2009 BMW 135i
02-22-2009, 09:36 AM
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2009 BMW 135i
So yeah, I've been thinking about getting a 135i for the past few days, and I want you guys to convince me otherwise. As far as I know, both cars have similar performance even though the stock 370Z doesn't come with twin turbos like the 135i. So if someone did fit twin turbos on their Z, how would it go up against the 135i?
As for value, the 135i costs a grand more than the 370Z, and that's just the base model. The Z comes with the touring package as standard, I think.
As for value, the 135i costs a grand more than the 370Z, and that's just the base model. The Z comes with the touring package as standard, I think.
02-22-2009, 12:36 PM
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No worries.
I'm talking about the 370, not the 350. The 370Z and the 135i have very similar performance on track (virtually a tie), so maybe Reality350 is right.
I'm talking about the 370, not the 350. The 370Z and the 135i have very similar performance on track (virtually a tie), so maybe Reality350 is right.
02-22-2009, 12:52 PM
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what I can tell you about the 135 is that it has a pretty bad pogo effect going on in the rear. The suspension combined with the short wheelbase makes for a hell of a lot of vertical motion over anything but the smoothest roads, meaning that even on canada's highway, you're going to have the rear bouncing, and when you're driving spiritedly, the lack of body control may be frustrating. That being said, that engine is a peach. The car is kind of overpriced though, not much cheaper than a 3 series.
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So yeah, I've been thinking about getting a 135i for the past few days, and I want you guys to convince me otherwise. As far as I know, both cars have similar performance even though the stock 370Z doesn't come with twin turbos like the 135i. So if someone did fit twin turbos on their Z, how would it go up against the 135i?
As for value, the 135i costs a grand more than the 370Z, and that's just the base model. The Z comes with the touring package as standard, I think.
As for value, the 135i costs a grand more than the 370Z, and that's just the base model. The Z comes with the touring package as standard, I think.
For what it's worth, a TT'd 350z let alone a TT'd 370z would *destroy* a 135i.
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So yeah, I've been thinking about getting a 135i for the past few days, and I want you guys to convince me otherwise. As far as I know, both cars have similar performance even though the stock 370Z doesn't come with twin turbos like the 135i. So if someone did fit twin turbos on their Z, how would it go up against the 135i?
As for value, the 135i costs a grand more than the 370Z, and that's just the base model. The Z comes with the touring package as standard, I think.
As for value, the 135i costs a grand more than the 370Z, and that's just the base model. The Z comes with the touring package as standard, I think.
good luck. my dealership has 135i listing at 45K+ good luck finding a 135i with no options.
02-22-2009, 06:27 PM
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I have not driven a 370 yet, but I have driven a 135 on a track and that thing was fast in every way.
But...The proportions on that thing make it look like you could stand up in the driver's seat and not hit your head on the roof. (Not pretty, IMHO)
I think the 370 might be a little faster,(stock vs stock) but that's just "bench racing" since I have yet to drive a 370 around the block, much less on a track.
But...The proportions on that thing make it look like you could stand up in the driver's seat and not hit your head on the roof. (Not pretty, IMHO)
I think the 370 might be a little faster,(stock vs stock) but that's just "bench racing" since I have yet to drive a 370 around the block, much less on a track.
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Here's a comparison of both cars, by the way. Most of you might have already seen this before.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8Po7XrQYIE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8Po7XrQYIE
