Didn't realize that 1-series' are already being delivered.. - Page 3

FSETH · #21 04-04-2008, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by kirkX5m

the short wheel base issue is non existent imo LM, no fear there, its not a a MINI! and when you think about it, ED 335 woulda still cost me 5k more than the 135 will. and considering to put the 335 up to par with the 135 in terms of some cosmetics (m steering wheel, m shift knob, m body kit, rear spoiler, brembo brakes, E-LSD and 200lbs weight difference), the 135 is still a far better choice dollarwise than the 335. true the 335 might be prettier to some....but the 135 is too cool of a package and car to completely ignore.

I dirve by myself nearly 95% of the time, so having less room wouldn't bother me and I am currently driving an e36 325i, so it wouldn't be much of a downsize. I am more worried about how the car feels and drives and I think the smaller wheel base and less weight will make a big difference. My next BMW will be a car that I can take out to CCA driving events and I think the 135i will be better suited for track days than the 335i. I agree that the 3 series coupe is a great looking car, probably BMW best looking model right now, but I wouldn't even consider buying a 328i over a 135i even if they are nearly the same price. I am putting a little more value on performance than just looks and the 328i is not even close to the 135i with regareds to performance. The only temptation I see being an issue for myself is a clean pre-owned e46 M3. I have wanted an M car for a long time and just never had the chance to buy one.

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jst2878 · #22 04-04-2008, 05:15 PM

e70's are all over long island and the big apple

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Originally Posted by FSETH

They have not been around for very long. If sales are slow, I would expect them to pick up. I couldn't immagine that the 1-series would be anything but successful.

To tell you the truth, I have not seen a lot of new e70 X5's or e92 335i coupes either. I am not sure if they aren't selling well, or if the whole real estate slump has rolled over other major purchases such as car sales.

AzNMpower32 · #23 04-04-2008, 05:21 PM

There are more E70s in Charlottesville, VA than Lexus RXs or Acura MDX or Infiniti FX. Of course, Charlottesville only has a MB and BMW dealer.............

LeMansX5 · #24 04-04-2008, 07:00 PM

Went to dealer just now and although he has both 135 and 128 demos he could not find the 135i in his lot of over 200 BMWs, MBs, etc. Ended up test driving the 128i. It certainly lacks power for my needs but not as stiff as I thought. Also test drove the new beast on the market.

kirkX5m · #25 04-04-2008, 08:21 PM

135 was MIA?????????????????

vinuneuro · #26 04-04-2008, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by LeMansX5

Went to dealer just now and although he has both 135 and 128 demos he could not find the 135i in his lot of over 200 BMWs, MBs, etc. Ended up test driving the 128i. It certainly lacks power for my needs but not as stiff as I thought. Also test drove the new beast on the market.

Is this in Chicago or CT? Motorwerks?