BMW 135i - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

knucklesplitter · 2008-01-25, 11:44 AM

I believe the 135i is coming in AWD soon (135ix?), and with a price similar to an STI, and it being a 2-door coupé... looks pretty nice to me. Your thoughts?

http://paultan.org/archives/2007/11/...-drive-report/

Kevin M · 2008-01-25, 12:29 PM

120d plz kthxbye!

knucklesplitter · 2008-01-25, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BAN SUVS

120d plz kthxbye!

"Hey, is that the new STI?"

DING! +1 point

Kevin M · 2008-01-25, 01:24 PM

Well played.

JonnydaJibba · 2008-01-25, 01:49 PM

LOL.

Nick Koan · 2008-01-25, 02:42 PM

I like this.

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3794

A 135 coupe with some of the tii parts on it.

MikeK · 2008-01-25, 04:16 PM

I have just been reading about the 123d ... 50+ MPG turbo diesel with 200hp/300 ft.lbs.

It's a pity we will never see it here

Kevin M · 2008-01-25, 07:43 PM

That's okay, Subaru finally debuted their turbodiesel. Similar power from a 2.0 liter, supposed to show up in a couple years here in the Forester and Impreza.

Libila · 2008-01-26, 02:30 AM

There is a good chance I'll have driven a 135i by the end of next week. One of my coworkers wanted a "more grown up STi" and put himself on the waiting list for the 135 last year. The dealership that he's going through has a demo in and is letting the waiting list customers drive it as much as they want. He's already driven it once but he wants to get it for another hour and have me drive it and tell him what I think.

sperry · 2008-01-26, 11:44 AM

I need a set of these seats in brown for the SVX!

sybir · 2008-01-26, 08:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sperry

I need a set of these seats for the STi, the wagon, and every room in my house

Me too.

doubleurx · 2008-01-27, 09:48 AM

Bmw is bringing the 335d here this year. Twin turbo diesel. I don't believe they have plans for the 135xi though.

The one that would interest you folks for autox will the lightweight tii. It's a concept but an extremely finished concept as BMW probably does not want to use the name M1 for this 1 series.

Kevin M · 2008-01-27, 12:54 PM

I think it has more to do with pimping the 1 series as the revival of the 2002.

cody · 2008-01-27, 03:26 PM

135ix for $40K? Only if she's 5' 3". *whip crack*

I like the looks of this 3 door.

doubleurx · 2008-01-27, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BAN SUVS

I think it has more to do with pimping the 1 series as the revival of the 2002.

And the M1 name was used for another car.

Kevin M · 2008-01-27, 04:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by doubleurx

And the M1 name was used for another car.

I know. But... I still think it has more to do with the 2002 thing.

doubleurx · 2008-01-27, 06:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BAN SUVS

I know. But... I still think it has more to do with the 2002 thing.

You are definately correct. I was referring to the performance version M series. They probably will not make an M line with the 1 series like they made with the 3, 5 & 6 lines. They will probably go the tii route like yesteryear with the 2002 as the M1 was, at the time, considered an ultra high performance, low production car.

I love how the tii is spelled backwards on the front bumper. Reverse stickers have gotta be good for at least 11 hp!

What is surprising to me is that the 1 series is only 150 lbs less than the 3 series. I'm not sure how much more nimble that will make the car. It's funny how much BMW's have grown in size. My 335 is the same dimensions of the last generation 5 series. The new 1 series is the same size as the 3 series two generations back. It will still look large next to a 2002.

BTW I have been really impressed with the xi in the snow so far. It is a tank with the Revo 1 snow tires.

Libila · 2008-01-29, 01:05 PM

I got to drive one today

Kevin M · 2008-01-29, 01:34 PM

mmmm... tiny Bimmer.

AtomicLabMonkey · 2008-01-30, 11:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cody

135ix for $40K? Only if she's 5' 3". *whip crack*

Hahahahahahahahahahaha...

Comedy Gold, sir.

sperry · 2008-01-30, 01:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeK

I have just been reading about the 123d ... 50+ MPG turbo diesel with 200hp/300 ft.lbs.

