Took a look at a 135i yesterday

hotrod182 · 07-13-2007, 12:41 AM

I think this will be a screamer with 300Lbs less curb weight. With the right wheel selection, this could be pretty decent looking also. What do you think??

!Xoible · 07-13-2007, 12:43 AM

one word: "eh"

Dustin Bramell · 07-13-2007, 12:45 AM

Wow, that is pretty neat lookin'. I think it demands to be lowered, it looks like such a tall care compared to the length. Perhaps it is just this photo.

Mr. 5 · 07-13-2007, 01:05 AM

It's really growing on me, but the interior looks so crammed!
Is there a height limit to drive this car?

FinInk · 07-13-2007, 01:23 AM

I bet the back seats are going to be as cramped as my Celica lol. I diffinetely see lots of potential though.

NikAmi · 07-13-2007, 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by FinInk

I bet the back seats are going to be as cramped as my Celica lol. I diffinetely see lots of potential though.

I think that the interior definitely looks Toyota grade.

Crazy Bimmer · 07-13-2007, 01:58 AM

Thing is gonna sell like hotcakes!

jworms · 07-13-2007, 01:58 AM

i noticed you are in california, what event was this? i wouldn't mind checking this thing out. maybe it's that i'm blinded by the performance potential, but i think the car looks pretty good.

Carlitos_SS · 07-13-2007, 02:08 AM

woohooo!!! Can't wait to test drive this thing. VERY seriously considering getting one of these. Sold my old 1993 Nissan NX2000 for my G35 and I miss the great handling of the NX. Not to say that the G doesn't handle well, but the smaller, lighter cars just seem to be so much more fun to toss around. Throw in some basic intake, exhaust, and ECU upgrades and this little Bimmer is gonna scream!

LOLrance · 07-13-2007, 05:03 AM

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Originally Posted by jworms

i noticed you are in california, what event was this? i wouldn't mind checking this thing out. maybe it's that i'm blinded by the performance potential, but i think the car looks pretty good.

+1!!!! although i have a feeling this event may be out of the country.

Mr Practical · 07-13-2007, 06:39 AM

The biggest issue I have with this car aesthetically is the boat-like lines of the sideskirts... The line dividing the sideskirt, doorpanel, left and rear fenders.

1clean335i · 07-13-2007, 06:43 AM

is it me or does that dash look similar to like a toyota corolla dash....

Carnage · 07-13-2007, 06:51 AM

Who gives a shit about the interior grade???? It's not a Lexus or MB folks, you're not getting luxury here. BMW is about good performance, not top of the line interiors. If the seats are comfortable and the pieces function correctly and don't fall apart, who cares what level of plastic they used. Get over it.

DrewKo · 07-13-2007, 07:39 AM

I think it looks great...very aggressive...nice lines...rear tail looks strong...very e46ish. Will be a very fast car.

stewie · 07-13-2007, 07:48 AM

If I didn't have a baby on the way, this would have been my next car.

Not as good looking as the 3, but what do you expect? (they have to give folks a reason to upgrade aside from marginally more interior *******.

I love driving small cars, and this one should be an absolute blast to drive.

NYBMW335 · 07-13-2007, 08:05 AM

I find the 1 series a little boring. It does nothing for me. I remember when i saw the e92 i said i have to get it. Maybe if i had another car, this car would look different.

I guess vishnu tunning is smiling from ear to ear. More money for their pockets. BMW is really helping you guys out.

andrew 330i · 07-13-2007, 08:20 AM

it looks as if it has been sandwiched b/t 2 cars... or involved in an accident.

weird... i guess i have to see it in person.

ss109 · 07-13-2007, 08:26 AM

I can't get over the tail lights. If we had them available as a hatch, I would buy one.

Like somebody else said, it's not a car that I said "I've gotta have it" like I did with my e92.

BoostedBMW · 07-13-2007, 08:32 AM

I think its a cool car, but if it wasn't for the N54 we wouldn't even give it a second glance IMO. Also, i'm not too sure that its actually going to weigh 300lbs less according to some things that I read online. Overall, I like it, but its not really a bargain so for 35k I would want a car that I wouldn't have to compromise over whether or not I liked the styling.

bimmerlex · 07-13-2007, 09:11 AM

What? no cup holders? What kind of car is it without cup holders?
Just kidding. Looks OK, and with the performance it gets it's going to sell pretty well.

ward · 07-13-2007, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by 1clean335i

is it me or does that dash look similar to like a toyota corolla dash....

it has the same radio and hvac as the e90

is has a bit less trim

it's supposed to be "cheaper" than the E90

spikes111 · 07-13-2007, 10:02 AM

Looks like your pics made it to a 1 series forum already:

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=715

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FinInk Second Lieutenant 11 Rep 291 Posts Drives: 2000 Celica, Wanting 335i Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Fresno iTrader: (0)	I bet the back seats are going to be as cramped as my Celica lol. I diffinetely see lots of potential though.
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Carlitos_SS New Member 5 Rep 19 Posts Drives: 06 G35, 04 TSX, 98 Camaro SS Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Houston iTrader: (0)	woohooo!!! Can't wait to test drive this thing. VERY seriously considering getting one of these. Sold my old 1993 Nissan NX2000 for my G35 and I miss the great handling of the NX. Not to say that the G doesn't handle well, but the smaller, lighter cars just seem to be so much more fun to toss around. Throw in some basic intake, exhaust, and ECU upgrades and this little Bimmer is gonna scream! __________________ *I drive fast... not furious*
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Mr Practical Second Lieutenant 21 Rep 218 Posts Drives: E90 335 - TiAg Join Date: May 2007 Location: So Cal iTrader: (0)	The biggest issue I have with this car aesthetically is the boat-like lines of the sideskirts... The line dividing the sideskirt, doorpanel, left and rear fenders.
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