ISF VS 135i Modded??
08-25-11, 05:59 AM
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Mitch, I saw a "1M" (I thought it was an "M1" though, like M3) down here in Austin a couple of months ago. It certainly caught my eye. Before I got close enough to see that it was a 1M, I could already tell by body styling that something was different. I have to admit it looked pretty bad *** at first, but then I just looked at it like 1. It's still a BMW, 2. It looks like a chick car, 3. It kind of reminded me of Mario Kart --> legendary game, but that doesn't mean it's cool in real life. 
btw, if you get rid of your F, can I have your headers and exhaust?
btw, if you get rid of your F, can I have your headers and exhaust?
08-25-11, 12:53 PM
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^^ what he said. Let me rephrase myself, a 135i with a JB4 (higher map tune) w/ boltons will "probably" walk on a F w/ boltons due to the weight and torque. (No thread jack intended) dano9258 thats not necessarily true, my X5 has only been in the shop once, my Lexus has only been in the shop once as well.
Search 135 HPFP or 335 HPFP..
Mitch, I saw a "1M" (I thought it was an "M1" though, like M3) down here in Austin a couple of months ago. It certainly caught my eye. Before I got close enough to see that it was a 1M, I could already tell by body styling that something was different. I have to admit it looked pretty bad *** at first, but then I just looked at it like 1. It's still a BMW, 2. It looks like a chick car, 3. It kind of reminded me of Mario Kart --> legendary game, but that doesn't mean it's cool in real life.
btw, if you get rid of your F, can I have your headers and exhaust?
btw, if you get rid of your F, can I have your headers and exhaust?
Im aware of the fuel pump issue, every car manufacturer has their flaws
08-26-11, 06:41 AM
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Skip the 135i and get a 1M..
You need to watch the Top Gear review by Jeremy Clarkson. Too bad the Youtube video is removed..
http://www.bmwblog.com/2011/06/27/bm...clarksonvideo/
You need to watch the Top Gear review by Jeremy Clarkson. Too bad the Youtube video is removed..
http://www.bmwblog.com/2011/06/27/bm...clarksonvideo/
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I saw the exact same color over a month ago and it is beautiful, nice rear end stance, lets you know it's all business !!!!
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08-26-11, 06:43 AM
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7oMK...layer_embedded
There is no doubt the 1 M is an amazing vehicle and with the open friendly chip mods and suspension mods from KW, this car is a killer.
The specifics from the 1M forum
There is no doubt the 1 M is an amazing vehicle and with the open friendly chip mods and suspension mods from KW, this car is a killer.
The specifics from the 1M forum
08-26-11, 12:10 PM
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BMW isn't in the 90's any more. Their cars are more reliable than you think now. Of course there's gonna that lemon here and there but that's with every car maker.
08-26-11, 12:14 PM
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Actually its the +02 7 series thats leaving a bad taste in peoples mouths lol the only bmw i found reliable was the e39 body. After 2003 they went to crap. I dont know what model is reliable other than the 3 series?
08-26-11, 12:29 PM
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You seriously have no idea what you are talking about.. Too lazy to look for the JD survey but this basically sums it up..
Most reliable
1 Honda
2 Subaru
3 Mitsubishi
4 Lexus
5 Toyota
6 Mazda
7 Nissan
8 Skoda
9 Kia
10 MINI
Least reliable
32 Land Rover
31 Alfa Romeo
30 Renault
29 Saab
28 MG
27 Vauxhall
26 Peugeot
25 Audi
24 Rover
23 BMW
1 Honda
2 Subaru
3 Mitsubishi
4 Lexus
5 Toyota
6 Mazda
7 Nissan
8 Skoda
9 Kia
10 MINI
Least reliable
32 Land Rover
31 Alfa Romeo
30 Renault
29 Saab
28 MG
27 Vauxhall
26 Peugeot
25 Audi
24 Rover
23 BMW
08-27-11, 05:29 PM
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BMW > than Lexus, except LFA
But then again who here owns LFA's to be out in the streets repping Lexus?
It goes, BMW M/Mercedez AMG, then Audi S series, then Lexus F. Those brand are always in discussion so i only provide those as reference. The fact is that lexus is falling behind, i own an is350, i personally would not drop 60-65k for an ISF....that's a joke seriously.
Super cars is a different story, but Lexus has it all wrong, you dont compete brands by super cars, since 2% of the population can afford your super cars. My order for super cars by these automakers including Nissan go like this.
Lexus LFA
Mercedes SLS
Nissan GTR
Audi R8
BMW M6
Porsche, Corvette, Ferrari, Lambo, are in a different class of car IMO. The reality of it , is that Lexus got old, maybe its their management that is just old.
But then again who here owns LFA's to be out in the streets repping Lexus?
It goes, BMW M/Mercedez AMG, then Audi S series, then Lexus F. Those brand are always in discussion so i only provide those as reference. The fact is that lexus is falling behind, i own an is350, i personally would not drop 60-65k for an ISF....that's a joke seriously.
Super cars is a different story, but Lexus has it all wrong, you dont compete brands by super cars, since 2% of the population can afford your super cars. My order for super cars by these automakers including Nissan go like this.
Lexus LFA
Mercedes SLS
Nissan GTR
Audi R8
BMW M6
Porsche, Corvette, Ferrari, Lambo, are in a different class of car IMO. The reality of it , is that Lexus got old, maybe its their management that is just old.
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08-27-11, 10:47 PM
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Just because your BMW doesn't have any problem doesn't necessarily mean every BMW out there doesn't have problems.
08-28-11, 05:09 AM
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As far as smokyis350 vs SRTGS300, the data from JD Power & Associates should end the discussion/debate or agree to disagree. My boss is a BMW enthusiast and also owns many previously. To him, he continues to love his BMWs and their engines, but agrees it's a hit or miss in regards to keeping one long-term due to reliability.