ONE in for review [lots of pics]

vladinecko · 04-30-2008, 06:57 PM

we just got a 135i in for review at CNET. it's sapphire graphite on red + dark gray poplar. it came with steptronic, comfort access, ZPP, ZSP and no navi.

this is the first time i got to see it in person so i was really excited. the car looks so joyful and nimble.

one weird thing, as you can see from the pics, the battery isn't really hidden well. i kind of like that little cubby hole in my 3er so it sucks a big-ass battery is in its place in the 1.

i will post links to video and textual reviews once they're up.

vladinecko · 04-30-2008, 06:58 PM

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rdsport323 · 04-30-2008, 07:12 PM

such an ugly car... looks smooshed. plus that red is insanely bright or is that just the camera?

rocketman · 04-30-2008, 07:14 PM

Wow I will say it again.... I wish I would have waited for the 135.
Amazing!

!Xoible · 04-30-2008, 07:16 PM

hella fucking red... why AT??

vladinecko · 04-30-2008, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by rdsport323

such an ugly car... looks smooshed. plus that red is insanely bright or is that just the camera?

to each their own, i guess. i think it looks amazing for what it is. like a mini 3er.

the leather really is that red. the flash adds a bit saturation to it but it's pretty bright to begin with.

vladinecko · 04-30-2008, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by ///Mantis

why AT??

that's what was available in the press fleet. the reviewers are really disappointed as well.

Stronie · 04-30-2008, 07:22 PM

looks like a plain 3er. It's all about the Motor !!!!

Robert · 04-30-2008, 08:45 PM

They gave C|net a BMW with no iDrive? Interesting.

Year's_End · 04-30-2008, 08:47 PM

I know, considering CNET is all about the tech anyways.^

bubbletea 4 me · 04-30-2008, 11:56 PM

still ugly. i have no idea how people find the 1er to be attrative in anyways. the only thing thats attractive is the TT engine.

reinaldo335 · 05-01-2008, 12:04 AM

i want one of this with an s54 engine, and with a big M on its trunk

arabbmw · 05-01-2008, 01:22 AM

i just cant feel the look, but most bmws need to be seen in person

ik999 · 05-01-2008, 12:15 PM

the car looks fantastic

the paint / leather combo looks pretty nice

lots of love for the 1

vladinecko · 05-01-2008, 01:32 PM

i also think sapphire graphite over coral red is one of those "can't go wrong with" color combos. it looks really good in person too.

Brunotheboxer · 05-01-2008, 01:54 PM

that steering wheel gets me every time.

Big Windy · 05-01-2008, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by ///Mantis

hella fucking red... why AT??

actually, it is because computer geeks can't drive an MT. No matter how many miles they have on the track in Gran Turismo, the whole clutch thing is too complicated.

ik999 · 05-01-2008, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Windy

actually, it is because computer geeks can't drive an MT. No matter how many miles they have on the track in Gran Turismo, the whole clutch thing is too complicated.

AT for the n54 engine is better than MT

shifts faster than you'll be able to with MT unless you abuse the transmission

and also, with the AT, the car holds boost so you get instant response

this is why AT 335i's have been getting such quick times

also, I remember somewhere that the MT transmission in the 335i can only support a maximum of 400HP, while the AT was rated for much more.

I have the AT; no regrets.

ChaneRZ · 05-01-2008, 09:06 PM

i'm not digging the looks. engine is amazing though!

krnshinsa · 05-01-2008, 09:10 PM

nice

spacedogg · 05-02-2008, 01:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobbo

They gave C|net a BMW with no iDrive? Interesting.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bimmer Loyalist

I know, considering CNET is all about the tech anyways.^

Probably because they knew that C|Net would shit all over iDrive and how crappy a non-touchscreen UI is...

SLV335I · 05-02-2008, 02:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ik999

also, I remember somewhere that the MT transmission in the 335i can only support a maximum of 400HP, while the AT was rated for much more.

That is not true. Its the other way around. The only thing the MT has to do is change is the clutch to hold more.

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