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mrmixitup · 08-31-2009, 12:53 AM

I drove a 135i Coupe 6spd for about two weeks before I settled on my 370Z.

It's really a personal preference. The 135i is only barely quicker than a 370Z (I had a friend with a 370Z race me), but much slower when the turns come up.

The interior of the 135i is subpar, even for a BMW. It's bland and gets old quick. I'm still enjoying my 370Z interior.

If you plan on modding the 135i, the turbo, manifold and everything is all welded together in one piece. Really the only mods worth doing is a JuiceBox 3 ECU mod and FMIC. Anything else will cost you your warranty since BMW dealerships hate that.

I'm very happy I purchased my 370Z instead. It's really, really hard to find a 135i coupe with a manual and the options you want. They option up to $45,000, which makes them far overpriced in my opinion. It's a good deal at $35k, but any more money makes it overpriced. Hell, the 335i starts at $41k.

I paid just over $31k for my 370Z with sport package.

08-31-2009, 12:53 AM	#67 (permalink)
mrmixitup Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: OK Posts: 117 Drives: 09 White 370Z 6M Spt Rep Power: 275	I drove a 135i Coupe 6spd for about two weeks before I settled on my 370Z. It's really a personal preference. The 135i is only barely quicker than a 370Z (I had a friend with a 370Z race me), but much slower when the turns come up. The interior of the 135i is subpar, even for a BMW. It's bland and gets old quick. I'm still enjoying my 370Z interior. If you plan on modding the 135i, the turbo, manifold and everything is all welded together in one piece. Really the only mods worth doing is a JuiceBox 3 ECU mod and FMIC. Anything else will cost you your warranty since BMW dealerships hate that. I'm very happy I purchased my 370Z instead. It's really, really hard to find a 135i coupe with a manual and the options you want. They option up to $45,000, which makes them far overpriced in my opinion. It's a good deal at $35k, but any more money makes it overpriced. Hell, the 335i starts at $41k. I paid just over $31k for my 370Z with sport package. __________________ 2009 370Z Sport/6M Last edited by mrmixitup; 08-31-2009 at 12:58 AM.