Edmunds: 370Z vs. 135i

sensi09 · 12-15-2008, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by blacknbean

i love this review as ive been looking at the 135i for over a yr. ive come to the conclusion that the engine is great, but bmw tuned the suspension more for comfort than performance. so while the numbers are similar they probably feel completely different.

if your looking for a sports car id go with the Z

If you check out the suspension or track forum on 1addicts, a set of coilovers on the 135i is supposed to be a great improvement. The KWs are quite popular on that forum.

Endgame · 12-15-2008, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by sensi09

If you check out the suspension or track forum on 1addicts, a set of coilovers on the 135i is supposed to be a great improvement. The KWs are quite popular on that forum.

Maybe, but what about if you toss a good set of coilovers on a Z?? I think the Z's advantage lies in its revised chasis, length, and stance. Apples for Apples in any scenario, I give the Z the advantage.

This coming from someone who was all but sold on the 135i.....

sensi09 · 12-15-2008, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Endgame

Maybe, but what about if you toss a good set of coilovers on a Z?? I think the Z's advantage lies in its revised chasis, length, and stance. Apples for Apples in any scenario, I give the Z the advantage.

This coming from someone who was all but sold on the 135i.....

You could throw some coilovers on a Z, but my response was about the "comfort" oriented 135i he was referring to. With a good set of coilovers or just the BMW performance suspension, he could have both the comfort along with the sporty feel from the 135i.

drmike · 12-15-2008, 10:14 AM

Hooray Z! I hope a few folks come out my way for a drive in the mountains. The 370Z should look great zooming through the hills.

RCZ · 12-15-2008, 05:45 PM

The Z rocks, I test drove the 135i and it was pretty boring.

sensi09 · 12-15-2008, 08:32 PM

The new Z4 looks great, and with a biturbo engine, hardtop convertible along with an improved interior compared to the 370Z, I think I'd opt for one over the new Z.

The curb weight of the Z4 with the turbo engine is 3450lbs, but I do believe BMW does their curb weights a bit different. Regardless though, the increased weight owes itself primarily to the hardtop convertible. I'm also not aware if a regular coupe will be offered.

There is some speculation that the V8 from the M3 might not make it's way into the Z4 due to the economy. But that is all speculation at this point.

Here are the specs Official Z4 Technical Specs DataSheet and PRESS RELEASE - New 2009 2010 BMW Z4 - ZPOST

Endgame · 12-15-2008, 08:51 PM

Ehh... E85 Z4M > 09 Z4

370Z > E85 Z4M

Too me......

Ryephile · 12-15-2008, 09:52 PM

This review gives me warm fuzzy feelings.

When the BMW 135i was first announced, I must admit I was pretty excited to hear about a new small BMW coupe. As the details rolled out, I was a bit disappointed, however it was the several test drives that really put the nail in the coffin for the 135i being in my garage. Instead of getting a genuine sport coupe, sports car, or GT, the 135i is a big fat 335i that is sucking in its gut to hide how flabby and insulated it is. The steering feels horribly artificial and rubbery, the engine lacks involvement, and the suspension is destroyed with pathetically soft rubber bushings. Add to that a critical mistake to ergonomics, no real interior door-closing handle [!], and I was crushed.

Reading Edmunds review appears to validate everything I was hoping for in the 135i, and it's called the 370Z. Razor precise, visceral, and exciting with real performance and sexy aesthetics to back it up, the 370Z has me really excited again for a real GT sports car.

Cheers,
Ryan

12-15-2008, 10:14 AM	#4 (permalink)
drmike Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Kern Co., California Age: 54 Posts: 356 Drives: '03 Mini S+'94 Miata Rep Power: 17	Hooray Z! I hope a few folks come out my way for a drive in the mountains. The 370Z should look great zooming through the hills. __________________ txwerks.com (side biz) xcor.com (main biz)

12-15-2008, 09:52 PM	#8 (permalink)
Ryephile Base Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Metro-Detroit Posts: 23 Drives: '02 Cooper S Rep Power: 17	This review gives me warm fuzzy feelings. When the BMW 135i was first announced, I must admit I was pretty excited to hear about a new small BMW coupe. As the details rolled out, I was a bit disappointed, however it was the several test drives that really put the nail in the coffin for the 135i being in my garage. Instead of getting a genuine sport coupe, sports car, or GT, the 135i is a big fat 335i that is sucking in its gut to hide how flabby and insulated it is. The steering feels horribly artificial and rubbery, the engine lacks involvement, and the suspension is destroyed with pathetically soft rubber bushings. Add to that a critical mistake to ergonomics, no real interior door-closing handle [!], and I was crushed. Reading Edmunds review appears to validate everything I was hoping for in the 135i, and it's called the 370Z. Razor precise, visceral, and exciting with real performance and sexy aesthetics to back it up, the 370Z has me really excited again for a real GT sports car. Cheers, Ryan __________________

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