Took a look at a 135i yesterday

FinInk · 07-13-2007, 09:41 PM

In the white pictures, it looks like they either photoshoped the side lines to make it straight instead of hideously curved or bmw fixed the lining.

uberschnell · 07-13-2007, 10:41 PM

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If 135i will be cheaper than 335i by 8-10k, I see no reason of spending an addtional $$$ for the 335i, except the "status" thing. If you want room, get a 5-series.

Wow, your ready to dismiss a whole group as shallow in one swift stroke. Personally, I think the 1 series is the "Sportster" of BMW's.

hotrod182 · 07-14-2007, 12:41 AM

Since some of you wanted to see pictures of the front, here they are. The interior really would look pretty good with that dash strip being walnut, piano black, or stainless. The strip is pretty wide in the E90, so the smaller strip is fine in the 135i, you just have to imagine it being in your favorite trim selection. The headlights are more upright, kind of like the E46 M3. Just imagine it with some really nice wheels also.

Epacy · 07-14-2007, 01:07 AM

300lbs less than what?

uberschnell · 07-14-2007, 12:40 PM

That is a small car.

NewhouseEnt · 07-14-2007, 01:16 PM

WTF? Are you going to tell us where the show is before its over?!!

My German friend said he was in Monte Carlo and saw a Factory optioned, decked out M 135i and it was incredible.

zenmaster · 07-14-2007, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Magna3

That is a small car.

Not really. It's only 8 inches shorter than the e92.

bmwbenz0101 · 07-14-2007, 04:26 PM

I dont think you guys realize how tiny this thing is. Its really small. I saw a hatchback in Europe and this thing is even smaller!

zenmaster · 07-14-2007, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by bmwbenz0101

I dont think you guys realize how tiny this thing is. Its really small. I saw a hatchback in Europe and this thing is even smaller!

It is 1" taller than the e92, about 9" shorter, about 1" less wide.

NewhouseEnt · 07-14-2007, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by NewhouseEnt

WTF? Are you going to tell us where the show is before its over?!

WELL? Share! We want to go to that show! Why are you doing this to us?

tdc · 07-16-2007, 07:28 AM

It's not a car show. It's a BMW employee only meeting that is being conducted throughout the country.

Epacy · 07-16-2007, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by bmwbenz0101

I dont think you guys realize how tiny this thing is. Its really small. I saw a hatchback in Europe and this thing is even smaller!

3440 lbs, yeah, tiny....

tdc · 07-16-2007, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Epacy

3440 lbs, yeah, tiny....

Size and weight are two completely different measurements.

And that weight is the European weight of the vehicle that includes driver weight, a 90% tank of fuel, and luggage.

Anyway, 'tiny' is a relative term. Compared to a 5-series, yes, you could say the 1-series is 'tiny'. However, compared to a MINI the 1-series certainly wouldn't qualify as 'tiny' since it's much larger. And it is significantly smaller than the current generation 3-series, too.

Epacy · 07-16-2007, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by tdc

And that weight is the European weight of the vehicle that includes driver weight, a 90% tank of fuel, and luggage.

As is all weight figures released by BMW.

tdc · 07-16-2007, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Epacy

As is all weight figures released by BMW.

Really?

I thought US curb weight was measured differently.

E90330iS · 07-17-2007, 02:57 PM

Wow I like it, I would go for it except it is a little girly + might be too expensive for what it offers..

spikes111 · 07-17-2007, 04:43 PM

do you have any more pics? There's whole threads on other sites just for your pics

- http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=732

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