New 135i. Car & Driver Cover!

BMW F22 · 06-01-2007, 07:08 PM

anyone realized that this is practically a revival of the 318??

ALPINE6SPD · 06-01-2007, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by AcuraGuy

no, they shouldnt, because they have the 550 to "beat" the 335. even though the 550 isnt incredibly faster, its still a larger engine.

none of this matters thouogh because if BMW build the car they will do it to make money and after all that is why they are in business.

bartman32 · 06-01-2007, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by zenmaster

Very similar.

track pics:
http://1addicts.com/forums/showthrea...=2701#post2701

Like those shots better.

dmboone25 · 06-01-2007, 10:48 PM

Those pics are very nice--I am starting to really like this little 1 series.

THE JEDI · 06-02-2007, 02:48 AM

3 series is as big as the last five, the 5 is as big as the last seven....BMW is getting back to it's roots small light fast sporty hell german barn stormers..I thinks it's great.....

bimmerlex · 06-03-2007, 02:13 AM

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Originally Posted by thedean786

It looks like a is350!

+1. I thought I was the only one who thought of this similarity. It looks totally like the IS350 coupe would look like in smaller size.

pjace2001 · 06-03-2007, 04:56 PM

The one series is a nasty lookin car as it is and its over priced! But this one looks ever worse!

Darrel Revok · 06-03-2007, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by retrodrive

BMW is not going to sabotage their 335 sales like that. They are did almost everything in their power to get 335 not to compete too closely with upcoming M3. There has to be something weak about the 135?

They had no problem totally sabotaging the 330 by bringing the 335 out a year later, I think they'll have no problem doing it now.

I will only owe about 7 grand on my 330 by the time it comes out. Pay it off, trade it up. I think I just found my next car.

ironic · 06-03-2007, 08:03 PM

looks kinda cool

flipmde786 · 06-04-2007, 05:56 PM

I'm not fond of the weight or the price.

ward · 06-04-2007, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by flipmde786

I'm not fond of the weight or the price.

only 300 lbs lighter than a 335

they must be making this out of the same stuff that makes my tiny roadster 3100 lbs

Coldintake · 06-04-2007, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by ward

only 300 lbs lighter than a 335

they must be making this out of the same stuff that makes my tiny roadster 3100 lbs

Like metal?

matt_435xi · 06-04-2007, 07:46 PM

i want to get an M1 :rocks:

kyotousa · 06-04-2007, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Cabby

While the 1 series seems like a good idea, I would think the hatchback would sell a lot better considering how small that car is going to be. Nobody wants a poor man's 3 series coupe. Why wouldnt you buy a 3 series if could. There needs to be something distinguishing about other than its a little bit smaller than a 3 series with the same engine. It's like making a 4 series that is between a 3 and 5 series sedan size, but with the same engine offerings. Just seems silly to not offer it as a hatchback if they are really gunnin for the GTI crowd.

i agree .....i want a turbo car tho

kyotousa · 06-04-2007, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Potty_Pants

you know it'll beat a corvette at that point.

but it'll still be just a 1 series.

ppp

seriously...Vette VS 1's...i'd take Vette....But M3 VS Vette
I'd take M3 for sure.....

are they coming out 6 series with turbo engine? I think i'd get that

musc · 06-06-2007, 06:20 PM

The weight is pretty good considering the portly 335i. And the new Bimmer placing the new M3s weight at 3600 unladen. I'll get one if they leave the engine at 300 hp. Something tells me we will see a 'restricted' horsepower of 260-275.

Neil · 06-06-2007, 07:09 PM

The proportions are just odd, it looks squished like a micro machine and the front fascia is too squired off. Then you factor in the cost...

ynotony · 06-06-2007, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by ward

from what I remember from seeing them in europe a couple years ago, it's not much bigger than the mini,

I'd say they are about E30 size

You know the E30 is 2.5 feet longer than a mini right?

Mini is 26 inches shorter than 1-series
1-series is 4 inches shorter than the e30
e30 is 4 inches shorter than e36
e36 is 2 inches shorter than e46
e46 is 2 inches shorter than e90

So 1 series is 1 foot shorter than the e90.

Driv3r · 06-06-2007, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by catm3

The weight is pretty good considering the portly 335i. And the new Bimmer placing the new M3s weight at 3600 unladen. I'll get one if they leave the engine at 300 hp. Something tells me we will see a 'restricted' horsepower of 260-275.

that might be true, but as long as it still has those two snails inside that hood compartment, it can be unleashed.:rocks:

larryn · 06-06-2007, 08:01 PM

I'm definitely buying one, chipping it, putting in a limited slip and having some fun with that thing. It's not exactly a gorgeous looking car, but damn, that thing is going to drive down the road like sh1t from a goose.

I read the article over the weekend and got goosebumps wondering if their claims would be the true release car stats.

inTgr8r · 06-06-2007, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by lni

I'm definitely buying one, chipping it, putting in a limited slip and having some fun with that thing. It's not exactly a gorgeous looking car, but damn, that thing is going to drive down the road like sh1t from a goose.

I read the article over the weekend and got goosebumps wondering if their claims would be the true release car stats.

& Debadge the lil bugger & it'll be the ultimate sleeper

larryn · 06-06-2007, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by inTgr8r

& Debadge the lil bugger & it'll be the ultimate sleeper

I already have one of those.

People will expect it to be a rocket, even as a 128i coupe. Although the 135i may be faster than the 332ti I just picked up. Hmmm, choices, choices.

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