BMW 135i?

[FastCarFan]

I am seriously thinking about replacing my 2004 VW R32 (amazing car, by the way) with a BMW 135i Coupe. While the R32 has been (for the most part) a great car, it has 91,000 miles on it & I am ready to move on.

Anyone own a 135i or have experience with one? I haven't driven one yet, but I have read many very positive reviews about it.

Thanks for your comments & insight.

[porsche4life]

If you wanna cheap sell (I mean CHEAP) that R32 hit me up...


I seem to recall Stijn has a 1series that he loves....

[McLovin]

The 1 series has been out a while, but it's still a pretty uncommon site, even in "BMW rich" areas.

They must be a blast to drive. That twin turbo 6 puts out the power, and it's a pretty small car.

I think the biggest thing about it is the looks. You either like it or not.

[Tobra]

I always thought it would be cool to get one of those 3 series hatchbacks and drop a big six in it.

[FastCarFan]

Originally Posted by McLovin

The 1 series has been out a while, but it's still a pretty uncommon site, even in "BMW rich" areas.

They must be a blast to drive. That twin turbo 6 puts out the power, and it's a pretty small car.

I think the biggest thing about it is the looks. You either like it or not.

I have read that the acceleration essentially matches the M3. R&T claims a 4.7-second 0-60 & a 13.3-second 1/4 mile.

As for looks, at first I thought they looked odd, kind of like a 3-Series that had been squished. However, over time I have come to like the looks.

I haven't seen many on the road either...which I like.

[Dottore]

I drove one briefly and liked the way it drove a lot.

Small & fast & rear-wheel drive. Very nice.

Only complaints were the steering felt slightly numb. And I hate the interior almost as much as the interior of a 996.

In Germany they call it the "poor man's Porsche".

[ZOO]

I wish it were lighter -- I love the shape, and the engine, but it is too heavy.

[FastCarFan]

Originally Posted by ZOOMiata

I wish it were lighter -- I love the shape, and the engine, but it is too heavy.

I don't disagree, but it weighs essentially the same as my R32...but it has 60 more HP!

Most cars weigh too much these days.

[serge944]

I don't see why anyone would take a 135 over the 335. Its tiny/ugly and hardly any lighter than the 3. The price different isn't much either - maybe on the used market (since its so ugly, you know?).

[biosurfer1]

Make sure you look into the HPFP and turbo's failing problems...they are no longer "just a few here and there" problems, especially the HPFP.

[Halm]

Originally Posted by FastCarFan

I have read that the acceleration essentially matches the M3. R&T claims a 4.7-second 0-60 & a 13.3-second 1/4 mile.

To be clear, that is correct for the last generation, E46, M3.

FWIW I think the lines on the convertible are ok, the couple, not so much.

Finally, I agree with Serge944. Spend the extra $$$ and get a 335.

[Noah930]

Pardon my ignorance, but what's a HPFP?

[legion]

I did a search, and I'm guessing HPFP = high pressure fuel pump.