BMW out Evo's the EVO

[digitalcraft]

Originally Posted by 70cuda88

im a BMW fan, but im pretty impressed at the evo too, but at the same time, i was let down that a RWD, 300hp, traditional trani, luxury coupe did so well against an AWD, auto-clutch manual, race focused EVO. so id probably take the BMW, but the EVO sure does look interesting

It beat it by 3 and a half seconds, 'did so well against'? It got blown out of the water. Like, made a quick trip over to your house to fluff your mom and made it back to the track to still finish first.

[NSXType-R]

Originally Posted by Niko_Fx

I would take a manual 335 any day over an EVO, but the 135 looks like a damn shoe. BTW according to the article the 135 tested was $8,000 more expensive than the EVO.

It came out $10,000 more actually.

Although I really do like the styling and performance of the 1 Series, I find it to be more towards the "answer to a question no one asked" side. The article even admitted it- it's in a class of its own. It's not quite a compact, nor is it a full fledged coupe. Its rear seats have got to be absolutely useless unless you have no legs. And for the money, why would I want such a small car? Why not just ditch the rear seats? Oh wait, they make that car already- it's called the Z4 Coupe, which is probably better looking than the 135.

I would rather go for the 3 Series coupe, which is way better looking than the 1 Series.

Like the article said, keeping the costs down is important- I'd much rather go for a 3 Series coupe than a 1 Series if it is almost $35,000.

[RacingManiac]

If it had been lighter, it would've been a modern E30, which would be extremely desirable. But as it stands its not that much cheaper or lighter than a 3, which makes it a difficult sell to the bargain hunting crowd, as well as BMW yuppie crowd who probably would just upgrade to a 3 instead....As a driver I am interested in the car, but I'd put it on a diet and get a LSD in it before it's a complete package.

[NSXType-R]

Originally Posted by RacingManiac

If it had been lighter, it would've been a modern E30, which would be extremely desirable. But as it stands its not that much cheaper or lighter than a 3, which makes it a difficult sell to the bargain hunting crowd, as well as BMW yuppie crowd who probably would just upgrade to a 3 instead....As a driver I am interested in the car, but I'd put it on a diet and get a LSD in it before it's a complete package.

The Tii version might be the one you've been waiting for....

[kigango123]

Originally Posted by roosterjuicer

now why is this?

to me the evo is one of those cars your really excited about for the first couple months you own it cause its relatively fast but after a little while i think i would be like, "wow, i own a kids car". whereas although the bimmer isn't the prettiest car in the world, at least its a mature car not a "rice rocket" and not the kind of car anyone over 25 should be embarrased to own.

Well some of what you say has a hint of truth mainly to do with the evo styling and image, but If one was after a "mature" car there are many better choices in market than a 135i bimmer. Besides by my veiwpoint the Evo X was the more sensible choice in the review. 4 usable seats, cheaper and more fun if you choose stick shift

[Type17]

Originally Posted by kigango123

Well some of what you say has a hint of truth mainly to do with the evo styling and image, but If one was after a "mature" car there are many better choices in market than a 135i bimmer. Besides by my veiwpoint the Evo X was the more sensible choice in the review. 4 usable seats, cheaper and more fun if you choose stick shift

Fun wise I think nothing can beat an FR layout. I have nothing against the 1 series, they just seem so awkwardly proportioned.

[john14]

All I can say is the 1 series has a very strange and interesting shape. Strangely, I like the shape of the BMW 1 series.

[Type17]

Originally Posted by john14

All I can say is the 1 series has a very strange and interesting shape. Strangely, I like the shape of the BMW 1 series.

Maybe it looks better face to face. I haven't seen one live yet, I'm just going by pictures.

[jediali]

theres a 123d coupe in white on my street, I dont like this particular car face to face, I like the press shots slightly better, maybe in time?

[MRR]

Originally Posted by Ferrer

That's beacause it has stupid options like an automatic gearbox. As standard the BMW is almost $3,000 cheaper than the Mitsubishi.

I would not get the automatic either so I'll give you that but who the hell buys a barebones BMW?

[MRR]

Originally Posted by jediali

theres a 123d coupe in white on my street, I dont like this particular car face to face, I like the press shots slightly better, maybe in time?

Thats why

[F1_Master]

Originally Posted by Turbo.Jenkens

Wow, the 135 really surprised me. The only problem is, once you own a BMW you have to hangout with other BMW owners.

Then what am I doing here?

[Ferrer]

Originally Posted by MRR

I would not get the automatic either so I'll give you that but who the hell buys a barebones BMW?

I do.

[MRR]

Originally Posted by Ferrer

I do.

Ok so maybe in Europe this is more common place but in the US it is almost impossible to find a barebones car on any dealer lot because people just don't buy them.

[Ferrer]

Originally Posted by MRR

Ok so maybe in Europe this is more common place but in the US it is almost impossible to find a barebones car on any dealer lot because people just don't buy them.

Well you certainly can see 1ers with hubcaps and black bumpers and door handles, so I guess you're right. Wheter they buy it for the car of for the badge is another story though.

Ours isn't that basic, it has 3 extras (xenons, 16" alloys, metallic paint). But I definitely prefer that than a fully equipped Fiat Bravo or something.