After 5 1/2 years its time to move on.....
The 135i is still a turbo, so it is easier to mod. Shiv was working on the 335, and the 135 has the same engine. I looked at 135 before buying my evo ix, but two things drew me to the evo. 1) The primary reason is it does not have a limited slip differential, so powering out of a turn will be a big one wheel burn out with no acceleration, and 2) back doors, I have a baby, and I can't imagine putting a car seat in and out through the front door.
The 335i still sufferers from open rear diff.
The 335i still sufferers from open rear diff.
Carlos
I'm 54, I sure hope that doesn't happen to me when I get old. I've had my 03 for 5 years and I'm putting an FP Red in it once it arrives.
It's kinda fun smackin down the old farts in Beamers ,Vetts and the like, with just cams,IC, EMS, and basic bolt ons. I'm really looking forward to the FP Red.
Good luck with the Beamer, I just bought a used Tracker for the winter, so I can sort of relate. I can snooze going to and from work.
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It's kinda fun smackin down the old farts in Beamers ,Vetts and the like, with just cams,IC, EMS, and basic bolt ons. I'm really looking forward to the FP Red.
Good luck with the Beamer, I just bought a used Tracker for the winter, so I can sort of relate. I can snooze going to and from work.
:-)
Carlos
Someone mentioned the maintenance cost, off course, they also failed to inform that it comes with a 4 year warranty with all the maintenance covered(fluids, belts,oil changes,rotors, pads) how many manufacturers offers that? exactly...
As far is mods, this is my suggestion:
Rissracing dual cone, JB3 computer module and rissracing catless DP. That will put you on 400whp-450lb-tq for around $1300. If you haven't decided which one, I highly recommend the auto.
Carlos
As far is mods, this is my suggestion:
Rissracing dual cone, JB3 computer module and rissracing catless DP. That will put you on 400whp-450lb-tq for around $1300. If you haven't decided which one, I highly recommend the auto.
Carlos
Maybe because they have to in order to keep customers. But that aside I still like the 1 and I would like to test drive one. With an exhaust they sound meeaann! 
Carlos
I've had the evo for quite a while as well and contemplated selling her a couple years ago. Then I started tracking the car and love it again. However if I wasn't doing that there would be no reason to keep the evo and I'd probably get something reliable like an RSX type S or the new civic SI.
Congrats on your new ride... I did the same, owned since 3-03...Then got a 335i.
You will for sure know where your money is going when you get into this car. Top of the line quality. Its kinda hard to put in words,, but you will notice all the little things that add up.
I think a 135i vert with the steptronic would make for a sweet ride.
As far as being girlie,,, thats cool ,, I like the girls. Bring 'em on baby.
You will for sure know where your money is going when you get into this car. Top of the line quality. Its kinda hard to put in words,, but you will notice all the little things that add up.
I think a 135i vert with the steptronic would make for a sweet ride.
As far as being girlie,,, thats cool ,, I like the girls. Bring 'em on baby.