328i to 135i

k44ENT · 11-12-2015, 05:20 AM

Due to the current car being a replacement for a faulty one I am in quite a good financial position only 6 months into the PCP deal. This got me thinking, as much as I like and rate the 328i with it’s four pot turbo lump my heart is really with a straight six which i feel will become less available in small to medium cars as time moves on.... So options are another 3 series F31 340i or a M135i. My heart is leaning towards the 135i as I don’t really need the room of the 3 and fancy something ‘fun’ but reasonably refined. I do however prefer a bigger car but the 1 series seems to feel quite roomy. Any advice from those who have gone 3 series to 1 series or any other comments appreciated?Thanks

philiper1 · 11-12-2015, 05:37 AM

If you want bigger than M135i go for, wait for it, M235i

roshambo · 11-12-2015, 05:46 AM

All those issues with the 328i made you fall out of love with it IMO. Man maths will always make it seem a good financial decision lol. M235i will be the better choice I think, picking up some M2 MP parts

Wonder if the M2 MPE can be easily fitted...

simon. · 11-12-2015, 06:21 AM

135i. You won't regret it & why pay 5K more for a pretty frock?

Apl440i or 335d? · 11-12-2015, 06:38 AM

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Originally Posted by philiper1

If you want bigger than M135i go for, wait for it, M235i

M235i is smaller if anything.

135i 5 door or f31 340i.

One will be much cheaper than the other in several ways, but maybe better value?

EvilDrPorkChop · 11-12-2015, 10:36 AM

In terms of holding its value I would have thought the M135i would hold more of its value, having been looking for a decent 18-24 month one they're still at £23k+.

Although if your buying on PCP this won't matter as much.

The 1 is a great car to drive, I find it being smaller means you can have a bit more fun on the country lanes.

Ice Man · 11-12-2015, 11:01 AM

M135 its great car and a future classic

Ice Man · 11-12-2015, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by EvilDrPorkChop

In terms of holding its value I would have thought the M135i would hold more of its value, having been looking for a decent 18-24 month one they're still at £23k+.

Although if your buying on PCP this won't matter as much.

The 1 is a great car to drive, I find it being smaller means you can have a bit more fun on the country lanes.

Wish I got that much for mine sold my 2 year old top spec M135 for less than 22k!!

Nick the Greek · 11-12-2015, 11:10 AM

I went from 328i to M135i.

Great move!

Loving every moment.

....,,,,..,,.. · 11-12-2015, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Nick the Greek

I went from 328i to M135i.

Great move!

Loving every moment.

Great selling point follow Nicks lead

k44ENT · 11-12-2015, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Brigand

Great selling point follow Nicks lead

340i it is then!

roshambo · 11-12-2015, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by k44ENT

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brigand

Great selling point follow Nicks lead

340i it is then!

+1

Lux700 · 11-12-2015, 12:32 PM

Might as well go 440i

jr2408 · 11-12-2015, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Lux700

Might as well go 440i

Might as well just get an M3

Nick the Greek · 11-12-2015, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by k44ENT

340i it is then!

This was an option for me. But I really wanted something physically smaller and with a little more "edge". I find the M135i perfect in town (8AT, smallish size) and great on longer journeys (better ride than my f30, ability to put on speed quickly and comfy seats).

I would re-order another tomorrow

k44ENT · 11-12-2015, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Nick the Greek

This was an option for me. But I really wanted something physically smaller and with a little more "edge". I find the M135i perfect in town (8AT, smallish size) and great on longer journeys (better ride than my f30, ability to put on speed quickly and comfy seats).

I would re-order another tomorrow

Thanks Nick. I've been talking to a dealer this afternoon. I seem to have ticked a fair few of the option boxes so need to maybe trim it down a little as it was near on £40k before discount. Seriously tempted.

Andrewthefirst · 11-12-2015, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by simon.

135i. You won't regret it & why pay 5K more for a pretty frock?

Agreed.

I also prefer the manliness of the hatchback. I'd be pretty self conscious in a 235i, even though they are lovely.

Watsey · 11-12-2015, 02:36 PM

If you REALLY don't need the space and are definitely staying with BMW, I'd go M135i. Great chassis and engine, and has the edge/fun factor in spades. Devil's advocate : just be sure that the novelty factor doesn't wear off too soon. 3 and 4 series will provide greater refinement.

JustChris · 11-12-2015, 02:42 PM

Still they can look like her.....

No losers in this race though, 135 235 both excellent.

Rbrown · 11-12-2015, 02:45 PM

If you want fun....M135i.

Drisser · 11-12-2015, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Ice Man

M135 its great car and a future classic

hmm not sure about this..

maybe with a manual box it might be a popular car in the future. Im just not sure its "special" enough to be a future classic, but that said its a car I would consider as my weekend future toy car..

