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Re: 1 vs 3 looks [fedlawman] by bodble2
May 28, 2009 (6:04 pm)
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Replying to: fedlawman (May 28, 2009 6:25 am)

"....I'd choose the 135i."
 
Somewhat surprising choice, given that you thought it looks like a bathtub with ugly headlights!
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Re: 1 vs 3 looks [bodble2] by fedlawman
May 28, 2009 (6:28 pm)
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Replying to: bodble2 (May 28, 2009 6:04 pm)

It does, but I'll always choose performance over appearance - and 300hp is hard to turn away from.
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Re: 1 vs 3 looks [fedlawman] by bodble2
May 28, 2009 (6:42 pm)
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Replying to: fedlawman (May 28, 2009 6:28 pm)

I hear that hp rating is actually under-rated! And I never thought it looked really all that bad. It's not sleek, but when I see one coming down the road, my first impression certainly wouldn't be that it's an ugly car.
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I'd strongly by nyccarguy
May 28, 2009 (6:46 pm)
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Consider a CPO 335i vs. a new 135i.
 
Personally I like the E90 Sedans & think they are very handsome
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Re: 1 vs 3 looks [bodble2] by andys120
May 29, 2009 (4:22 am)
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Replying to: bodble2 (May 28, 2009 6:42 pm)

I hear that hp rating is actually under-rated.
 
BMW typically underrates the HP of their cars. MY 528 is rated 194hp, feels like it has around 220.
 
I'm fine with the appearance of the Oners. They aren't beautiful but have a cheeky, sporty look IMO. The convertible is the best looking, as nice top down as the 3 series cabrio and better with the top up since the 3er cab's top looks odd from some angles.
 
Oner Coupes look good in Black.
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Black by nyccarguy
May 29, 2009 (6:26 pm)
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With a Red Leather Interior...very cool
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Re: 1 vs 3 looks [fedlawman] by gardencar1
Jun 10, 2009 (7:47 pm)
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Replying to: fedlawman (May 28, 2009 6:28 pm)

I agree with you about looks vs. HP. I originally thought the 335i convertible was the better looker, but ended up buying the 135i cabrio for the performance. Although both share the same engine, the 135i's dimensions make it faster and more agile.
 
Looks wise, I now prefer the 1's looks over the 3's. Although the 3 coupe is sleeker and more elegant, the 1 just looks sportier and more muscular. The 135i definitely looks better than the 335i in the convertible, top up or down, IMO.
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Re: 1 vs 3 looks [gardencar1] by fedlawman
Jun 11, 2009 (3:52 pm)
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Replying to: gardencar1 (Jun 10, 2009 7:47 pm)

No comparison with the convertibles. I would never choose an overweight, complex, metal-hinged contraption when I could have a simple cloth top. A manual one like the Miata's is ideal - keep it simple.
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Re: 1 vs 3 looks [fedlawman] by bodble2
Jun 11, 2009 (3:53 pm)
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Replying to: fedlawman (Jun 11, 2009 3:52 pm)

"I would never choose an overweight, complex, metal-hinged contraption when I could have a simple cloth top."
 
You might, if you lived in a rain-forest like the Pacific Northwest!
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Re: 1 vs 3 looks [bodble2] by fedlawman
Jun 11, 2009 (3:59 pm)
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Replying to: bodble2 (Jun 11, 2009 3:53 pm)

What are you talking about? The weather is beautiful up here (and my Miata top never leaked a drop).

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