Article Comments - 2002 BMW M3 vs. 2008 BMW 135i vs. 2008 BMW 335i

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Comparison Test: 2002 BMW M3 vs. 2008 BMW 135i vs. 2008 BMW 335i - As we've already seen in plenty of comparison tests, the 2008 BMW 335i offers levels of refinement, comfort and performance unmatched by any coupe in its segment — but it comes with a price. (more)

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#5 of 16 Re: Article Comments - 2002 BMW M3 vs. 2008 BMW 135i vs. 2008 BMW 335i [Kar [leftcoastman] by nkeen Jun 28, 2008 (8:51 am)
Replying to: leftcoastman (May 08, 2008 7:51 pm) Doesn't the base package on the 335i coupe (but not the sedan) include the sport suspension? I think the coupe sport package adds the sport seats, staggered wheels sizes, summer performance tires and higher top speed limiter. I do think these cars are getting too fat and heavy. The 135i weighs considerably more than a Porshe Cayman. And a coupe should not have a pillar between front and rear side windows. The E90 coupe looks like a considerably bigger car than the sedan. Overall, I'd like to see a taller glass areas, no pillar between front and rear side windows, less bulk (crashworthiness willing), availability of quality cloth seats (like the cars sold in Europe), 2,500 lb curb weight. Replies to this message: fedlawman (Jun 28, 2008 11:02 am) nkeen (Jun 28, 2008 6:17 pm) fedlawman (Jun 28, 2008 6:24 pm) lovemyclk (Jun 30, 2008 12:00 pm) fedlawman (Jun 30, 2008 12:47 pm) and 1 more...
#6 of 16 Re: Article Comments - 2002 BMW M3 vs. 2008 BMW 135i vs. 2008 BMW 335i [nke by fedlawman Jun 28, 2008 (11:02 am)
Replying to: nkeen (Jun 28, 2008 8:51 am) I can't think of any coupes that don't have a B Pillar. Structural rigidity and crashworthiness pretty much require it. Crashworthiness also has raised beltlines, making a taller glass area that much harder to pull off in a coupe. 2500 lb curb weights are gone forever. Replies to this message: nkeen (Jun 28, 2008 6:17 pm) fedlawman (Jun 28, 2008 6:24 pm) lovemyclk (Jun 30, 2008 12:00 pm) fedlawman (Jun 30, 2008 12:47 pm) lovemyclk (Jun 30, 2008 3:34 pm)
#7 of 16 Re: Article Comments - 2002 BMW M3 vs. 2008 BMW 135i vs. 2008 BMW 335i [nke [fedlawman] by nkeen Jun 28, 2008 (6:17 pm)
Replying to: fedlawman (Jun 28, 2008 11:02 am) Afraid you're right. I think there are one or two exceptions though re the B-pillar -- How about the Bentley Brooklands or Continental? And re curb weight there's always a Lotus or a Morgan Replies to this message: fedlawman (Jun 28, 2008 6:24 pm)
#8 of 16 Re: Article Comments - 2002 BMW M3 vs. 2008 BMW 135i vs. 2008 BMW 335i [nke by fedlawman Jun 28, 2008 (6:24 pm)
Replying to: nkeen (Jun 28, 2008 6:17 pm) You're right, of course. Though I was basically only thinking about "real cars" - cars that I wouldn't be afraid of parking at the mall for a couple of hours or commuting to the city in.
#9 of 16 Re: Article Comments - 2002 BMW M3 vs. 2008 BMW 135i vs. 2008 BMW 335i [nke [fedlawman] by lovemyclk Jun 30, 2008 (12:00 pm)
Replying to: fedlawman (Jun 28, 2008 11:02 am) "I can't think of any coupes that don't have a B Pillar." Well, there is the current-gen MB CLK... Replies to this message: fedlawman (Jun 30, 2008 12:47 pm) lovemyclk (Jun 30, 2008 3:34 pm)
#10 of 16 Re: Article Comments - 2002 BMW M3 vs. 2008 BMW 135i vs. 2008 BMW 335i [lov by fedlawman Jun 30, 2008 (12:47 pm)
Replying to: lovemyclk (Jun 30, 2008 12:00 pm) You're right. I never noticed... Replies to this message: lovemyclk (Jun 30, 2008 3:34 pm)
#11 of 16 Re: Article Comments - 2002 BMW M3 vs. 2008 BMW 135i vs. 2008 BMW 335i [lov [fedlawman] by lovemyclk Jun 30, 2008 (3:34 pm)
Replying to: fedlawman (Jun 30, 2008 12:47 pm) Elegant coupe, but does not "do it" for me as much as the 1st-gen, which I owned. When I 1st saw that lipstick-red CLK430 at the Atlanta Auto Show, I HAD to have one (in black, though). BMW 335 Coupe is a splendid piece as performance coupes go, but they do have a B-pillar. Can live with it given the performance from the TT I6 and good chassis balance.
#12 of 16 by jmaroun Jun 30, 2008 (10:16 pm)
This article seems to difinitively demonstrate that, performance wise, the 135i renders the 335i superfluous. To me this is disturbing and dissappointing given I've been planning to get the 335i for some time now. Why would BMW introduce an ugly smaller sibling version of the 335i that actually out performs the 335i in nearly every metric. WTF is BMW thinking? So folks with minimal sense of taste, will be forced to pay more for less performance (and fuel economy) purely for the sake of aesthetics?? Brilliant! Talk about a buyers remorse scenerio a priori. Thanks alot BMW. Vexed! Joseph San Diego Replies to this message: fedlawman (Jun 30, 2008 11:04 pm) roadburner (Jul 01, 2008 10:12 am) roadburner (Jul 01, 2008 6:06 pm)
#13 of 16 Re: [jmaroun] by fedlawman Jun 30, 2008 (11:04 pm)
Replying to: jmaroun (Jun 30, 2008 10:16 pm) Just like the 335i made the 650i superfluous? Replies to this message: roadburner (Jul 01, 2008 10:12 am)
#14 of 16 Re: [fedlawman] by roadburner Jul 01, 2008 (10:12 am)
Replying to: fedlawman (Jun 30, 2008 11:04 pm) LOL!