bmw 135i coupe- vid

walbjj · 07-12-2007, 12:10 AM

http://blogs.cars.com/kickingtires/2...-youtube-.html

i havent seen this mentioned, or i must be blind.
anyway, im sure there are a few things to bring up. wouldnt this cannabalise bmw's own sales somewhere? 335, 1 series, z4, 3 series coupes. is there potential for a "m" 1 series after this?
0-100 in 5.3 secs is pretty nice, and with the tuning potential of the procede and what not, it makes for an attractive package. pricing is supposed to be around $80k as well.

Chris.G · 07-12-2007, 01:15 AM

Seen the vid on this forum (different section) before and i must say this car looks like its going to be a blast to drive. The exterior at the moment isn't doing a thing for me, but when i get the chance to see it in person i might like it more.

As for cannabilising BMW's own sales, i don't think so. There will be SOME people who go oh wait the 135 is the closest thing to M-performance and is cheaper then 335 i might as well buy the 135(these are people who are after performance). I think there will be a majority of people in the mindset of myself who say to themselves that the 335 looks more refined, sporty and elegant so i would rather purchase the 335 over the 135. The 135 really does target the young mainly from ages 18-25, the segment in the market where VW R32, 350Z's, EVO's and S2000 dominate.

CaptOz · 07-12-2007, 03:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Chris.G

The 135 really does target the young mainly from ages 18-25, the segment in the market where VW R32, 350Z's, EVO's and S2000 dominate.

I think you are right Chris. The rich man's WRX.

I think it looks a little.... errrr... odd. I can't place my finger on it but something about the styling does not seem right to me.

Cheers.

walbjj · 07-12-2007, 05:54 AM

well, i like cars that r smaller, more nimble, plus its easier to park, and i dont have to carry people around. its an interesting car, anyone know when it is slated for oz?

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Chris.G Banned 110 Rep 3,120 Posts Drives: 2011 LCI MSPORT X5 30d Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0)	Seen the vid on this forum (different section) before and i must say this car looks like its going to be a blast to drive. The exterior at the moment isn't doing a thing for me, but when i get the chance to see it in person i might like it more. As for cannabilising BMW's own sales, i don't think so. There will be SOME people who go oh wait the 135 is the closest thing to M-performance and is cheaper then 335 i might as well buy the 135(these are people who are after performance). I think there will be a majority of people in the mindset of myself who say to themselves that the 335 looks more refined, sporty and elegant so i would rather purchase the 335 over the 135. The 135 really does target the young mainly from ages 18-25, the segment in the market where VW R32, 350Z's, EVO's and S2000 dominate. Last edited by Chris.G; 07-12-2007 at 01:38 AM..
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