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Old 08-31-07, 02:05 PM
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Thumbs up BMW 135i: Up-close and personal with the car (at BMW Experience Event) - Great read!
Great writeup and read by a BMW CA

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1186

I'm really looking forward to seeing this car for myself
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But Why Can't They Make It Look Better.
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should be a fun car on the track.
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so what makes me want this over an Evo X which is going to be in the same price segment
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Old 08-31-07, 03:13 PM
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Originally Posted by 4TehNguyen
so what makes me want this over an Evo X which is going to be in the same price segment
turbo, 6spd manual, rwd.

oh and don't forget about the 6-pot brakes up front. i really like this car - it's simple. kinda brings back the memories of the e30.
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Originally Posted by ElitistK
turbo, 6spd manual, rwd.

oh and don't forget about the 6-pot brakes up front. i really like this car - it's simple. kinda brings back the memories of the e30.
Exactly. Great point. I like what BMW did with the 1 series; I think it will end up being a success imo. It actually doesn't look bad either in those pics...the black hides its' lines lol
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To my suprise, the car looks great! A smaller 335i for those wanting one. This thing will indeed be quicker than a 335i. I say 0-60 in 4.5 for the 135i vs. 4.8 for the 335.







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A vid of the car in action...

http://youtube.com/watch?v=lBErlAm5WUc
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Originally Posted by 4TehNguyen
so what makes me want this over an Evo X which is going to be in the same price segment
A car that will deliver similar performance without the cartoon/anime look??

I dont like the way the 1-series looks at all, but Im sure it will be a spirited performer. I just think there will be a ton of people buying it just because its a BMW and barely for anything else.
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Originally Posted by GFerg
A car that will deliver similar performance without the cartoon/anime look??

I dont like the way the 1-series looks at all, but Im sure it will be a spirited performer. I just think there will be a ton of people buying it just because its a BMW and barely for anything else.
I agree. *note to self* Don't lineup next to a 1-series when they come out.
I bet it would be a fun weekend track car but not as a daily. It is just too ugly. BTW, is it me or is the interior more cheap than usual? Obviously the car is not about looks but the interior shots make me believe I am looking at the inside of a neon or something.
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if this car had a GM badge would anything think of it differently, my guess is people would
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i like this car... but only in black.
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Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
If they put badges on toaster ovens, people would drive them.
That's probably true, but my toaster doesn't have a 300lb/ft of torque twin turbo inline 6 in it. I can only dream!
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hahaha..i like the MINI first aid kit. I guess the BMW one's are too big to fit in there.
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