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Replying to: fedlawman (Mar 22, 2008 8:45 pm) In my case, I believe fate is telling me to bite the bullet and stuff a Metric Mechanic stroker motor into the Club Sport. It will be a LOT less expensive, and at the very least it should make for a good Roundel article... 
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So everything went VERY smooth this morning. We all (my wife, my son, & I) got up, had breakfast, showered (my son got a bath), and were out the door by 8:50 AM. We piled into my Prelude (just had it washed on Friday), our default family/weekend car since my wife has got A LOT of miles on her '07 X3 and headed downtown. There were barely any cars on the road. 30 minutes after we left our apartment, we found street parking (they get you for a SPECIAL EVENT rate at the overcrowded lots near the Javitz Center for $40-$50 + you have to tip the guy so he won't bury you). My Dad found street parking too (it was closer than us  ) OK, so we got there about 15 minutes before the show opened up. Changed my son's diaper (he turned 18 months old today). Met up with my parents and my cousin and we were ready to roll. We were hearded through the gates and made a b-line for the BMW exhibit. I rushed over to the 135i (there was also a 128iA Convertible). I've always thought the 135i was a handsome car, then I started seeing photos posted on bimmerfest which I really liked, and then I really flipped when I saw the car in person. The press photos do not do this car justice. The 135i was the Sedona Red Metallic/Black Leather interior with the Sport Package & (proper) 6-speed manual transmission. Fedlawman probably gave a more detailed description than I will because the display got crowded really fast and I only sat in the car for maybe 30 seconds. I think the car looks great from all angles. It is very well proportioned. The back is really nicely done. The small lip spoiler & blackened exhaust tips are really nice details. I think the wheels fill out the wells nicely (they looked big next to the Non-Sport 128iC). The front of the car definitely shows a little attitude. The cockpit inside is perfect. It was snug, but not tight. I'd have no problems blasting to and from work 6 days a week! I'm really glad I haven't driven this thing yet because as they say "Houston, we have a problem." I haven't wanted a car so much since I sat in a 911 C2S last year or first saw an Estoril Blue E36 M3 Coupe way back when. Other BMW notes: The E92 M3 sedan is just a sick car.
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Replying to: nyccarguy (Mar 23, 2008 7:17 pm) So.. I drove the 128 and 135 convertibles on Saturday. I get to my dealer, talk to the sales guy... and he gives me the keys and says, "I'm finishing up with a customer, it's the champagne one right outside. Take it for a ride." Um... ok. So I hop in this thing, with the sports package. I love the seats...and it's roomy enough for me, 5'10", I take in on the street... and I love the feel of the suspension. Car felt really solid with just the right amount of give for comfort. The 128i engine is a good, but not great in automatic mode. When you engage the shifters, and have more control, the engine shows it's stuff. If I were to get the 128i, it would have to be a manual. I took this thing through windy back roads, and opened it up on the parkway(nj). Smooth and quick. Better than my A4. As for styling, I really liked the outside, zero complaints on my end. Same goes for the inside. I felt like I was in control of everything, and it was all well within reach. .... Now for the 300 hp engine. To sum it up.... I was doing 80 while still on the entry lane!!!....getting on the parkway. The thing just pulls you around....and I absolutely loved it. I let it fall to 50...put it in 3rd.... then blasted by everybody in the right lanes as the car just kept accelerating without a hint of strain. My lease is up in April, but I can extend it month by month. My only problem is which convertible do I get. I can get all the comforts on the inside with my metallic gray with red leather seats and manual on the 128i for about $41,500. Or not get as many comforts and spend about $46,000 on the 135i. I'm maxing out what I want to spend in buying this thing... so I'm trying to figure out which way to go. It might come down to how much I can get this guy to drop the price. Wish me luck. 
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Let's see who is the first to buy one. 
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Replying to: ateixeira (Mar 24, 2008 8:41 am) The lack of a dipstick and LSD aside, the 135i is just too expensive. To get one equipped the way I want it I'm looking at $40K. As the 1 Series isn't all that much lighter than an E90 or E92, I'd probably just pick up a CPO 2007 335i coupe for similar money. A Competition Package E46 M3 would also be in the same price range. Or perhaps a twofer- a CPO 330i ZHP for "practical" family transport AND an E36 M Coupe for track days and back road assaults. Don't get me wrong, the 1er is by all reports a terrific car, but it just doesn't give me that "gotta have it" feeling- and yes, I have seen one in person.
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Replying to: roadburner (Mar 24, 2008 10:53 am) 335 - 40k starting TT 3.2V6 - 40k starting SLK - 44k Cayman - 49k STI - 35k Evo - 32k An e46 M3 would be about 3-4 years old and out of warranty. A 330i ZHP is a great deal of fun but in comparison it's not nearly as fast. What else has RWD, seats 4 and 300 hp, but weighs around 3400-3500 lbs?
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Replying to: blueguydotcom (Mar 24, 2008 11:25 am) 335 - 40k starting TT 3.2V6 - 40k starting SLK - 44k Cayman - 49k STI - 35k Evo - 32k Of those only the 335i, the Cayman, and the EVO would interest me. An e46 M3 would be about 3-4 years old and out of warranty. There are more than a few CPO '04s and '05s around. And lack of a warranty has never been a deal breaker for me; that's why I have a full set of tools, a heated garage, and Mark Jon Calabrese on my speed dial... A 330i ZHP is a great deal of fun but in comparison it's not nearly as fast. I know; that's why I'd have to buy a M Coupe to keep it company. What else has RWD, seats 4 and 300 hp, but weighs around 3400-3500 lbs? Well, there's the E28 M5 with a track pipe and a Conforti Chip, an E36 M3 with the Conforti Euro MAF kit, a 993... I'm not saying the 1er is a bad car, it just doesn't do it for me- particularly at that price point. If I decide to drop over $40K on a new BMW, I'm just going to suck it up and buy a M3 sedan.
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Replying to: roadburner (Mar 24, 2008 12:05 pm)
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Replying to: blueguydotcom (Mar 24, 2008 1:19 pm) For the majority of enthusiasts, yes. But there are more than a few who-like me-consider new or used to be just another option in the decision making process. Prior to my last purchase I considered six or seven used cars and a similar number of new cars. Of course, I'm one of those guys who still likes to wrench on his own car. I do realize that a lot of people don't have the time, facilities, or inclination to go the DIY route, and for those enthusiasts a new or CPO car is almost always the wisest choice. |
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Replying to: johnnytt (Mar 24, 2008 8:17 am)
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