[Give_Em_The_DD]

Well- insurance took my car

Any of you guys ever consider going from the 3 to a 1?

[GMe90]

Depends on your situation and how much room you need in a car. I would definitely consider buying a 135i if I needed a new car, but I also have a SUV as the second car.

[Nitrousbird]

I got a 335 because they depreciated a lot more than a comparable 135. Otherwise I would probably have 135 in the driveway.

[bloppitybloop]

Originally Posted by Give_Em_The_DD

Well- insurance took my car

Any of you guys ever consider going from the 3 to a 1?

Why did they take it? Because they liked it so much?

[Give_Em_The_DD]

Originally Posted by reckedhim

Why did they take it? Because they liked it so much?

Hit a deer, car sat in limbo for a bit before insurance deemed it a total loss.

[2010MSPORT335i]

Ill trade my 335i M Sport coupe for a 135i any day. I love 1 series

[tshoww]

Too small

[MuffinMan910]

Originally Posted by tshoww

Too small

+1. Too short

[brocklanders]

I have and I will never go back.

[Nitrousbird]

Originally Posted by tshoww

Too small

Originally Posted by MuffinMan910

+1. Too short

You both drive sedans. I didn't find an appreciable interior size difference between the 135 and my E92.

[maddmatth]

Originally Posted by Nitrousbird

You both drive sedans. I didn't find an appreciable interior size difference between the 135 and my E92.

I reckon backseat passengers will though, 1 series will be a bit cramped in comparison won't it?

[Nitrousbird]

Originally Posted by maddmatth

I reckon backseat passengers will though, 1 series will be a bit cramped in comparison won't it?

My 5'2" wife fit back there during the test drive. Only person in the back of my E92 is my 5 year old daughter.

I took a look just now and prices for 135's have tanked over the last year. They have still depreciated less but are more in line with the 335 in price now.

[Game]

If you're a fan, go for it. Personally don't find the 1 series appealing.

[stanlalee]

Proportions are off a bit compared to 3 series otherwise who can argue with smaller car with same engine.

[BruceJ]

Originally Posted by stanlalee

Proportions are off a bit compared to 3 series otherwise who can argue with smaller car with same engine.

+1 - proportions - def a diff looking car. probably feels more like a JCW (or more) Mini to drive from the view and power perspective.

[BeastMode335i]

Yeah I think the 3 is the perfect car proportional wise, the 1 just has a center section that looks to small when staring at it from the side of the vehicle.. But if you stretch it out, it becomes a 3, so get a 3 lol..

Also, I drive my girls 1 series sometimes and I feel like I'm sitting so much higher than when in my 335, which I don't prefer..

[MuffinMan910]

Originally Posted by Nitrousbird

You both drive sedans. I didn't find an appreciable interior size difference between the 135 and my E92.

I wasn't referring to the interior size

I think exterior looks short and disproportional

[ken1137]

Hey all...have not posted in a very long time but I couldn't resist.

In a heart beat, but I am biased. I used to own a 135. Overall the driving experience is better from every aspect. That said, I changed the suspension bits to M3, added coilovers, and installed M3 rear subframe bushings. I also had a Berk exhaust system with AR DPs, which was the best sound period without being obnoxious. The wife hated it though so I sold it. I now get my thrills with my R Nine T.

[Fundguy1]

Try it. It should be faster, smaller. I didn't consider it for myself because I wanted a vert with a hardtop.

[TwinTurboXI]

I had two e92's before picking up my current 135i. There's no question about it, the E92 looks better. However, I find the 135i to be a more enjoyable driving experience. It's also more unique, I'll go many days before seeing one on the road and when I do, they're normally 128's.

[brocklanders]

There are valid points to this thread, the e82 is not the most attractive vehicle. I like cars, I would even call myself a car guy, but I love driving. I am on my fifth BMW an e39 two e90's and I now own the e82 and a 13 x5. Through my experience I will never again own an out of warranty BMW, when I got my second e90, a 335 it was what I always wanted my 06 325 to be, but I knew I wasn't going to keep it long. It is a completely different story with the one series, from the test drive I knew this is the BMW I've been searching for. I plan on keeping this one as a second car for a long time.

[rick100]

I ll trade in for a M235 . Not as small as the 1 series and it is closer to the old e92 . Its also faster