Edmunds Long-Term Blog wants our input...

adrean8j · 03-25-2009, 11:25 AM

I follow the long-term test blog on Edmunds of the 135i (the other cars too but the 135i interests me the most). They usually have an "Open Thread" asking what the readers want to hear about a certain car. Well its time for the 135i so lets get some of you all on there asking!

http://blogs.edmunds.com/roadtests/2...en-thread.html

tbird · 03-25-2009, 11:45 AM

Thanks for seeing this.

Yes, definitely, the 1Addicts should all start posting to this blog. Let's give them as much good news as we can.

I only have 2500 miles, and no problems so far, so not sure how much I can offer, but I will comment.

BForbes · 03-25-2009, 12:42 PM

Great find!

jeremyc74 · 03-25-2009, 12:45 PM

My input? Get rid of the one idiot that's always ranting about stupid little things in the interior that make no differnce at all! You get better quality journalism readin these forums most of the time (and that's not really saying a lot)!

adrean8j · 03-25-2009, 12:49 PM

I cannot really blame him because he has to find SOMETHING to write about. Since everyone else has already sung the praises he chooses to nit-pick and it might be relative to some of the readers. I like that he puts a bit of negativity in there...keeps me from becoming a mindless fanboy

BlackjackMulligan · 03-25-2009, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeremyc74

My input? Get rid of the one idiot that's always ranting about stupid little things in the interior that make no differnce at all! You get better quality journalism readin these forums most of the time (and that's not really saying a lot)!

+1

That dude should be writing for Consumer Reports.

adrean8j · 03-25-2009, 01:37 PM

^^^Well regardless of what you guys think of ONE of the journalists writes there are at least 5-6 other journalists that also drive the car and make interesting less trivial blog posts...so if you have something contructive to add to that open thread then please do so.

ptack · 03-25-2009, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackjackMulligan

+1

That dude should be writing for Consumer Reports.

Umm, Consumer Reports loves our car.

TP 135i · 03-25-2009, 02:14 PM

Subscribed.........good find

BlackjackMulligan · 03-25-2009, 02:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ptack

Umm, Consumer Reports loves our car.

Doesn't matter if they love our car or not......they should be reviewing sewing machines, not automobiles.

adrean8j · 03-25-2009, 02:22 PM

Well I want them to review EVERYTHING they can get their hands on so I can use the 20 something odd dollars I paid to look at their good reviews of everything from tires to lightbulbs.....LOL...I am serious!

tbird · 03-25-2009, 04:32 PM

Unfortunately, I do have to agree a bit about the reviews of the interior of the 1. I really do think that too many people nitpick about it. I really don't even understand what they are complaining about. I drove the E90 325, and just two weeks ago I got my first drive in the E92 M3, and my "space" in the interior feels the same. The 1 has a "tiny bit" of less room on the passenger seat, so what. It has 2 inches less room in back than the 335ci and a bigger trunk on the 1vert when the respective tops are down.

Adrean8j, I do agree with you, that there should be reviews of everything, and I do love TONS of information. But the constant nitpicking of the 1 interior by critics is getting droll. I hope that you are correct that we can read 5-6 more critics saying good things to each 1 critic that nitpicks. Plus, having thorough reviews, I agree again.

But I do admit that while I am not a "mindless fanboy", I am a 1Addict. I will even admit that while I loved the acceleration of the M3, I still feel happier in my 1. Call it a fault of mine, but it's my humble opinion. Of course, my 1 is a vert, that kinda lends to my preference as well. I live in Florida, what can I say.

I put up my quick thoughts in Edmunds, and I put the 1Addicts after my name, hopefully it might bring more 1er's to this forum.

Maine1 · 03-26-2009, 07:00 PM

I jumped on the bandwagon. It's an awesome car and deserves some good press. On another note, after driving on solid performing winter tires, I'm almost not looking forward to going back to those jittery run-flats - even if they are wider.

cagekicker · 03-26-2009, 08:15 PM

good looking-out!

adrean8j · 03-26-2009, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by cagekicker

good looking-out!

No problem....GO ARMY!

Genericuser1 · 03-27-2009, 11:52 AM

Edmunds seems to love the 135 except some comments on the styling. You should see all the stuff they complain about the STI.

I like their LTT give you a nice overview, lots of opinions and time to actually "live" with the car.

Bitterm3 · 04-23-2009, 02:33 PM

I post on edmunds all the time. I am constantly reading the 135i posts. Its a great source of information and I am happy to see that they've reported it as being their most reliable long-term car!

