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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#8 of 16 Re: Article Comments - 2002 BMW M3 vs. 2008 BMW 135i vs. 2008 BMW 335i [nke by fedlawman Jun 28, 2008 (5:24 pm)
Replying to: nkeen (Jun 28, 2008 5:17 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 (11:00 am)
Replying to: fedlawman (Jun 28, 2008 10:02 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 11:47 am) lovemyclk (Jun 30, 2008 2:34 pm)
#10 of 16 Re: Article Comments - 2002 BMW M3 vs. 2008 BMW 135i vs. 2008 BMW 335i [lov by fedlawman Jun 30, 2008 (11:47 am)
Replying to: lovemyclk (Jun 30, 2008 11:00 am) You're right. I never noticed... Replies to this message: lovemyclk (Jun 30, 2008 2:34 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 (2:34 pm)
Replying to: fedlawman (Jun 30, 2008 11:47 am) 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 (9:16 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 10:04 pm) roadburner (Jul 01, 2008 9:12 am) roadburner (Jul 01, 2008 5:06 pm)
#13 of 16 Re: [jmaroun] by fedlawman Jun 30, 2008 (10:04 pm)
Replying to: jmaroun (Jun 30, 2008 9:16 pm) Just like the 335i made the 650i superfluous? Replies to this message: roadburner (Jul 01, 2008 9:12 am)
#14 of 16 Re: [fedlawman] by roadburner Jul 01, 2008 (9:12 am)
Replying to: fedlawman (Jun 30, 2008 10:04 pm) LOL!
#15 of 16 Re: [jmaroun] by roadburner Jul 01, 2008 (5:06 pm)
Replying to: jmaroun (Jun 30, 2008 9:16 pm) Fit some 22" chrome wheels and you'll forget all about the 335i.