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Old 01-30-2009, 05:13 AM   #37 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by JeepZen View Post
I don't know why you would be disappointed in the 135i just because it wasn't as fast as a group of purpose built two-seat sports cars and a 997 Porsche. The fact that it is even considered competition for two $60k+ Porsches is basically proof that it is a pretty good car.

I have wedged my 6'1" self in the back of the 135i and I can assure you that it was not a wonderful ride, but probably much more comfortable than the back seat of a 997 (or the trunk of a 370z!).
You make a very good point here... But the 135 is supposed to be BMWs affordable sports coupe.. To compete with nissan and infiniti.. Yes, they did put it in a group of wonderful cars and to even compete with a porsche is a great thing.. but they have also put a lotus in with a gtr a porsche and group of lambos... So they arent really fair all the time.. Before i saw this i always thought the 135 to be a great performer, better than as shown here... Dont get me wrong its a great car.. but you sacrifice looks and space for the car and IMO it doesnt perform much better than the 3 series..
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