135i driven by clarkson

[nando]

It has always suprised me how long the E30 was, for such a tossable car.

it's not really fair to compare measurements with the early us cars - the diving boards make the car at least 6" longer than it really is.

[eric (^__^)]

I watch Fifth Gear when I want to know whether I'll like a car or not.

Top Gear is pure entertainment.

[Ray Smoodiver]

It has always suprised me how long the E30 was, for such a tossable car.

[brandondan1]

Don't listen to that guy, he's an idiot. He talks out his ass all the time. He'll like a car one show and hate it the next.

+1.

Everyone should know this. You don't watch Top Gear to get objective and accurate info. You watch it for the pretty camera angles and the crazy stunts.

It's different in that it doesn't have the typical boring reviews, but features "real" guys giving their biased opinions, adding a human element to the world of automobiles.

[Julien]

Don't listen to that guy, he's an idiot. He talks out his ass all the time. He'll like a car one show and hate it the next.

Best motor show in the world, but sure man, whatever.

Julien

[joshh]

Don't listen to that guy, he's an idiot. He talks out his ass all the time. He'll like a car one show and hate it the next.

[bmwm3n528]

Very nice.

[ldsbeaker]

e46:
Length 4471 mm (176")
Width 1739 mm (68.5")
Height 1415 mm (55.7")
weight 3285 lbs

1er coupe
Length 4360 mm (172 in)
Width 1748 mm (69 in)
Height Coupe: 1423 mm (56 in)
135i Coupe: 1408 mm (55 in)
weight 3252 lbs

Dimensionally speaking they are a lot a like, they may not drive similiar but bmw did basically recycle the 3 series and call it new.

E30 ('84 325e=diving boards)
Length 176.8 in
Width 64.8 in
Height 54.3 in
Weight 2770 lbs (yeah, in your BRA!!)

oh and just for grits and shins.....
E90 (335i sedan)
Length 178.2 in
Width 71.5 in
Height 55.9 in
Weight 3641 lbs (BEHEMOTH!!)

Kinda weird how all these numbers compare

[e30e]

and a 1er is not even close to an e46. in any ways- other than the nothing!!! you should THINK before you speak.

I have driven plenty of 1er from 320d to 130i not the 135i yet. I can say they are fun to beat on, but not very well put together. especially for the price.-- but they are miles ahead of mini cooper quality still.

e46:
Length 4471 mm (176")
Width 1739 mm (68.5")
Height 1415 mm (55.7")
weight 3285 lbs

1er coupe
Length 4360 mm (172 in)
Width 1748 mm (69 in)
Height Coupe: 1423 mm (56 in)
135i Coupe: 1408 mm (55 in)
weight 3252 lbs

Dimensionally speaking they are a lot a like, they may not drive similiar but bmw did basically recycle the 3 series and call it new.

[PrinceE30]

I am pretty much going to shut up about the car until I actually drive one.

Wow...people like you actually hang around here...props.

Props.

[eric (^__^)]

I am pretty much going to shut up about the car until I actually drive one.

[mikeedler]

and a 1er is not even close to an e46. in any ways- other than the nothing!!! you should THINK before you speak.

I have driven plenty of 1er from 320d to 130i not the 135i yet. I can say they are fun to beat on, but not very well put together. especially for the price.-- but they are miles ahead of mini cooper quality still.

[Julien]

I hate the connection he makes between the e30 and 135i, totally different worlds. 135i is a upgraded version of 130i which HE HATED. Biggest difference is its a coupe now and not a hatch and it has MORE POWERA!!!! The e30 in the 80's was a evolution of the e21 that was carefully done to keep customers happy and sell to American's at a premium price, the premium price of the 1 series is all e30's and 1 series have in common. 1 series is esentially a e46 platform with new carpet and shell. Blah blah blah about a turbo motor, the oil cooler sucks on that engine and it prices out to over 40k in states. Clarkson's love/hate relationship changes with each month. I love the guy but seriously this month he's selling cars for bmw.

ever sat in a 1 series coupe? It really does feel like an e30.

Julien

[e30e]

I hate the connection he makes between the e30 and 135i, totally different worlds. 135i is a upgraded version of 130i which HE HATED. Biggest difference is its a coupe now and not a hatch and it has MORE POWERA!!!! The e30 in the 80's was a evolution of the e21 that was carefully done to keep customers happy and sell to American's at a premium price, the premium price of the 1 series is all e30's and 1 series have in common. 1 series is esentially a e46 platform with new carpet and shell. Blah blah blah about a turbo motor, the oil cooler sucks on that engine and it prices out to over 40k in states. Clarkson's love/hate relationship changes with each month. I love the guy but seriously this month he's selling cars for bmw.

[eric (^__^)]

I have to admit, this makes me want one more. He tapped into the appeal the E30 has that makes me think of how good BMW was. I am going to test drive one a few months after they get here.