335i vs 135i Photos Comparison

horatiub · 07-03-2007, 06:57 AM

For some reason, I'm starting to like the 135 more than the 3-series. It seems to have a classier design, showing a little bit of old school, but I might be wrong.

135 v 335i comparison

jrod1014 · 07-03-2007, 07:03 AM

If the 135i looks anything like the press release photos, I'm in. I like the lip, if you will, on the trunk and the overall line... Side profile is sexeh, interior looks good and it looks like I'll give it a shot when my lease is up. The N54 has already proven itself (at least with me) to be an extremely good motor in terms of gas/fuel economy. If I am seeing 19s in the city with 3,500lb, I wonder what I'll be seeing with 3,100lb. I'll take it in Montego Blue with Black Leather...

I still favor the looks of the 3er over the 1er. Especially in the rear, but that doesn't take away from the fact that I believe the car is well designed and will sell well if priced accordingly. I would love to see what the prices for this thing are going to be reasonably loaded w/ an M package.

mkoesel · 07-03-2007, 07:29 AM

135i gets the MSport package standard so it looks more aggressive. If we could get MSport 3 series here is the US the differences would not be as drastic IMHO.

I really do like the 135i though. Its on the short list for my next car. As is the 335i.

gonzo · 07-03-2007, 07:31 AM

Should be a fun car even though the front looks like a smiling cat to me.

STE92VE · 07-03-2007, 07:35 AM

The 3 looks sleek while the the 1 looks like" WTF was that!"

DFW_M · 07-03-2007, 07:38 AM

for the front -- all they need a simple light shape redesign to make it better...
The rear looks too Korean-ish in my mind...

TMNT · 07-03-2007, 07:43 AM

Geez look at those coke bottle glasses for headlights. they need to be smaller!

Gort · 07-03-2007, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by TMNT

Geez look at those coke bottle glasses for headlights. they need to be smaller!

They look like my cat and I hate that cat.

Vikingus · 07-03-2007, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by TMNT

Geez look at those coke bottle glasses for headlights. they need to be smaller!

lol... true it looks like that cat from shrek when it gives that "i'm poor innocent little pussy cat" look.

anyone know where can I find pics of it from the side and the back?

edit: NM I found it.

Vector Pilot · 07-03-2007, 10:09 AM

No way the 335 is way too cool except for the 135's taillights, classic BMW-!!

ALPINE6SPD · 07-03-2007, 10:22 AM

The 3 coupes is beatuifull but the new one also looks very very good IMO. It is a totally different car. People looking at a 335i will not really even care about the 135 IMO using what I have seen from the BMW customers in the past. People in the 135i want the car because its truly a performance coupe (at least this is the way BMW is having us market the car) where the 335i is a more or a GT than the 135i. Both are great cars and there is no reason if you have a 3 to be pissed they came out with a 135i. Enjoy what you have and realize that you did not buy the car for the engine only. The 3 is going to be more upscale than the 1 even though you can get almost the same options. Also the 1 will be a SMALL car so people looking at a 3 may not want a car as small as a 1. This car is great for all of because it shows BMW is trying new ideas and giving usone more great BMW to think about when we get a new car.

Revlis · 07-03-2007, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by STE92VE

The 3 looks sleek while the the 1 looks like" WTF was that!"

Totally someone scared the shit outta that thing it's all

Up to this point i though tthe 135 was pretty sleek... Now, every time I see it I'm going to think "BOO"!

I dunno, I'm still waiting to judge for myself when I see it in person, but it's not overly endearing...

Revlis · 07-03-2007, 10:47 AM

Profile is better....

Revlis · 07-03-2007, 10:48 AM

REAR.... I dunno...

Revlis · 07-03-2007, 11:01 AM

3/4s View, The 135 looks much better here, while the 335 starts to look like a Pontiac GTO in some creepy way...

The 135 is kinda looking like an X3 and a Z4 had some screwed up Hillbilly incest loving... And the 135 is their Mildly retarded offspring.

gonzo · 07-03-2007, 11:02 AM

Umm....If the cat would opens it's eyes I think we have a match.

gonzo · 07-03-2007, 11:26 AM

Get in a drop top and I see some of these lines. Not knocking the car. The design is just hard to swallow.

Gort · 07-03-2007, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Revlis

Profile is better....

It's the angle of the roofline that makes the 135 look kind of "stumpy" at the rear, and as for those headlights....

omg516 · 07-03-2007, 11:35 AM

I think it looks great. I would probably cancel my 335 order if I didn't need to constantly haul people around in my back seat.

