M135i to go..
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Quoted for truth.
If you want a car that feels an 'event' or special each time you drive it, then a saloon or hot hatch is not the thing.
After having the MX5 for a year now and a brief ownership of the S2000, a hot hatch or saloon just seems dull in comparison, unless I really needed practicality or a lot of space, or upped my mileage significantly where I found the lack of refinement started to grate, I wouldn't want to go back to a hot hatch or saloon now.
Thats not to say I'd rather own my MX5 than a C63, for example, of course I'd rather take the Merc, but there are times when the Merc will be just another C class. This is a good thing when stuck in traffic, or you want some refinement for a long journey. On a twisty B road though....this can be a bad thing, its size goes against it and it will always feel a bit inert and heavy if you chuck it around, regardless of how fast it will actually go or what a fantastic noise it will make. A sports car should always make you smile more.
A sports car will always feel that little bit bit special, just by virtue of the low driving position and driver focused interior...although you will have to make some compromises in terms of practicality, refinement, comfort and so on. If its driving enjoyment and something special you want then something based upon a family hatchback or a saloon may occasionally appear lacking no matter how much its breathed upon....where as something purpose designed as a drivers car, rather than one adapted to be that way, should not.
I'm glad someone else was thinking that. And a massive +1 for a Cayman.
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Are we talking about the new 135i?
I know what you mean about being a bit...well...nothing special. The interior is just old, though I like the new wheels, it performs amazingly well but I couldn't spend that much on a car and look at it daily and be satisfied. Something's missing from it!
As suggested a proper sports car may be the answer, or a monstrous coupé, which you're getting soon anyway!
I know what you mean about being a bit...well...nothing special. The interior is just old, though I like the new wheels, it performs amazingly well but I couldn't spend that much on a car and look at it daily and be satisfied. Something's missing from it!
As suggested a proper sports car may be the answer, or a monstrous coupé, which you're getting soon anyway!
I think it's a little silly to rule cars out based on who drives them though. Idiots constantly get nice cars, so it's pretty much every car ruled out. I mean the jag you have in your sig, a lot of the time seems to be driven by old dull looking men. It doesn't mean I wouldn't have one in a heartbeat.
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Old? I could write a list of criticisms about the interior of the current 1 Series but being 'old' isnt one of them, it was an all-new car introduced just 3 years ago. It's hardly got an 'old' interior in the way that something like the previous X6 did, given it's basic interior electronics dated in part from the 2003 E60, or even the current Z4 which is still on sale with a monochrome display on the instrument cluster again not unlike that found on a near 10 year old 3 Series.
Is it not worth at least trying something like the eibach pro spring kit on it. They are relatively cheap to buy and install and "might" get you the suspension feel your looking for? It not going to turn it into a track monster, but should improve things.
It'll be cheaper than chopping it in and if it tides you over until you find a c63 you want then worth a go?
It'll be cheaper than chopping it in and if it tides you over until you find a c63 you want then worth a go?
Swapping out suspension components on a nearly new financed car is a nightmare waiting to happen for all sorts of reasons, especially if you are considering trading it in.
I own an M135i and if someone suggested swapping it for any Mini I would think they're either ignorant, or had too much to drink. I like the bmw mini and always have done. I can't see anything it offers over the M135i other than (impartial) looks.
A negative personal would say there's nothing special about the car, I would like to think it does everything really well. It's fast, it's fun, it fits 4 people, the ride is nice and the seats fold down so you can get a lot of stuff in the back even if the boot is a little small.
It's a great car. If something 'special' means it's a cars flawed in some way then I guess you're right, the M135i is not special, it's just a good solid car.
A negative personal would say there's nothing special about the car, I would like to think it does everything really well. It's fast, it's fun, it fits 4 people, the ride is nice and the seats fold down so you can get a lot of stuff in the back even if the boot is a little small.
It's a great car. If something 'special' means it's a cars flawed in some way then I guess you're right, the M135i is not special, it's just a good solid car.
A simple plug and play tuning box will really change the feel of the car
http://www.evolveautomotive.com/m135i_1216/engine-ecu_1227/
http://www.evolveautomotive.com/m135i_1216/engine-ecu_1227/
Again not going down the tuning route. The car's pace is fine in standard form.
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What is so special though apart from the price tag for performance? It looks the same as a 118d msport and will ride the same and is made up of parts bin items. Nothing is bespoke or exclusive. The mini GP offers something that is exclusive and bespoke which can and does add to the joy of driving the car so I can see where the OP is coming from.
I don't get all this lark about the C63 just being another C Class. I don't see anyone saying the M135I "is just another 1 series". Which it is... But I don't see why that should be an issue.
Anyway I feel I'd get more enjoyment out of something like the Mini GP. Even if it is for only a short while.
Anyway I feel I'd get more enjoyment out of something like the Mini GP. Even if it is for only a short while.
This is the problem, the M135i does not feel special because its just another 1 series which is what the C63 is, thats a big part of why I never bought one (or a M3).
If a Mini is what will make you happy then do that. What about a Golf R? there are very cheap 2 year deals on at the moment.
Another voice to add to those suggesting a sports car. Cayman would be a good shout, or a 350/370Z or even a MX-5.
That said, if a mini GP is what you have your heart set on, then don't mess about... get it bought. Cars are such a personal thing and one man's meat is very definitely another man's poison. I had an Audi A3 for a while, and everyone else thought it was the mutts nuts, but I found it bland and anaemic.
Money is there to be spent, as long as you can afford it, so why not?
That said, if a mini GP is what you have your heart set on, then don't mess about... get it bought. Cars are such a personal thing and one man's meat is very definitely another man's poison. I had an Audi A3 for a while, and everyone else thought it was the mutts nuts, but I found it bland and anaemic.
Money is there to be spent, as long as you can afford it, so why not?