BMW 135i coupe a good idea ?

Sam · 31 Mar 2011 at 10:12

[TW]Fox;18795540 said:
Not really, they are probably one of the best sports cars on the planet.

Thanks for sharing that with us, is that one of those random made up job titles companies give out?

I agree and were discussing this in the office, amazing cars and ill defiantly take one for a test drive but would I want to own one and drive it through town with the roof down .... no

Ha ha I didn’t mean to do that, I simply copied it into a blank email to check for any spelling mistakes

OWNED

rG-tom · 31 Mar 2011 at 11:16

mate, you owned a puma...by definition the most girly car every produced!

I know it was an FRP but who cares

Would much rather be seen in a a Boxster-S than an FRP

Red Porsche · 31 Mar 2011 at 11:52

Have you considered a Cayman?

loltim · 31 Mar 2011 at 13:37

rG-tom said:
Would much rather be seen in a a Boxster-S than an FRP

bizarre comment is bizarre

Hilly · 31 Mar 2011 at 14:06

[TW]Fox;18795540 said:
Not really, they are probably one of the best sports cars on the planet.

In my eyes there is no competition, to me they are the best on this planet. I've gone on record stating that the brand new 05 plate 3.2 Boxster S, is the best car I have driven, ever.

Need to wangle a drive in a newer one at some point. Hmmmmm.

RedvGreen · 31 Mar 2011 at 14:07

[TW]Fox;18795540 said:
Not really, they are probably one of the best sports cars on the planet.

Thanks for sharing that with us, is that one of those random made up job titles companies give out?

For a 'sports car' by definition it needs to be good at things like instant acceleration, handling and cornering. The Lotus wins this as it's lightweight nature, perfect handling and minimalist spec keeps it a focussed car.

The Boxster is probably the best 'luxury sports car' on the planet. The sort that you could commute in for hours on end with creature comforts, or simply take on a track or some B-Roads.

Lotus is for the more hardcore out there without stepping into Atom/Caterfield territory. Plus they're cheaper than the Boxster too!

Sam · 31 Mar 2011 at 14:21

Exiges are within my price range but do i really want to go down that route again ...

Just enquired with BMW about a test drive in a 135i and a Z4M Coupe

Sam · 31 Mar 2011 at 14:23

rG-tom said:
mate, you owned a puma...by definition the most girly car every produced!

I know it was an FRP but who cares Would much rather be seen in a a Boxster-S than an FRP

Disagree massively

Red Porsche said:
Have you considered a Cayman?

Yep and id love a cayman S but really that would be pushing it too far

loltim · 31 Mar 2011 at 14:33

Sam said:
Disagree massively

ok, perhaps Toms comment wasn't bizarre afterall

You would seriously rather have a Ford Puma than a Boxster?

Sam · 31 Mar 2011 at 14:53

Tim said:
ok, perhaps Toms comment wasn't bizarre afterall You would seriously rather have a Ford Puma than a Boxster?

God no ... But at the time i loved the R Puma and didnt think it was girly ... To straighten the record id far rather a Boxster than a Ford Puma

[TW]Fox · 31 Mar 2011 at 16:30

f00f1ght0r said:
For a 'sports car' by definition it needs to be good at things like instant acceleration, handling and cornering. The Lotus wins this as it's lightweight nature, perfect handling and minimalist spec keeps it a focussed car.

Err so? I didn't say it was *the* best, i said it was 'one of the best'.

I also dont think 'instant acceleration' has ever been on the required attributes sheet for a sports car.

Sam · 1 Apr 2011 at 11:23

Test drives in a 135i and a Z4M coupe booked for tomorrow morning

Peerzy · 1 Apr 2011 at 11:38

Be interesting to hear how the Z4M compares to the 335i.

Sam · 1 Apr 2011 at 12:40

Its a Z4M coupe, ive been reading reviews this afternoon and it didnt get very good press. Seems your better off spending less and getting the ragtop. Problem is i dont want a convertible

RedvGreen · 1 Apr 2011 at 16:12

[TW]Fox;18798996 said:
Err so? I didn't say it was *the* best, i said it was 'one of the best'.

I also dont think 'instant acceleration' has ever been on the required attributes sheet for a sports car.

Easy tiger!

Anyhow, anyone know just how flexible the rear seat space is on the 135i M?

Knees in back of seats for anyone over 5ft7 for example?
Head touching roof for anyone 6ft? etc

Sam · 3 Apr 2011 at 19:35

I didnt get to drive the 135i as it sold the morning i went to look at it.

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2624417.htm

Would you say buying a Cayman S at around 20k is a minefield ?

Sam

loltim · 3 Apr 2011 at 19:40

Have you got an insurance quote for a Cayman yet?

Sam · 3 Apr 2011 at 19:57

Tim said:
Have you got an insurance quote for a Cayman yet?

Nope, cant imagine it being a problem

Fantastic postcode + no points or previous claims means ive allways been very lucky with insurance

Will get a quote but im still dubious as to if buying one at the arse end of the market is a good idea

Sam · 4 Apr 2011 at 10:12

Insurance for 23 year old male

6 years NCB
No Points
No Previous Claims

Evo - £1118
Porsche Gayman - £1180
BMW 135i - £750
Lotus Exige S 220 - £987

Bargin

RussZS · 13 Dec 2012 at 13:23

Sorry to dig this up but I'm looking at 135i's at the moment and I always liked your taste in cars from ZSOC days.

Did you get to try a 135i Sam?

What are other peoples' more recent thoughts on these?

It'd go straight to Birds for suspension and a diff and P-Torque for a remap