328i M Sport vs. 135i M Sport

SamS · 11-04-2012, 10:40 AM

135i is a really fun car, especially with the 6MT.

A 328i is obviously much more practical and feels an entire segment bigger. But still not huge.

One thing to keep in mind: the 135i chassis is now about 8 years old. So the instrument panel, interior design, etc. are starting to look rather dated. Especially in comparison to the hi-tech of the 328i.

Digtlartst · 11-04-2012, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by SamS

135i is a really fun car, especially with the 6MT.

135 + 6MT = JOY

bmwrules · 11-04-2012, 01:25 PM

I currently have a 128i and among the various things I don't like about it is the interior that looks a lot like the one I had in my e46 2001 330i. I like the 07 e92 335i coupe I had prior to the 128i a lot better.

pkimM3r · 11-05-2012, 02:19 AM

I have both. Both are great. Ive tracked the 328i non sport already and it was plenty fast and handled decent on rfts. Gonna autox it this sunday with proper tires this time - the difference is amazing even on the street.

The damn m2 or m235 better be out for sure when my lease for the f30 is up though.

Mark_K · 11-05-2012, 10:26 AM

The only car that had me seriously think about getting rid of 335i (E92, though, not F30) was a loaner 128i. With AT. So, I really don't want to know what 135i MT feels like. I want to keep this car for a while, at least 3 more years so no test drives in a 135i MT for me.

I noticed you have Mini as a current car, this should really be a no-brainer for a single guy that currently drives Mini. 135i all the way and then some ...

RWD4Life · 11-05-2012, 08:43 PM

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The only car that had me seriously think about getting rid of 335i (E92, though, not F30) was a loaner 128i. With AT. So, I really don't want to know what 135i MT feels like. I want to keep this car for a while, at least 3 more years so no test drives in a 135i MT for me.

I noticed you have Mini as a current car, this should really be a no-brainer for a single guy that currently drives Mini. 135i all the way and then some ...

I completely agree with you but it's just that I'm having a hard time disregarding the fact that the car is, well, old. I should just make up my mind...

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Originally Posted by pkim1079

I have both. Both are great. Ive tracked the 328i non sport already and it was plenty fast and handled decent on rfts. Gonna autox it this sunday with proper tires this time - the difference is amazing even on the street.

The damn m2 or m235 better be out for sure when my lease for the f30 is up though.

Right on the M2.

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Originally Posted by Digtlartst

135 + 6MT = JOY

+1

rallybull · 11-05-2012, 09:22 PM

OP... I get a feeling you will end up with a F30 335i

RWD4Life · 11-05-2012, 09:24 PM

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OP... I get a feeling you will end up with a F30 335i

If it was in my budget I would get it in a heart beat..

xDrive35i · 11-06-2012, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by lotuselise

what about a 335 non sport?

Can't live without sport seats or sport suspensions

All RWD sport line cars have sport suspension.

Vitoco · 11-07-2012, 02:56 AM

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Originally Posted by F30AM

The 135i needs to be really fast so that we don't have to gaze on it for too long for obvious reasons.

To the OP: Wait a few more heartbeats, then get the 335i. All, or nothing. That simple.

shivaswrath · 11-07-2012, 08:49 AM

135i...that size and body lend for a crazy fun ride.

derek335i · 11-07-2012, 08:52 AM

man i will go for 135i.

RWD4Life · 11-07-2012, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Vitoco

To the OP: Wait a few more heartbeats, then get the 335i. All, or nothing. That simple.

Man your F31 looks sweet!

Vitoco · 11-07-2012, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by RWD4Life

Man your F31 looks sweet!

Thanks dude, it's totally ridiculous what the Munchen-guys have managed to create

ocso1606 · 11-07-2012, 07:26 PM

Without opening a can of worms....I would take the 135 over a 4cyl. I WILL ADMIT!!! that I have NOT driven the the 328. I wanted the 135, my wife said no so we got a 335 m-sport. I would say get the 135. Good luck

justinnum1 · 11-07-2012, 07:47 PM

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Without opening a can of worms....I would take the 135 over a 4cyl. I WILL ADMIT!!! that I have NOT driven the the 328. I wanted the 135, my wife said no so we got a 335 m-sport. I would say get the 135. Good luck

328 is awesome

Gymkhana · 11-08-2012, 07:41 AM

Take 135, unless you dont care about such a thing as status. 3 series look much more serious and mature and angrier styled.
It handles pretty well on M-adaptive suspension (worse than 135 ofc), yet its much more comfortable.
328xi stock launched with pedals will be faster than golf R stage1 DSG-launched from start to about 80-100 km/h, so it will be versus 135.
328xi vs 335xi will be going half body length behind it till about 120-130 km/h. After that, 335 of course will get away pretty quickly, but who cares ? How often do you drive your car over 120-130 km/h racing somebody ? Belive me , me and my friends measured all the races above. There was the answer for me - with my 135 i had crazy drive every trip i went and after i moved to 328xi i made...wise choice shall we say ? its not that crazy,yet fast , comfortable and well-handled car.
Of course 135 with DCT or 6MT can go off the trafic light with nice,long wheels slipping producing some smoke in summer time, going side ways in every corner and so on, but that is what i was talking about saying the word "mature".

