Traded in my G37 yesterday...
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Nice ride. The 335 is fast, this should be lighter and quicker.
I've spent an hour or two with the BMW DCT in a friend's M3. Definitely much quicker shifting and more responsive than any of the standard 7 or 8 speed autos, including Infiniti. Paddle shifters weren't instantaneous but darn close. But in the end I'm still an MT guy.
Greg
I've spent an hour or two with the BMW DCT in a friend's M3. Definitely much quicker shifting and more responsive than any of the standard 7 or 8 speed autos, including Infiniti. Paddle shifters weren't instantaneous but darn close. But in the end I'm still an MT guy.
Greg
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Everything I've read about the 1-series leads me to think it's a fun, driver's car. The specs on the 135i are pretty impressive. I've still not driven one yet, but I can imagine it would be a blast to own... if you can get past the looks of the thing, which you obviously have. I wouldn't use the word "upgrade" exactly, however if it suits your automotive values, then it's a better fit, and that's all good.
I like white cars.
I like white cars.
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It's a 2011 N55. The mod bug has struck me already. Been looking at wheels and exhaust, but still undecided on exactly what I want to get.
I'd consider this an upgrade in terms of performance. I will say that it is a downgrade in interior, since the two features I'' miss will be the navigation and the backup camera.
I'd consider this an upgrade in terms of performance. I will say that it is a downgrade in interior, since the two features I'' miss will be the navigation and the backup camera.
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I think this pretty much sums it up. I looked at a 135 when I bought my G37 and I have to say that they are fantastic cars to drive; the handling is well balanced and the engine is tremendous. The only problem was that in my driving position the back seat was only inhabitable by people without legs but if you only have to worry about yourself and maybe the person sitting next to you it's a fine car.
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Congrats on the new purchase! my best friend has a 135i N54. Thing is a beast! Has full bolt ons and a tune and will keep up with a new cobra. I raced him when he was stock and back then I had a CAI, CBE, Test pipes and a tune and it was dead even. So you can only image after only a tune how fast those cars can be.
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