[New Car] The day you thought wouldn't arrive...

[RedvGreen]

Despite being impressed by the Z4 23iM, after a test drive of my newly ordered 135iM Coupé, I was left knowing exactly what I wanted. After so long of not driving the 135 it was easy to forget just how good it is.

Have just spent a few hours today cleaning and detailing the car. Also note my amazing reg plate that I couldn't refuse!


















Only let down is the rusty brake discs after the wash I think!

 

[Morba]

nice choice, except the alloys!

 

[RedvGreen]

nice choice, except the alloys!

Was considering powder coating them, but aside from that I don't mind the design really

 

[[TW]Fox]

No iDrive makes me a sad panda

 

[RedvGreen]

No iDrive makes me a sad panda

I was a little empty inside, until I bought the Y-cable for the iPod and the Bluetooth cradle for the iPhone 4... I don't really need anything else! iDrive/Prof Nav is expensive to spec from new anyway

 

[Dr House]

I would really like one of these. Looks like a lot more fun than my 335i

 

[RedvGreen]

I would really like one of these. Looks like a lot more fun than my 335i

Probably more economical at least - wheelbase wouldn't be far off the same either.

Currently getting 24.5MPG in city driving but it is only doing the 'run in period' miles. The engine may loosen up and get better MPG, but I doubt it!

Haven't had chance to blat it yet, will do it after the run-in period is over.

 

[Will Gill]

I would really like one of these. Looks like a lot more fun than my 335i

more fun how? its pretty much the same car

 

[[TW]Fox]

more fun how? its pretty much the same car

Yea I don't notice a huge amount of difference in the way they handle to be honest. Got a 1 Series Coupe booked for week after next so that'll be interesting.

I wish the 3 Series was a bit less like a 1 Series to be honest.

 

[RedvGreen]

more fun how? its pretty much the same car

Unless House's is the N55 it won't have the twin-scroll turbos; 135 is a little lighter and marginally smaller on the wheel base and passenger cell. That's about it I think?

 

[Blackhawk47]

I am liking that. Nice one!

 

[[TW]Fox]

Yours doesnt have twinscroll turbos either

 

[Dr House]

more fun how? its pretty much the same car

I feel much more comfortable in small cars and just enjoy driving them more.

I spend a lot of time driving my brothers scirocco and to me it feels like the ideal size of car.

 

[Will Gill]

I think the biggest difference is the numbering on the back, one has a '1' the other has a '3'

that's pretty massive imo

but back to your car, they are undeniably lovely cars, lack of idrive does annoy me mildly but if you are a happy panda then its all good

 

[RedvGreen]

Yours doesnt have twinscroll turbos either

http://www.autoevolution.com/news/2011-bmw-135i-gets-twin-scroll-turbo-n55-engine-15367.html

I think you're incorrect...

 

[MikeHiow]

What does iDrive cost to spec from new then?

The geek in me would be very upset if I couldn't have it

The driver thinks good riddance - one less distraction

 

[[TW]Fox]

http://www.autoevolution.com/news/2011-bmw-135i-gets-twin-scroll-turbo-n55-engine-15367.html

I think you're incorrect...

Really?

Your link shows I'm right

Just the one twin scroll turbo - not twin scroll turboS....

 

[RedvGreen]

What does iDrive cost to spec from new then?

The geek in me would be very upset if I couldn't have it

The driver thinks good riddance - one less distraction

£2010 for Professional Multimedia Nav...!

I come from a Lotus, so electric windows have me left in awe, let alone a solid roof over my head too

 

[[TW]Fox]

What does iDrive cost to spec from new then?

£2k

 

[RedvGreen]

Really?

Your link shows I'm right

Just the one twin scroll turbo - not twin scroll turboS....

If baby jesus was here, he'd cry at you!

twin scroll turbo essentially is the same as two turbos, please forgive my slip of the tongue