Bimmer335i · 07-03-2007, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by gonzo

Should be a fun car even though the front looks like a smiling cat to me.

335i = panther
135i = kitty (meow)

SES_D · 07-03-2007, 11:39 AM

not feeling the 1 series at all. It just doesn't look right compared to the sleek design & curves of the 3 series & above.

Hammerfang · 07-03-2007, 11:42 AM

I think the 3 series is def a better looking car, but I do agree the 1-series has some throw in its styling, the front reminds me of an e30. However, the back and side profile of the 1 series are not to my liking.

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07-03-2007, 07:03 AM	#2
jrod1014 Private 4 Rep 96 Posts Drives: SG/CR BMW 335i Coupe Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (0)	If the 135i looks anything like the press release photos, I'm in. I like the lip, if you will, on the trunk and the overall line... Side profile is sexeh, interior looks good and it looks like I'll give it a shot when my lease is up. The N54 has already proven itself (at least with me) to be an extremely good motor in terms of gas/fuel economy. If I am seeing 19s in the city with 3,500lb, I wonder what I'll be seeing with 3,100lb. I'll take it in Montego Blue with Black Leather... I still favor the looks of the 3er over the 1er. Especially in the rear, but that doesn't take away from the fact that I believe the car is well designed and will sell well if priced accordingly. I would love to see what the prices for this thing are going to be reasonably loaded w/ an M package. __________________ 2007 Sparking Graphite/Coral Red BMW 335i Coupé, 6MT (ZPP, ZSP, CA)
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mkoesel Moderator 7512 Rep 19,370 Posts Drives: No BMW for now Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Canton, MI iTrader: (1)	135i gets the MSport package standard so it looks more aggressive. If we could get MSport 3 series here is the US the differences would not be as drastic IMHO. I really do like the 135i though. Its on the short list for my next car. As is the 335i.
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DFW_M Major General 1670 Rep 6,586 Posts Drives: Macan GTS Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (4)	for the front -- all they need a simple light shape redesign to make it better... The rear looks too Korean-ish in my mind...
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Vector Pilot Lieutenant 35 Rep 501 Posts Drives: 2014 Z4 28i Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Chicago Metro iTrader: (0)	No way the 335 is way too cool except for the 135's taillights, classic BMW-!!
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ALPINE6SPD Lieutenant General 156 Rep 10,411 Posts Drives: 2010 BMW 328i Sport Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Highland Lakes NJ iTrader: (2)	The 3 coupes is beatuifull but the new one also looks very very good IMO. It is a totally different car. People looking at a 335i will not really even care about the 135 IMO using what I have seen from the BMW customers in the past. People in the 135i want the car because its truly a performance coupe (at least this is the way BMW is having us market the car) where the 335i is a more or a GT than the 135i. Both are great cars and there is no reason if you have a 3 to be pissed they came out with a 135i. Enjoy what you have and realize that you did not buy the car for the engine only. The 3 is going to be more upscale than the 1 even though you can get almost the same options. Also the 1 will be a SMALL car so people looking at a 3 may not want a car as small as a 1. This car is great for all of because it shows BMW is trying new ideas and giving usone more great BMW to think about when we get a new car. __________________ 2010 AW e90 328i: 6 speed, Black Leather, Dark Wood trim, ZPP, ZCW, ZVP,ZSP, Nav, Xenon BMW Performance CF Rear spolier and Gloss black grills 2008 Candy White MKV GTI 2.0T 6 Speed Manul Gone 2008 AW X3 3.0si: 6 speed Returned 2006 AW e90 330i: 6 speed Dinan Stage 1 Returned
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gonzo Lieutenant General 10199 Rep 14,397 Posts Drives: as many as possible Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: TeXXXas iTrader: (0)	Get in a drop top and I see some of these lines. Not knocking the car. The design is just hard to swallow. __________________ Crazy Diamond Last edited by gonzo; 08-07-2007 at 11:51 AM..
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omg516 Lieutenant 18 Rep 572 Posts Drives: 07 e90 335i Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (0)	I think it looks great. I would probably cancel my 335 order if I didn't need to constantly haul people around in my back seat.
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SES_D pewpew 479 Rep 21,165 Posts Drives: F10 535i Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (26)	not feeling the 1 series at all. It just doesn't look right compared to the sleek design & curves of the 3 series & above. __________________ LTMW
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Hammerfang Private First Class 15 Rep 159 Posts Drives: 2017 F31 330i M-sport Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	I think the 3 series is def a better looking car, but I do agree the 1-series has some throw in its styling, the front reminds me of an e30. However, the back and side profile of the 1 series are not to my liking.
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