Edmunds Inside Line - No M1, probably 135is instead

crex · 03-25-2010, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by arnoldisnumerouno

worst. post. ever.

i'll second that. 128i is an awesome car.

LeifW · 03-25-2010, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by arnoldisnumerouno

worst. post. ever.

+1,000. The 128i with the M-Sport package is a real drivers car. The 135i is awesome as well.

Leif W.

Jim Kirk · 03-27-2010, 06:15 PM

Really wish we could get a straight answer... M1 or no M1.

Bimmer-Bob · 03-28-2010, 05:32 AM

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Originally Posted by bmwzone

Does anyone actually *get* the 128? Chick car not to mention anyone with all limbs (and brain) functional getting a 135i slushbox.

Simply referring to a car as a "chick car" is juvenile, vaguely misogynistic, and just generally backwards. It's a good thing you have that big, macho 5.0 on order - no one will ever confuse you with a guy who uses cars to compensate for his inadequacies.

As for the 128i, plenty of unbiased and informed reviewers have it pegged as a pleasant and engaging driver's car capable of a sub-6 second 0-60 time, powered by THE iconic BMW engine (that is to say a NA I6). It aint a drag racer, to be sure, but it also aint supposed to be.

bmwzone · 03-28-2010, 08:57 AM

The 135 is a guy car. The 128 can go both ways, but the big engine is usually purchased by guys.

Bimmer-Bob · 03-28-2010, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by bmwzone

The 135 is a guy car. The 128 can go both ways, but the big engine is usually purchased by guys.

Really? It's that simple, huh? I don't want to blow your mind or anything, but you think that perhaps you may be leaving out just a few factors that have nothing to do with gender and may influence a person's decision as to which vehicle to buy other than engine output? What about cost?

And no women buy the 135i?

jeremyc74 · 03-28-2010, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Bimmer-Bob

Really? It's that simple, huh? I don't want to blow your mind or anything, but you think that perhaps you may be leaving out just a few factors that have nothing to do with gender and may influence a person's decision as to which vehicle to buy other than engine output? What about cost?

And no women buy the 135i?

I'd be willing to bet that AT LEAST 90% of the 135i owners are male. Women just generally don't care about the additional power, and don't see that it's worth paying the extra money for when the car with the smaller engine is identically equipped otherwise.

Bimmer-Bob · 03-28-2010, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by jeremyc74

I'd be willing to bet that AT LEAST 90% of the 135i owners are male. Women just generally don't care about the additional power, and don't see that it's worth paying the extra money for when the car with the smaller engine is identically equipped otherwise.

Yeah, I'm inclined to accept that as true, but I don't really get the need to correlate gender with vehicles in absolute terms. My main point of contention was the definition of the 128i as a "chick car," which is a term that I am especially confused about because I've heard it applied to so many different cars (V6 Mustangs, ALL convertibles, etc) with little consistency between users. I was sort of opposing the term "guy's car" just to be consistent.

AlBel1214 · 03-28-2010, 08:45 PM

the 128i is no more a "chicks" car then the 135i b/c most of the time the idiots that make those comments have no clue there are even different versions of a 1 series...

LeoHammer · 03-28-2010, 10:14 PM

There is no such thing as a chick's car, that's as crazy as saying "Thats a Man's Barbie doll!" ... The only 2 types of cars that exist are ballsy cars and a pussy's car... whats a pussy's car? - one with A/T when there is a M/T available.

amdmaxx · 03-29-2010, 06:52 AM

Agreed.
Chick cars: Beetle, Jetta..
Rich chick cars: automatic underpowered luxury convertibles.

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Originally Posted by LeoHammer

There is no such thing as a chick's car, that's as crazy as saying "Thats a Man's Barbie doll!" ... The only 2 types of cars that exist are ballsy cars and a pussy's car... whats a pussy's car? - one with A/T when there is a M/T available.

atr_hugo · 03-29-2010, 06:53 AM

^ Don't forget the Toyota Solara with gold kit. ; -)

BBK · 03-29-2010, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by LeoHammer

There is no such thing as a chick's car, that's as crazy as saying "Thats a Man's Barbie doll!" ... The only 2 types of cars that exist are ballsy cars and a pussy's car... whats a pussy's car? - one with A/T when there is a M/T available.

So are you counting dual clutch type cars as auto?

Ash83 · 03-30-2010, 10:48 AM

and the Drama takes another turn..

dragon1761 · 03-30-2010, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by spudw

Wow, that is so off... I love my 128i. With sport and manual, it's a great drivers car for every day. When are some (not all) 135i owners going to stop playing with themselves and realize there are currently two good engine variants for the 1er?

Yes, yes, yes... I know yours is faster, and we're all really impressed...

i dunno about that statement about 2 good engines on the 1er, especially when there are a lot of post about fuel pump failure.

bmwzone · 03-30-2010, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by jeremyc74

I'd be willing to bet that AT LEAST 90% of the 135i owners are male. Women just generally don't care about the additional power, and don't see that it's worth paying the extra money for when the car with the smaller engine is identically equipped otherwise.

+1

it's 99.9% if you look at 135i MT coupes.

bmwzone · 03-30-2010, 12:26 PM

VW Beetle = Chick Car
VW Cabrio = Chick Car
BMW 128i = Chick Car

aesthetect · 03-30-2010, 01:32 PM

are you all still seriously arguing about the 128 being a chick car? after a year and a half? such a shallow observation must be based on the perception of Joe Schmo along the street and i have news for you - to Joe Schmo on the street your 135 looks exactly the same as a 128. If the 128 is a chick car then the 135 is a chick car. get over it, they are both great cars.

now, where were we....

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Originally Posted by Jim Kirk

Really wish we could get a straight answer... M1 or no M1.

well if there wasnt going to be an 1M, they would obviously say there wont be. if there was going to be a 1M, they would say there wont be so people still buy the 135is. isnt that fairly typical BMW?

BrokenVert · 03-30-2010, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by LeoHammer

The only 2 types of cars that exist are ballsy cars and a pussy's car... whats a pussy's car? - one with A/T when there is a M/T available.

There are also two types of people, reasonable people and assholes. You sir are an asshole. And what's an asshole? Somebody that makes pointless and incorrect accusations.

ChrisK · 03-30-2010, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by jeremyc74

Women just generally don't care about the additional power, and don't see that it's worth paying the extra money for when the car with the smaller engine is identically equipped otherwise.

You have never met my wife

She is all about speed.

dmboone25 · 03-30-2010, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisK

You have never met my wife

She is all about speed.

That's awesome.

My gf freaks out if I get above 80.....

BrokenVert · 03-30-2010, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by dmboone25

That's awesome.

My gf freaks out if I get above 80.....

Same thing here. But she loves rollercoasters...so you think that shed like the Gs

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03-28-2010, 08:57 AM	#181
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AlBel1214 Major 52 Rep 1,118 Posts Drives: past 135i, now c6, future M3?? Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Philly iTrader: (0)	the 128i is no more a "chicks" car then the 135i b/c most of the time the idiots that make those comments have no clue there are even different versions of a 1 series... __________________ -----LS3 C6----- *z51 suspension,* *NPP dual mode exhaust(wild2mild),20% tint,* zr1 replica wheels, gloss black fender stripes** R.I.P SGM 135i w/ some mods
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bmwzone Captain 39 Rep 777 Posts Drives: Black 5.0 (ordered), 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: USA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 135i [0.00]	VW Beetle = Chick Car VW Cabrio = Chick Car BMW 128i = Chick Car
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