BayAreaZT Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 I don't know if anyone has read about this car yet but it's looking like the second coming of the 2002. Obviously the styling is controversial and not for everyone but the 135i will sport the same twin turbo straight six from the 335 in a lighter chassis with 50/50 wieght distribution. 300 ft lbs at 1400 rpm . Vishnu is already talking +100whp and +126lb ft of torque with a chip for the 335i. http://www.motortrend.com/future/future_vehicles/112_0706_2008_bmw_1_series http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=523 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auxilary Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 good looking 1999 hyundai elantra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators BRAAP Posted July 2, 2007 Administrators Share Posted July 2, 2007 The last couple years of BMW cars have taken on a rather Korean-esque auotmaker appearance.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auxilary Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 the term you're looking for is "Bangled" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinOlson Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 I like it, but how much is it going to weigh? Justin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BayAreaZT Posted July 2, 2007 Author Share Posted July 2, 2007 The 335i weighs about 3550 lbs so I would guess close to 3000 lbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexideways Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 I road test the 335 almost every day at work and let me tell you this, NOTHING in the BMW line-up can catch the 335 COUPE from 1 red light to the other. It's faster off the line than M3, M5 and even the M6 until 3rd gear. There's absolutely NO lag from those 2 small snails. I can only imagine how this engine will do in a smaller car... I'll try to find more info, about weight and other specs, from work tomorrow. There's also an hatch back version that looks kind of weird but, it's slowly growing on me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheelman Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 Looks like BMW hired a bunch of Subaru designers. I don't like it at all. Wheelman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexideways Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 May not look all that good but, I'm pretty sure it'll be able to destroy just about anything in the twistys. (in the same price range, except the Elise) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e_racer1999 Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 i <3 the 1-series..... so happy to read it's FINALLY coming to america! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BayAreaZT Posted July 2, 2007 Author Share Posted July 2, 2007 I don't think the US is getting the hatch version. Not sure about Canada. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240hoke Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 335 coupe is my realistic dream car right now... they are straight up sexy. Im not a fan of the sedan but the coupes are RIGHT. With mods the turbo six with stomp the new m3 I believe. Hopefully they will be cheaper by the time I get out of college Liking the one too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete280z Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 I'm hoping to scoop up a used 335 in a few years too. At first the 135i looked exciting, but I the I can't get over the looks. Looks like something that Kia, Daewoo, or Hyundai would put out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexideways Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 I'm hoping to scoop up a used 335 in a few years too... If you do buy a used one, you better buy a BMW certified from the dealership, as the certified vehicles we sell have the same warranty as a new car. When used bimmers get out of warranty, they are insanely expensive to keep in good repair. Just an example here, a catalyzer for a E46 is about $1500, the straight six has 2 of them, on the E90 335, the turbo comes only with the catalyzer so, if one cat. goes bad, you'll probably be looking at something like $4000 for only 1 turbine/cat., if the two goes south, you're near 10 grands as these variable intake nozzle turbines are out of price. Most people who think that they made a good deal buying there bimmer from the used car lot, often want to hang themselves when they come to see us to get there new baby inspected and learn that they have anywhere between 2 & 10 grands to put in, to bring it back to it's original splendor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garvice Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 I don't think the US is getting the hatch version Its strange, in australia we only get the hatch version. and i haven't seen anything bigger than the 130i (3 litre) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aziza z Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 i like it. always been a bimmer fan. i wouldnt mind owning one of those at all. i drove my freands 335 and the car is amazing in everyway. when i got back in my z it felt like a damn shell. havent drivin the z since btw. its in the back yard swaping in an ls1. haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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