JUSKIDN · 11-09-2012, 05:22 PM

the F30 is so much more room than the previous 3's

tuned2ride · 11-09-2012, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by ocso1606

Without opening a can of worms....I would take the 135 over a 4cyl. I WILL ADMIT!!! that I have NOT driven the the 328. I wanted the 135, my wife said no so we got a 335 m-sport. I would say get the 135. Good luck

I did and I am puzzled how people easily renegate one of the best 3-series characteristic and it is about visceral sound experience which accounts for 50% of the BMW's driving experience. The N20 is a lost cause.

RWD4Life · 11-10-2012, 09:16 AM

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I did and I am puzzled how people easily renegate one of the best 3-series characteristic and it is about visceral sound experience which accounts for 50% of the BMW's driving experience. The N20 is a lost cause.

When I test drove the car it felt like driving an appliance and it sounded like a diesel at idle. Sure it is plenty powerful, but the way power is delivered is, well, a bit boring for lack of a better description.
As of today I'm leaning towards the 135i but I'm not 100% there yet...

RWD4Life · 11-16-2012, 05:31 PM

I went with the 135i! Thank you all for your advices and opinions! Have a great weekend

Caput Mortuum · 11-19-2012, 03:53 AM

Congrats to the OP!
When I first heard about M135i I also thought, feck, it's ugly as hell but I WANT this more than I want 328i M Sport. Alas, M135i manual is full 10 grand more here in Finland (before options) than a 328i M Sport (before other options). That's to say M135i is about the same money as a bog standard 335i, just shy of 60'000 €. I think it's a bit steep for an ugly duckling, even if it has a heart of gold.

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SamS Banned 866 Rep 6,248 Posts Drives: Tesla M3 Perf + '18 X3 M40i Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (0)	135i is a really fun car, especially with the 6MT. A 328i is obviously much more practical and feels an entire segment bigger. But still not huge. One thing to keep in mind: the 135i chassis is now about 8 years old. So the instrument panel, interior design, etc. are starting to look rather dated. Especially in comparison to the hi-tech of the 328i.
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bmwrules Private First Class 40 Rep 117 Posts Drives: 2018 Phytonic Blue X3 M40 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: High Point, NC USA iTrader: (0)	I currently have a 128i and among the various things I don't like about it is the interior that looks a lot like the one I had in my e46 2001 330i. I like the 07 e92 335i coupe I had prior to the 128i a lot better. __________________ Currently own: 2020 Sunset Orange M340xi & 2018 Phytonic Blue X3 M40 Formerly Owned: 2001 Titanium Silver 330i,2004 Orient Blue 545i,2006 Titanium Silver 330i,2007 Montego Blue 335i Coupe,2010 Blue Water Metallic 128i Coupe,2013 Estoril Blue 335i M Sport,2012 Space Gray X5 xDrive35i Premium,2016 Estoril Blue M235,2017 Mineral White xDrive 35
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pkimM3r Banned 205 Rep 7,298 Posts Drives: m3 saloon in granny mode. Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: lost angeles iTrader: (0)	I have both. Both are great. Ive tracked the 328i non sport already and it was plenty fast and handled decent on rfts. Gonna autox it this sunday with proper tires this time - the difference is amazing even on the street. The damn m2 or m235 better be out for sure when my lease for the f30 is up though.
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Mark_K Private First Class 1 Rep 136 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 335i 6MT ZSP Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Cincinnati, OH iTrader: (0)	The only car that had me seriously think about getting rid of 335i (E92, though, not F30) was a loaner 128i. With AT. So, I really don't want to know what 135i MT feels like. I want to keep this car for a while, at least 3 more years so no test drives in a 135i MT for me. I noticed you have Mini as a current car, this should really be a no-brainer for a single guy that currently drives Mini. 135i all the way and then some ... __________________
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Gymkhana Private 9 Rep 53 Posts Drives: M3 E46 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Moscow,Russia iTrader: (0)	Take 135, unless you dont care about such a thing as status. 3 series look much more serious and mature and angrier styled. It handles pretty well on M-adaptive suspension (worse than 135 ofc), yet its much more comfortable. 328xi stock launched with pedals will be faster than golf R stage1 DSG-launched from start to about 80-100 km/h, so it will be versus 135. 328xi vs 335xi will be going half body length behind it till about 120-130 km/h. After that, 335 of course will get away pretty quickly, but who cares ? How often do you drive your car over 120-130 km/h racing somebody ? Belive me , me and my friends measured all the races above. There was the answer for me - with my 135 i had crazy drive every trip i went and after i moved to 328xi i made...wise choice shall we say ? its not that crazy,yet fast , comfortable and well-handled car. Of course 135 with DCT or 6MT can go off the trafic light with nice,long wheels slipping producing some smoke in summer time, going side ways in every corner and so on, but that is what i was talking about saying the word "mature". __________________ M3 E46 Best and the sharpest yet
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RWD4Life Second Lieutenant 52 Rep 247 Posts Drives: 2018 M2 (MG 6MT) Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (0)	I went with the 135i! Thank you all for your advices and opinions! Have a great weekend Last edited by RWD4Life; 11-19-2012 at 10:54 AM..
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Caput Mortuum Private 0 Rep 61 Posts Drives: VW Scirocco 2011 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Finland iTrader: (0)	Congrats to the OP! When I first heard about M135i I also thought, feck, it's ugly as hell but I WANT this more than I want 328i M Sport. Alas, M135i manual is full 10 grand more here in Finland (before options) than a 328i M Sport (before other options). That's to say M135i is about the same money as a bog standard 335i, just shy of 60'000 €. I think it's a bit steep for an ugly duckling, even if it has a heart of gold.
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