The 2008 135i is looking alot better... (High-Res inside)

[DEV0 E30]

$40k, ouch. There's a lot of other cars that would be clamoring for my $40k.....like a house and a new Cooper S....

I haven't heard anything but rumors as to price, don't take my estimate as fact.

I've seen sites hinting at $30k-$40k.

Still a lot of money.

[german g]

does peg leg mean no lsd i guess???

if so, then yea, that does suck.

[Digitalwave]

It's an open diff but apparently BMW uses electronics for a simulated LSD.

[joshh]

Not a big fan. Car looks wierd and doesn't flow well.

[M42Technik]

I'll take an M42 over the 335i motor if it would save me from having i-drive...

Spoken like a true enthusiast, good man Rob.

I'm saving to put an N54 motor in my E30 now. I know someone's gonna do it, but who will be first is the question.

[Kruzen]

I would take this over the new 3 coupe any day.

My only question is, what is the ///M variant going to be called? They wouldn't dare call it an ///M1.

They aren't calling it the ///M1 and the car is already tuned to hell enough and comes stock with enough m-tech equipment that it might a well be the secret ///M1


Personally, I've already signed up for a test drive when they become available, and will be purchasing one as soon as they hit the coasts :)

[Ben Carufel]

Like I said, I'll be having one.

Just gotta ditch the M5. C'est la vie.

[h0lmes]

does peg leg mean no lsd i guess???

if so, then yea, that does suck.

It is an electronically controlled diff. It's open when it needs to be and limited slip when it needs to be.

[Jonathan M3]

It is an electronically controlled diff. It's open when it needs to be and limited slip when it needs to be.

Not really, thats just BMW's marketing terminology. All its going to do is apply the brake to the unloaded spinning wheel in hopes of transferring torque the other wheel. That never works as well as a true lsd and alot of power gets converted to heat in the brakes rather than making it to the pavement.

[MattE30]

I think the wavy sides look like crap. I'd like it a lot better if it was flat.

[Kruzen]

Not really, thats just BMW's marketing terminology. All its going to do is apply the brake to the unloaded spinning wheel in hopes of transferring torque the other wheel. That never works as well as a true lsd and alot of power gets converted to heat in the brakes rather than making it to the pavement.

There is an LSD available for the 335i so i'm guessing that while it may not COME with one, you can probably BUY one for it.

[clavinZERO]

that e30 has a nice bodykit and bbk.














hehe.

[bmwm3n528]

I'm feelin' it, mostly.

[threlevenguy]

i wonder how much sales it will take from the new 3 series

[rThor432]

Looks good, cool color too but I have to have it Alpine White and as a hatch.

Yep my thoughts exactly. I'm not a big fan of the coupe for whatever reason. Alpine white hatch (with diesel power) please...

I've heard rumors on the 1/2-series forum (2addicts.com, or something like that) of an M version with the S54 engine. Neat.