E92 335d to M135i - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

Mike oxlong · 01-18-2013, 07:26 AM

Whilst in getting my satnav discs, I got talking to a pal of mine who works in there as a sales rep. I've read a few reviews and watched a couple of videos about the M135i and although im not keen on the looks, they get amazing reviews. Configured one in Estoril and the light leather, lots and lots of options ie park assist, reversing cam, comfort access, adaptive suspension etc etc, and on a PCP it's only £30 more a month. Has anyone had a drive in one? Whats peoples opinion? Rapid pig!

SCN_Saul · 01-18-2013, 07:35 AM

drove a 3 door, quick, good noise (albeit slightly faked but i couldnt really tell) great 'box with the zf 8spd, picks up well (better than my n54, but could also be down to ratios) just too small for me, handling a lot better than the twitchy 130 i had

creepy coupe · 01-18-2013, 08:13 AM

I drove a well specced one over the Christmas break. Very rapid, with amazing low down torque, pin sharp steering and good progressive brakes. The one I tried had standard suspension, which I found just too firm. I have been looking everywhere for one with adaptive dampers, but I can't find one within a reasonable distance. Apart from the firm ride I'd have one tomorrow.

Phil325i · 01-18-2013, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by creepy coupe

I drove a well specced one over the Christmas break. Very rapid, with amazing low down torque, pin sharp steering and good progressive brakes. The one I tried had standard suspension, which I found just too firm. I have been looking everywhere for one with adaptive dampers, but I can't find one within a reasonable distance. Apart from the firm ride I'd have one tomorrow.

If you can afford it, I'm pretty sure the Ohlins Road & Track kit for the E90 fits the 135i too. Saw a used 135i fitted with the R&T kit on sale in AutoTrader a few months back. Worth a call to one of Ohlins UK suppliers..?

creepy coupe · 01-18-2013, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Phil325i

If you can afford it, I'm pretty sure the Ohlins Road & Track kit for the E90 fits the 135i too. Saw a used 135i fitted with the R&T kit on sale in AutoTrader a few months back. Worth a call to one of Ohlins UK suppliers..?

First option for me is to try BMW's adaptive set-up. It made a world of difference to the M3.

SCN_Saul · 01-18-2013, 10:53 AM

ive driven the adaptive on a 320d and the m135i and it makes the cars IMO

uke92dude · 01-18-2013, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by creepy coupe

First option for me is to try BMW's adaptive set-up. It made a world of difference to the M3.

I find it interesting that they design/build/release a car which, by all accounts, has not so good suspension/set-up, but want you to tick a box and spend more money to fix it. Awesome.

creepy coupe · 01-18-2013, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by SCN_Saul

ive driven the adaptive on a 320d and the m135i and it makes the cars IMO

I'm really hoping, if I ever get to demo one with adaptive, I'll feel the same way. The sales Gimp tried to tell me it made next to not difference. But then he would, he wanted me to buy his car.

I'm pleased you think it was a worthwhile addition

creepy coupe · 01-18-2013, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by uke92dude

I find it interesting that they design/build/release a car which, by all accounts, has not so good suspension/set-up, but want you to tick a box and spend more money to fix it. Awesome.

I agree. I suppose for some it will be acceptable. Maybe if you come from a 3 or 1 series with runflats.

Mike oxlong · 01-18-2013, 11:44 AM

The one I have specced has the auto box and adaptive suspension. Plus enough gadgets to keep any techno nerd busy for a bit! Oooooh what to do!

creepy coupe · 01-18-2013, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike oxlong

The one I have specced has the auto box and adaptive suspension. Plus enough gadgets to keep any techno nerd busy for a bit! Oooooh what to do!

Good choice, the auto box is about as good as they get.

jasonprice07 · 01-19-2013, 11:36 AM

Just test drove a M135i auto with the adaptive suspension. I thought it was great, quick, nimble, made the rubbish roads around where I live feel like they had been resurfaced. Getting back in my 335d it felt heavy, cumbersome, still crashy over bumps, and that is with the full Birds kit fitted! (which is much better than std)
I would have happily bought it, but I think I must have been wearing a MUG sign somewhere as the dealers offer was not the most attractive for my wallet

Jason

uke92dude · 01-19-2013, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by jasonprice07

Just test drove a M135i auto with the adaptive suspension. I thought it was great, quick, nimble, made the rubbish roads around where I live feel like they had been resurfaced. Getting back in my 335d it felt heavy, cumbersome, still crashy over bumps, and that is with the full Birds kit fitted! (which is much better than std)
I would have happily bought it, but I think I must have been wearing a MUG sign somewhere as the dealers offer was not the most attractive for my wallet

Jason

~£2.5K off through Broadspeed

creepy coupe · 01-21-2013, 04:01 AM

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Originally Posted by jasonprice07

Just test drove a M135i auto with the adaptive suspension. I thought it was great, quick, nimble, made the rubbish roads around where I live feel like they had been resurfaced. Getting back in my 335d it felt heavy, cumbersome, still crashy over bumps, and that is with the full Birds kit fitted! (which is much better than std)
I would have happily bought it, but I think I must have been wearing a MUG sign somewhere as the dealers offer was not the most attractive for my wallet

Jason

Which dealer had the demo car with adaptive suspension?

gavp · 01-21-2013, 06:32 AM

The demo I drove at Cotswold Cheltenham had adaptive, though a manual.

Notice they have another there too, blue with beige interior.

creepy coupe · 01-21-2013, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by gavp

The demo I drove at Cotswold Cheltenham had adaptive, though a manual.