It's a pity we will never see it here

After some looking around... I think Mike's got the right idea:

I'd love a 123xd hatch, if there's such a thing. BMW build quality/luxury, hatchback versatility, 200hp/300ftlbs, 50mpg, AWD... and it's only about as ugly as the new STi! Where do I sign up!?

knucklesplitter · 2008-01-30, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sperry

... and it's only about as ugly as the new STi! Where do I sign up!?

I hate to say it, but in many ways it looks better than the new STI.

sperry · 2008-01-30, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by knucklesplitter

I hate to say it, but in many ways it looks better than the new STI.

It looks like a cross between an STi, an M-coupe, and a VW GTI.

cody · 2008-01-30, 01:50 PM

Absolutely better.

Nick Koan · 2008-04-02, 04:10 PM

http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmw-give...een-light.html

tii has been greenlit!

And a 3-series version too.

2008-01-25, 11:44 AM	#1
knucklesplitter EJ205 Real Name: Matt Taylor Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Cousin-Fck, Carolina Posts: 1,474 Wish in one hand and sht in the other...	BMW 135i I believe the 135i is coming in AWD soon (135ix?), and with a price similar to an STI, and it being a 2-door coupé... looks pretty nice to me. Your thoughts? http://paultan.org/archives/2007/11/...-drive-report/

2008-01-25, 12:29 PM	#2
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	120d plz kthxbye! __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2008-01-25, 01:24 PM	#4
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	Well played. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2008-01-25, 01:49 PM	#5
JonnydaJibba EJ207 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Reno/Sparks, Nevada Posts: 3,482 Car: 2000 2.5RS Class: RestNPeace Master Slurper.	LOL. __________________ "Why do chicks tell you to call and then not answer....so gay." "Cuz girls are fags I dunno"

2008-01-25, 02:42 PM	#6
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	I like this. http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3794 A 135 coupe with some of the tii parts on it. Attached Images __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2008-01-25, 04:16 PM	#7
MikeK Captain Turbo Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Reno Posts: 3,318 Car: 05 STi	I have just been reading about the 123d ... 50+ MPG turbo diesel with 200hp/300 ft.lbs. It's a pity we will never see it here

2008-01-25, 07:43 PM	#8
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	That's okay, Subaru finally debuted their turbodiesel. Similar power from a 2.0 liter, supposed to show up in a couple years here in the Forester and Impreza. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2008-01-26, 02:30 AM	#9
Libila EJ205 Real Name: Tim Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,384 Car: '94 L	There is a good chance I'll have driven a 135i by the end of next week. One of my coworkers wanted a "more grown up STi" and put himself on the waiting list for the 135 last year. The dealership that he's going through has a demo in and is letting the waiting list customers drive it as much as they want. He's already driven it once but he wants to get it for another hour and have me drive it and tell him what I think.

2008-01-26, 11:44 AM	#10
sperry The Doink Real Name: Scott Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 20,335 Car: '09 OBXT, '02 WRX, '96 Miata Class: PDX/TT-6 The way out is through	I need a set of these seats in brown for the SVX! __________________ Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints?

2008-01-27, 09:48 AM	#12
doubleurx EJ205 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Truckee Posts: 1,948	Bmw is bringing the 335d here this year. Twin turbo diesel. I don't believe they have plans for the 135xi though. The one that would interest you folks for autox will the lightweight tii. It's a concept but an extremely finished concept as BMW probably does not want to use the name M1 for this 1 series. Attached Images __________________ Does it have a motor..............Does it have a motor?

2008-01-27, 12:54 PM	#13
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	I think it has more to do with pimping the 1 series as the revival of the 2002. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2008-01-27, 03:26 PM	#14
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	135ix for $40K? Only if she's 5' 3". whip crack I like the looks of this 3 door. __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo. Last edited by cody; 2008-01-27 at 03:30 PM.

2008-01-29, 01:05 PM	#18
Libila EJ205 Real Name: Tim Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,384 Car: '94 L	I got to drive one today

2008-01-29, 01:34 PM	#19
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	mmmm... tiny Bimmer. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2008-01-30, 01:50 PM	#24
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	Absolutely better. __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.

2008-04-02, 04:10 PM	#25
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmw-give...een-light.html tii has been greenlit! And a 3-series version too. __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

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