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Replying to: tagman (Jun 24, 2008 11:46 pm) Educate me. What makes the sport seats so desirable? I have to say that the standard seats look like they hug you pretty well. My E46 has standard seats and I do find myself sliding a little when I wish I was being snuggled more, but the 135's seats do not compare to the E46 seats.
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Replying to: tagman (Jun 25, 2008 10:17 am) The stats on th e3er is probably skewed because of the large number of 323 and 328xi wagons which no doubt have a large fan base made up of secretaries, young housewives, and upwardly mobile young real estate saleswomen and young female lawyers.  It may be more interesting to look at the gender split for the 335 & 328 sedan and coupes only. But I agree, that's neither here nor there. 
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Replying to: venture (Jun 25, 2008 3:31 pm) The G35 sport seats are very good also but still a tad less perfect. You need to try them yourself to see. Regards, OW |
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Replying to: venture (Jun 25, 2008 3:31 pm) The Sport seat will get you the necessary lateral stability, on the seat's bottom, and on the sides, where there is a width-adjustable bolster system. Also the thigh support is adjustable, although that isn't nearly as important as the lateral support and stability that is there when you need it during spirited driving. Please trust me. I have read countless testimonials on this, and mine is just another one to add to the pile. Fortunately, my convertible will have the Sport seats, and I will be enjoying some of the best support possible... not just good from a comfort perspective... but incredible from a performance perspective! That's where the real difference lies, and it's worth the nominal charge which also gets you the M steering wheel and the M shift knob as a small bonus... but it's really about the seats! Hope that helps! TM
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Replying to: tagman (Jun 26, 2008 6:51 am) Yeah. That helps a lot. It looks like it will be sport package, heated seats, and I might as well throw in comfort access. Thanks |
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I attended the BMW CCA Bluegrass Chapter's HPDE last weekend. One of the instructors was running a Sparkling Graphite 135i fitted with coilovers and black O.Z. Ultraleggera wheels. He and I were about the only drivers who weren't driving flat out in the instructor sessions, but it was clear that the 135i did have a bit more poke than my Mazdaspeed3- especially in the 90-110 mph range. In the corners I'd also give the 135i a slight edge, although it wasn't as much as I expected. It's the first 135i I've seen that I really liked- both in appearance AND performance. I still think I'm going to wait and see if a tii edition will sees the light of day. And if I find an E46 M3 with the Competition Package and no sunroof it will be Game Over... 
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Replying to: roadburner (Jul 09, 2008 12:06 pm) And, yes, It would be hard to turn down an E46 M3 if it was in good condition. I recently thought of acquiring one... but I have my sights on a Lotus Elise SC. TM
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Replying to: tagman (Jul 09, 2008 11:44 pm) One of the instructors brought an Exige to the school. It was a rocket. I'd buy one yesterday if I didn't need at least four seats.
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