135i or 370z

WUKILLABEEZ78 · 01-27-2009, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by gatorfast

Since when is a $40k car a "starter car"? No doubt the 3 series is really nice...its also much more expensive than the 1 series.

I have been following the 135i since it came out last year and I was convinced it would be my next car until I saw the 370z. Now the choice will be tougher. The main thing driving me towards the Z is the price ($5k or so cheaper msrp wise + more wiggle room than BMW). But if I could get either one for more or less the same price, like the OP can, then I would choose the BMW.

First of all a $40,000 car is definitely a starter car for a lot of people, it depends on how much $$$ you make. I wouldn't buy a 135i, I'd buy one for my daughter (if I had one) when she turned 16. Anyway, the 135i IS BMW's starter car, it's the cheapest car they make. The 3 series isn't that much more expensive than the 135i. The 135i starts off at $36,675 with no options and the 335i coupe starts off at $43,025 while the 335i sedan is $41,125. I don't call $5,000-6,000 to be much more when comparing cars and anybody that can afford a new BMW would cross shop the 1 series and 3 series depending on what they were looking for.

gatorfast · 01-27-2009, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by WUKILLABEEZ78

First of all a $40,000 car is definitely a starter car for a lot of people, it depends on how much $$$ you make. I wouldn't buy a 135i, I'd buy one for my daughter (if I had one) when she turned 16. Anyway, the 135i IS BMW's starter car, it's the cheapest car they make. The 3 series isn't that much more expensive than the 135i. The 135i starts off at $36,675 with no options and the 335i coupe starts off at $43,025 while the 335i sedan is $41,125. I don't call $5,000-6,000 to be much more when comparing cars and anybody that can afford a new BMW would cross shop the 1 series and 3 series depending on what they were looking for.

I dont know what planet you are from to think most people start with a $40k car. Obviously the amount of money you make might make that seem like nothing, but I guarantee the vast majority of people on this board would consider that a lot of money for a car, especially a first car! I guess some people have different values...

But back on topic...I suggest test driving both. Obviously the people on here will tell you to get the Z and if you were to go to a BMW board they would prob tell you to get the 135i. Dont think you can really go wrong either way.

whoady4shoady · 08-10-2009, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by gatorfast

I dont know what planet you are from to think most people start with a $40k car. Obviously the amount of money you make might make that seem like nothing, but I guarantee the vast majority of people on this board would consider that a lot of money for a car, especially a first car! I guess some people have different values...

But back on topic...I suggest test driving both. Obviously the people on here will tell you to get the Z and if you were to go to a BMW board they would prob tell you to get the 135i. Dont think you can really go wrong either way.

His statement is just ludacris.

need4speed · 08-09-2009, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by WUKILLABEEZ78

First of all a $40,000 car is definitely a starter car for a lot of people, it depends on how much $$$ you make. I wouldn't buy a 135i, I'd buy one for my daughter (if I had one) when she turned 16. Anyway, the 135i IS BMW's starter car, it's the cheapest car they make. The 3 series isn't that much more expensive than the 135i. The 135i starts off at $36,675 with no options and the 335i coupe starts off at $43,025 while the 335i sedan is $41,125. I don't call $5,000-6,000 to be much more when comparing cars and anybody that can afford a new BMW would cross shop the 1 series and 3 series depending on what they were looking for.

If one of the wu waz readin' this they'd hunt u down n car jack whateva u drivin.
I can't believe how u people really feed into this status stuff.
That's y I'm in luv with the import tuning culture. Kids buy 15k econo cars
N entry sports cars n mod them to blow the doorz off snob azz punks like
60% of the people in here.
I said it b4 n I say it again. U could hav the flyest car in the world
But if u don't got da skill? It ain't worth Sh%t.
And most u status talkers are u 90% of the sh#ttiest drivers out there.
I put 100 bucks that sum kid in a genesis coupe n intake will destroy u in a highway battle.
JUST STOP THE STATUS BULLSH#T

nicknick · 08-10-2009, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by need4speed

