more 135i info - Internal Product Bulletin directly from BMW

[kindtree]

Originally Posted by IDriveBMWs

What I hate about this car is that it's pretty much targeting the cheaper cars out there. With prices rumored at 25k-35k, it'll seem like everyone will have one. It's like buying one and saying "I roll in a bimmer", when in reality, it's the cheapest new car BMW has to offer. It's like a smaller, cheaper 335i.

Wow that's really arrogant.

[lucentaz]

Originally Posted by erzengel13

Ummmm... you're point? I'd rather have a new 1 series than a 350Z. Remember, the 1 series coupe was introduced to bring BMW's to all, rather than just a satus symbol to the wealthy and well off.

I couldn't agree more. If the 1-series feels as solid as the 3-series then I can say that it will feel so much better put together than the 350z. The 350z felt so flimsy and cheap. The shifter would shake like crazy at high rpm's

[mrkirkman]

Originally Posted by kindtree

Wow that's really arrogant.

+1. I think a lot of us drive BMW's NOT for the status symbol

[TopasBlau46]

+1. I think a lot of us drive BMW's NOT for the status symbol

Agreed, I would buy a bimmer because I fully support their philosophy behind driving and love the way they "balance" their cars, not because they have a prestigious model.

And let's make this clear, 26K isn't that cheap for a sporty coupe in which can only be aimed at the single young person or maybe elderly person (who knows why though). It's a coupe, so it won't work with families, and isn't that spacious. At most, this will get all those who were buying the used 3 series who want more power per dollar, while bringing a new audience in hopefully.

[TheMossMan]

Originally Posted by bimmerenvy

No kidding! It wasn't that long ago that 5 seconds was the Holy Grail that very few cars could do. Now even a Honda Accord V6 MT can hit 60 in less than 6 secs. It's nice to be alive in these times, and it will be even nicer when I get a 1 series!
However, I think I'm going to want the 128i. I think this engine will match the car better for what I do. I will never take it to the track, and after having to do a LOT of community service for speeding, I don't do much that's illegal on the road these days. So...I think the 128i will let me feel that I'm using more of the car when I take it on these back roads here in the mountains of East TN.

Funny...I was just talking about this 'theme' with someone earlier today... I think we are truely in another 'golden age' of automobiles. So many choices, so many GOOD choices. Last week I had a Monte Carlo SS for a RENTAL car...just a random car that was on the lot, not like I payed a 'premium'. I groaned at first, but then was pleasantly surprised when I stomped on the gas. A stinking everyday rental with 300hp! (It was a BOAT...but a FUN boat)

That being said...I contacted my sales guy today and put myself on the list...

Now I patiently wait to find out what my choices are...and delivery options Might have to use some of my airline miles for a European delivery....


I've been minus the M3 for 3 months...and I miss it terribly...but I'm getting excited about what's next.

[bimmerE36freak]

Anyone know a base price on the auto with steptronic for the 135i... I want one pretty bad. Modded, I think the 135i is going to look unbelievably sick.