e82

[Coco Savage]

I saw a convertable this weekend - it's pretty damn small looking, looks even smaller than an E30 convertable somehow..

i know the coupe's interior is about the same size as a e36 coupe

[SpecM]

And by that rational, why opt for the bi-turbo six when an impressive turbo 8 is available/soon to be (I surely hope you no longer consider the 3 series and the E82 to be a compact sedan, might as well opt for the 5'er).

The sunroof is an issue of preference. Just because BMW is trying to convince me that the E92 Light Weight (E82) is a luxury vehicle, does not equate to my wanting to adorn it with "luxury appointments". Minimalist individuals such as myself would prefer a stripped down E82 without a sunroof, equipped only with the factory Sport Package/destination and handling at a price point of $36,825 (which could possibly be cheaper with Euro Delivery). Not everyone is going to notch off every option box and elevate the price tag to the 45k range as you have referenced.

Having said that, I would not turn down an optioned out E82 if it were given to me, I'm more or less stating how I'd prefer one to be configured. :D

agreed. a sunroof-less e82 would be hot, if not impossable to get

[Ray McCooney]

... and why would you every want a $45k toy car with no sunroof??? or a turbo 4 when you can have a twin turbo 6???

And by that rational, why opt for the bi-turbo six when an impressive turbo 8 is available/soon to be (I surely hope you no longer consider the 3 series and the E82 to be a compact sedan, might as well opt for the 5'er).

The sunroof is an issue of preference. Just because BMW is trying to convince me that the E92 Light Weight (E82) is a luxury vehicle, does not equate to my wanting to adorn it with "luxury appointments". Minimalist individuals such as myself would prefer a stripped down E82 without a sunroof, equipped only with the factory Sport Package/destination and handling at a price point of $36,825 (which could possibly be cheaper with Euro Delivery). Not everyone is going to notch off every option box and elevate the price tag to the 45k range as you have referenced.

Having said that, I would not turn down an optioned out E82 if it were given to me, I'm more or less stating how I'd prefer one to be configured. :D

[SpecM]

^ lol at sig

[m3_eater]

My sig says it all.

EDIT: Actually, that 123d says a lot more.

204 horsepower, 295 lb-ft of torque, all while getting 54 MPG!

Main article:
http://www.autobloggreen.com/2008/08...oor-hatchback/

Man, I would rock that thing like no tomorrow if they would bring it to the States.


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[brandondan1]

I like them, but they just look so pudgy. Maybe some decent aero packages will help with that.

[Delphinitive]

3250lbs, 300lbft of torques, 45mpg. Fuck yes. If only they would bring it over here.

And CLOTH sport seats!

http://www.autobloggreen.com/photos/...chback/955197/

all I can say is DAMN

slam that fucker on some LM's and call it hatchback heaven

[BeirBrennerE30]

-do you REALLY REALLY love it? Or just kinda-love it?

j/k... I fell in love too, I'm just about $35 000 shy of buying one.

i really love it... doev teh 135 and 335 back to back and the 1 felt a lot faster and handled better. IMHO if you want a lux ark get the 3 as it is no longer a performance car, the 1 has taken its place (its really e36/e46 size) at the small sport coupe. I really wish they would come out with an "m" version or tti or something.

... and why would you every want a $45k toy car with no sunroof??? or a turbo 4 when you can have a twin turbo 6???

[Ray McCooney]

Its just that a 335i is only marginally more expensive and yet you get a lot more car and the weight penalty of the 3er isn't a lot when compared to the 1er.

Sure, if your definition of marginal is $6,300. I think that marginal may be more appropriate for your weight assessment as there is only 198 lbs. that separates the two.

Definitely agree about the good times on the horizon. Three year old, CPO'd, just outside of initial depreciation hit 135i FTW.

By the way, BMW is completely underestimating the application of four cylinders in the American market (under the BMW nameplate, not MINI). I would have easily gone in on a new 1er coupe if it featured the lovely turbo four that the Europeans get (diesel or petrol). Not everyone is going to automatically associate current offerings to offerings of yesterday (Stumpy ass 318ti I'm talking about you). Hell, I would have gone directly into a dealership and purchased a new 1er coupe had BMW not been so moronically insistent/stubborn on not allowing 1 series coupes to be configured without a sunroof.

[TDE30]

I thought the 1's were e87's?

1er 3-door hatchback: E81
1er coupe: E82
1er 5-door hatchback: E87
1er convertible: E88

[E30SPDFRK]

I thought the 1's were e87's?


There was a 135i at the last csp meet with an e30 on one side and an e36 on the other and it was closer in size to the e36 than the e30.

[SpecM]

it more than just barely pulls on the e46 m3.... more like runs away from it.

I have one... love it. I wasnt even looking for a car when i fell in love and ordered one.

-do you REALLY REALLY love it? Or just kinda-love it?

j/k... I fell in love too, I'm just about $35 000 shy of buying one.

[SpecM]

In 2 to 3 years time depreciation will make some of these cars a lot more obtainable, thus making them true performance bargains in the making. Not to mention in that time more well-engineered upgrades will be available in the aftermarket to personalize it your liking. Good times lay ahead :-)
Jon

-oh yes they do!

[Jon325i]

The 135 & 335 are both awesome cars with the tuning potential to squash the new V8-powered M3. What I find as a bit of a disappointment is the price point on the 1-series. Yeah yeah....I know BMW is marketed as a premium brand, blah blah blah. Its just that a 335i is only marginally more expensive and yet you get a lot more car and the weight penalty of the 3er isn't a lot when compared to the 1er. I guess if you buy one with plans to gut it then my argument is a moot point.....but not everyone goes to this extreme. If it were me, I'd get the 335 since it is WAY more practical than the 135 and it could make for a nice dual-purpose car.

In 2 to 3 years time depreciation will make some of these cars a lot more obtainable, thus making them true performance bargains in the making. Not to mention in that time more well-engineered upgrades will be available in the aftermarket to personalize it your liking. Good times lay ahead :-)

Jon

[eric (^__^)]

those pics help a lot, that actually looks really cool!