If one of the wu waz readin' this they'd hunt u down n car jack whateva u drivin.
I can't believe how u people really feed into this status stuff.
That's y I'm in luv with the import tuning culture. Kids buy 15k econo cars
N entry sports cars n mod them to blow the doorz off snob azz punks like
60% of the people in here.
I said it b4 n I say it again. U could hav the flyest car in the world
But if u don't got da skill? It ain't worth Sh%t.
And most u status talkers are u 90% of the sh#ttiest drivers out there.
I put 100 bucks that sum kid in a genesis coupe n intake will destroy u in a highway battle.
JUST STOP THE STATUS BULLSH#T

Learn to write properley.

Modshack · 08-10-2009, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by need4speed

JUST STOP THE STATUS BULLSH#T

Looks like you got that covered! UR Mom's Altima will never be confused for a status car...

shabarivas · 08-10-2009, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Modshack

Looks like you got that covered! UR Mom's Altima will never be confused for a status car...

Someone had to say it LOL

WUKILLABEEZ78 · 08-29-2009, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by need4speed

If one of the wu waz readin' this they'd hunt u down n car jack whateva u drivin.
I can't believe how u people really feed into this status stuff.
That's y I'm in luv with the import tuning culture. Kids buy 15k econo cars
N entry sports cars n mod them to blow the doorz off snob azz punks like
60% of the people in here.
I said it b4 n I say it again. U could hav the flyest car in the world
But if u don't got da skill? It ain't worth Sh%t.
And most u status talkers are u 90% of the sh#ttiest drivers out there.
I put 100 bucks that sum kid in a genesis coupe n intake will destroy u in a highway battle.
JUST STOP THE STATUS BULLSH#T

Status stuff? WTF are you talking about? You think I'm a snob or into status because I said $40,000 isn't much to spend on a car? Instead of thinking that you should think that maybe one day you'll feel the same way after you become more established. I'm not some 18 year old snot-nosed kid who has never done anything in my life and comes to car forums to dream about someday being able to afford one. I'm a grown man son. The 1 series is the least expensive car BMW makes so it is CHEAP for a BMW. And for people like me who have done things in life (you don't have to be a millionaire to feel $40,000 isn't an expensive car) it's a cheap car overall. I'm not a snob for saying that, I'm just at a different place in my life than you are. Maybe you'll get there one day and maybe you won't. Some people never grow out of the street racer/ricer/need for speed phase you're still in. Money has nothing to do with mentality. If you knew who you were talking to you'd be surprised.

BanningZ · 08-29-2009, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by WUKILLABEEZ78

Status stuff? WTF are you talking about? You think I'm a snob or into status because I said $40,000 isn't much to spend on a car? Instead of thinking that you should think that maybe one day you'll feel the same way after you become more established. I'm not some 18 year old snot-nosed kid who has never done anything in my life and comes to car forums to dream about someday being able to afford one. I'm a grown man son. The 1 series is the least expensive car BMW makes so it is CHEAP for a BMW. And for people like me who have done things in life (you don't have to be a millionaire to feel $40,000 isn't an expensive car) it's a cheap car overall. I'm not a snob for saying that, I'm just at a different place in my life than you are. Maybe you'll get there one day and maybe you won't. Some people never grow out of the street racer/ricer/need for speed phase you're still in. Money has nothing to do with mentality. If you knew who you were talking to you'd be surprised.

Well said sir.

Attempting to read need4speed's comment makes my head hurt.

WUKILLABEEZ78 · 08-29-2009, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by BanningZ

Well said sir.

Attempting to read need4speed's comment makes my head hurt.

10-4, thanks. He's obviously still young (that really isn't an excuse, I'm only 30 myself)... If he knew the person I am and what I've done in my life he wouldn't think I'm a snob that's for sure...

Modshack · 08-30-2009, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by BanningZ

Well said sir.

Attempting to read need4speed's comment makes my head hurt.

He's an A$$...Every one of his posts must now go through a moderator before showing up on the forum. This one must have been before he got the Ban...

