[BMW Dreamer]

Originally Posted by mistermojorizin

i havea 328 as a loaner with sport package, and although not the 335, the handling is likely similar if not better because its lighter than a 335. and i gotta tell you, the feel and handling doesn't compare to the 1er. to each his own, but the 135 just has so much more rigidity and feels small and tight. the 335 coupe does look sexy though.

Thats what I want to hear. Having to wait to order a car makes it really hard. If I was considering one now I would be test driving all of them, or at least getting on the phone to locate a dealer nearby with a manual 135i and 335i coupe. Thankyou for your input. :w00t:

[redwood]

I have not driven the 335 and 135 back to back, but I have driven both multiple times (by myself, so I wasn't restrained). I did drive the 135 back to back with the new M3 and honestly, I preferred the 135 to the M3. The 135 I felt could be placed on a dime. The M3, not so much. The M3 is a great car, but I preferred the lighter, more tossable feel of the 135. It felt like my old E36 M3, but with more power and better interior room/comfort. The 335 feels its weight and while impressive, is not quite as sharp as the 135. I totally agree with you on the looks of the 335 coupe vs. 135 coupe. While I like the 135's looks, I absolutely drool over a nice gray or Montego 335 coupe.

[BMW Dreamer]

Well I guess I have gotten enough answers to stay with the 135i. Plus I can get many options with it and keep the price lower then a stripped 335i coupe.

Alpine white 135i manual with grey or black interior trim.
Heated Coral leather, sport package, premium hifi, iPod/USB, and maybe comfort access.

[jbenington86]

good just use that extra $2k and get some mods

[stefan]

You must.. MUST drive them back-to-back. At this point, the choice will be obvious.

[BMW Dreamer]

I know. But finding a manual 335i and 135i will be impossable. I could test both with automatics for a comparison I guess.