Notice they have another there too, blue with beige interior.

Bit of a trek from where I'm based, but thanks anyway.

jasonprice07 · 01-21-2013, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by creepy coupe

Which dealer had the demo car with adaptive suspension?

Coopers Tunbridge Wells.

Jason

dxb335d · 01-21-2013, 01:44 PM

What was the deal on it?

mjh93sa · 01-21-2013, 03:10 PM

I like it

Mike oxlong · 01-21-2013, 04:18 PM

Oooooh expand on that, Scunthorpe/grimsby have a demo with adaptive and performance alloys

creepy coupe · 01-22-2013, 03:53 AM

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Originally Posted by jasonprice07

Coopers Tunbridge Wells.

Jason

Great thanks, I'll ring them today and see if they still have it. Just up the road for me.

creepy coupe · 01-22-2013, 06:20 AM

Just phone Cooper, they do still have it. Only a staff member has got it and has left it at the airport while on holiday FFS

01-18-2013, 07:26 AM	#1
Mike oxlong Private First Class Drives: E92 335d A M Sport highline Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Lincolnshire Posts: 194 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 335D M Sport H ... [0.00]	E92 335d to M135i Whilst in getting my satnav discs, I got talking to a pal of mine who works in there as a sales rep. I've read a few reviews and watched a couple of videos about the M135i and although im not keen on the looks, they get amazing reviews. Configured one in Estoril and the light leather, lots and lots of options ie park assist, reversing cam, comfort access, adaptive suspension etc etc, and on a PCP it's only £30 more a month. Has anyone had a drive in one? Whats peoples opinion? Rapid pig! __________________ Read my user name out loud and have a chuckle
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SCN_Saul http://www.seatcupra.net Drives: E91 335i M Sport Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: UK Posts: 146 iTrader: (0)	drove a 3 door, quick, good noise (albeit slightly faked but i couldnt really tell) great 'box with the zf 8spd, picks up well (better than my n54, but could also be down to ratios) just too small for me, handling a lot better than the twitchy 130 i had __________________ saul@seatcupra.net http://www.seatcupra.net http://www.seatcupra.net/forums E91 335i M Sport

01-18-2013, 10:53 AM	#6
SCN_Saul http://www.seatcupra.net Drives: E91 335i M Sport Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: UK Posts: 146 iTrader: (0)	ive driven the adaptive on a 320d and the m135i and it makes the cars IMO __________________ saul@seatcupra.net http://www.seatcupra.net http://www.seatcupra.net/forums E91 335i M Sport

01-18-2013, 11:44 AM	#10
Mike oxlong Private First Class Drives: E92 335d A M Sport highline Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Lincolnshire Posts: 194 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 335D M Sport H ... [0.00]	The one I have specced has the auto box and adaptive suspension. Plus enough gadgets to keep any techno nerd busy for a bit! Oooooh what to do! __________________ Read my user name out loud and have a chuckle

01-21-2013, 01:44 PM	#18
dxb335d The Tarmac Terrorist Drives: E46 M3 Tiag/Imola Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: ''Fandango Towers'' Posts: 28,965 iTrader: (3) Garage List 2003 BMW E46 M3 [3.00] 2007 BMW E92 335D [2.75]	What was the deal on it? __________________

01-18-2013, 08:13 AM	#3
creepy coupe Major General Drives: 8 year old Mondeo Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: UK Posts: 7,576 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2009 335i [0.00]	I drove a well specced one over the Christmas break. Very rapid, with amazing low down torque, pin sharp steering and good progressive brakes. The one I tried had standard suspension, which I found just too firm. I have been looking everywhere for one with adaptive dampers, but I can't find one within a reasonable distance. Apart from the firm ride I'd have one tomorrow.

01-19-2013, 11:36 AM	#12
jasonprice07 Private First Class Drives: E92 335D Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kent Posts: 125 iTrader: (0)	Just test drove a M135i auto with the adaptive suspension. I thought it was great, quick, nimble, made the rubbish roads around where I live feel like they had been resurfaced. Getting back in my 335d it felt heavy, cumbersome, still crashy over bumps, and that is with the full Birds kit fitted! (which is much better than std) I would have happily bought it, but I think I must have been wearing a MUG sign somewhere as the dealers offer was not the most attractive for my wallet Jason

01-21-2013, 06:32 AM	#15
gavp Private First Class Drives: E46 M3/ F21 M135 coming Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: England Posts: 102 iTrader: (0)	The demo I drove at Cotswold Cheltenham had adaptive, though a manual. Notice they have another there too, blue with beige interior.

01-21-2013, 03:10 PM	#19
mjh93sa Major General Drives: M135i Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Gloucestershire Posts: 5,073 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW M135i [5.00] 2011 Mini Countryma ... [2.75]	I like it __________________ Gone: Fiesta - Focus - E46 320dSE - E91 330dMSport - E82 135iMSport - R55 JCW Clubman Now: M135i with lots of toys

01-21-2013, 04:18 PM	#20
Mike oxlong Private First Class Drives: E92 335d A M Sport highline Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Lincolnshire Posts: 194 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 335D M Sport H ... [0.00]	Oooooh expand on that, Scunthorpe/grimsby have a demo with adaptive and performance alloys __________________ Read my user name out loud and have a chuckle

01-22-2013, 06:20 AM	#22
creepy coupe Major General Drives: 8 year old Mondeo Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: UK Posts: 7,576 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2009 335i [0.00]	Just phone Cooper, they do still have it. Only a staff member has got it and has left it at the airport while on holiday FFS

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