I don't think its that different from other 6 cyl BMW's though either petrol or diesel.. which is why I would struggle with one in the garage for weekend fun I think

Drisser · 11-12-2015, 02:47 PM

out of interest, what sort of discounts are available on an M135i ?

11-12-2015, 05:20 AM	#1
k44ENT Lieutenant Colonel 492 Rep 1,503 Posts Drives: M2 LCI DCT Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: UK iTrader: (2)	328i to 135i - Not sure?? Due to the current car being a replacement for a faulty one I am in quite a good financial position only 6 months into the PCP deal. This got me thinking, as much as I like and rate the 328i with it’s four pot turbo lump my heart is really with a straight six which i feel will become less available in small to medium cars as time moves on.... So options are another 3 series F31 340i or a M135i. My heart is leaning towards the 135i as I don’t really need the room of the 3 and fancy something ‘fun’ but reasonably refined. I do however prefer a bigger car but the 1 series seems to feel quite roomy. Any advice from those who have gone 3 series to 1 series or any other comments appreciated?Thanks
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11-12-2015, 05:37 AM	#2
philiper1 Colonel 771 Rep 2,468 Posts Drives: F21 M135i LCI Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Norfolk iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 BMW Z4 Coupe [0.00] 2016 BMW M135i [0.00]	If you want bigger than M135i go for, wait for it, M235i __________________ Current: F21 M135i Mineral Grey and few options Previous: F30 320i XDrive, E85 2.5i, E21 323i
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roshambo Captain 230 Rep 964 Posts Drives: F36 435i M Sport Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Sheffield iTrader: (0)	All those issues with the 328i made you fall out of love with it IMO. Man maths will always make it seem a good financial decision lol. M235i will be the better choice I think, picking up some M2 MP parts Wonder if the M2 MPE can be easily fitted... __________________ F36 435i M Sport
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11-12-2015, 06:21 AM	#4
simon. Colonel 922 Rep 2,559 Posts Drives: F48 25D mSport Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Milton Keynes iTrader: (0)	135i. You won't regret it & why pay 5K more for a pretty frock?
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11-12-2015, 10:36 AM	#6
EvilDrPorkChop Lieutenant Colonel 951 Rep 1,644 Posts Drives: Porsche Cayman Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	In terms of holding its value I would have thought the M135i would hold more of its value, having been looking for a decent 18-24 month one they're still at £23k+. Although if your buying on PCP this won't matter as much. The 1 is a great car to drive, I find it being smaller means you can have a bit more fun on the country lanes.
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11-12-2015, 11:01 AM	#7
Ice Man Captain 325 Rep 737 Posts Drives: F36 435i M-Sport Join Date: May 2015 Location: BSE iTrader: (0)	M135 its great car and a future classic
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Nick the Greek Banned 2010 Rep 6,065 Posts Drives: M135i. I don't do diesel. Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	I went from 328i to M135i. Great move! Loving every moment.
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Lux700 Captain 551 Rep 980 Posts Drives: X3 M40d - Black Sapphire Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: The forest of Epping iTrader: (0)	Might as well go 440i
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11-12-2015, 02:36 PM	#18
Watsey Major General 6431 Rep 8,503 Posts Drives: F31 330D sDrive M Sport Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: On sabbatical. iTrader: (1)	If you REALLY don't need the space and are definitely staying with BMW, I'd go M135i. Great chassis and engine, and has the edge/fun factor in spades. Devil's advocate : just be sure that the novelty factor doesn't wear off too soon. 3 and 4 series will provide greater refinement. __________________ Current : F31 330sD, remapped, Ohlins Road & Track, Millway camber plates, Quaife LSD, Stoptech brakes + Pagid RSL1 pads all round, Weichers front strut brace, Eibach front & rear anti-roll bars, Michelin MP4S.
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JustChris General 17513 Rep 25,127 Posts Drives: Tesla MYRWD Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Still they can look like her..... No losers in this race though, 135 235 both excellent. Attached Images __________________ My car made front page of Bimmerpost
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Rbrown Brigadier General 2767 Rep 4,577 Posts Drives: X3 M40i Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Glasgow iTrader: (0)	If you want fun....M135i.
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Drisser Major 475 Rep 1,392 Posts Drives: BMW 330d/Fiat Coupe 20v turbo Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: South Norfolk iTrader: (0)	out of interest, what sort of discounts are available on an M135i ? __________________ 330d Sdrive, Estoril Blue & Saddle Leather, MS+, Prof Nav, HUD. Weekend Fun - Portofino Blue Fiat Coupe 20v Turbo (never getting sold). 2017 build slot for the M2
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