Jerey Clarkson on 135i (5 stars!) and comparing to EVO and STI

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Dec 30, 2007, 08:47 AM

nongan

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Jerey Clarkson on 135i (5 stars!) and comparing to EVO and STI

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"Of course, a Mitsubishi Evo or a Subaru Impreza will grip more and slingshot you from bend to bend with more urgency, but if you prefer a more flowing style - less grip and more handling – then you would be better off with the little Beemer."

http://driving.timesonline.co.uk/tol...cle3103294.ece

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Dec 30, 2007, 09:00 AM

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most people don't like reading...lol

i don't mind...good stuff

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Dec 30, 2007, 09:15 AM

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if u drive a bmw and ur younger than 50 ur a soft cupcake sissie or a woman.

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Dec 30, 2007, 09:23 AM

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Well...at least I'm going to thank them for the compliment

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Dec 30, 2007, 09:25 AM

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dude the 1 series is bad *** man twin turbo rear wheel drive in that little ****? thats killer man I would love to thrash the streets up in that.

holy fast spool! Torque 295 lb ft @ 1300rpm!!

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Dec 30, 2007, 09:38 AM

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Can't wait to make this my DD

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Dec 30, 2007, 11:41 AM

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it would be an insane DD thats for sure...chip and exhaust 400bhp easy

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The best Bimmer made???? That's really saying alot there...

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Dec 30, 2007, 11:58 AM

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How can it have less grip but more handling?

Also, a flash is $2k.

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Dec 30, 2007, 06:14 PM

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I love Jeremy's reviews (and Top Gear) and think a lot of people in our EVO segment will be considering the new 135i.

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Dec 31, 2007, 06:43 AM

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I work for a BMW service center in VA and I have been doing a lot of sorting through the details. This is probably going to be my next purchase. The car is fun to drive like the Evo and the comforts are all there.

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is there an episode out for it yet?

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Dec 31, 2007, 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Willie Dynamite

How can it have less grip but more handling?

Also, a flash is $2k.

Probably something to do with the 50/50 weight dist and rear wheel drive

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Dec 31, 2007, 08:00 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Willie Dynamite

How can it have less grip but more handling?

This has to be taken in context... Grip is traction and handling is a subjective feeling. The Evo & Impreza have more traction but don't "Feel" as sophisticated.

Good read - I love reading that car companies are recognizing the benefit of giving a turbo, a turbo

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Dec 31, 2007, 08:24 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by dsrttigr

if u drive a bmw and ur younger than 50 ur a soft cupcake sissie or a woman.

Are you serious...I bought a brand new 2006 325i when I was 25, you probably haven't even driven a newer bimmer. The fact is all bimmers handle incredibly well, they are in my opinion the best commonly built cars in the world. You can not touch the straight six that bmw builds. On top of that the ride quality is amazing considering how it handles. Going a little further the quality of interior materials are second maybe to MB. Go drive that 135i and I bet your opinion will change.
400hp (chip+exhaust) BMW FTMFW
I'd take it over an evo as a dd any day.

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