03-08-2014, 07:56 AM | #23 | |
Major General
10587
Rep 8,885
Posts |
Quote:
__________________
2 x N54 -> 1 x N55 -> 1 x S55-> 1 x B58
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
03-08-2014, 10:28 AM | #24 | |
Lieutenant General
4986
Rep 10,210
Posts
Drives: 2024 Golf R / 718 SRS (on way)
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Dallas, TX
|
Quote:
In my head, the pecking order easily goes something like this: 135 < 135is < M235 < 1M < M2 (hopefully). ***Cue IEDEI to argue vigoriously here that his 135is is better*** My previous post wasn't intended to laud the 1M over the M235 - performance-wise, it should be better than the M235. I think a lot of 1M owners (rightfully) think that they have a very special, hard to obtain car...but much of that was put into place by BMW's idiotic approach to how many were to be sold. Many people who wanted one couldn't get one, and not because the car was too expensive. If we do indeed see an M2, I would expect it to be better, performance-wise, than the 1M in every way. Doesn't mean someone can't like the 1M better for subjective reasons, but facts are facts. I like the E46 M3 better than the E92. Doesn't mean the E92 isn't a better car in every measurable way, which it is.
__________________
Past rides: 2022 718 Spyder, 2022 MINI JCW, 2016 981 BGTS, 2020 MINI JCW, 2017 F80, 2015 981 CS, 2014 F22 235, 2011 E82 135, 2008 E82 135, 2007 E92 328, 2007 E92 328 (My lady drives an OG M2. So does my dad)
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
03-08-2014, 03:19 PM | #25 | |
Enlisted Member
19
Rep 38
Posts |
Quote:
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
03-09-2014, 10:22 AM | #26 |
First Lieutenant
31
Rep 388
Posts |
I have read several reviews for the M235i (Bimmer, Automobile, European Car, etc.) and they all have been surprisingly positive. However, all were with an automatic transmission. I would like to see a review with a manual and then a comparison test before I pass judgment. I hope it does better than the 435i versus Audi S5 review in Car and Driver. Until at least then, I will continue to enjoy my 135i.
|
Appreciate
0
|
03-09-2014, 10:25 AM | #27 | ||
Law Enforcer
26687
Rep 22,641
Posts
Drives: '22 Chalk Gray Porsche C2S
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: ..in your rearview!!!
|
Quote:
|
||
Appreciate
0
|
03-09-2014, 10:49 AM | #28 |
Private
5
Rep 72
Posts |
I'll have to wait for the M2 or end up going for the M4. Maybe it was only because I only experienced that "initial" feeling he was talking about. Although it looked a little smaller, it felt way heavier than my 09 335i but the power did kind of even if up a little bit. I haven't looked up any of the numbers in direct comparison yet though so that may have just been my butt dyno. It definitely handled equally as well as my 335i, but I wouldn't say it really did any better.
I will say I love the styling way more than the 135i, but the 135i actually felt more nimble. I'm really confused on why the M badge is anywhere on this car at all personally after driving it. It's just going to confuse people. The 1M weighed about the same as my 335i but it handled the weight waaaay better. It actually felt lighter than it was. I haven't driven the new 435i yet, but as long as it hasn't gotten too much heavier than the previous model it would likely get my vote over the M235i. I don't feel like that's too difficult either. I'm not saying the M235i isn't a fun car, but it just seems like BMW missed something with it. Something crucial. Will I co-drive one at my next autocross event? Yep. Will I buy one? Nope. But, to each their own. This is only one mans opinion. |
Appreciate
0
|
03-09-2014, 10:49 AM | #29 | |
Legend
60
Rep 221
Posts |
Quote:
Sports cars
__________________
Web: www.narrowlanes.net
FB: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Narro...43419129059696 Twitter: @casanova_wt Google Plus: https://plus.google.com/u/0/+NarrowlanesNet/posts |
|
Appreciate
0
|
03-09-2014, 12:00 PM | #30 |
Brigadier General
504
Rep 3,445
Posts |
Those zero to 60 numbers are with 1 ft roll out worth .3 seconds. They might even be temperature corrected. However, it is a great car. Probably not different enough from my 135i with PPK to trade, however.
__________________
See my photography at http://ronscubadiver.wordpress.com
|
Appreciate
0
|
03-09-2014, 01:13 PM | #34 | ||
Private First Class
13
Rep 145
Posts |
Quote:
|
||
Appreciate
0
|
03-09-2014, 01:15 PM | #35 | |
Private First Class
13
Rep 145
Posts |
Quote:
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
03-09-2014, 01:17 PM | #36 |
Brigadier General
3576
Rep 3,109
Posts
Drives: G06/G20/F30/F15/F10/E90
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Baltimore, MD
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
03-09-2014, 01:33 PM | #37 |
Colonel
2561
Rep 2,828
Posts |
Ummm...negatory in my neighborhood. Saw two yesterday - one white one driven by a woman, and then an orange one later in the day.
__________________
|
Appreciate
0
|
03-09-2014, 01:43 PM | #38 | |
Captain
144
Rep 692
Posts |
Quote:
__________________
2013 BMW M3 Competition - Gone, But Never Forgotten
2016 Jaguar F-Type S AWD 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Td6 HSE 2017 Porsche Macan Turbo |
|
Appreciate
0
|
03-09-2014, 02:00 PM | #39 | |||
Second Lieutenant
28
Rep 281
Posts |
Quote:
|
|||
Appreciate
0
|
03-09-2014, 02:07 PM | #40 | ||
Second Lieutenant
28
Rep 281
Posts |
Quote:
|
||
Appreciate
0
|
03-09-2014, 02:17 PM | #41 |
Colonel
1099
Rep 2,010
Posts |
Orange 1M in my development as well. Local dealer just got an M235i. Looks good in person.
__________________
Past: 1999 M3 2003 M5 2006 330i 2007 335i 2009 M3 2013 M3 2018 M3
|
Appreciate
0
|
03-09-2014, 03:42 PM | #43 | |
Major General
10587
Rep 8,885
Posts |
Quote:
__________________
2 x N54 -> 1 x N55 -> 1 x S55-> 1 x B58
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
Post Reply |
Bookmarks |
|
|