MY08 BMW 135i - Page 5 - Perth-WRX.com

perthzed · #41 23-05-2008, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by American Dave

Yep trip home this year might be a winner I am thinking! hahahaha $2k for CF brace with bmw logo on it mate!

Dave did you mention you were taking the 135i for a test drive? If so how did you go. Very interested in your opinion.

American Dave · #42 23-05-2008, 08:55 AM

Test drive is this weekend mate. The launch was at Autoclassic last night which I attended. Awesome event and amazing how much differently the bmw people do things compared to Subaru. I took pics of the black 135i and sat in it as well. Camera pics to be posted later this morning. The 135i is a sweet piece of equipment but to get the one I want means I wont take delivery until Jan 09

edit: crap phone camera pics but you get the idea

perthzed · #43 23-05-2008, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by American Dave

Test drive is this weekend mate. The launch was at Autoclassic last night which I attended. Awesome event and amazing how much differently the bmw people do things compared to Subaru. I took pics of the black 135i and sat in it as well. Camera pics to be posted later this morning. The 135i is a sweet piece of equipment but to get the one I want means I wont take delivery until Jan 09

yeah am keen on the 135i too. looking at selling the Z later this year. What are you chasing that makes the wait so long?

American Dave · #44 23-05-2008, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by perthzed

yeah am keen on the 135i too. looking at selling the Z later this year. What are you chasing that makes the wait so long?

Its not me its the fact that they have taken soo many orders for this car already!!

Bakks · #45 23-05-2008, 10:19 AM

I'm going along with my old man on Saturday to test drive one (he's looking at an upgrade from an Evo, so it seems to be poaching a few Subi / Evo owners from what I can see), so hopefully I get a pedal as well. I saw a video on youtube from Best Motoring where they put it on the 1/4 mile against the new M3 and the 135i was quicker.

American Dave · #46 23-05-2008, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Bakks

I'm going along with my old man on Saturday to test drive one (he's looking at an upgrade from an Evo, so it seems to be poaching a few Subi / Evo owners from what I can see), so hopefully I get a pedal as well. I saw a video on youtube from Best Motoring where they put it on the 1/4 mile against the new M3 and the 135i was quicker.

sales guy I dealt with last night said the same thing about the M3 vs 135i. the 135i has m badges on rims, door trim skuff plates, etc for what it is worth. I am wanting the bigger brake package and yes dare I risk flamage the recaro bmw performance seats. I am driving the 135i and 335i coupe manuals back to back.

BAS · #47 23-05-2008, 11:09 AM

Be very interested to hear your thoughts on those 2 back to back.

I fell in love with the CSL they have there but decided its too much for what it is, thinking about a used 335 now as there are a couple around.

American Dave · #48 23-05-2008, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by BAS

Be very interested to hear your thoughts on those 2 back to back.

I fell in love with the CSL they have there but decided its too much for what it is, thinking about a used 335 now as there are a couple around.

no worries mate I am now scheduled to drive both next Thursday, stealership couldn't get both manual coupes for me to drive on Saturday. Apparently there aren't that many 6mt / 335i buyers?

My guy who handles my lease bought the white 135i coupe and takes delivery tomorrow (Sydney). He is going to give me some detailed feedback as well which I will share here.

Bakks · #49 23-05-2008, 11:47 AM

Have either of you looked at an E46 M3? If it was my coin thats probably where I'd be leaning....

Dave have a look on youtube, theres a comparo between the 135, 335 and also E46 M3, can't recall the link though.

BLUES · #50 23-05-2008, 11:57 AM

What's the driveaway price for a 135i?

Just saw this in the upgrade package - "An innovative multifunction sports steering wheel finished in alcantara and leather includes an LED display on the steering wheel rim presenting various data such as the oil and coolant temperature, lateral and straight-ahead acceleration, the ideal point to shift gears, and the time of day."