Quote:
"Of course, a Mitsubishi Evo or a Subaru Impreza will grip more and slingshot you from bend to bend with more urgency, but if you prefer a more flowing style - less grip and more handling – then you would be better off with the little Beemer."



http://driving.timesonline.co.uk/tol...cle3103294.ece

 

most people don't like reading...lol

i don't mind...good stuff

 

if u drive a bmw and ur younger than 50 ur a soft cupcake sissie or a woman.

 

Well...at least I'm going to thank them for the compliment .

 

dude the 1 series is bad *** man twin turbo rear wheel drive in that little ****? thats killer man I would love to thrash the streets up in that.

holy fast spool! Torque 295 lb ft @ 1300rpm!!

 

Can't wait to make this my DD

 

it would be an insane DD thats for sure...chip and exhaust 400bhp easy

 

The best Bimmer made???? That's really saying alot there...

 

How can it have less grip but more handling?

Also, a flash is $2k.

 

I love Jeremy's reviews (and Top Gear) and think a lot of people in our EVO segment will be considering the new 135i.

 

I work for a BMW service center in VA and I have been doing a lot of sorting through the details. This is probably going to be my next purchase. The car is fun to drive like the Evo and the comforts are all there.

 

is there an episode out for it yet?

 

Probably something to do with the 50/50 weight dist and rear wheel drive

 

This has to be taken in context... Grip is traction and handling is a subjective feeling. The Evo & Impreza have more traction but don't "Feel" as sophisticated.

Good read - I love reading that car companies are recognizing the benefit of giving a turbo, a turbo

 

Are you serious...I bought a brand new 2006 325i when I was 25, you probably haven't even driven a newer bimmer. The fact is all bimmers handle incredibly well, they are in my opinion the best commonly built cars in the world. You can not touch the straight six that bmw builds. On top of that the ride quality is amazing considering how it handles. Going a little further the quality of interior materials are second maybe to MB. Go drive that 135i and I bet your opinion will change.
400hp (chip+exhaust) BMW FTMFW
I'd take it over an evo as a dd any day.