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philmots
2,498 posts
129 months
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ikonic said: I've got a 328i M-Sport on order but am seriously considering changing it to one of these.
In the spec that I've chosen, they work out a roughly the same price. The performance can't be ignored, although i think the "28" engine in the 328 will suit me fine in reality, the lure of more power is difficult to ignore.
However, whilst I love the look of the new 3 series in M-Sport guise, I'm not sure I could put up with the looks of this day-to-day.
Decisions, decisions..... As much as I love this car I'd go for the 328i sport... See pics in this link (330d though) http://www.f30post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=704...
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Foober
7 posts
10 months
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http://www.bmwblog.com/2012/05/13/bmw-m135i-interv...Looks like this version and the new sub M class are more than just a bodykit and stiffer springs, up to 30% new /specific parts for this version ( M cars are up to 80%) Im looking at my next hot hatch now and this has become top of the list. Agreed its not a true M car but then I don't believe its trying to be ,there is a massive gap between the M cars in price and perfromance and the rest of the normal range. For people like me this car is just want I want ,something thats quick , good on fuel and I can use it all day everyday and isn't subject to the servicing schedule of an M car , especially if you doing 15 - 20k + miles a year. Of course if you can afford it then you go for an M3 / M5 no question. And if you don't need back seats or much of a boot then yep £30 is Porsche money ...just depends on what you want / need Coming from Renaultsport cars for the last 4 years Id rather have something that isn't going to loose value like you wouldn't believe and screwed together , considering that this is in the same price range and the Megane 265!!! insane 
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bmthnick1981
2,794 posts
85 months
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Foober said: Interesting read, thanks for posting.
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rallycross
4,654 posts
106 months
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Wow that is an ugly pig of a BMW what has gone wrong with their design team?
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Kolbenkopp
414 posts
20 months
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 Not exactly unique to the 1er, but I wonder why so much "styling" is happening on cars today. Is it because they can, since most of the front is plastics these days? Or really a change in the buying public's taste? Lot's of stuff out there that suggests some function (fake air intakes, overstyled headlamps...) that isn't actually there or required.
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christofmccracke
828 posts
69 months
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Bargain when you think an Audi rs3 is 40+k!
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dom180
1,180 posts
133 months
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bmthnick1981 said: Foober said: Interesting read, thanks for posting. +2.
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Escort Si-130
1,278 posts
49 months
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Not keen on the front headlamps, spoils the overall look of the car. They should have made the bottom of the lens mor flat.
I mistook a standard new 1 series for a Polo from the rear, the rear lamps look a bit too VW.
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RemarkLima
130 posts
81 months
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For those saying, "ugly", "fugly", "spugly" etc... I think I'd personally rather ugly than unbelievably dull, such as the Golf, or A1 / A3 from VAG - all of VAG 's offerings are just dull in everyway!
Mercs are much prettier, but really don't have anything to compete in this segment i think...
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wackojacko
8,458 posts
59 months
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I fancy a 130i first, 30k for this though looks excellent value.
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Tomatogti
160 posts
38 months
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If it looked like an alfa, had an interior like an Audi and had a proper key (so it wouldn't get nicked) then I would have put a deposit down on one today...on paper it looks a cracking package and reviews to date say it's a great drive too - and only £30k. Maybe looks will grow on me - the previous shape didn't though :-(
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Hellbound
1,941 posts
45 months
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RemarkLima said: For those saying, "ugly", "fugly", "spugly" etc... I think I'd personally rather ugly than unbelievably dull, such as the Golf, or A1 / A3 from VAG - all of VAG 's offerings are just dull in everyway!
Mercs are much prettier, but really don't have anything to compete in this segment i think... Yup. And when Merc does come out with something in the same performance ball park, it's going to cost quite a bit more. The RS3 does look silly right now. Also I hear BMW will be introducing all-wheel-drive to the 1 series line-up. But I think it will only be available on lower powered models. Don't think they'd risk diluting the potency of their 'light' and 'full fat' M branded cars.
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Tarico
34 posts
31 months
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Just priced up mine - £36,970 (mineral grey, coral red leather, and every single toy except sat-nav). Bargain, I reckon.
Has anyone heard whether there will be M-Performance upgrades available in the future (carbon splitters/skirts/wing-mirrors etc.)?
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S3_Graham
10,630 posts
68 months
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wackojacko said: I fancy a 130i first, 30k for this though looks excellent value. If you buy a 130, make sure it has a birds LSD
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Hellbound
1,941 posts
45 months
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philmots said: ikonic said: I've got a 328i M-Sport on order but am seriously considering changing it to one of these.
In the spec that I've chosen, they work out a roughly the same price. The performance can't be ignored, although i think the "28" engine in the 328 will suit me fine in reality, the lure of more power is difficult to ignore.
However, whilst I love the look of the new 3 series in M-Sport guise, I'm not sure I could put up with the looks of this day-to-day.
Decisions, decisions..... As much as I love this car I'd go for the 328i sport... See pics in this link (330d though) http://www.f30post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=704... I don't know, if I didn't need the space or the long distance comfort a larger car offers, I'd go with the M135i. It just seems that little bit special. Having said that, the 3 series M-Sport cars aren't too shabby in the looks department. That blue is really nice. Less chavvy, dare I say, than Estoril blue. Santorini blue is also a guilty pleasure of mine. 
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smashy
279 posts
27 months
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That shape..... will never get your emotion hormones flowing will it.Lock it walk away ,any urge to turn round for a quick peek ? Doubt it,I dont in my 120d and wouldnt with this.
Coupe could be good but every one I see in London is driven buy a woman.
Shame.
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Hellbound
1,941 posts
45 months
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otolith
19,343 posts
73 months
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I remember people being gobsmacked when German hot hatches went over 30k, now they're touted as value for money.
Wonder what the margin on this is versus the 17k base model?
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nickfrog
2,137 posts
86 months
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Foober said: yep £30 is Porsche money ... A new 981 2.7 (265hp) is £37.5K base but £40K+ to match the beemer's base spec. A new 981 3.4 (315hp) is £43.5K base but £46K+ to match the beemer's base spec.
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HBFS
667 posts
60 months
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I would love one of these, realistically I'm a good way from affording one though...
Out of interest, anyone know the 0-100mph? I would guess around 12 sec?
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