MOCKBA · 04-23-2009, 05:49 PM

Interior was my big turn to 1. I am coming from MB world with very rich good quality interiors. When I saw 3ser I was really disappointed, very bland, not any closer to a luxury car interior. So when I checked 1ser, I found interior much better, better look, better ergonomics. It isn’t Jaguar’s interior yet, but for the price… can you expect better?

adrean8j · 04-23-2009, 06:02 PM

Hey peeps there is a new entry over at the blog giving a in-depth view of the suspension setup on the 135i...
http://blogs.edmunds.com/roadtests/2...alkaround.html

03-25-2009, 11:45 AM	#2
tbird Captain 31 Rep 683 Posts Drives: "Bianca" 135cic AW/TC Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: FLL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135cic [0.00]	Thanks for seeing this. Yes, definitely, the 1Addicts should all start posting to this blog. Let's give them as much good news as we can. I only have 2500 miles, and no problems so far, so not sure how much I can offer, but I will comment. __________________ 2008 135cic, Alpine White/Terracotta Leather/BlackTop, Premium Package (Bluetooth, folding mirrors, etc), Sport Package with M Wheel, Navigation, Logic7 with HD and IPod and Sirius, Steptronic, M Aerodynamic Kit 2001 Focus ZX3, modified for fun commuting Previous 2006 325xi 2002 Audi A4 3.0 Quattro 1997 Audi A4 2.8 Quattro 1984 Audi 4000S Quattro modified 1955 Ford Thunderbird 1969 Camaro modified 1993 Ford Explorer (basic hauling) 1984+1988 Ford Broncos 1993 Honda Civic (Commuter, junk) 2008 Mini (wife's car, AWESOME) A few more
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03-25-2009, 12:42 PM	#3
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03-25-2009, 12:45 PM	#4
jeremyc74 Banned 76 Rep 5,970 Posts Drives: '08 135i Montego/Terra Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Evansville, IN iTrader: (0)	My input? Get rid of the one idiot that's always ranting about stupid little things in the interior that make no differnce at all! You get better quality journalism readin these forums most of the time (and that's not really saying a lot)!
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03-25-2009, 04:32 PM	#12
tbird Captain 31 Rep 683 Posts Drives: "Bianca" 135cic AW/TC Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: FLL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135cic [0.00]	Unfortunately, I do have to agree a bit about the reviews of the interior of the 1. I really do think that too many people nitpick about it. I really don't even understand what they are complaining about. I drove the E90 325, and just two weeks ago I got my first drive in the E92 M3, and my "space" in the interior feels the same. The 1 has a "tiny bit" of less room on the passenger seat, so what. It has 2 inches less room in back than the 335ci and a bigger trunk on the 1vert when the respective tops are down. Adrean8j, I do agree with you, that there should be reviews of everything, and I do love TONS of information. But the constant nitpicking of the 1 interior by critics is getting droll. I hope that you are correct that we can read 5-6 more critics saying good things to each 1 critic that nitpicks. Plus, having thorough reviews, I agree again. But I do admit that while I am not a "mindless fanboy", I am a 1Addict. I will even admit that while I loved the acceleration of the M3, I still feel happier in my 1. Call it a fault of mine, but it's my humble opinion. Of course, my 1 is a vert, that kinda lends to my preference as well. I live in Florida, what can I say. I put up my quick thoughts in Edmunds, and I put the 1Addicts after my name, hopefully it might bring more 1er's to this forum. __________________ 2008 135cic, Alpine White/Terracotta Leather/BlackTop, Premium Package (Bluetooth, folding mirrors, etc), Sport Package with M Wheel, Navigation, Logic7 with HD and IPod and Sirius, Steptronic, M Aerodynamic Kit 2001 Focus ZX3, modified for fun commuting Previous 2006 325xi 2002 Audi A4 3.0 Quattro 1997 Audi A4 2.8 Quattro 1984 Audi 4000S Quattro modified 1955 Ford Thunderbird 1969 Camaro modified 1993 Ford Explorer (basic hauling) 1984+1988 Ford Broncos 1993 Honda Civic (Commuter, junk) 2008 Mini (wife's car, AWESOME) A few more
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03-26-2009, 07:00 PM	#13
Maine1 Private First Class 4 Rep 172 Posts Drives: M235xi Join Date: May 2008 Location: Scarborough, Maine iTrader: (0)	I jumped on the bandwagon. It's an awesome car and deserves some good press. On another note, after driving on solid performing winter tires, I'm almost not looking forward to going back to those jittery run-flats - even if they are wider.
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03-26-2009, 08:15 PM	#14
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03-27-2009, 11:52 AM	#16
Genericuser1 Captain 22 Rep 661 Posts Drives: M3 Convertible Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: usa iTrader: (0)	Edmunds seems to love the 135 except some comments on the styling. You should see all the stuff they complain about the STI. I like their LTT give you a nice overview, lots of opinions and time to actually "live" with the car.
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04-23-2009, 02:33 PM	#17
Bitterm3 Enlisted Member 6 Rep 44 Posts Drives: White.Coral 135i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: AZ iTrader: (0)	I post on edmunds all the time. I am constantly reading the 135i posts. Its a great source of information and I am happy to see that they've reported it as being their most reliable long-term car!
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04-23-2009, 05:49 PM	#18
MOCKBA Captain 54 Rep 870 Posts Drives: 135 convertible Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: SFBA iTrader: (0)	Interior was my big turn to 1. I am coming from MB world with very rich good quality interiors. When I saw 3ser I was really disappointed, very bland, not any closer to a luxury car interior. So when I checked 1ser, I found interior much better, better look, better ergonomics. It isn’t Jaguar’s interior yet, but for the price… can you expect better? __________________ 535i/HUD Kamerton brings me true sound fidelity
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