JoeD · 08-31-2009, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by WUKILLABEEZ78

I'm a grown man son.

Doubtful. A grown man wouldn't have thrown a bitch-fit like you just did. You have a WU-TANG avatar, for chrissakes.

BTW, this one...

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Originally Posted by WUKILLABEEZ78

If you knew who you were talking to you'd be surprised.

...made me LOL.

Go internet!

JoeD · 08-31-2009, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by need4speed

If one of the wu waz readin' this they'd hunt u down n car jack whateva u drivin.
I can't believe how u people really feed into this status stuff.
That's y I'm in luv with the import tuning culture. Kids buy 15k econo cars
N entry sports cars n mod them to blow the doorz off snob azz punks like
60% of the people in here.
I said it b4 n I say it again. U could hav the flyest car in the world
But if u don't got da skill? It ain't worth Sh%t.
And most u status talkers are u 90% of the sh#ttiest drivers out there.
I put 100 bucks that sum kid in a genesis coupe n intake will destroy u in a highway battle.
JUST STOP THE STATUS BULLSH#T

You're a white kid from the suburbs. STFU.

Plasmaball · 08-10-2009, 01:33 AM

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Originally Posted by WUKILLABEEZ78

First of all a $40,000 car is definitely a starter car for a lot of people, it depends on how much $$$ you make. I wouldn't buy a 135i, I'd buy one for my daughter (if I had one) when she turned 16. Anyway, the 135i IS BMW's starter car, it's the cheapest car they make. The 3 series isn't that much more expensive than the 135i. The 135i starts off at $36,675 with no options and the 335i coupe starts off at $43,025 while the 335i sedan is $41,125. I don't call $5,000-6,000 to be much more when comparing cars and anybody that can afford a new BMW would cross shop the 1 series and 3 series depending on what they were looking for.

thats way to much car for a 16 year old. How about a 2002 nissan sentra?

16 year olds are bad drivers.

need4speed · 08-29-2009, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by WUKILLABEEZ78

First of all a $40,000 car is definitely a starter car for a lot of people, it depends on how much $$$ you make. I wouldn't buy a 135i, I'd buy one for my daughter (if I had one) when she turned 16. Anyway, the 135i IS BMW's starter car, it's the cheapest car they make. The 3 series isn't that much more expensive than the 135i. The 135i starts off at $36,675 with no options and the 335i coupe starts off at $43,025 while the 335i sedan is $41,125. I don't call $5,000-6,000 to be much more when comparing cars and anybody that can afford a new BMW would cross shop the 1 series and 3 series depending on what they were looking for.

Huh? I'm sorry but this statement is very pretentious and doesn't make sense.
My cut off point for a Z is $36k. Not because I can't afford more. Its because I want to be financially responsible. I have a mortgage. I bought my altima out right for 29k.
And now I sold my g35 for 24k. Paid 9g's in bills and now I'm saving the rest. Hopefully I will make the whole 36k by the rollout of the 1st 2010 models. I can easily take that money. Put a down on a porsche. Which would be about the value of both your cars plus an extra $10k. Then make 60mo payments of $750. But I can get a z. Have 90% of porsche performance and save 40k which could be 3 years of state university for my kid when he's old enough for college?
Everyone has a reason for making puchases the way they do.
And its a beautiful thing u can make a 45k purchase for your 16 yr old daughter without thinking about it. If it were a perfect world we all would. Honestly I have a hard yime believing you though considering u drive a car sub 42k n ur truck is 4 years old n is worth about 16k right now. Ur 08 g35 can easily be had right now mildly used n loaded at $32k

But reality is. Some people. This is the closest they will get to a dream car.
Some will have to settle for 4banger genesis coupes. Some will have to buy used 01 preludes n modify those. To be there sports car. Many in our country just can't even afford a sports car.
So count your blessings that god blessed you with so much.
And show love for the Z on the z forum. Let's not arrogantly brag about our financial status whether real or ficticious?

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