 1,041 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Oman-Muscat iTrader: (0)	135i FTW ! __________________ 2016 YMB F80 M3
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Focusedintntions Colonel 105 Rep 2,696 Posts Drives: 2011 135i M-Sport :D Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: NoVA iTrader: (1)	No real issues other than that...go head an upgrade to the drivers car __________________ Faster, faster, faster, until the thrill of speed overcomes the fear of death… – Hunter Thompson
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bogart Lieutenant Colonel 117 Rep 1,664 Posts Drives: E82 N55 DCT Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: STL, MO iTrader: (4) Garage List 2011 BMW 135i [7.06]	135i all day. Best handling car in the snow if you have good snow tires and some weight in the back. I used to be from Syracuse, NY (14 feet of snow per year). There are a bunch of people from NY who drive 1-series all year long. __________________
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Hokie135Hi Black Magic 16 Rep 93 Posts Drives: 2009 135i Join Date: May 2011 Location: Blacksburg, VA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 135i [6.06]	You can't come into a 1 forum asking that sort of question!!!! Have you test driven both of these yet? Before I bought mine, I was going to ask a similar question but then a test drive answered my question in about.....5.1 seconds.
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