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"Might as well get the 335i"
Pros: Performance: I'm sure this care has magnificent performance
Cons: Cost: But at just $5,000 less than the 335i
Summary: At just about $5000.00 less than the 335i coupe, you might as well get the 335i coupe. The 335i coupe is also a power house with a twin turbo inline 6 motor but it is also roomier with a lot of after market potential to further take advantage of the turbos.
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You speak as if the 135i doesn't have the same aftermarket potential, when, in fact, it does. Companies like Vishnu will add around 100 hp while keeping the warranty intact by upping boost and upgrading the ECU for just a few thousand dollars. The 135i has the same powertrain as the 335i.
And while most people would be better off paying the extra $5k for the added practicality (especially in sedan or wagon form), there are some who would rather have the smaller dimensions (easier to find street parking in the city) or who don't need the extra room.
I have to admit I've never driven a 1 series, but my family owns a 2004 530i, and I've driven (on test drives or as loaners) many 3 series and 5 series cars, including the 335i and the 535i, and I'm quite sure I can imagine how the 135i drives. -
Having driven one I have to comment.
If a bigger, fatter, more bloated car (relatively speaking, of course) is what you're after...then go for the 3-series. The 3-series has grown over the decades, and BMW recognizes that not everyone needs a car of that size, which is why the 1-series came into being. Moreover, for us who DO care about a car's performance over it's ability to haul the mother-in-law around, the 1-series is more in keeping with being the spiritual successor to the legendary 2002, a car still near and dear to the hearts of performance enthusiasts anywhere. So what if the savings is only $5k ($35k vs. $40)? If you're getting 99% of the hardware that really counts, it doesn't seem like a bad deal to me. A 12.5% price reduction for a hotter street platform seems like a pretty good slice for anyone, not just me. Besides, regardless of performance ability, the 3 has become something of a family car, anyways.
Plus, you really should DRIVE one before you rant...you might come away with a totally different perspective. Now if only BMW could've made it look less dorky; in person it's just as droopy-looking as it is in pictures...aside from the kidney bean grille, it's not much of a step up from an older Toyota Corolla in the looks department. -
The 335i is more luxury and comfort. The 135i is more on the performance side in handling and a much tighter agressive feel.the M3 is also the same body as the 335 but with a V8 and even more performance at $65k
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(like you said)...It has the same engine which means the E82 will have the same "after market" potential!
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You know nothing about cars.
Are you an accountant?
Awesome car with awesome performance.
$5000 might be nothing to you.
