JetBlack5OC

I don't see anything wrong with the pricing, wishful thinking by many. Most people estimated the 135i msrp around $35,000 and it is.

1-series main luxury competitor in the US is the Audi A3.

135i - $34,900

A3 3.2 - $34,915

Much greater performance over the A3, for a slightly lower base price. Pricing looks just right to me. It is not as tiny as you may think.

m630

...but you never see any A3s around probably for the same reason, they are overpriced too!!! (ive still yet to see 1 A3 in NYC!!!)

and Im not one to consider any A3 or 1series as a lux or sports lux car...these are lux cars like the mini is a lux car...they are little cars to fit niche markets, this car needs to understand who will be its target market, and any one who would consider this for the most part in the US (hint boyracers usually in civic or wrxs,etc) would be way priced out by this (other than those like myself that look at it as a potentially fun, 2nd or 3rd car used as a railstation car) ...there would be no reason to buy this over the E90/92 for the pricing difference as currently offered..

SoCalBimmer

I'm torn, between the 135 or e92 335..The gf is gonna get a new car next year and I get to mod it, looks like she'll be joining me for the car meets. Her car will be faster than mine =(

JetBlack5OC

I will be getting a new car at the end of next year and I am also considering the 335i coupe or 135i. I want to get back into a quick car, no longer need a big/good gas mileage car. I also like to have a more tossable package when having some power to play with.

Those standard features on the 135i are so tempting, M-tech kit, M-tuned suspension, and especially the big brembo brakes. I also like all the m-trim on the sport package, steering wheel, gear shifter, etc...

Right now I am leaning towards the 135i, it seems more sport oriented.

525iEnjoy

Besides the influx of trade ins of the 528,525,545,328,330 when the 335 and 535 came out. now you'll see brand new 335's sitting in the used car lots, all in the span of a year. First time buyers will have a very nice selection of cars for 40G's

KnIgHtCoM

Tell her to get the E92. The 1-series is ugly.

JetBlack5OC

I wasn't sold on the 135i looks either until I saw one in black, the sedona red 135i at the LA auto show was hideous, worst color ever. Once she gets lowered, wheels, and some after-market aero bits. I think it would look very good, but thats just me. I like the E92 also, but not the E90. I actually told my friends back when the E60 came out, it was the ugliest bimmer ever made, now look what I am driving. The e60 grew on me like no other car.

But after going to the auto show and seeing Audi's booth, it was packed with people. I think I am seriously considering the A5, its absolutely beautiful inside and out.
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nyceric03

lol the lady's reaction in the 6th pic is obviously to the pricing!

oh and to m630 I've actually seen a few audi a3s and I thought they were Gti's until I saw the audi symbol

KnIgHtCoM

The 1-series styling reminds me of the E36 318's. The back end looks too squashed. I'm sure they'll look pretty good with a few cosmetic mods, but just not my cup of tea.

JetBlack5OC

Are you talking about the 318 "ti" hatch, yes those things are ugly. I had a couple of those as loaners back in the day. The ti was absolutely rubbish. I believe the 135i will be a more tossable package than the 335i coupe. I do agree the 335i coupe is the better looking car, but I was thinking more in terms of performance. If I go the 3-series route, I think I will get the new Audi A5 instead. It has good performance and is 1 million times better looking than either the 335i or 135i, the S5 and A5 were just stunning at the car show, beautiful.